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An exciting month for wading birds

An exciting month for wading birds

The northeast wind prevented us enjoying the high temperatures that other parts of the country experienced, writes our nature columnist.
‘I aim to care for my residents as a district councillor’

‘I aim to care for my residents as a district councillor’

It was with apprehension that I walked into my very first leaders meeting at SKDC, writes the new leader of South Kesteven Conservative Group.
Ideal for family looking for modern and spacious home

Ideal for family looking for modern and spacious home

Situated on a generous and favourable plot, this home represents the ideal solution for families looking for a modern and spacious home.
Deputy leader Rob will be challenged with handling major political change
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Deputy leader Rob will be challenged with handling major political change

The county’s new deputy leader will play a key role in the biggest political change for a generation.
New leader promises to ‘break the mould’ as protestors warn ‘we’re watching you’

New leader promises to ‘break the mould’ as protestors warn ‘we’re watching you’

The new Reform county leader said the party will ‘break the mould’ as his group took formal control amid a backdrop of protest.

Reform scraps flooding committee and promises move will be an ‘upgrade’

Reform scraps flooding committee and promises move will be an ‘upgrade’
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Reform scraps flooding committee and promises move will be an ‘upgrade’

Reform UK has scrapped a county flooding committee on its first day in charge, despite pleas from other parties to save it.

Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

Mayor quizzed on why towns were missing from investment list

The new Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has addressed why some key towns were missing from a list of opportunities presented to investors.

Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

Calling independent retailers - it’s your time to shine at awards

Now nominations are starting to come in for the 20th year of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, we’re now looking to find sponsors.

‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

‘I want a better community, county and country’ New Lincolnshire leader officially takes over

The new leader of Lincolnshire County Council has officially been chosen.

New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

New council chairman: ‘There is nothing for us to fight amongst each other for - we must put away petty gripes’

The new chairman of South Kesteven District Council has been chosen.

From Albert Square to town arts centre

From Albert Square to town arts centre

From Albert Square to town arts centre

An Eastenders script writer will take to the stage at an open mic night.

Mercury Memories: news and adverts we featured in 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825

Mercury Memories: news and adverts we featured in 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825

News and adverts we featured in 2015, 2000, 1950, 1925 and 1825
Villagers have their say on Gypsy caravan park plans

Villagers have their say on Gypsy caravan park plans

Plans to create a caravan park for Traveller families at a village site have met with opposition from scores of local residents.
E-scooter and bike crash in supermarket car park

E-scooter and bike crash in supermarket car park

Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen a crash involving an e-scooter and a push bike.
Victim praised for courage as rapist is jailed following years of abuse

Victim praised for courage as rapist is jailed following years of abuse

A man has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of multiple rapes dating back more than a decade.
These are the 17 opportunities being sold to investors
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These are the 17 opportunities being sold to investors

Investors were presented with 17 opportunities in Lincolnshire — as the new mayor looked to sell the area as a place to do business.
Machete killers will be sentenced this summer

Machete killers will be sentenced this summer

Two people found guilty of using a machete to kill a man in a Bourne park will not be sentenced until July.

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Footballer Gerry Fell loses cancer battle

Footballer Gerry Fell loses cancer battle

A professional footballer who started his career in Stamford has died at the age of 74.
Football community unites to ensure Tom’s legacy lives on

Football community unites to ensure Tom’s legacy lives on

Plans to expand tournament after success of inaugural event.
Memorable moments after a season to savour for Stamford

Memorable moments after a season to savour for Stamford

Purple, black and whites are denied a trophy treble by Brunel University.
Twickenham final has created a lifelong legacy for Stamford club

Twickenham final has created a lifelong legacy for Stamford club

Town will bring the curtain down on one of the best-ever seasons in the club's 123-year history.
Midlands move for Wakes after winning promotion

Midlands move for Wakes after winning promotion

Stamford and Spalding stay put as Deeping now face Blackstones and Grantham.
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What's On

Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

Festivals certainly aren’t cheap, but there are ways to enjoy yourselves while sticking to a budget.
Drinks evening to show gratitude to amazing parade volunteers

Drinks evening to show gratitude to amazing parade volunteers

A drinks evening is being held to show gratitude to the volunteers who helped put on a town’s major event.
Don’t worry about the language barrier in this busy bar

Don’t worry about the language barrier in this busy bar

Have you ever found yourself abroad, looking at those tiny one-room, one counter bars and wondering how anyone makes a living?
Family fun and education collide at science show

Family fun and education collide at science show

Families looking for an entertaining and educational outing this May half-term can look forward to ‘Adventures in Science’ at a town stage.
From Albert Square to town arts centre

From Albert Square to town arts centre

An Eastenders script writer will take to the stage at an open mic night.

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Business

100 people attend solar farm consultation

100 people attend solar farm consultation

Almost 100 people went along to learn more about a large solar farm which is planned for this area.
Legal link restored to fashion icon’s home

Legal link restored to fashion icon’s home

An historic town building has come full circle after joining forces with a local business.
Drinks evening to show gratitude to amazing parade volunteers

Drinks evening to show gratitude to amazing parade volunteers

A drinks evening is being held to show gratitude to the volunteers who helped put on a town’s major event.
Flood chief backs plan for barrage across The Wash

Flood chief backs plan for barrage across The Wash

One of the leading voices in the fight against flooding has given his backing to a controversial scheme to create a tidal barrage across The Wash.
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Lifestyle

Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Can you get top marks in the ultimate online pub quiz?

Bond, battles and booze! Have a crack at this week’s Saturday Social general knowledge quiz.
Then and now: The history of town mill

Then and now: The history of town mill

In the early part of the 19th Century, there were five water mills within three miles of Grantham, catering for the needs of the growing population.
Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

Why are music festivals so expensive? And how to keep your costs down…

Festivals certainly aren’t cheap, but there are ways to enjoy yourselves while sticking to a budget.
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