ONE of the key road routes into Sleaford is set to be closed for up to a week for repairs during the next month and town councillors are not happy about the congestion it may cause.

THE future of one of the most popular sections at the annual Heckington Show could be at risk if a new organiser cannot be found.

SWIMMERS of all ages and abilities will be diving into the pool at Sleaford Leisure Centre this weekend for charity.

RESIDENTS have just one week left to give their views on the proposed Sleaford Leisure Centre swimming pool redesign scheme.

COUNTY children will have the chance to meet two of their favourite authors as the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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HOMES and businesses in a Sleaford area village are to benefit from flood defence improvements.

POLICE in North Kesteven have launched a new educational project aimed at young teenagers taking responsibility for the decisions they make.

THERE will be no increase in the charge set by Lincolnshire County Council for their element of the annual council tax bill.

PANTO REVIEW – There was a standing ovation when the curtain came down at the end of Metheringham Amateur Dramatic’s recent panto season.

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS - The MACLA group are heading up a working party for Metheringham Jubilee celebrations.

BAD PARKING - The parish council received correspondence from the Wesleyan Chapel on Eastgate about a vehicle which parks inconsiderately across the dropped kerb which is normally used by visitors to the chapel. It particularly affects those in mobility scooters.

STEEPLEJACKS have been braving the chilly weather to complete repairs to a village church spire that was damaged in the recent high winds in January.

NORTH Kesteven District Council is evaluating the repercussions of a High Court ruling which may affect the way they hold prayers at the start of meetings.

MORE volunteers are being invited to take part in the first trial run before a group of Sleaford people attempt to dance their way into the record books.

THE Sleaford Standard has been at the heart of the community since 1924 – some 87 years – and in 2012 it offers even more than ever.

LINCOLNSHIRE County Council has been unsuccessful in bidding for additional money to fund enhancement works for cyclists heading into Sleaford from Holdingham.

MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Stephen Phillips has welcomed Government funding to build more affordable homes in Lincolnshire.

The February snow has certainly brought some winter fun to people of all ages.

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