News
Strike action at RAF College Cranwell
Pickets will be appearing outside the gates of RAF College Cranwell from midnight tonight marking their first 24 hour strike over pay - the same day that the base receives a visit from Prince Michael of Kent for the officers graduation ceremony.
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The longest day of the year is almost here – and we want you to help us celebrate the Summer Solstice!
Canine crime fighter back to his best after op
A four-legged crime fighter is ruling the roost once more after coming back from the brink of a life-threatening illness.
Sleaford man charged with assault with intent to rob
A Sleaford man accused of assault with intent to rob was today (Wednesday) remanded in custody at Lincoln Crown Court.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 2013: Latest news from the showground
The 129th Lincolnshire Show is underway and more than 60,000 visitors are expected during the course of today and tomorrow.
Coronation Street star re-opens Lloyds
A familiar face to soap fans was in town earlier today to re-open the newly refurbished Lloyds TSB bank.
Sport
Rugby League Spartans rise again
North Derbyshire Chargers were the visitors to St George’s playing fields for the Fifth Round of the Midlands Premier League.
Long-standing Sleaford Golf Club member banned over alleged ‘ball tampering’
Sleaford Golf Club management committee is under fire from the family of a long-standing member who has been banned for three years over an alleged ‘ball tampering’ incident.
Free football sessions for kids
Free weekly football coaching has started in two local villages, kicking off an initiative which will eventually lead to inter-village matches.
Back to ‘black’
The Annabel Murcott Schools of Tae Kwon Do have added 18 more Black Belts to their successful cub.
Busy itinerary for Striders
Over 20 Sleaford Striders took part in the Edinburgh full and half marathons, with the first Strider home in the half in 1:47:02 was Alan Buckberry finishing in 1,240th, with Bill Rayner in 1:47:05 and Sally Hollick in 2:28:20.
Sleaford Tennis Club
There was mixed fortune for the Sleaford Men’s AEGON Tennis team on June 2 as they went up against a very good Rustons team.
Video
VIDEO - School enjoys a Big Lunch date video
A village school combined ukuleles, tractors and teas at their recent garden party to join in with a nationwide initiative.
Lifestyle
REVIEW: After Earth (12A)
Reviewer Gavin Miller takes a look at Will Smith and son Jayden’s venture and finds it a lost opportunity.
Sleaford’s very own Pink Floyd
Lincolnshire based Pink Floyd tribute act, Time Is Money is set to perform their debut concert at St George’s Academy in Sleaford on Saturday, June 29.
Cheers! Beer festival raises thousands
Revellers looking to enjoy a tipple or two enjoyed a thriving village beer festival last weekend, all for good causes too.
VIDEO - Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell video
The Standard’s Andy Hubbert and Rachel Grafton were among invited guests to the Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell on Wednesday.
Donation to stroke unit
Proceeds from the recent production of “Footprints – Songs of the Slea” have been presented to Lincoln County Hospital Stroke Unit. The show raised £650 for the unit.
Community
VIDEO - School enjoys a Big Lunch date video
A village school combined ukuleles, tractors and teas at their recent garden party to join in with a nationwide initiative.
New mayor’s first official engagement at church fair
It was a fine day for a fundraising fair for the town’s church.
Village skate park project to benefit from Co-op funding
A village community leisure scheme is to benefit from more than £1,500 in funding towards a proposed skate park.
Timberland woman to become MBE
A Timberland woman has been given an honour in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her dedication to care in the county.
‘Stay local’ plea for market launch day
Plans are coming together to give Sleaford’s once-thriving market a make-over and get people to ‘stay local’ in their town.
Scrap dealers warning
Sleaford neighbourhood policing team have confirmed recent complaints of scrap metals dealers touring the area’s housing estates in their trucks causing concern for residents.
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Weather for Sleaford
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: East
