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Poll says Reform will win mayor race, but youngsters are going Green and Remainers back Labour

Poll says Reform will win mayor race, but youngsters are going Green and Remainers back Labour

Reform UK candidate Andrea Jenkyns has a strong lead in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race, according to a new poll.
Landscape gardener denies rape and sets out defence at trial

Landscape gardener denies rape and sets out defence at trial

A landscape gardener who denies raping a woman in her home said he only visited the address for ten minutes to provide a quote for some fencing.
Lincolnshire mayor and county council elections… how the results will unfold

Lincolnshire mayor and county council elections… how the results will unfold

Lincolnshire will go to the polls in an historic election on Thursday - voting in the county’s first Mayor.
Candidates debate farming, housing and economy as Mayor race enters final days
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Candidates debate farming, housing and economy as Mayor race enters final days

Candidates vying to become the first-ever mayor of Greater Lincolnshire on May 1 debated farming, housing, the economy and more in a hustings event.
Body was discovered in dyke but police rule out ‘suspicious’ circumstances

Body was discovered in dyke but police rule out ‘suspicious’ circumstances

A body was discovered in a dyke in the early hours of this morning.

Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Today we open nominations for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, sponsored by Hegarty Solicitors.

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

A show that attracts about 2,000 visitors each year will be back over the weekend of May 10 and 11.

Man nearly killed in A1 crash runs marathon for Brake just five months later

Man nearly killed in A1 crash runs marathon for Brake just five months later

Man nearly killed in A1 crash runs marathon for Brake just five months later

A man who survived a near-fatal car crash has completed the Brighton Marathon in support of a road safety charity.

Reunion football match is a ‘thank you’ for Kevin’s life-saving liver transplant

Reunion football match is a ‘thank you’ for Kevin’s life-saving liver transplant

Reunion football match is a ‘thank you’ for Kevin’s life-saving liver transplant

Three decades of footballers will be reunited on the pitch on Sunday - all because of their groundsman.

Library service could be moved to another location

Library service could be moved to another location

Library service could be moved to another location

The doors of Ryhall’s existing library should be shut and the service moved to another location, the county council is recommending.

Learn how to save a life - for free

Learn how to save a life - for free

Learn how to save a life - for free

People unsure how to save a life in an emergency are urged to attend a free CPR training session at a GP surgery.
Who is your health hero?

Who is your health hero?

People who have visited hospital recently are being asked to nominate their ‘health hero’.
Gypsy caravan park planned for village

Gypsy caravan park planned for village

Travellers who are currently dependent on roadside and unauthorised camping have submitted plans for a caravan park.
Allergy campaign in memory of Benedict, 5, continues to make schools safer

Allergy campaign in memory of Benedict, 5, continues to make schools safer

The mother of a five-year-old boy who died after an allergic reaction is pushing forward with a campaign to make schools safer.

‘We will do everything we can to bring our cat Tinkerbell home’

‘We will do everything we can to bring our cat Tinkerbell home’

A couple are asking for help to fund lifesaving surgery for their cat which was seriously injured in a hit and run.
Supermarket giant fights for the right to build store

Supermarket giant fights for the right to build store

Signs welcoming people to a town may help undo attempts to block a new supermarket.
Bookies reveal who they think will be Greater Lincolnshire’s first mayor
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Bookies reveal who they think will be Greater Lincolnshire’s first mayor

Dame Andrea Jenkyns is currently the bookies’ favourite to win the first-ever mayoral election for Greater Lincolnshire.

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Stones are aiming to take inspiration from Posh’s exploits in tough away test

Stones are aiming to take inspiration from Posh’s exploits in tough away test

Pressure will be off Stamford side for their semi-final showdown.
Youth players progress through pathway after successful season

Youth players progress through pathway after successful season

Reserves win second successive promotion as young players have pivotal role.
Finals night provides a unique moment in club’s history

Finals night provides a unique moment in club’s history

Long-serving club stalwarts hand out the prizes after announcing their retirements.
Stamford set their sights on moving closer to terrific trophy treble

Stamford set their sights on moving closer to terrific trophy treble

Double winners are hoping to add more silverware to a super season.
Stamford boss apologies to the fans after derby day mauling

Stamford boss apologies to the fans after derby day mauling

Daniels drop out of the play-off places after five-goal away loss.
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What's On

Menopause evening set to offer support in community

Menopause evening set to offer support in community

A new event which is set to offer support and advice to women going through the menopause will take place next month.
Local artists set to perform at town community music show

Local artists set to perform at town community music show

A popular music show will return to a town theatre next month with features from local artists and support for a community project.
The shows will go on! Up to 14 concerts per year at castle as promoters secure long-term deal

The shows will go on! Up to 14 concerts per year at castle as promoters secure long-term deal

Lincoln Castle will continue to host concerts for the next four years - at least.
Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

Full steam ahead for popular model railway show

A show that attracts about 2,000 visitors each year will be back over the weekend of May 10 and 11.
Plenty of good sports - but no swingers - at this pub

Plenty of good sports - but no swingers - at this pub

Walking into The Reindeer Inn was like heading into a timewarp.
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Business

Retail expert highlights improvements to town centre

Retail expert highlights improvements to town centre

Work is underway to create a successful town centre, a retail expert told Spalding and District Civic Society members.
Cafe plan leaves councillors in ‘awkward position’

Cafe plan leaves councillors in ‘awkward position’

Councillors have raised concerns about a café which is set to open in a residential area.
Police say ‘lessons not learnt’ as A1 offender caught again

Police say ‘lessons not learnt’ as A1 offender caught again

A repeat offender and a driver who claimed two cars he was transporting were for personal use are among the latest motorists stopped on the A1.
Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Time to nominate as Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2025 opens

Today we open nominations for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, sponsored by Hegarty Solicitors.
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Lifestyle

Plenty of good sports - but no swingers - at this pub

Plenty of good sports - but no swingers - at this pub

Walking into The Reindeer Inn was like heading into a timewarp.
The perfect spot to enjoy fresh food on a sunny day

The perfect spot to enjoy fresh food on a sunny day

Over a glorious bank holiday weekend, a friend and I stumbled across some of the best and freshest food I’ve had in a long time.
Then and now: European supermarket chain had branch in town

Then and now: European supermarket chain had branch in town

A former supermarket advertised in the newspaper in the 1970s.
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