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'I’m interested in volunteering but do I have the right experience to help?' — 'I’m interested in volunteering but do I have the right experience to help?'

Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire answers your question on volunteering.

'It’s been fantastic having time away from Parliament to meet residents' — 'It’s been fantastic having time away from Parliament to meet residents'

Rutland MP Alicia Kearns reflects on the positives of a summer recess from parliament.

Patients give feedback on surgery — Patients give feedback on surgery

A snapshot of views about Lakeside Healthcare Stamford has revealed a level of improvement.

Letter of the week: Group needs new premises after VAR closure — Letter of the week: Group needs new premises after VAR closure

A health group is on the search for new premises.

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Fake foliage is branded ‘tacky’ — Fake foliage is branded ‘tacky’

Shops and cafés should not festoon their fronts with plastic leaves and flowers, according to a town councillor.

What was making the news 200 years ago — What was making the news 200 years ago

We take a look at the stories making the news up to 200 years ago including the death of a woman.

Have you got room in your heart for Honey Bunny? — Have you got room in your heart for Honey Bunny?

Three Counties Dog Rescue is looking for a home for Honey Bunny.

MOST READ

10 hectare field damaged in blaze — 10 hectare field damaged in blaze

Six fire engines were called to deal with a field fire in Lound.

Field fire breaks out — Field fire breaks out

A crew from Corby Glen Fire Station was called to a field fire.

'I'm one of the lucky ones' - mum's sight saved after tumour found — 'I'm one of the lucky ones' - mum's sight saved after tumour found

A mum-of-two whose sight was saved after a brain tumour was found following eye tests is backing a campaign to raise awareness of warning signs.

Author turns spotlight on ‘unreliable’ exams — Author turns spotlight on ‘unreliable’ exams

With A-level and GCSE results just around the corner, many pupils’ futures will hinge on gaining certain grades.

Nights will celebrate Abba and George — Nights will celebrate Abba and George

Concerts celebrating the music of George Michael and Abba are coming to Peterborough and you could be there.

Trio arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in children's park — Trio arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in children's park

Three people have been arrested as police crack down on anti-social behaviour.

SPORT

Bastock keeps clean sheet as Rangers record first win of the season — Bastock keeps clean sheet as Rangers record first win of the season

Winning start for Stamford as Blackstones make it four wins from four games.

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Career-best performances by sisters at pinnacle of club events

Olivia and Sadie shine at the British and English summer national competitions.

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Daniels may need time to settle into new campaign

Points will take priority over performances in early stages.

Army major’s life saved

Army major’s life saved

Army major’s life saved

A 33-year-old who suffered a cardiac arrest at Rutland Water Parkrun has spoken of his relief at being resuscitated.

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Equaliser with last kick of the game earns Wakes derby point

Fantastic finish to epic encounter as Wakes and Arrows share eight goals.

Posh pair help girls celebrate Euro triumph — Special guests from Peterborough United Ladies helped a soccer school celebrate the England Lionesses' success at the European Championships.

Injury-time goal double secures dramatic win for Blackstones — Stones maintain unbeaten start to the season with second successive victory.

Sam scores quick-fire century to maintain Bourne's push for honours — Sleaford still in hot pursuit of champions after victory over Deeping.

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WHAT'S ON

Nights will celebrate Abba and George — Nights will celebrate Abba and George

Concerts celebrating the music of George Michael and Abba are coming to Peterborough and you could be there.

What's on this week — What's on this week

What's on this week in Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings.

Castle to host Firework Champions competition — Castle to host Firework Champions competition

Belvoir Castle will host the fourth instalment of this year's Firework Champions event.

Railway switches from steam to diesel — Railway switches from steam to diesel

A rail museum which runs a steam locomotive experience is switching to diesel to prevent fires during the hot, dry weather.

Panto tickets go on sale during heatwave — Panto tickets go on sale during heatwave

Theatregoers have started to book pantomime tickets amid the summer heatwave.

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LIFESTYLE

What was making the news 200 years ago — What was making the news 200 years ago

We take a look at the stories making the news up to 200 years ago including the death of a woman.

Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard — Bungalow has been renovated to a high standard

Located in a highly desirable village, this spacious three bedroom bungalow benefits from being fully renovated to an extremely high standard.

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued — Yellow thunderstorm warning issued

Thunderstorms could hit on Monday as the weather breaks following what is supposed to be another hot weekend.

The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave — The car button you should always switch on in a heatwave

With motorists driving in sweltering temperatures, car experts say there is one tiny button in a vehicle that car owners should switch on.

Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills — Charities caution against people joining mass boycott of energy bills

A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren't cut but charities are warning against joining.

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