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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.
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.
Get behind money raising for Cranwell
As planning and fundraising for a village project gathers momentum, you can do your bit to help simply by buying a plant, or a brick.
Pupils help ‘zap’ speeding motorists
After getting tired of motorists speeding along a quiet street during peak times, village primary school children were ‘gunning’ to take matters into their own hands.
Talk at funeral open days
To mark Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 13-19) Lincolnshire Co-operative funeral homes will welcome visitors in a series of open days.
Composting easier – and cheaper – with new initiative
Having missed the April showers, one sure way of bringing forth the May flowers this year is to concentrate on composting.
Task group to investigate suspension of Chief Constable
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel has today (Thursday) agreed to form a Task Group to explore the circumstances and implications resulting from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s decision to suspend Temporary Chief Constable Neil Rhodes.
1 commentBarry gets the red carpet treatment in Ropsley video
The red carpet was laid out in Ropsley for Barry Buxton as he received his British Empire Medal on Saturday.
New initiative to recycle coffee packets
A new initiative has been launched to recycle coffee packaging and the people of Sleaford are being encouraged to support it.
NKDC start living wage
North Kesteven District Council has become one of the first councils to introduce the Living Wage to its lowest paid employees, brought in to support school leavers in finding work and to promote their career progression.
Fulbeck village news
CAR BOOT - The monthly village car boot sales have started up once again, which take place on the playing field on the second Saturday of each month through to September. Setting up time is from 7am and pitch fees are £5. Proceeds from the pitch fees goes towards the playing field and village hall fund
Objection over temporary bin fee reprieve
Disgruntled North Kesteven residents have objected to a two month ‘period of grace’ to pay the new £25 green waste bin charge.
Public meeting to learn more about police commissioner’s 1,000 volunteers pledge
Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has set out an ambitious plan for Lincolnshire Police to increase the number of people volunteering to work alongside them to 1000.
1 commentRuskington village hall extension plans approved
An application to extend Ruskington village hall to provide a quiet room and storage for the community was approved by planners last Tuesday.
Offer available on compost bins
As things finally get busier in the garden, now is your chance to bag a half price compost bin.
Police panel to quiz police top man
The Police Panel, which is made up of district and county councillors who are tasked to hold Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick to account, is holding an extraordinary meeting.
1 commentNominate your hero from Leasingham
Nominations are now being accepted for a village awards scheme for top residents.
Women’s Institute ladies enjoy top high street fashion show
Wellingore Women’s Institute had a fashion show on Wednesday evening at the Memorial Hall for their monthly meeting with the clothes supplied by top high-street name House of Fraser, with a make-up demonstration by cosmetics giants Estee Lauder.
Levy could put cash into roads and schools
Communities are poised to benefit from improved infrastructure paid for by developers.
Community pool committee getting ready for the new season
To get Billinghay’s community swimming pool ready for the new season, plenty of volunteers pitched in last week to get the facility looking all shiny.
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Weather for Sleaford
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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