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Barry Buxton receiving his BEM at Ropsley Church. 205D

Barry gets the red carpet treatment

The red carpet was laid out in Ropsley for Barry Buxton as he received his British Empire Medal last week.

LETTER: Thanks for your votes for UKIP

I am writing to ask if you would be so kind as to print a thank you to all the people who voted for me, in your paper.

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FEATURE: Hayfever sufferer? Prepare yourself for the big sneeze...

Sneezing, snuffling and itchy eyes can only mean one thing - after the big freeze, we’re now entering the big sneeze, writes Gabrielle Fagan.

LETTER: Challenge for the Tory administration

I stood as the Labour candidate for Hough division in the recent County Council elections. I want to thank all those who voted for me.

Jan Hansen - leading a public drive for patient safety in Lincolnshires hospitals.

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.

Police and crime commissioner Alan Hardwick

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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Sport rss

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.

Gary Horspole

Horspole ready for Superbike weekend

Leasingham sidecar racer Gary Horspole, along with passenger Paul Knapton, went along to the Derby Phoenix club meeting at Cadwell Park last weekend to test out the new gear shift on the LCR Honda F1 Sidecar outfit.

Good league and cup start for Caythorpe cricketers

Caythorpe cricket club’s Under 15s start their league campaign in fine fashion, taking on Woodhall Spa in the McKinnells Lincoln Youth U15 League.

Good start for bowlers

Eslaforde Park Bowls Club got their season off to a good start when they won on all rinks and came away with 10 points at Long Bennington in their first game in the ASC Metals League.

Bowlers on good run in week of matches

Ruskington Bowls Club had four matches this week, the first being a City League encounter against Nettleham.

Charity 10k and fun run at RAF Cranwell, organised by Sleaford Lions.
Start of the 10k race.

Runners enjoy ideal race conditions for Lions 10k video

Running conditions were ideal for the third Sleaford and District Lions 10K Multi Terrain Race, held at RAF Cranwell on Sunday.

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Fantastic Sleaford Live event video

It has been another amazing festival of performing arts and music as Sleaford Live 2013 drew to a close on Sunday.

Lifestyle rss

William Alvey School choir performing at The Source, Sleaford, for Sleaford Live.

Fantastic Sleaford Live event video

It has been another amazing festival of performing arts and music as Sleaford Live 2013 drew to a close on Sunday.

Girl Guides camp at Millfield Campsite, South Rauceby.

Girl Guides enjoy an egg-cellent camp

Sleaford and district Guides’ annual Egg Day was held at Millfield campsite, South Rauceby, with local guides attending.

Entertaining Angels in production. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography.

Play looks at village church

New Perpsective Theatre Company brings its latest touring production to Leadenham this month.

Claire Kinton at the launch of Dead Game

New book and nomination for author Claire

As well as releasing the next chapter in a ‘dead’ good trilogy, a Welbourn author is up for a top literary prize and needs your votes.

Woodhall Spa's Kinema in the Woods

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

Stuart Bateman pours a glass of his brewery's Vintage Ale. Photo: Batemans

DAMBUSTERS: Toast the raid with Batemans’ anniversary ale

Want to toast the bravery and success of the Dambusters? Well, now you will be able to with a special ale to mark the 70th anniversary.

Community rss

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”.

Sainsburys staff with the new coffee packaging collection bin.

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.

NKDC says just one bin with the wrong recycled waste can consign a whole lorry load to landfill at a cost of over �1,000.

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.

1951 Sleaford Referees Association

NOSTALGIA: 1951 Sleaford Referees Association

This photograph was left with us at our Sleaford Standard office and not collected by the owner.

Mayor of sleaford's thanksgiving service at St Denys' church.
L-R Sleaford Town Crier Goeff Brocklebank, Rev Julie Timings, Mayor of Sleaford Trevor Mayfield, Mayoress Becky Mayfield, Rev Christine Pennock.

Town gives thanks with the mayor

Civic dignitaries and Sleaford residents were invited to attend the Town Mayor’s annual thanksgiving service in St Denys’ Church on Sunday.

Historical courses to help you grow your knowledge

A programme of short courses with Heritage Lincolnshire is being held from May to July held in Heckington and Boston.

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