News
Strike action at RAF College Cranwell
Pickets will be appearing outside the gates of RAF College Cranwell from midnight tonight marking their first 24 hour strike over pay - the same day that the base receives a visit from Prince Michael of Kent for the officers graduation ceremony.
We want your videos for a very special summer project we are putting together!
The longest day of the year is almost here – and we want you to help us celebrate the Summer Solstice!
Canine crime fighter back to his best after op
A four-legged crime fighter is ruling the roost once more after coming back from the brink of a life-threatening illness.
Sleaford man charged with assault with intent to rob
A Sleaford man accused of assault with intent to rob was today (Wednesday) remanded in custody at Lincoln Crown Court.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 2013: Latest news from the showground
The 129th Lincolnshire Show is underway and more than 60,000 visitors are expected during the course of today and tomorrow.
Local
Coronation Street star re-opens Lloyds
A familiar face to soap fans was in town earlier today to re-open the newly refurbished Lloyds TSB bank.
District by election candidates announced
A by election for the North Kesteven District Council seat vacated by Peter Haysum in Sleaford Holdingham Ward will take place on Thursday July 11.
Drink-drive clamp down results so far
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has reported 43 people have been arrested in the county for drink or drug driving related motoring offences as part of Operation Blackwater.
Crime
Drink-drive clamp down results so far
Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership has reported 43 people have been arrested in the county for drink or drug driving related motoring offences as part of Operation Blackwater.
Power tools stolen from village hall
Burglars have broken into North Kyme Village Hall sometime between 4pm on Thursday and 7am the following morning and taken a Makita drill set, a Stihl saw and a laser level.
Man remanded in custody
A Sleaford man charged with burglary has appeared at Grantham Magistrates Court.
Education
VIDEO - School enjoys a Big Lunch date video
A village school combined ukuleles, tractors and teas at their recent garden party to join in with a nationwide initiative.
Ofsted: ‘good’ report given to High School
Staff and students at Kesteven and Sleaford High School are celebrating a very positive report by Ofsted following an inspection.
St Botolph’s young girl cricketers on top form video
Up and coming young cricketers are preparing to take the county by storm after stumping up a great win against their local rivals.
Primary school marks its 50th anniversary in style
A celebration assembly and a specially-penned play have been held to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of a village primary school.
VIDEO - Students’ artwork a great exhibition video
An exhibition of artwork by students of St George’s Academy was thrown open to the public.
Business
Blooming lovely 90th birthday for Interflora
A household name in floristry, whose UK headquarters happens to be based in Sleaford, is celebrating a landmark 90 years in business.
County’s traffic lights to be more energy saving
New energy saving lamps in traffic lights are set to reduce the county’s carbon footprint and help save money.
Corrie star to open new-look Lloyds TSB
Coronation Street star Lisa George will be unveiling the newly refurbished Lloyds TSB next week.
Open day at brand new bridal shop
Blushing brides looking for a head start on their dream dress need look no further than a brand new bridal store this weekend.
Affordable homes for disused housing site
The site of the former sheltered housing unit Northfield House in Ruskington will now become the site for 13 new Affordable homes.
Environment
Children explore Lollycocks depths
To help keep children on their half term break entertained, the team at Countryside NK held a pond dipping event on Friday May 31 to give youngsters a fun and educational experience.
Event to inform public on solar park
People in Sleaford and the surrounding villages are invited to find out more about palns to turn a chicken farm into an Eco Park.
1 commentLocals given greater say on wind farms
Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Stephen Phillips has welcomed changes introduced by the Government to give people a much greater say over wind farms in their communities, shifting the balance of power to local people in deciding whether to agree to onshore wind proposals.
1 commentWalk around Nocton village for dog owners
Explore the history and landscape around Nocton with North Kesteven’s countryside ranger on Sunday, June 30, with a guided walk.
Local people given greater say on wind farms
The Government has announced new measures to give local communities the power to block wind farms – a move welcomed by Lincolnshire County Council.
Health
Racing and bingo for CF
Plans are in place for two fund raisers coming up in aid of a local Cystic Fibrosis charity.
Donation to stroke unit
Proceeds from the recent production of “Footprints – Songs of the Slea” have been presented to Lincoln County Hospital Stroke Unit. The show raised £650 for the unit.
County health scrutiny committee welcomes’s Jeremy Hunt’s suspension of plans to scrap children’s heart surgery at Glenfield Hospital
Lincolnshire’s Health Scrutiny Committee has welcomed the decision to suspend plans to end children’s congenital heart surgery at three hospitals, including Glenfield in Leicestershire.
Gluten free food fair
A food fair to raise awareness of just what gluten free food is out there for sufferers of coeliac disease is being held near Sleaford.
Raising awareness of dementia
The county council’s Adult Social Care and the Alzheimer’s Society are working together to give communities and carers a better understanding of how to help people with the condition during Dementia Awareness Week.
Traffic & Transport
Police launch summer drink and drug driving campaign
As the summer get underway our thoughts may turn to long summer days, enjoying time with friends and getting that all important BBQ dusted off and ready for action, Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership warns we need to remember drivers have a responsibility to ensure they are fit to drive.
Road closed for two more weeks near Speedway Corner
After weeks of diversions to allow bridge replacement and enhancement works where the A153 cross the Lincoln to Sleaford line near Ruskington, it has had to be closed again.
Resurfacing work on A607 at Barkston
Resurfacing work will take place on the A607 at Barkston between Monday June 10 and Friday June 28, subject to weather conditions.
Trains delayed between Sleaford and Lincoln
Train passengers are being advised that there are delays in the Sleaford area.
Lincolnshire has third highest risk for young drivers
Young Lincolnshire drivers face the third highest risk in the country of suffering an injury in a road collision.
Letters
LETTER: Concerns over consultation process
I have copies of letters from Kirkby La Thorpe School and to the Kirkby Church Council that clearly state: “having consulted with parents, pupils, staff, diocese, unions and the community”.
LETTER: Gaps in academy status information
After reading your story about the village school in Kirkby La Thorpe seeking academy status, I am extremely worried.
LETTER: The flower baskets are going up
Sleaford in Bloom will be putting up the flower baskets on the lampposts on Sunday, starting at 9am.
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.
Regional News
Kittens rescued from stack blaze
Three kittens have been rescued from a blaze in Cambridgeshire after firefighters heard them meowing in distress.
Sacked teaching assistant in payout
A teaching assistant has received a £28,000 payout after being sacked from a school in Suffolk for keeping in touch with her sex offender son.
12-year wait for first-time buyers
England's shortage of affordable homes is locking young people in the East of England out of the property market for more than a decade, a Shelter study has found.
Sonic booms caused by RAF planes
Sonic booms heard over parts of Essex were caused by RAF jets, it has been confirmed.
Train passengers 'less satisfied'
The only rail company that has improved its passenger overall satisfaction level was Greater Anglia with a figure of 77% compared with 73% in spring 2012. according to a survey of thousands of train customers.
National News
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
'National Service Teachers' call
An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.
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Thursday 20 June 2013
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Light rain
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