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VIDEO: Boston’s new Mayor appointed

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:36 GMT

Boston’s new Mayor Coun Paul Kenny talks about his hopes for the year ahead.

She who cares wins! Two top nurses scoop awards

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48:42 GMT

Two inspirational nurses have been handed top awards for their service and dedication to patients in and around the town.

Owl tower to be installed

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:44:15 GMT

A circular brick owl tower will be put in at Sir Joseph Banks Country Park.

Four-home plan turned down

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:26:49 GMT

Plans for four homes at a site in Sutterton have been rejected by council planners.

Assembly Rooms nightclub plan set for approval

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:01:44 GMT

Plans to change the planning permission of the Assembly Rooms to allow it to be a nightclub are set to be passed next week.

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.

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.

Car boot sale in Bicker

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:59 GMT

Car booters are being encouraged to head to Bicker this weekend.

Stripping ‘little guys’ perform The Half Monty - Pages from the Past

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:37:56 GMT

1998: Everyone has heard of the Full Monty, but an entertainer from Boston told The Standard about his plans for a new strip show with a difference...

Coalition between Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and some Independents announced for Lincolnshire County Council

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:34:09 GMT

The Conservatives lost their majority after UKIP rearranged the political landscape by winning 16 seats at last week’s county elections.

VIDEO: Plucky Jordan takes top award as Pride of Boston are honoured

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:19:46 GMT

Teenage football star Jordan Nuttell was crowned Pride of Boston Overall Achiever 2013 – after overcoming a heart scare to fulfil his dream.

Green light given for new play park

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:07 GMT

Youngsters in the Wrangle area are set to get a new recreational play park after plans were approved by Boston Borough Council.

‘Serious concerns’ see councillors reject unpopular off licence plan

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:20:07 GMT

The application for a fourth off-licence in Kirton has been refused after the borough council was swamped with objections from residents.

‘Boston boy done good’ leaves £35 million legacy to charity

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:26:58 GMT

A millionaire businessman who built himself up from humble beginnings in Boston’s Fenside, and donated millions to his home town, has died.

Million pound windfall news

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:32:22 GMT

Councillors caught up with progress of how £1 million lottery money given tothe town in December was being dealt with at a meeting on Wednesday.

Church development plans secure a £320,000 funding boost

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:40:57 GMT

Villagers in Benington are celebrating getting grants of almost £320,000 to develop their a disused church into a hub for community events.

BREAKING NEWS: Plans lodged to use Assembly Rooms as nightclub

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:12:41 GMT

The owner of the Assembly Rooms has lodged plans to use the venue as a nightclub.

Boston’s community champions rewarded for their efforts

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:33:57 GMT

Community champions – including a long-serving bell ringer from Boston Stump – have been honoured for their achievements in the borough.

New head is ready to take on challenges

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:57:56 GMT

Making teaching ‘inspirational’ and achieving a good Ofsted score are some of the aims of Kirton Middlecott School’s new head teacher.