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Tree and bench are in honour of jubilee — Tree and bench are in honour of jubilee

A housing estate has been brightened up with an array of flowers and a tree ahead of the Queen’s Jubilee next weekend.

A piece of town’s rich history captured through photography walk — A piece of town’s rich history captured through photography walk

A photographic walk has given a brief history on why a town has kept its Georgian buildings.

All households to get £400 as bills set to rise AGAIN — All households to get £400 as bills set to rise AGAIN

All households will get £400 as Rishi Sunak caved in to pressure and applied a windfall tax on energy companies' soaring profits.

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Police catch dangerous drivers — Police catch dangerous drivers

Officers have caught a number of dangerous drivers during a traffic operation.

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What created this natural work of art? — What created this natural work of art?

Amateur photographer Jason Richardson's fears turned to fascination after coming across this ‘natural work of art’ on a walk on Tuesday.

Town rallies round for Ukrainian refugees — Town rallies round for Ukrainian refugees

A couple who have taken in a mother and son fleeing war in Ukraine say offers of help from the community have been ‘extraordinary’.

What are your children doing to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee? — What are your children doing to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee?

Let us know how your children will be celebrating the jubilee.

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War graves to open for visitors — War graves to open for visitors

People will be able to remember those who gave their lives for the country through a tour of Commonwealth war graves.

Covid deaths recorded — Covid deaths recorded

Further covid deaths have been recorded in the area, while cases remain extremely low.

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Diamond couple share advice for a happy marriage — Diamond couple share advice for a happy marriage

A couple who missed out on an invitation to their own wedding reception are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Solar farm plan revamped — Solar farm plan revamped

Plans for an extensive solar farm have been scaled back by 100 hectares following feedback from the public.

Spate of burglaries in town — Spate of burglaries in town

A spate of burglaries has sparked a police appeal.

Broken down bus causes delays — Broken down bus causes delays

A broken down bus is causing delays on a town road.

SPORT

Oakham juniors rising to challenge in tough leagues — Oakham juniors rising to challenge in tough leagues

Team spirit and togetherness is being mixed with fantastic tennis ability.

Taylor's terrific ton inspires Oakham to derby victory

Taylor's terrific ton inspires Oakham to derby victory

Taylor's terrific ton inspires Oakham to derby victory

Uppingham still seeking their first win of the top flight campaign.

Barnack blitz Uffington as Lukas pummels Park

Barnack blitz Uffington as Lukas pummels Park

Barnack blitz Uffington as Lukas pummels Park

Four-wicket hauls help Deeping maintain strong start.

Seth up against Marcus Rashford for book award

Seth up against Marcus Rashford for book award

Seth up against Marcus Rashford for book award

An author is set to rub shoulders with the great and the good of the sporting world after being shortlisted for a book award.

Five-star winning streak continues for champions

Five-star winning streak continues for champions

Five-star winning streak continues for champions

Derby duel is next for Bourne as Deeping are still searching for first victory.

Newly-created player pathway is reaping the rewards for Rangers — Successful end to the season as plans start to come to fruition.

Success for Stamford youngsters at popular Deeping tournament — Shoot-out success for Reds in final of memorial tournament.

George guides Uppingham to second successive league win — Burghley bounce back to knock Town out of Charity Shield.

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Seth up against Marcus Rashford for book award — Seth up against Marcus Rashford for book award

An author is set to rub shoulders with the great and the good of the sporting world after being shortlisted for a book award.

Benefit concert tops £5,000 for Ukraine appeal — Benefit concert tops £5,000 for Ukraine appeal

Musicians have helped to raise more than £5,000 for the people of Ukraine after staging a day-long concert on Sunday.

Eat safely during Jubilee celebrations — Eat safely during Jubilee celebrations

South Kesteven District Council is working to help residents serve safe food across the Jubilee celebrations.

Festival ends with award for founder — Festival ends with award for founder

A villager who organised an inaugural music festival to help her parish church has been honoured with a High Sheriff Award.

What's on this weekend — What's on this weekend

Don't miss these events over the next week.

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LIFESTYLE

5G masts to be strapped to traffic lights and bus shelters to boost coverage — 5G masts to be strapped to traffic lights and bus shelters to boost coverage

5G and 4G phone masts could be attached to street lights, bus shelters and road signs under plans to cut red tape and improve people's mobile signal.

Half of Britain's butterfly species at risk of extinction — Half of Britain's butterfly species at risk of extinction

Time is running out to save Britain's butterfly species, warn experts, as a new endangered red list show half face are now facing extinction.

Energy bills are set to go up by another £800 this year and here's why — Energy bills are set to go up by another £800 this year and here's why

Gas and electric bills are facing another astronomical rise before the end of the year but why is it happening and what help is there for you?

Time capsule is glimpse into past — Time capsule is glimpse into past

Children wondering what life was like before the days of mobile phones and social media now have the answer.

Supermarket recalls pastries over nut fears — Supermarket recalls pastries over nut fears

Tesco is being forced to recall croissant products over fears they may contain nuts not listed on the label.

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