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Delight as stolen banner returned

Delight as stolen banner returned

Readers have once again had plenty to say on what’s in the news.
Good luck to Lincolnshire runners taking part in London Marathon

Good luck to Lincolnshire runners taking part in London Marathon

Lincolnshire runners will be among thousands at the start line of the London Marathon today (Sunday, April 27).
Satanic rituals, stained-glass windows smashed and thefts: More than 270 criminal incidents at Lincolnshire’s churches

Satanic rituals, stained-glass windows smashed and thefts: More than 270 criminal incidents at Lincolnshire’s churches

From satanic rituals to thefts and smashing stained-glass windows, more than 270 crimes have been committed at churches over a three-year period.
Firefighters issue warning as blaze breaks out

Firefighters issue warning as blaze breaks out

Residents are being urged to keep their windows and doors shut while firefighters put out a blaze.
‘Elections represent an exciting time for the future of our great county’

‘Elections represent an exciting time for the future of our great county’

Thursday, May 1, is an important day in our calendar, writes Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill (Con).

‘I've seen the barriers people face when trying to return to exercise - this league will help’

‘I've seen the barriers people face when trying to return to exercise - this league will help’

‘I've seen the barriers people face when trying to return to exercise - this league will help’

A new weight-loss netball league has been set up ‘to make fitness feel fun again’.

Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns cleared to stand as mayor candidate and slams ‘smear campaign’

Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns cleared to stand as mayor candidate and slams ‘smear campaign’
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Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns cleared to stand as mayor candidate and slams ‘smear campaign’

Reform UK mayoral candidate Andrea Jenkyns says she has been “vindicated” after a complaint about whether she was eligible to stand was dismissed.

Poll says Reform will win mayor race, but youngsters are going Green and Remainers back Labour

Poll says Reform will win mayor race, but youngsters are going Green and Remainers back Labour
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Poll says Reform will win mayor race, but youngsters are going Green and Remainers back Labour

Reform UK candidate Andrea Jenkyns has a strong lead in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race, according to a new poll.

Landscape gardener denies rape and sets out defence at trial

Landscape gardener denies rape and sets out defence at trial

Landscape gardener denies rape and sets out defence at trial

A landscape gardener who denies raping a woman in her home said he only visited the address for ten minutes to provide a quote for some fencing.

Lincolnshire mayor and county council elections… how the results will unfold

Lincolnshire mayor and county council elections… how the results will unfold

Lincolnshire mayor and county council elections… how the results will unfold

Lincolnshire will go to the polls in an historic election on Thursday - voting in the county’s first Mayor.

Candidates debate farming, housing and economy as Mayor race enters final days

Candidates debate farming, housing and economy as Mayor race enters final days
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Candidates debate farming, housing and economy as Mayor race enters final days

Candidates vying to become the first-ever mayor of Greater Lincolnshire on May 1 debated farming, housing, the economy and more in a hustings event.
Body was discovered in dyke but police rule out ‘suspicious’ circumstances

Body was discovered in dyke but police rule out ‘suspicious’ circumstances

A body was discovered in a dyke in the early hours of this morning.
Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Today we open nominations for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, sponsored by Hegarty Solicitors.
Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

A show that attracts about 2,000 visitors each year will be back over the weekend of May 10 and 11.
Man nearly killed in A1 crash runs marathon for Brake just five months later

Man nearly killed in A1 crash runs marathon for Brake just five months later

A man who survived a near-fatal car crash has completed the Brighton Marathon in support of a road safety charity.
Reunion football match is a ‘thank you’ for Kevin’s life-saving liver transplant

Reunion football match is a ‘thank you’ for Kevin’s life-saving liver transplant

Three decades of footballers will be reunited on the pitch on Sunday - all because of their groundsman.

Library service could be moved to another location

Library service could be moved to another location

The doors of Ryhall’s existing library should be shut and the service moved to another location, the county council is recommending.

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Brilliant Blackstones book their place in play-off final

Brilliant Blackstones book their place in play-off final

Stones secure three-goal away success in semi-final victory.
Wakes go marching on after impressive semi-final success

Wakes go marching on after impressive semi-final success

Bourne will again have home advantage in the final after four-goal victory.
Stones are aiming to take inspiration from Posh’s exploits in tough away test

Stones are aiming to take inspiration from Posh’s exploits in tough away test

Pressure will be off Stamford side for their semi-final showdown.
Youth players progress through pathway after successful season

Youth players progress through pathway after successful season

Reserves win second successive promotion as young players have pivotal role.
Finals night provides a unique moment in club’s history

Finals night provides a unique moment in club’s history

Long-serving club stalwarts hand out the prizes after announcing their retirements.
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Team of barbers deliver nostalgic experience to help dementia residents

Team of barbers deliver nostalgic experience to help dementia residents

Residents with dementia have experienced a traditional ‘barber shop’ treatment with sensory elements to trigger past memories.
Menopause evening set to offer support in community

Menopause evening set to offer support in community

A new event which is set to offer support and advice to women going through the menopause will take place next month.
Local artists set to perform at town community music show

Local artists set to perform at town community music show

A popular music show will return to a town theatre next month with features from local artists and support for a community project.
The shows will go on! Up to 14 concerts per year at castle as promoters secure long-term deal

The shows will go on! Up to 14 concerts per year at castle as promoters secure long-term deal

Lincoln Castle will continue to host concerts for the next four years - at least.
Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

A show that attracts about 2,000 visitors each year will be back over the weekend of May 10 and 11.
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Business

Colleagues to take on charity walk in memory of colleague who was ‘the most friendly person anyone could wish to know’

Colleagues to take on charity walk in memory of colleague who was ‘the most friendly person anyone could wish to know’

A company team will embark on a 50km charity walk next month to honour a much-loved colleague who died suddenly last year.
Family-run carpet company opens for business

Family-run carpet company opens for business

A family-run flooring company has opened its doors.
Retail expert highlights improvements to town centre

Retail expert highlights improvements to town centre

Work is underway to create a successful town centre, a retail expert told Spalding and District Civic Society members.
Cafe plan leaves councillors in ‘awkward position’

Cafe plan leaves councillors in ‘awkward position’

Councillors have raised concerns about a café which is set to open in a residential area.
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Changes to security checks at airports

Changes to security checks at airports

Our travel expert looks at changes in security at UK airports.
Have a crack at the toughest pub quiz on the internet

Have a crack at the toughest pub quiz on the internet

The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from cars to cakes.
Then and Now: Finkin Street

Then and Now: Finkin Street

In 1826, Thomas Burgess, born in 1793, baker of Finkin Street, advertised for an apprentice baker.
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