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Families flock to town park for sunny Gingerbread Festival

Families flock to town park for sunny Gingerbread Festival

Families basked in the sunshine as a Gingerbread Festival returned with a lively mix of children’s races, community stalls and a surprise guest.
Campaigners slam new Reform UK councillor over ‘racist discussion’

Campaigners slam new Reform UK councillor over ‘racist discussion’

A newly elected Lincolnshire county councillor has come under fire over historic tweets, including a post that campaigners branded "racist".
£200k investment in play areas

£200k investment in play areas

More than a dozen playparks across the district have received an upgrade.
Award-winning restaurant to open in town
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Award-winning restaurant to open in town

An award-winning restaurant with franchises in Lincolnshire has announced that it will soon be opening its doors in a new location.
Hopes new pilates studio will become community hub

Hopes new pilates studio will become community hub

A new state-of-the-art reformer pilates studio is due to open in a town centre.

Free tennis events serve up fun for all ages

Free tennis events serve up fun for all ages

Free tennis events serve up fun for all ages

Two free tennis events will take place in a town park, offering something for everyone.

‘My mate had his whole life ahead of him and I want to ensure his story isn't forgotten'

‘My mate had his whole life ahead of him and I want to ensure his story isn't forgotten'

‘My mate had his whole life ahead of him and I want to ensure his story isn't forgotten'

A veteran has shared a powerful memoir of his Falklands War experience as he paid tribute to lost friends.

Plumbing firm’s youngest franchise owner expands business to Lincolnshire

Plumbing firm’s youngest franchise owner expands business to Lincolnshire

Plumbing firm’s youngest franchise owner expands business to Lincolnshire

A plumbing group's youngest-ever franchise owner has expanded his business into Lincolnshire.

Penguins make surprise visit to care home

Penguins make surprise visit to care home

Penguins make surprise visit to care home

A care home has delighted its residents with an unexpected visit from two penguins.

Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

Appeal lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand for mayor

An appeal has been lodged over Andrea Jenkyns’ eligibility to stand in the first mayoral election for Greater Lincolnshire, a council has confirmed.

‘It’s time for grown up politics’ Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns on cross-party teamwork and why Labour’s Andy Burnham is her role model

‘It’s time for grown up politics’ Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns on cross-party teamwork and why Labour’s Andy Burnham is her role model
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‘It’s time for grown up politics’ Greater Lincolnshire mayor Andrea Jenkyns on cross-party teamwork and why Labour’s Andy Burnham is her role model

“I always say the only time to be political is when it’s election time. Now we’ve got real work to do.”
Councillors say ‘no’ to children’s care home plan

Councillors say ‘no’ to children’s care home plan

Plans to convert a village home into a children’s care home have been refused.
Splash pool reopens for summer of fun

Splash pool reopens for summer of fun

Families will be able to enjoy another summer of fun as a park splash pool reopens.
Nursery shines with outstanding Ofsted result

Nursery shines with outstanding Ofsted result

A nursery school has been praised for its outstanding early years provision.
Five-vehicle crash on A1

Five-vehicle crash on A1

Emergency services are at the scene of a five-vehicle crash on the A1.

Delivery company turns pink for Rosie

Delivery company turns pink for Rosie

A delivery company became a sea of pink as it raised money in memory of a girl who was murdered aged 10.
Entry opens for 200-mile challenge
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Entry opens for 200-mile challenge

Four days, 200 miles and 12 historic monuments - the Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride is returning this summer.

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Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

Grantham go for Griffiths as their new manager

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Batty continues to make his mark after shield success

Batty continues to make his mark after shield success

Past winner loses out on count-back after close contest.
Promising start has forced rethink of duo’s target

Promising start has forced rethink of duo’s target

Father and son face a mix of experienced drivers and some virtual novices.
Switch in strategy pays off as Rachel produces strong showing

Switch in strategy pays off as Rachel produces strong showing

Grantham runner defies six miles of epic hills to complete event in the Scottish Highlands.
Sarah defies injury setbacks with fantastic fourth place finish

Sarah defies injury setbacks with fantastic fourth place finish

Athletes makes her debut in the European Duathlon Championship in Poland.
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Production moves one step away from national theatre final

Production moves one step away from national theatre final

A local cast and director are one performance away from reaching a national theatre final.
Award-winning restaurant to open in town
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Award-winning restaurant to open in town

An award-winning restaurant with franchises in Lincolnshire has announced that it will soon be opening its doors in a new location.
Archery club targets new people

Archery club targets new people

People will be able to channel their ‘inner Robin Hood’ at an archery taster day.
Free tennis events serve up fun for all ages

Free tennis events serve up fun for all ages

Two free tennis events will take place in a town park, offering something for everyone.
Town festival chases the sun with new mid-summer slot

Town festival chases the sun with new mid-summer slot

A popular town beer and music festival is moving to a later date in the summer to try to give revellers better weather.
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Business

Opening date for fast food restaurant and drive-thru announced

Opening date for fast food restaurant and drive-thru announced

The opening date for a highly-anticipated burger chain restaurant and drive-thru has been announced.
Phone operator workers to walk 17.5 miles for charity

Phone operator workers to walk 17.5 miles for charity

Workers of a mobile operator will be walking 17.5 miles in a day for a charity that provides supportive palliative care.
Award-winning restaurant to open in town

Award-winning restaurant to open in town

An award-winning restaurant with franchises in Lincolnshire has announced that it will soon be opening its doors in a new location.
Hopes new pilates studio will become community hub

Hopes new pilates studio will become community hub

A new state-of-the-art reformer pilates studio is due to open in a town centre.
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Lifestyle

Archery club targets new people

Archery club targets new people

People will be able to channel their ‘inner Robin Hood’ at an archery taster day.
‘My mate had his whole life ahead of him and I want to ensure his story isn't forgotten'

‘My mate had his whole life ahead of him and I want to ensure his story isn't forgotten'

A veteran has shared a powerful memoir of his Falklands War experience as he paid tribute to lost friends.
Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s hardest online quiz

Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s hardest online quiz

Feeling smart? There are 13 questions to answer in our super tough general knowledge quiz. How many will you get right?
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