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Woman cyclist hunted after brick attack on home

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a brick was thrown through a window in Oakham last month.

Stamford Burghley Rotarian Jon Whowell pictured at last year's event, serving up a glass of Pimm's

Victorian cricket returns to the Meadows to raise funds

Organisers of a popular annual Victorian cricket tournament are gearing up for another fantastic event this year.

Youngsters urged to vote in the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award

Youngsters have just over two weeks to choose their favourite read for this year’s Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award.

Celebrating spring with horse ride around Rutland Water

Horse riders dressed up in spring garlands from the Leicestershire and Rutland Bridleways Association enjoyed a special May day ride around the Hambleton Penisular of Rutland Water.

GP Dr Bettina Briggs, right, is retiring from the Galletly Practice in Bourne. She will be replaced by Dr Rebecca Mitchell, left

Dr Bettina Briggs bids fond farewell to staff and patients after 20 years

A doctor who has served thousands of patients in Bourne for more than 20 years hung up her stethoscope for the last time.

Council wants your views on improving community facilities

Residents, businesses and property developers in Rutland have until June 18 to register their views on plans to improve community facilities, using money generated by new housing and commercial development.

Sport rss

Grading success at the Annabel Murcott School of Tae Kwon Do. Back row, from left, Tina Earth, Peter Wesley, Jane Wesley, Adrian Roche, Alex Nelms, Jamie Baxter, Gerald Earth, middle, Annabel Murcott, Spencer Haskins, Dominic Johns, Tom Wesley, Sam Hilder, Daisy Couture, Sophie Fowler, Alice Wesley, Megan Hartfil-Allgood, front row: Max Rigby, Alfred Eager, Lewis Holmes, Kieran Fowler, Poppy Daniels

Coach praises 18 new black belts

The Annabel Murcott Schools of Tae Kwon Do have 18 more black belts to add to the hugely successful club’s record books.

Rutland Rockets 2. Back row, from left, Jasmine Woolhouse, Grace Scott, Eva Graham, Georgie Cramphorn, front, Ione Halford, Chloe Chambers, Alice Radford, Missing, Niamh Topping, Eden Brunning

Great potential on display as Rutland sides round off a successful season

Rutland U14s netball team proved they are among the best in the East Midlands when they finished fourth at the recent 2013 regional tournament.

Competitions come thick and fast for golfers

A busy start to the month at Stoke Rochford, with competitions coming thick and fast, included the May Monthly Medal.

Toft Golf Club's A team. Back row, from left, Shaun Stubley, Dave  Whisker, Drew Farrell, Benito Schiavi, James Dair, Mick Bentley, Emile Van De Mere, front, Adam Freear, Julian Smith, Scott Freer, Jonathan Mason, James Joyce

Thrilling finish as Toft pick up opening win

Toft Golf Club’s A team clinched their first victory of the season, securing a narrow 3½-2½ victory on the final hole at Sleaford.

Eight points gained as Laxton take on the elements

Laxton Park did their best to beat the rain on Sunday but ultimately the elements brought an early end to their match against Warboys.

Howkins steals the show

Dale Howkins stole the show for Wakerley and Barrowden in their friendly with Ashby Carrington, scoring 102 with the bat and then taking 6-36 with the ball as Barrowden secured a 63-run victory.

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Slideshow: Hundreds enjoy Dambusters flypast video

Hundreds of people lined the lanes around Eyebrook Reservoir yesterday for a spectacular flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters Raids.

Lifestyle rss

Movie Maker Kids fun open day at Edenham Village Hall

Movie Maker Kids is opening its doors to parents and young people at a fun open day tomorrow.

Flossie Aslackby Village Hall Flossie Malavialle

Folk singer Flossie is coming back to Aslackby

Popular French song bird, Flossie Malavialle will make a return visit to Aslackby Village Hall on Saturday, May 18.

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Michael Portillo and Germaine Greer to talk at John Clare festival

Two famous names from the world of politics and academics have been added to the bill at an event organised by the John Clare Trust.

Deepings performing arts festival at The Deepings School.  Ballet dancers from Deeping St James School of Dancing.  From left, back, Megan Stuart, 11, Harriet Spriggs, 10, Emily O'Neill, 10, and Zoe Hutton, 10.  Front, Kirsty Strange, 10, Beth Robertson, 12, Martha Huskey, 11, and Lucy Hawkins, 11.
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Crowds enjoy Deepings Arts Festival

Schools and community groups came together at the weekend to put on an annual arts festival which left the large crowds wanting more.

Choir makes welcome return to church in Empingham

Chater Community Choir will return to St Peter’s Church in Empingham on Saturday, May 18 with A Springtime Songbook.
This will be the North Luffenham-based choir’s third concert after forming in January last year. Its members are drawn from all over the county and beyond.

Bourne classic car show promises to be biggest ever

The finals touches are being made to plans for the 2013 Classic Car and Bike Show in Bourne which promises to be the biggest yet.

Community rss

Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund holds local meeting

The Spalding and Bourne branch of the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Fund is holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday next week at 7.30pm.

The gated path at the end of Welland Mews

Residents in fight to reopen footpath on railway land

Walkers campaigning for a footpath across railway land to be reopened have put their case forward at a public inquiry.

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Lark Energy plans solar farm to generate power for cement works

An energy company has submitted a planning application to build a new solar farm to generate electricity for cement works.

Cliff Shepherd, who will be 100 on July 2, was guest of honour at the legion outing to RAF Wittering

Group enjoys special visit from air force veteran Cliff Shepherd to Harrier display

An air force veteran was guest of honour at a visit by 40 members of Barnack and District Royal British Legion to the Harrier Heritage Centre at RAF Wittering.

See gardens and art at Hambleton

Gardening enthusiasts and art lovers will be out in force for the Hambleton Open Gardens and Art Exhibition which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday.

Bourne Town Council backs residents’ objections to Dyke wind turbine plan

Residents have spoken out against plans for a 150ft wind turbine on the outskirts of Dyke and the town council has strongly objected.

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