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New mayor uses victory speech to call for migrants to be put up in tents
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New mayor uses victory speech to call for migrants to be put up in tents

The new Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has called for illegal migrants to be housed in tents in comments made in her victory speech.
New mayor sworn in: ‘I want to be a candle of hope and ensure there is a positive change that begins right here in Lincolnshire’
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New mayor sworn in: ‘I want to be a candle of hope and ensure there is a positive change that begins right here in Lincolnshire’

Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been sworn in as the first Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.
Town has a new ‘twin’

Town has a new ‘twin’

A town twinning agreement has been made official with the signing and official stamping of a ‘twinning oath’.
‘Becoming leader of the opposition is a significant responsibility’ says new leader of Tory group
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‘Becoming leader of the opposition is a significant responsibility’ says new leader of Tory group

The Lincolnshire County Council Conservative Group has elected a new leader.
Man arrested after town centre attack

Man arrested after town centre attack

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm during a town centre attack.

Bungalows planned for parcel of grassland

Bungalows planned for parcel of grassland

Bungalows planned for parcel of grassland

A council will decide if new homes can be built on a parcel of grassland.

Crash on main road

Crash on main road

Crash on main road

Two drivers escaped serious injury in a crash which closed a main road today.

Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’

Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’
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Tory leader stands down after 20 years at helm: ‘I have felt for a while it was an appropriate milestone to hand over to fresh hands’

The long-standing leader of the Conservative group on Lincolnshire County Council is stepping down.

Club to host garden and food fair

Club to host garden and food fair

Club to host garden and food fair

Foodies and gardeners will be able to enjoy a showcase of products at the return of a community event.

Compensation claims against fire service revealed

Compensation claims against fire service revealed

Compensation claims against fire service revealed

A fire and rescue service has paid out more than £80,000 in compensation claims over the past five years.

‘Crumbling wall is an accident waiting to happen’

‘Crumbling wall is an accident waiting to happen’

‘Crumbling wall is an accident waiting to happen’

Calls have been made to repair a crumbling wall which has been branded a danger.

‘If they weren’t there I don’t know how I would have coped at all’

‘If they weren’t there I don’t know how I would have coped at all’

After being forced to quit the classroom with a chronic illness, a retired teacher is giving back to the charity that helped her cope with a new life.
Reform deputy leader’s message to voters — and developers
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Reform deputy leader’s message to voters — and developers

The deputy leader of Reform UK has thanked voters after the party secured a majority on the county council and won the area's first mayoral election.
New Tory group leader calls for colleagues to be ‘respectful and professional’

New Tory group leader calls for colleagues to be ‘respectful and professional’

The new leader of the South Kesteven Conservative group has been chosen.
A lunchtime treat for picnickers

A lunchtime treat for picnickers

A blossom-filled community orchard proved the perfect place for a picnic for families.
Heroes put on a fine scarecrow show

Heroes put on a fine scarecrow show

People can continue to meet their heroes at a two-day scarecrow festival taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Building relationships, investing in youth and a county DOGE…What’s in Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns’ in-tray?
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Building relationships, investing in youth and a county DOGE…What’s in Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns’ in-tray?

Reform UK’s Dame Andrea Jenkyns has been elected the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, but what will be in her in-tray?

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Rangers aiming to end on a high with cup final success

Rangers aiming to end on a high with cup final success

Deeping will be aiming to deny holders a double-winning campaign.
Blackstones are back where they belong after promotion success

Blackstones are back where they belong after promotion success

Bold three-year plan comes to fruition for club’s management team.
Promotion glory for Bourne and Blackstones

Promotion glory for Bourne and Blackstones

Wakes win on penalties as Stones secure step five return.
Town target Twickenham final to cap super season

Town target Twickenham final to cap super season

Stamford will face tough test in semi-final showdown.
Terrific treble as girls net hat-trick of county cup wins

Terrific treble as girls net hat-trick of county cup wins

Stamford side show resilience as they come from behind to triumph in extra-time.
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Club to host garden and food fair

Club to host garden and food fair

Foodies and gardeners will be able to enjoy a showcase of products at the return of a community event.
Smiling crowds support 48-year-old parade

Smiling crowds support 48-year-old parade

A popular village parade brought smiles all round – as it celebrated the area’s heritage at the weekend.
Bar staff who have poured 100,000 pints in first year celebrate birthday with week of food, fun and free pizza

Bar staff who have poured 100,000 pints in first year celebrate birthday with week of food, fun and free pizza

A venue where staff have poured nearly 100,000 pints in its first year is marking its first birthday with a week-long celebration.
Venue to host silent disco

Venue to host silent disco

A company which specialises in silent discos will be stopping off in Bourne as part of its tour.
Cars, chancellors and royals: Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Cars, chancellors and royals: Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate pub quiz.
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Business

Food-to-go chefs named finalists in sandwich industry awards

Food-to-go chefs named finalists in sandwich industry awards

Two chefs have reached the final of a national award for excellence in the sandwich and food-to-go industry.
Bids encouraged after church failed to sell at auction

Bids encouraged after church failed to sell at auction

A Grade II listed church which is home to three shops remains on the market after it did not sell at auction.
Pupils need dough to showcase their hash brown pizza idea

Pupils need dough to showcase their hash brown pizza idea

Young entrepreneurs have cooked up a tater-ly original idea which they hope will wow competition judges – but they need more dough to get there.
Buying bread and building businesses: Lessons from Grantham Business Club

Buying bread and building businesses: Lessons from Grantham Business Club

We all came out of Grantham Business Club’s pre-Easter meeting with our heads buzzing about buying bread, writes Michelle Wright.
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Lifestyle

Find out the story behind this object

Find out the story behind this object

Our regular columnist is taking a lookback at the days when you could travel by rail from Bourne to Norfolk.
Cars, chancellors and royals: Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Cars, chancellors and royals: Have a go at the best weekend quiz on the internet

Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate pub quiz.
Then and Now: The worst flooding in Grantham on record

Then and Now: The worst flooding in Grantham on record

At the beginning of August 1922, Grantham experienced its worst flooding on record.

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