- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
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Road closure near Billinghay
THE A153, between the Twenty Foot Bank/Drove junction and Tattershall Bridge, near Billinghay, will be closed for emergency repairs on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Town centre road closures extended
DUE to unforeseen technical difficulties, overnight road closures to Carre Street and Southgate in Sleaford town centre need to be extended.
Lord Taylor is society’s new president
THE head of one of the UK’s leading horticultural companies has become the new president of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.
Leylandii face the chop but who is responsible?
CONFUSION has arisen over who is ultimately responsible for chopping down a line of conifers to the north of the former tennis courts on Boston Road recreation ground in Sleaford.
Host families needed for Chernobyl visitors
PEOPLE interested in helping children from Chernobyl are being invited to attend a meeting next week.
Sport
Good win for the over-60s side
SLEAFORD Indoor Bowls Club hosted Lincolnshire VPs in a friendly match.
Greg wins despite getting lost
TWO members of the Sleaford Town Runners club, Paul Green and Stephen Brear, travelled to Cleethorpes at the beginning of the month to compete in a 10k event.
Lifestyle
Half term kids’ activities every day at craft centre
THIS February half-term, the National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford has something happening every day for young people to enjoy. On Monday February 13, both children and adults alike can develop their printing skills and surprise a loved one with a beautifully hand crafted card.
Lunches for seniors
FOLLOWING the successful launch of a lunch club in Ruskington, the NK Seniors group, which speaks up for older and more vulnerable people in the district, is hoping to set up other lunch clubs in the area.
New year of work at gallery
FOR the second year running Sleaford’s Carre Gallery kick starts the year with an exhibition of work previously not seen by the public. Entitled New Year - New Work, all exhibits have been submitted especially for this show so visitors will be first to see them.
String music
LINCOLNSHIRE String Chamber Orchestra is to perform a classical concert at St Denys’ Church, Sleaford.
Could an underdog team win the coveted FA cup?
NEW Perspectives Theatre Company are bringing a tale of football heroes to the stage at a village near Sleaford.
Community
Tenant’s eviction to end misery for neighbours
A REIGN of terror has ended for neighbours of a Sleaford man who will be evicted from his council flat following a catalogue of anti-social and criminal behaviour.
New parade protocol for dignitaries
A NEW protocol has been agreed for civic dignitaries attending the town’s annual Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Lunches for seniors
FOLLOWING the successful launch of a lunch club in Ruskington, the NK Seniors group, which speaks up for older and more vulnerable people in the district, is hoping to set up other lunch clubs in the area.
Hospital remembrance service for babies
PARENTS and families are being invited to a special remembrance service for babies this weekend.
Village sign too small to be seen at night?
HOUSING – Following a meeting with Lincolnshire Community Land Trust, an update was given on affordable housing in Aslackby to members of Aslackby and Laughton Parish Council at their January meeting.
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Weather for Sleaford
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -1 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
