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David marks 50 years of ‘Mecca of trout fishing’

David marks 50 years of ‘Mecca of trout fishing’

A fisherman was reeling as he marked 50 years since creating the ‘Mecca of trout fishing’.
‘People thought I was going to end up in prison but I’m celebrating 25 years as a reverend’

‘People thought I was going to end up in prison but I’m celebrating 25 years as a reverend’

A reverend who turned his life around from a path to prison to spreading the word of God is embarking on a new adventure.

Councillors divided over government shake-up
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Councillors divided over government shake-up

Councillors were split over how the county could be reorganised under one of the biggest shake-ups in 50 years.
Crook tried lock before fetching ladders

Crook tried lock before fetching ladders

A would-be burglar with a set of ladders is wanted by police.
18-metre whale draws a crowd

18-metre whale draws a crowd

Children learnt about the importance of protecting the environment by stepping inside an inflatable whale.

Trial date for man who denies drink driving

Trial date for man who denies drink driving

Trial date for man who denies drink driving

A man will face trial after pleading not guilty to drink driving.

Green light for 10 affordable homes

Green light for 10 affordable homes

Green light for 10 affordable homes

A developer has been given the go ahead to build 10 homes on a parcel of green land.

Buyer steps in to keep Shaws on the road

Buyer steps in to keep Shaws on the road

Buyer steps in to keep Shaws on the road

A coach company due to end its 100-year history this spring will instead continue its journey with another operator.

School finally makes improvements but more still to do

School finally makes improvements but more still to do

School finally makes improvements but more still to do

A previously failing school has improved but more still needs to be done, according to Ofsted inspectors.

Appeal for on-call firefighters launched

Appeal for on-call firefighters launched

Appeal for on-call firefighters launched

An appeal for more on-call firefighters has been launched.

‘Our small town is jammed up with traffic’

‘Our small town is jammed up with traffic’

‘Our small town is jammed up with traffic’

Our letter writers once again share their views on a range of issues.
Thinking about a trip down under?

Thinking about a trip down under?

If you’re considering a trip down under, take a look at these suggestions from our travel columnist.
‘You go to the gym to work out your body, reading does the same for the mind’

‘You go to the gym to work out your body, reading does the same for the mind’

A passionate author on a mission to get people to pick up a book has released a new novel.

Award win for hotel

Award win for hotel

Businesses which boost tourism were recognised at an awards ceremony.
Cancer won’t stop Morag running marathon

Cancer won’t stop Morag running marathon

A woman being treated for cancer is embarking on her seventh London Marathon - aged 81.
‘Community art has been popular in our district for hundreds of years’

‘Community art has been popular in our district for hundreds of years’

The leader of a district council writes about art in the community.
Impeccable home is ready to move into

Impeccable home is ready to move into

New to market is this stunningly renovated and thoughtfully extended four-bedroom detached family home in a sought-after location.

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Drury delighted by work ethic as Stamford move within three points of top spot

Drury delighted by work ethic as Stamford move within three points of top spot

Seven games unbeaten for the Daniels after moving into the play-off places.
Stamford surge into the play-off places after stretching unbeaten league run

Stamford surge into the play-off places after stretching unbeaten league run

Durrell marks his debut by setting Stamford on the road to victory.
Experienced duo strengthen Stamford squad for play-off push

Experienced duo strengthen Stamford squad for play-off push

Daniels boss had an inkling that he needed to make signings after a series of setbacks.
Daniels are defying adversity to maintain their play-off push

Daniels are defying adversity to maintain their play-off push

Manager wants the crowd to turn out in force to support Stamford’s promotion push.
Slim hopes of retaining title look to have faded for Stamford

Slim hopes of retaining title look to have faded for Stamford

Players step up due to availability issues to show the club has strength in depth for further challenges.
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Actor and childrens television presenter set to join pantomime cast on town stage

Actor and childrens television presenter set to join pantomime cast on town stage

A children’s television presenter will be taking to the stage at this year’s spring pantomime.
Charity music night to raise funds for hospice and children's care

Charity music night to raise funds for hospice and children's care

Tickets are available for a special charity music night later this year to raise money for children's and hospice care.
You heard it here first - town concert set for five world premieres

You heard it here first - town concert set for five world premieres

Concert-goers will hear five world premieres by an up-and-coming composer at a town church later this month.
Have a craic at our special Irish quiz to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Have a craic at our special Irish quiz to celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Monday is St Patrick’s Day, so this week’s Saturday Social pub quiz is all about the Emerald Isle.
Line-up announced for Lazy Crow music festival

Line-up announced for Lazy Crow music festival

Tickets are on sale for an outdoor music festival with more than a dozen acts.
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Business

Buyer steps in to keep Shaws on the road

Buyer steps in to keep Shaws on the road

A coach company due to end its 100-year history this spring will instead continue its journey with another operator.
Popular museum will appear on Bargain Hunt

Popular museum will appear on Bargain Hunt

A popular South Holland museum is set to make its television debut today when it features on BBC One programme Bargain Hunt.
Has new supermarket given town a boost?

Has new supermarket given town a boost?

Town traders say the area is getting busier after the grand opening of a new supermarket.
Award win for hotel

Award win for hotel

Businesses which boost tourism were recognised at an awards ceremony.
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Lifestyle

‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

Government funding slammed as cost of repairing pothole-plagued roads edges towards £17bn
Furnishers advertised new window display in newspaper in 1888

Furnishers advertised new window display in newspaper in 1888

A civic society writes about a former furnishers.
Thinking about a trip down under?

Thinking about a trip down under?

If you’re considering a trip down under, take a look at these suggestions from our travel columnist.
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