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Razor blades worth £2,000 stolen from supermarket

Razor blades worth £2,000 stolen from supermarket

Thieves punched a supermarket worker in the face after stealing razor blades.
Police renew appeal following assault

Police renew appeal following assault

Police officers have renewed their appeal for help following an assault.
‘After Brexit, I felt quite saddened and puzzled!’ From council estate to football club chair, Labour candidate makes pitch to be Lincolnshire mayor
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‘After Brexit, I felt quite saddened and puzzled!’ From council estate to football club chair, Labour candidate makes pitch to be Lincolnshire mayor

There’s one thing that Jason Stockwood agrees with Reform leader Nigel Farage on – Lincolnshire could use a businessman in charge.
‘If I win I will move here’ pledges Greater Lincolnshire Mayor candidate
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‘If I win I will move here’ pledges Greater Lincolnshire Mayor candidate

A Lincolnshire mayoral candidate says she will move to Lincolnshire if elected.
‘Lincolnshire is broken!’ Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says county needs ‘fresh start’ as he launches mayoral campaign
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‘Lincolnshire is broken!’ Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says county needs ‘fresh start’ as he launches mayoral campaign

The county’s public services are broken. That was the message from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as he launched his party’s mayoral campaign

Woman to be sentenced for assaulting police

Woman to be sentenced for assaulting police

Woman to be sentenced for assaulting police

A judge will re-sentence a 26-year-old who is being held in prison.

Bikeability is back after school steps in to save scheme

Bikeability is back after school steps in to save scheme

Bikeability is back after school steps in to save scheme

Cycling tuition for pupils will continue after a secondary school stepped in to run it.

Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

An aspiring engineer is in the running for a £10,000 prize after being shortlisted from more than 2,000 entrants in a national competition.

High praise for residential school from inspectors

High praise for residential school from inspectors

High praise for residential school from inspectors

A school which cares for boys with social, emotional and mental health difficulties has been praised for its work in transforming their lives.

Theatre plans to extend ‘next door’

Theatre plans to extend ‘next door’

Theatre plans to extend ‘next door’

A three-storey extension to a theatre could be given the go ahead this spring.

Police appealing for witnesses after car theft in early hours of this morning

Police appealing for witnesses after car theft in early hours of this morning

Police appealing for witnesses after car theft in early hours of this morning

Police are appealing for help following a car theft in the early hours of this morning.
Rutlanders want to join Stamford, Grantham and Spalding in local government rejig
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Rutlanders want to join Stamford, Grantham and Spalding in local government rejig

A proposal to join Rutland with South Kesteven and South Holland districts was the overwhelming favourite at a public meeting.
Crash prompts emergency response

Crash prompts emergency response

Two vehicles crashed sparking a response by emergency services.
Awards treble as director’s premiere wins festival heat

Awards treble as director’s premiere wins festival heat

The premiere of a one-act play has scooped awards for a local director and actor.
Questions over mayor’s bollards plan are answered
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Questions over mayor’s bollards plan are answered

Firm plans to install rising bollards to protect a pedestrianised high street have been proving elusive - although new details have emerged.
School’s bright idea to raise money

School’s bright idea to raise money

Washing machines will be working flat out this week after hundreds of children returned from school covered in paint.
‘I understand how to make things happen and what makes the system tick’ - independent candidate makes pitch for mayor role
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‘I understand how to make things happen and what makes the system tick’ - independent candidate makes pitch for mayor role

The Independent candidate hoping to become the first Greater Lincolnshire Mayor has explained why she thinks she should get your votes.

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Key challenge for Stamford in first fixture of tough run-in to play-off push

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Walking food tour to launch in city

A new tourist experience is launching in the county.
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Awards treble as director’s premiere wins festival heat

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Sweet response to artisan chocolate shop

Sweet response to artisan chocolate shop

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Delicious time had at successful food show

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Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

An aspiring engineer is in the running for a £10,000 prize after being shortlisted from more than 2,000 entrants in a national competition.
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‘Resilient and good-natured’ GP hangs up her stethoscope

A doctor is retiring from a town practice after 17 years caring for her patients.
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