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‘Nothing could kill the energy of the town’s first family rave’
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‘Nothing could kill the energy of the town’s first family rave’

The town’s first ever family rave was held at the weekend.
Conker event was cracking

Conker event was cracking

Competitors travelled from across the globe to take part in the World Conker Championships.
What do you think this month’s mystery item could be?
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What do you think this month’s mystery item could be?

We thought last month’s teaser from Spalding Gentlemen’s Society’s Cabinet of Curiosities would have you all stumped — but not so!
Do you know your fungi (and which can be fatal)?

Do you know your fungi (and which can be fatal)?

It’s wet, it’s fairly warm and a great time to discover more about fungi.
‘More than 29,000 people took part in half marathon but I ran it barefoot and with extra weight for the shock value’

‘More than 29,000 people took part in half marathon but I ran it barefoot and with extra weight for the shock value’
New gadget means clock winders have time on their hands

New gadget means clock winders have time on their hands
Farmer’s videos attract thousands of views and put him in line for award

Farmer’s videos attract thousands of views and put him in line for award

A farmer who is an ‘influencer’ for his industry is in the running for a national award.

Giving police the finger costs carnival-goer £141
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Giving police the finger costs carnival-goer £141

Flipping the bird at police after drinking four cans of beer has cost a partygoer £141.
Psychic medium offers free spiritual guidance: ‘We all fear death but my book gives people hope’

Psychic medium offers free spiritual guidance: ‘We all fear death but my book gives people hope’
Latin book returned to library 60 years after it was loaned out

Latin book returned to library 60 years after it was loaned out
You could win a hotel in raffle with tickets just £5 each

You could win a hotel in raffle with tickets just £5 each
Council will impose £100 fines to people feeding birds in town centre to protect heritage sites

Council will impose £100 fines to people feeding birds in town centre to protect heritage sites
From bars to Bard: Former prison worker turns playwright

From bars to Bard: Former prison worker turns playwright
Social worker takes on new business venture in the countryside selling alpaca poo tea bags

Social worker takes on new business venture in the countryside selling alpaca poo tea bags
Cancer survivor wins title in paragility event with her dogs

Cancer survivor wins title in paragility event with her dogs
Couple save thousands as supermarket pays for wedding flowers

Couple save thousands as supermarket pays for wedding flowers
Fancy a dip with your dog?

Fancy a dip with your dog?
‘This hearse is an iconic piece of local craft and will be back where it can been seen and used’

‘This hearse is an iconic piece of local craft and will be back where it can been seen and used’
Couple married 65 years have lost wedding ring

Couple married 65 years have lost wedding ring
Expectant mother completes centenary run on baby’s due date

Expectant mother completes centenary run on baby’s due date
10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history

10,000 sign up for a glimpse into town’s rich (and quirky) history
‘Nobody’s recognised him!’ Biker Brent loses his beard of 45 years for charity shave

‘Nobody’s recognised him!’ Biker Brent loses his beard of 45 years for charity shave
Pregnant Samantha plans to complete 100th park run on her due date
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Pregnant Samantha plans to complete 100th park run on her due date
Suggested change to street name could cause a right royal rumpus
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Suggested change to street name could cause a right royal rumpus
Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations
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Meet the company that carries out incredible campervan transformations
Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town

Ghost watchers seek spooky stories as they set up HQ in town
Rock festival’s first full day in pictures

Rock festival’s first full day in pictures
Drinks on the house? Officials keep Burghley in check

Drinks on the house? Officials keep Burghley in check
Care home welcomes 2 new arrivals

Care home welcomes 2 new arrivals
Zara Tindall rides into Burghley

Zara Tindall rides into Burghley
Review: Victorian women’s boxing story punches above its weight

Review: Victorian women’s boxing story punches above its weight
Couple raise £480 for air ambulance charity

Couple raise £480 for air ambulance charity
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