News
‘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.
Terry Boston takes the chair at NKDC
North Kesteven District Council’s new chairman, Terry Boston, has pledged to do his best on behalf of all residents of the district.
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.
Local
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.
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.
1 commentPolicing 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 commentNew 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.
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.
Crime
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.
Lincolnshire Police commissioner and crime panel chairman under fire from MPs in Westminster
Two of Lincolnshire highest profile elected policing figures have been probed by MPs this afternoon at a Home Affairs Committee meeting in Westminster.
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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
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.
DAMBUSTERS: Guy Gibson actor remembers much loved film
In 1955 The Dam Busters became a box office smash and – to this day – it remains rated as one of the finest British films of all time.
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Environment
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
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.
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.
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
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot
Three forgers including a man from Hertfordshire have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Shakespeare's charity fundraiser
An open-air production of Shakespeare's As You Like It in Suffolk will raise funds for wildlife research.
Yorkshire recipes cook up funds
A Yorkshire-themed recipe book created by Selby College in memory of a hospitality student who died from cancer will raise funds for charity.
'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.
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.
National News
Further IT embarrassment for RBS
RBS was hit by another embarrassing IT failure that left customers using its popular mobile app unable to access their accounts online.
William welcomes football chiefs
The Duke of Cambridge said London's staging of the Champions League final would inspire a generation through its "excellence" as he welcomed delegates to Uefa's 37th annual congress.
Warning over child access to porn
Children who access pornography are more likely to have sex at a younger age and engage in "risky behaviours", a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Court: Bercow tweet was libellous
A tweet by Commons Speaker's wife Sally Bercow about Tory peer Lord McAlpine was libellous, the High Court has ruled.
Police killer's prison van crashes
A prison van containing Dale Cregan - the killer of Police Constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone - has been involved in a road collision on the way to court, sources said.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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