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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Racing and bingo for CF
Plans are in place for two fund raisers coming up in aid of a local Cystic Fibrosis charity.
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.
Sleaford MP speaks out on illegal raves
The MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham has spoken out in the Commons about cracking down on illegal raves.
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 commentBlooming 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.
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.
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.
VIDEO - Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell video
The Standard’s Andy Hubbert and Rachel Grafton were among invited guests to the Queen’s Birthday Reception at RAF College Cranwell on Wednesday.
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.
Gus gets into the swing of it
After raising thousands of pounds for charity with a mammoth round of golf, a Sleaford man is doing it all again, but more.
Timberland woman to become MBE
A Timberland woman has been given an honour in The Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her dedication to care in the county.
Pick ‘n’ mix raises hundreds
Quizzes have raised vital money for an excellent cause thanks to the efforts two sweet-toothed Metheringham ladies.
Sight loss roadshow comes to town
A pioneering mobile Sight Loss Information Service packed with the latest aids, equipment and specialist advice for blind and partially sighted people, will be visiting Sleaford this month.
Royal visit set for RAF Cranwell
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent will visit RAF College Cranwell on Thursday June 20.
Corrie star to open new-look Lloyds TSB
Coronation Street star Lisa George will be unveiling the newly refurbished Lloyds TSB next week.
‘Stay local’ plea for market launch day
Plans are coming together to give Sleaford’s once-thriving market a make-over and get people to ‘stay local’ in their town.
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.
Weather warning issued for county
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue has urged motorists to take care on the county’s roads today (Thursday), amid warnings of strong wind and possible thunderstorms.
Cabbie Carolyn is taxi driver of the year
Carolyn Bath, a driver with Woodside Taxis of Sleaford, has been awarded the title of Taxi Driver of the Year by Lincolnshire County Council.
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.
Man remanded in custody
A Sleaford man charged with burglary has appeared at Grantham Magistrates Court.
Locals 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.
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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.
Are you preparing food safely at home?
People are being urged to ensure they are cooking safely in the kitchen.
Final call for veterans event
Veterans of the Armed Forces who live in the area are invited to a special evening to celebrate their dedicated service to our country.
Walk 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.
Approval needed for new heating system
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is being asked to sign off a planning application that would link up NKDC’s main offices for a supply of free heat.
Heckington Show chairman named as a Deputy Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Tony Worth, has appointed four new Deputy Lieutenants of Lincolnshire, including Charles Pinchbeck of Heckington.
Egg Throwers invite Simon Cowell to attend
Following an eggs-traodinary event on TV at the weekend, Swaton based World Egg Throwing Federation have invited music mogul Simon Cowell to attend this year’s Egg Throwing event.
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.
Putt in some effort for charity
Golfers will be getting into the swing of fundraising for charity when they do battle in the annual Duncan & Toplis Charity Golf Day.
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.
Fire on grassland
14:14 Firefighters from Metheringham were called to attend a fire involving a small amount of grassland at Queensway Court, Potterhanworth, today (Friday) at around 2.14pm.
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.
Four men, four bikes...and a baby!
A hard day’s slog for charity turned out to have a very happy ending as four brave men became five thanks to a special delivery.
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.
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Weather for Sleaford
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: East
