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VIDEO: Nick wins hotly contested community award

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:20:58 GMT

The Community Spirit Award was hotly contested with no fewer than five nominees.

VIDEO: Bert and Barbara rewarded for great service

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:48:37 GMT

The Outstanding Long Service Award was won by a husband and wife team who have spent an impressive 64 years volunteering at their village youth centre.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:56 GMT

Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.

Man arrested for affray

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:03:20 GMT

A man was arrested in Coningsby on Wednesday following an argument.

Ghost book author at booksigning event in ‘haunted’ Boston building

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:57 GMT

The author of a book featuring ghostly goings-on around Boston is holding a launch event at one of the ‘spooky’ venues tomorrow.

VIDEO: RAF Coningsby parade through Boston

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:27 GMT

RAF Coningsby exercised its right as Freedom holders and marched through Boston town centre this afternoon (Thursday).

LETTER: I’m proud of Independents’ election effort

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:23 GMT

As a candidate in the local election I would like to thank all those that voted for me and the kind reception on the doorsteps from all the residents of Boston West I managed to see.

Potters bloom into action

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:58 GMT

Potters at Fydell House have been producing items for this year’s Boston in Bloom.

FEATURE: Hayfever sufferer? Prepare yourself for the big sneeze...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:34 GMT

Sneezing, snuffling and itchy eyes can only mean one thing - after the big freeze, we’re now entering the big sneeze, writes Gabrielle Fagan.

Memorial service for mum who was murdered with her son

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:41 GMT

Family and friends of a woman who was murdered at her home with her six-year-old son will be able to pay their respects at a memorial service.

Shoplifter broke drinking ban within 90 minutes

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:30 GMT

A shoplifter who owes the courts just under £1,400 was found drinking in Boston an hour-and-a-half after being banned from doing it by police.

Volunteers to spruce up garden for Pilgrim Hospital chemotherapy patients

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:24 GMT

Gardens used by patients at Pilgrim Hospital’s chemotherapy ward are to get a make-over thanks to a group of green-fingered volunteers.

Speed reduction plans for Frampton road to be in place this summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:26:30 GMT

A speed limit reduction on Frampton’s London Road is finally set to be in place this summer – after delays caused by council ‘staff shortages’.

‘Significant’ housing plan could bring hundreds more people to Boston town centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:23 GMT

Plans for a ‘significant’ development which could bring an extra 460 people to Boston are on ice for now for ‘minor changes’.

DAMBUSTERS: The history of the brave mission 70 years on

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:41:47 GMT

Two boys are throwing a rugby ball around. Perhaps they are trying to impress a couple of girls sat giggling on a nearby bench.

DAMBUSTERS: The impact of the bombs and the boost to Britain’s war effort

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:03 GMT

Of the survivors of the Dambuster raid, 34 were decorated at Buckingham Place on June 22 1943 with Guy Gibson awarded the Victoria Cross.

VIDEO: Last remaining British Dambusters war hero returns home for 70th Anniversary and Lancaster Bomber flypast

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:48 GMT

Horncastle born war hero George ‘Johnny’ Johnson has reflected on his heroic part in the famous Dambusters mission and admitted: “I’m the proudest man alive.”

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel chairman to stand down after ‘farcical’ chief constable saga

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:27 GMT

The under-fire chairman of Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Panel is to stand down from his role next month in the wake of the suspended chief constable saga.

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:47 GMT

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

DAMBUSTERS: Toast the raid with Batemans’ anniversary ale

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:48 GMT

Want to toast the bravery and success of the Dambusters? Well, now you will be able to with a special ale to mark the 70th anniversary.