News
Landowners warned to be on guard after police tip off about rave
Police are warning farmers and land owners in the Sleaford area to be on alert after receiving information regarding a possible rave.
New NHS lobby group invited to contribute
The chairman of Lincolnshire’s Health Scrutiny Committee is issuing an invitation to the campaign group “Cure the NHS Lincolnshire” to attend future meetings as observers to see the work of the committee first hand.
Warm welcome for walkers in village
Villagers in Heckington pulled together last week to welcome a band of charity walkers.
LETTER: Sleaford and District Talking Newspaper
The 29th annual meeting of the talking newspaper is to be held on Monday, June 3, at the Bristol Bowls Club, Boston Road, Sleaford.
LETTER: We are putting Lincolnshire First
The Lincolnshire Independents are now all experienced councillors determined to keep our integrity and work hard for the people we represent.
Local
Train services disrupted at Metheringham by fallen tree
East Midlands Trains services between Lincoln and Sleaford this lunchtime have been disrupted by a fallen tree on the line at Metheringham.
Chimney fire at Pickworth
Billingborough firefighters attended a chimney fire on Folkingham Road, Pickworth yesterday (Thursday).
‘Wire in nappy’ saga still to be resolved
A mum who found a piece of wire in a disposable nappy has had to battle to get the problem analysed.
Policing panel chairman to leave the role
The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.
Fashionistas strut their stuff for KIDS Strut
Beautiful brides and Disney princess dresses were on the catwalk in Ruskington last week.
Crime
Policing panel chairman to leave the role
The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.
Police warning after bogus caller visit
Police have received reports of a young man calling at a home in Marston, between Sleaford and Grantham, claiming he is ‘ex-probation’ and is working selling items.
Policing panel sets priorities for action by town neighbourhood beat officers
Sleaford Local Community Policing Panel has set its priorities for action over the coming months.
1 commentLincolnshire Police and Crime Panel chairman to stand down after ‘farcical’ chief constable saga
The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down from his role next month in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.
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BREAKING NEWS: Police release image of man suspected of sexual assault
Police have released an E-fit of a man they believe could be related to a sexual assault on a woman in Sleaford.
Education
Village school set to convert to academy
A village primary school looks set to become the third in the Sleaford area to convert to academy status.
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Carre’s triple
A team of boys from Carre’s Grammar School has given the school’s best ever performance since the Lincolnshire Schools Golf Championship started in 1974.
Award for best school bus route in the county
Sleafordian Coaches has won the coveted county title of School Bus Route of the Year after it was nominated by one of its drivers.
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.
School Council members receive Bishop Awards
Up-and-coming councillors have had their achievements recognised by a senior member of the church.
Business
‘Wire in nappy’ saga still to be resolved
A mum who found a piece of wire in a disposable nappy has had to battle to get the problem analysed.
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.
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.
Speed limit campaigners seek minister’s backing
Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Stephen Phillips is upping the ante in his ongoing battle to backing residents’ campaigns to get speed limits lowered through their villages.
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.
Environment
Plan for solar power ‘eco-tourism’ park
A chicken farm near Sleaford could be transformed into a 239-acre Eco Park – generating enough solar energy to power 6,000 homes.
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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.
Have your say on growth
Residents across Sleaford and Central Lincolnshire are encouraged to have their say on where they think new homes, jobs and community facilities should go over the next 20 years.
School to benefit from community heating funds
As well as benefitting from a new district heating system, a village school have also received a grant for new state-of-the-art equipment.
Health
New medical group meets
South West Clinical Commissioning Group is the new NHS body which is planning and buying health services for people in Sleaford, Grantham and surrounding villages.
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.
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.
Group sheds weight of baby giraffe and Arnie
Super slimmers in Sleaford have lost over 25 stone between them in just three months.
Former soldier and dog meet Bruce Forsyth at awards bash
Sleaford man Simon Davies met Sir Bruce Forsyth on Saturday when he and his dog Poppy collected a bravey award.
Traffic & Transport
Train services disrupted at Metheringham by fallen tree
East Midlands Trains services between Lincoln and Sleaford this lunchtime have been disrupted by a fallen tree on the line at Metheringham.
Two car collision blocks B1188 near Dorrington
The B1188 between Ruskington and Dorrington was blocked for around four hours on Monday evening due to a serious collision.
Speed limit campaigners seek minister’s backing
Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Stephen Phillips is upping the ante in his ongoing battle to backing residents’ campaigns to get speed limits lowered through their villages.
Woman, 86, found dead in sunken car in roadside dyke at Billingborough Fen
Police are appealing for information after a fatal collision at Billingborough Fen.
Derailed freight train delays services between Sleaford and Nottingham
A derailed freight train in the Nottingham area has delayed passengers travelling to and from Sleaford by up to 90 minutes.
Letters
LETTER: Thanks for the fundraising help
For many years the Solo Club in the Market Place at Sleaford, has been the home of Sleaford & District Lions.
LETTER: A fantastic week for the performing arts in town
Thanks go to all the following for their support for the Sleaford Live festival of live music and performing arts:
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.
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.
LETTER: Unwanted items needed for guide dogs
I am yet again appealing to everyone to save their used postage stamps for the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Features
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.
DAMBUSTERS: The history of the brave mission 70 years on
Two boys are throwing a rugby ball around. Perhaps they are trying to impress a couple of girls sat giggling on a nearby bench.
VIDEO - Reporter enjoys all the fun of the fair video
Reporter Rachel Grafton (pictured far left) sampled one of the most extreme rides at Boston’s May Fair on Tuesday, and managed to get some footage whilst on the ride with some brilliant views of the town.
Regional News
Squash maker cutting home town ties
Robinson's squash maker Britvic is to close its factory in Essex where it was founded in the 19th century under plans to axe up to 400 jobs.
18 held in 'illegal immigrant' raid
Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of helping to smuggle Sri Lankan illegal immigrants into Britain in a series of dawn raids across Europe, including in London, Luton and Essex.
'Police failed my murdered mother'
The daughter of a woman from Chelmsford killed by a convicted murderer has claimed that her mother would still be alive if police had done their jobs properly.
Dad to run 12 races in 12 months
A computer scientist from Cambridgeshire has set himself the challenge of running 12 races in 12 months to boost funds for an Alzheimer's charity.
Queen gets pregnancy tips on visit
The Queen picked up some tips to pass on to the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to a maternity hospital in East Anglia.
National News
Joyriders crash double-decker bus
Joyriders have crashed a double-decker bus into a garden wall, some parked cars and a lamppost after it was stolen from a railway station.
Nine-year-old boy admits burglary
A boy aged just nine has admitted burgling a house and stealing the keys of a car that crashed moments later, police said.
48 rescued as boat runs aground
Forty eight people have been rescued from a passenger boat after it hit a rock on a Welsh island, coastguards have said.
Tories look at limiting GP visits
Conservatives have considered limiting the number of times patients can visit their family doctor in a year, it has emerged.
Fatal stand fall 'tragic accident'
Police are treating the death of a 21-year-old man who fell from a stand at York racecourse as a tragic accident.
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