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Village school set to convert to academy
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Old watermill rises to the occasion
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Spartans open season with sound win at Nottingham
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Speed limit campaigners seek minister’s backing
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News
Police warning after bogus caller visit
Police have received reports of a young man calling at a home in Marston, between Sleaford and Grantham, claiming he is ‘ex-probation’ and is working selling items.
Village school set to convert to academy
A village primary school looks set to become the third in the Sleaford area to convert to academy status.
1 commentPolicing panel sets priorities for action by town neighbourhood beat officers
Sleaford Local Community Policing Panel has set its priorities for action over the coming months.
1 commentNew medical group meets
South West Clinical Commissioning Group is the new NHS body which is planning and buying health services for people in Sleaford, Grantham and surrounding villages.
Two car collision blocks B1188 near Dorrington
The B1188 between Ruskington and Dorrington was blocked for around four hours on Monday evening due to a serious collision.
Carre’s triple
A team of boys from Carre’s Grammar School has given the school’s best ever performance since the Lincolnshire Schools Golf Championship started in 1974.
Sport
Trials being held for Under 13’s team
Sleaford Town Football Club’s league winning Under 13’s A team are looking for some new players to join their ranks and boost their squad.
Boro’s winning streak continues
Billingborough cricket club’s first team hosted league leaders Skegness on Saturday.
Spartans open season with sound win at Nottingham
The Spartans opened the season with a win against their local rivals Nottingham in very wet weather conditions.
Tae Kwon-Do pupils bring home massive medal haul
Sleaford’s Taekwon-Do students have impressed judges as they took part in the Lincolnshire Tae Kwon-Do championships last Saturday.
Prize clay shoot
Clay shooters will be heading to Silk Willoughby on Sunday for an all-day shoot offering prize money of £150 for both ladies and men in one category.
Video
VIDEO - Work on leisure centre project ‘well on the way’ video
A public briefing has revealed the progress being made on a multi-million pound refurbishment of Sleaford Leisure Centre.
Lifestyle
Dog owners can go ‘walkies’ in the countryside
○ Join CountrysideNK and Vippies Pet Services on a guided walk on Sunday.
VIDEO - Work on leisure centre project ‘well on the way’ video
A public briefing has revealed the progress being made on a multi-million pound refurbishment of Sleaford Leisure Centre.
VIDEO - Thanks to all who supported Sleaford Live 2013 video
Vi Hill of Sleaford Live had praise for the whole organising commitee and support team.
Promoting summer holiday fun in town
Organisers of all summer holiday activities within Sleaford can promote their opportunities for fun in the sun through a new passport initiative.
Old watermill rises to the occasion
Cogglesford Mill in Sleaford combined celebrating National Mills Weekend with Real Bread Maker Week to host a range of entertainment.
Farce force to be reckoned Review by Rachel Grafton
What do you get if you mix voluminous bras, a rebellious washing machine, an under-taker, a marriage counsellor and the DSS? An absolutely hilarious farce by the Heckington Players!
Community
Lions remember Peter
Sleaford and District Lions have paid tribute to “a much loved and respected member and friend to the Lions and community at large”.
Recycle coffee packets with this new initiative at Sainsbury’s
A new initiative has been launched to recycle coffee packaging and the people of Sleaford are being encouraged to support it.
Call to ‘cure’ NHS as county hospitals face safety review
As hospitals face a review of their safety, a businessman from Folkingham has announced the launch of Cure the NHS Lincolnshire.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes
Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.
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Careless recyclers are costing us £100k
The growing problem of households putting wrong items in recycling bins is costing the council – and the taxpayer – over £100,000 a year.
NOSTALGIA: 1951 Sleaford Referees Association
This photograph was left with us at our Sleaford Standard office and not collected by the owner.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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