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.

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A NEW housing development on the outskirts of Heckington has been named in memory of a young local man who gave his life for his country nearly 100 years ago.

HAVE you ever wanted to know a lot more about your prescribed medication but can never find out the right information?

FOUR year old English Mastiff Gus is still looking to find a new home after spending months with a new animal charity.

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.

FOLLOWING a widespread outcry at a proposal to close waste recycling centres at Whisby and Leadenham, Lincolnshire County Council has done a u-turn.

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

LINCOLNSHIRE Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s board of directors will be meeting in public later this month.

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

BLACK and white cats appear to have lost their appeal.

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

LINCOLNSHIRE Fire and Rescue are urging chip lovers to take care when they indulge in one of the nation’s favourite foods this week, which is National Chip Week.

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

PEOPLE in Lincolnshire are being urged not to use Accident and Emergency at county hospitals unless it is a genuine emergency.

A FORMER hospital building near Sleaford is on the market and the site is expected to be redeveloped for housing.

A DISABLED woman has four extra legs to help her get by thanks to a charity which turned her pet into her helper.

THE rising number of businesses choosing to locate to business parks in Sleaford and other sites in North Kesteven has increased optimism about the future prospects for the local economy.