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Band to perform for churchgoers

Band to perform for churchgoers

A concert will take place at Fotheringhay Church this weekend.
Spring has not been kind to our many species of butterflies but summer looks promising

Spring has not been kind to our many species of butterflies but summer looks promising

Nature columnist Ian Misselbrook discusses summer months for butterflies, dragonflies and flowers.
Past year has seen a boom in pedal pushing

Past year has seen a boom in pedal pushing

A cycling group which formed only a year ago has grown from three members to nearly 100 during the pandemic.

'It's like heaven on our doorstep'

'It's like heaven on our doorstep'

A woman explains why developing Monarch Park on open fields would be such a huge loss to Stamford.
New deli focuses on environment

New deli focuses on environment

A farm business has launched a new deli, following on from the success of its first.
Fundraiser for the family of man who tragically died surpasses £17,000

Fundraiser for the family of man who tragically died surpasses £17,000

A fundraiser launched in memory of a father who died unexpectedly just before making dream move to America with his family has surpassed £17,000.
Take a trip down Memory Lane

Take a trip down Memory Lane

From sightings of a lynx-like cat to the closure of a struggling town centre pub, read about what was happening in years gone by.

BUSINESS

New deli focuses on environment

New deli focuses on environment

A farm business has launched a new deli, following on from the success of its first.
Nightclub doors stay shut - for now

Nightclub doors stay shut - for now

A business has quashed rumours that Stamford’s nightclub is closed for good.

The 16 sectors where workers may be exempt from quarantine released as 'pingdemic' grows

The 16 sectors where workers may be exempt from quarantine released as 'pingdemic' grows

Some fully vaccinated workers may be exempt from quarantine if told to self-isolate after coming in to close contact with a positive covid case.

Is the 'pingdemic' leading to food and driver shortages?
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CRIME

£420,000 in cash, assets and drugs seized in county lines operation

£420,000 in cash, assets and drugs seized in county lines operation

Dozens of people have been charged with a variety of drug and weapons-related offences during an enforcement operation targetting county lines.

Campaign will keep people safe this summer

Campaign will keep people safe this summer

Police have launched a campaign to ensure people are able to have a safe summer.

Police issue warning on illegal use of electric scooters

Police issue warning on illegal use of electric scooters

Lincolnshire Police hae issued a warning regarding the illegal use of electric scooters in the county.
Statistics show drop of violent crime in county

Statistics show drop of violent crime in county

Violent crime and public order offences have fallen more in Lincolnshire than the national average.
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HEALTH

Hospitals set to reintroduce visiting restrictions amid rising cases of Covid-19
Steps taken to improve care home

Steps taken to improve care home

Steps are being taken to improve standards at a care home which was deemed to be "requiring improvement".
Eating disorder referrals rise by more than 50 per cent

Eating disorder referrals rise by more than 50 per cent

The number of young people being referred for specialist help with eating disorders has risen by more than 50 per cent.
"Masks aren't a hefty price to pay to save lives"

"Masks aren't a hefty price to pay to save lives"

A vulnerable woman has called on people to continue wearing face masks in public to protect the wider community.
Read more Health news

TRANSPORT

Praise for bridge replacement project

Praise for bridge replacement project

Network Rail has praised the success of a major project to replace a 150-year-old railway bridge.
Heavy traffic causing delays to drivers

Heavy traffic causing delays to drivers

Drivers are facing slow-moving traffic on the A1 northbound this afternoon.

Police issue warning on illegal use of electric scooters

Police issue warning on illegal use of electric scooters

Lincolnshire Police hae issued a warning regarding the illegal use of electric scooters in the county.
Take a ride at Rocks by Rail

Take a ride at Rocks by Rail

A popular railway museum has reopened with the chance to drive a locomotive.
Read more Transport news

POLITICS

Council reviews single person tax discounts

Council reviews single person tax discounts

Council tax discounts could be withdrawn if people don't respond to letters from the council as part of its review.
New town councillor is more than 'just a girl who blogs'

New town councillor is more than 'just a girl who blogs'

A young woman is hoping to use her new position to speak up for voices which she feels often go unheard.
Bin lorry petition gathers support

Bin lorry petition gathers support

A petition to bring back Stamford's bin lorry service at the Cattle Market car park is gathering support.

Time to enjoy our national heritage

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EDUCATION

Photos: Making friends on the farm

Photos: Making friends on the farm

Children enjoyed a special treat to mark the end of their year at school.
‘Sport for all’ at new gym and pool

‘Sport for all’ at new gym and pool

A school has opened the doors of its new sports centre and is inviting people to come along to use the facilities.

Delight as inspection highlights school's action taken to improve

Delight as inspection highlights school's action taken to improve

A school head has expressed delight after an inspection showed his school is turning around its performance rating.
Buddy bench sees friendships blossom

Buddy bench sees friendships blossom

Children are forming new friendships with the help of a buddy bench.
Read more Education news
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