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Man admits fraud over fake artefacts submitted to council

Man admits fraud over fake artefacts submitted to council

A man today (Thursday) admitted four charges of fraud relating to historic artefacts submitted to the Finds Officer at Lincolnshire County Council.
Spending £2.7 million on council houses to carry out repairs and to remove gas

Spending £2.7 million on council houses to carry out repairs and to remove gas

More than £2.5 million will be spent on one district’s council houses — with some of the work aimed at removing a potentially harmful gas from homes.
Trial date for motorist who denies refusing police a breath sample

Trial date for motorist who denies refusing police a breath sample

A trial date has been set for a driver accused of refusing to give police a breath sample.
End of an era for family footwear business as it closes after four decades of serving town
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End of an era for family footwear business as it closes after four decades of serving town

A family business that has served customers for more than four decades has said goodbye to shoppers after rising costs caused it to close its doors.
Police investigate Toyota Hilux thefts

Police investigate Toyota Hilux thefts

Police are investigating after a number of Toyota Hilux vehicles have been stolen.

Community archaeology project uncovers traces of ‘lost’ historic manor houses

Community archaeology project uncovers traces of ‘lost’ historic manor houses

Community archaeology project uncovers traces of ‘lost’ historic manor houses

A history society has launched an archaeology project to uncover a village’s ‘lost’ manor houses, with volunteers eagerly joining in the search.

Community invited to annual free Jazz Festival

Community invited to annual free Jazz Festival

Community invited to annual free Jazz Festival

Enjoy a day of music, picnics and family fun at a town park this weekend.

Revived pub is still making memories

Revived pub is still making memories

Revived pub is still making memories

Memories rush at me, thick and fast, every time I visit this village and its lovely traditional local.

Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong

Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong
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Council dips into reserve to fund weekly food waste collection after Government got its sums wrong

Leading councillors say they have had to dig into their reserves to pay for a weekly food waste collection after the Government got its sums wrong.

Discover hidden heritage at open days this September

Discover hidden heritage at open days this September

Discover hidden heritage at open days this September

Residents can enjoy free access to historic sites and special events this month as Heritage Open Days returns.

Railway company confirms data breach affecting customer contact details

Railway company confirms data breach affecting customer contact details

Railway company confirms data breach affecting customer contact details

A rail service has confirmed a data breach of customer details today (Wednesday) but said no bank or payment information was affected.
Village store targeted in early morning ATM theft

Village store targeted in early morning ATM theft

Police have launched an urgent appeal for information following the theft of an ATM from a village store.
From amulet to adventure, award-winning author returns with new fantasy tale

From amulet to adventure, award-winning author returns with new fantasy tale

An author who scooped a national award for her debut novel is preparing to release its sequel.
Massive marrows on show in quirky contest

Massive marrows on show in quirky contest

Villagers were showcasing their monstrously-sized marrows once again as a quirky competition rolled around once again.
Warning businesses could leave if county doesn’t increase energy capacity

Warning businesses could leave if county doesn’t increase energy capacity

Councillors have been warned that Lincolnshire will need far more energy than it has capacity for within a decade.
Bureaucracy blamed for letting residents down

Bureaucracy blamed for letting residents down

Lincolnshire County Council has “bureaucratic” systems which are letting residents down, a leading councillor has said.
Reminder that it’s all change for bin collections

Reminder that it’s all change for bin collections

Householders are being reminded that their bin collections are due to change next week.

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Sport

Competitions reach a successful conclusion at finals day

Competitions reach a successful conclusion at finals day

Trophies are shared out between a variety of different clubs.
Husband and wife team tackle 12-hour trail race

Husband and wife team tackle 12-hour trail race

The event was well organised, with a great social atmosphere, and is a low-key and friendly introduction to looped racing.
Rising star Daniel gets a taste of the big time

Rising star Daniel gets a taste of the big time

Sudbrook teenager sees his outstanding junior achievements recognised nationally.
Successive league wins after home victory for Harrowby

Successive league wins after home victory for Harrowby

Momah scores his first goal for the club as Arrows defeat Melton.
Landlords triumph over tenants as Arrows produce best performance of the season

Landlords triumph over tenants as Arrows produce best performance of the season

Strong showing from Harrowby after indifferent start to the campaign.
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What's On

Walk and bike ride will raise funds for county’s churches

Walk and bike ride will raise funds for county’s churches

An annual bike ride and walk will help raise funds for a county’s churches.
Pick up a fabulous bargain at theatre’s clothing sale

Pick up a fabulous bargain at theatre’s clothing sale

A popular clothing sale offering pre-Christmas fashion bargains is set to return later this year to support a theatre company.
Band’s bid to revive town’s declining music scene
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Band’s bid to revive town’s declining music scene

A rock band is hoping to revive a town’s live music scene which they feel has declined over the years.
Community invited to annual free Jazz Festival

Community invited to annual free Jazz Festival

Enjoy a day of music, picnics and family fun at a town park this weekend.
Four-legged friends invited to show

Four-legged friends invited to show

Pooches can put their best paw forward at a dog show that has run for two decades.
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Business

Passionate chef ‘excited’ to return to popular pub

Passionate chef ‘excited’ to return to popular pub

Punters will soon be able to test a chef’s new menu as a much-missed re-opened pub prepares to serve food once more.
Councillors support nursery plans

Councillors support nursery plans

Plans to increase the number of children from 16 to 21 at a family-run nursery have been approved - despite concerns about ‘excessive’ noise.

New location for micro-energy facility

New location for micro-energy facility

Plans to build a micro-energy storage facility in Spalding have been given the green light.

End of an era for family footwear business as it closes after four decades of serving town

End of an era for family footwear business as it closes after four decades of serving town

A family business that has served customers for more than four decades has said goodbye to shoppers after rising costs caused it to close its doors.
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Lifestyle

Pick up a fabulous bargain at theatre’s clothing sale

Pick up a fabulous bargain at theatre’s clothing sale

A popular clothing sale offering pre-Christmas fashion bargains is set to return later this year to support a theatre company.
‘His grandfather was shooting at my father!’ New landmark evokes memories of Dambuster dad

‘His grandfather was shooting at my father!’ New landmark evokes memories of Dambuster dad

An Australian man has flown thousands of miles to see our county’s answer to the Angel of the North.
Revived pub is still making memories

Revived pub is still making memories

Memories rush at me, thick and fast, every time I visit this village and its lovely traditional local.
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