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‘After Brexit, I felt quite saddened and puzzled!’ From council estate to football club chair, Labour candidate makes pitch to be Lincolnshire mayor
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‘After Brexit, I felt quite saddened and puzzled!’ From council estate to football club chair, Labour candidate makes pitch to be Lincolnshire mayor

There’s one thing that Jason Stockwood agrees with Reform leader Nigel Farage on – Lincolnshire could use a businessman in charge.
‘If I win I will move here’ pledges Greater Lincolnshire Mayor candidate
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‘If I win I will move here’ pledges Greater Lincolnshire Mayor candidate

A Lincolnshire mayoral candidate says she will move to Lincolnshire if elected.
‘Lincolnshire is broken!’ Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says county needs ‘fresh start’ as he launches mayoral campaign
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‘Lincolnshire is broken!’ Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says county needs ‘fresh start’ as he launches mayoral campaign

The county’s public services are broken. That was the message from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as he launched his party’s mayoral campaign
Lorry crash closes road

Lorry crash closes road

A road is closed following a crash.
Woman to be sentenced for assaulting police

Woman to be sentenced for assaulting police

A judge will re-sentence a 26-year-old who is being held in prison.

Schoolchildren enjoy ‘fun-filled day’ for Comic Relief

Schoolchildren enjoy ‘fun-filled day’ for Comic Relief

Schoolchildren enjoy ‘fun-filled day’ for Comic Relief

School children took part in a fun-filled day of activities to raise money for charity.

New charity launches to enrich town’s community through music

New charity launches to enrich town’s community through music

New charity launches to enrich town’s community through music

A new charity has been set up to support a band’s mission to provide access to instruments, tuition and performance opportunities.

Milestone birthday marked with friends and family

Milestone birthday marked with friends and family

Milestone birthday marked with friends and family

A fashionista and keen darts player has marked her 90th birthday in grand fashion.

Woman reopens plant shop 5 years after closing down

Woman reopens plant shop 5 years after closing down

Woman reopens plant shop 5 years after closing down

A woman has reopened her household plant business five years after closing down.

Pedestrian crossing work is delayed

Pedestrian crossing work is delayed

Pedestrian crossing work is delayed

Work to begin on a new pedestrian crossing has been delayed.

Experts awaiting test results to find out why river turned cloudy blue

Experts awaiting test results to find out why river turned cloudy blue

Experts awaiting test results to find out why river turned cloudy blue

Experts are carrying out tests to find out why a section of river turned blue.
Rutlanders want to join Stamford, Grantham and Spalding in local government rejig
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Rutlanders want to join Stamford, Grantham and Spalding in local government rejig

A proposal to join Rutland with South Kesteven and South Holland districts was the overwhelming favourite at a public meeting.
WATCH: Video shows heartstopping moment banned van driver rams police car before crashing and attempting to escape
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WATCH: Video shows heartstopping moment banned van driver rams police car before crashing and attempting to escape

A disqualified driver who deliberately reversed into a police car several times causing thousands of pounds of damage has been sentenced.
New play equipment installed in park

New play equipment installed in park

New play equipment has been installed in a park.
Drivers stopped for overweight loads on A1

Drivers stopped for overweight loads on A1

Police officers have highlighted two cases of vehicles disobeying weight rules on the A1.
New event aims to encourage ordinary people to box

New event aims to encourage ordinary people to box

A new boxing event aims to make the sport accessible for everyone, as well as raise money for charity.
‘This charity does so much for people who are affected by cancer - we hope our event will raise as much money as possible’

‘This charity does so much for people who are affected by cancer - we hope our event will raise as much money as possible’

Local bands will come together to raise money for charity.

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Stamford avenge derby defeat by beating Bourne

Stamford avenge derby defeat by beating Bourne

Title winners make amends for one of just three league losses this season.
Relegation fears heighten as Grantham concede another late goal

Relegation fears heighten as Grantham concede another late goal

Gingerbreads are now 13 points adrift of safety with just six games remaining.
Stokes shows the way by taking early lead in race for honours

Stokes shows the way by taking early lead in race for honours

Three great rounds have launched senior matchplay champion to the top position.
New personal bests for Grantham runners in North Lincs half marathon

New personal bests for Grantham runners in North Lincs half marathon

Conditions prove perfect for Clarke who produces excellent performance.
Sophie rises to the Grizzly challenge in first attempt at testing event

Sophie rises to the Grizzly challenge in first attempt at testing event

Grantham athlete is among 2,000 runners who completed the course in the glorious Spring sunshine.
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What's On

Home-town hero explains why he loves being a wrestler - as prepares to take on a king fu vampire

Home-town hero explains why he loves being a wrestler - as prepares to take on a king fu vampire

It’s not every day you get the chance to do battle with a kung-fu vampire. But not everyone is home-town hero Danny Fear.
‘Rocking riot’ performance promises to be a ‘head banging feast’

‘Rocking riot’ performance promises to be a ‘head banging feast’

A group of talented youngsters are gearing up to perform their version of a popular film – which is bound to get your toes tapping and head banging.
Walking food tour to launch in city

Walking food tour to launch in city

A new tourist experience is launching in the county.
Awards treble as director’s premiere wins festival heat

Awards treble as director’s premiere wins festival heat

The premiere of a one-act play has scooped awards for a local director and actor.
‘This charity does so much for people who are affected by cancer - we hope our event will raise as much money as possible’

‘This charity does so much for people who are affected by cancer - we hope our event will raise as much money as possible’

Local bands will come together to raise money for charity.
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Business

Sweet response to artisan chocolate shop

Sweet response to artisan chocolate shop

An artisan chocolatier has been pleased with the response since opening his town centre shop.
Delicious time had at successful food show

Delicious time had at successful food show

It was ‘food glorious food’ for more than 250 visitors who sampled delicious products at an event.
Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

Role model Scarlett a step closer to £10,000 apprentice prize

An aspiring engineer is in the running for a £10,000 prize after being shortlisted from more than 2,000 entrants in a national competition.
‘Resilient and good-natured’ GP hangs up her stethoscope

‘Resilient and good-natured’ GP hangs up her stethoscope

A doctor is retiring from a town practice after 17 years caring for her patients.
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Lifestyle

Gym celebrates Royal Marine’s Strictly win - and other stories from our archives

Gym celebrates Royal Marine’s Strictly win - and other stories from our archives

Join us as we take another deep dive into the long history of Britain’s oldest continuously published newspaper.
Business led the way with with American meat imports

Business led the way with with American meat imports

Meat began to be imported to the UK from North America in the 1860s, but importation increased in the 1870s when refrigeration techniques improved.
Celebs, cricket, cars and cakes! Try our super tough Saturday quiz

Celebs, cricket, cars and cakes! Try our super tough Saturday quiz

There are 13 general knowledge questions to tackle in this week’s Saturday Social
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