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Confusion over site earmarked for jobs and homes

Confusion over site earmarked for jobs and homes

Controversy and confusion surround a town site earmarked for development, after a council published conflicting information about how it will be used.
Dementia support group toasts £200k Lottery grant

Dementia support group toasts £200k Lottery grant

A dementia charity has been boosted by a Lottery grant of more than £200,000.
New plan sees council earmark land to cope with 17,000-plus housing target
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New plan sees council earmark land to cope with 17,000-plus housing target

Residents are being urged to have their say on a new plan that could see more than 17,000 homes built to match big government targets.
‘It’s all Greek to me’

‘It’s all Greek to me’

While I don’t doubt the importance of keeping ‘The Classics’ alive, some ways of achieving this are better than others.
Snappers enjoy a study in scarlet

Snappers enjoy a study in scarlet

Judges at a photographic club were ‘seeing red’ thanks to a fun competition for members.

Raft race event to be ramped up

Raft race event to be ramped up

Raft race event to be ramped up

Organisers of a new raft race are gearing up for a bigger and better day out after their inaugural event exceeded expectations.

New mayor explains her plan to improve public transport in county

New mayor explains her plan to improve public transport in county
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New mayor explains her plan to improve public transport in county

‘Positive experiences at bus stops’ and simplified ticketing are among the ideas Greater Lincolnshire’s new mayor has to improve public transport.

Health agency urges safe sex as syphilis cases increase

Health agency urges safe sex as syphilis cases increase

Health agency urges safe sex as syphilis cases increase

People have been urged to practise safe sex after an increase in cases of syphilis in the region.

Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

Girl, 13, released under investigation after incident at town meadows

A teenage girl who was arrested after an incident at a town park has been released under investigation.

Road to close for three weeks for repairs

Road to close for three weeks for repairs

Road to close for three weeks for repairs

A main road which has been ‘pummelled by heavy farm machines and lorries’ is in line for a £700,000 repair project.

Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

Closed A1 carriageway forces another road to shut amid ‘rat run’ fears

Safety concerns about a prolonged A1 carriageway closure have led to a nearby road being shut too.
Cycling dad to go the extra mile - or 100 - for school fundraiser

Cycling dad to go the extra mile - or 100 - for school fundraiser

A cyclist is set to go outside of his comfort zone to help fund more school trips at a town primary.
Elon Musk-style cost-cutting Doge unit set for Lincolnshire, council confirms
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Elon Musk-style cost-cutting Doge unit set for Lincolnshire, council confirms

A cost-cutting Doge council unit will be going into Lincolnshire County Council, Reform UK has confirmed.
Surge in demand for baby banks as our parents need help

Surge in demand for baby banks as our parents need help

Baby banks are seeing a rise in families seeking support as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets.
Food waste collections from every Lincolnshire home will begin next year
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Food waste collections from every Lincolnshire home will begin next year

Food waste will be collected for the first time in Lincolnshire next year as part of a national roll-out.
Homes planned for grounds of a village manor house

Homes planned for grounds of a village manor house

The green light has been given for nine new homes within the grounds of a village country house.

Dog groomer offers spa treatments and teeth cleaning at new salon

Dog groomer offers spa treatments and teeth cleaning at new salon

A dog groomer is promising to go above and beyond for her four-legged customers as she prepares to open a salon.

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Hard work is recognised by community award

Hard work is recognised by community award

Junior Knights provide basketball opportunities for all in the area.
Burghley beat the champions to maintain impressive start

Burghley beat the champions to maintain impressive start

Scunthorpe suffer only their second home league loss in two seasons to newly-promoted visitors.
Clarets chairman is optimistic for the future after character building campaign

Clarets chairman is optimistic for the future after character building campaign

Rangers started and ended the season with a trophy but become embroiled in a relegation battle.
Blunden bids farewell to Daniels after seven season stay with Stamford

Blunden bids farewell to Daniels after seven season stay with Stamford

Key centre-half will not be returning to the club for the coming campaign.
Doncaster duel after derby to start pre-season for Stamford

Doncaster duel after derby to start pre-season for Stamford

Daniels duo selected to represent England at the Seniors' World Cup.
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What's On

‘It’s all Greek to me’

‘It’s all Greek to me’

While I don’t doubt the importance of keeping ‘The Classics’ alive, some ways of achieving this are better than others.
Contrasting garden styles on display at village opening

Contrasting garden styles on display at village opening

Villagers are to open up their gardens, big and small, this weekend for charity.
Experience the sights and smells of vintage vehicles

Experience the sights and smells of vintage vehicles

Motoring enthusiasts can step back in time to the golden age of motoring are a much-loved race event is returning this summer.
Pub to host 24-hour darts marathon

Pub to host 24-hour darts marathon

A 24-hour darts marathon will take over a pub at the weekend, raising funds for a community cycling project.
Raft race event to be ramped up

Raft race event to be ramped up

Organisers of a new raft race are gearing up for a bigger and better day out after their inaugural event exceeded expectations.
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Business

Fitness fanatic hopes to help community ‘reach their full potential’ at new classes

Fitness fanatic hopes to help community ‘reach their full potential’ at new classes

A passionate personal trainer hopes to boost community spirit with her latest endeavour.
Town looks forward to hosting major UK food festival

Town looks forward to hosting major UK food festival

Major supermarket buyers, importers, wholesalers, and suppliers will be attending the UK fruit and vegetable industry’s summer festival.
Builders yard site on the market for £950,000

Builders yard site on the market for £950,000

The site of a former builders’ merchant which closed last month has been listed for sale with an asking price of more than £950,000.
Deli wants to hire man banned from premises

Deli wants to hire man banned from premises

A town centre shop wants to hire a man who is currently banned from the premises.
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Lifestyle

Surge in demand for baby banks as our parents need help

Surge in demand for baby banks as our parents need help

Baby banks are seeing a rise in families seeking support as the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets.
Have a crack at the Saturday Social - the weekend’s toughest online quiz

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

Our online quiz returns with 13 trivia questions on everything from Friends to football.
Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

Then and now: Annual exhibition attracts hundreds

In 1874, the Grantham Journal reported that the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s annual exhibition was held at Grantham on Harrowby Road.
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