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Charity calls for social media companies to do more to tackle online grooming after seeing a rise in offences

Charity calls for social media companies to do more to tackle online grooming after seeing a rise in offences

A children’s charity is calling on social media companies to do more to tackle online grooming after seeing a rise in offences.
Poet laureate launches debut collection

Poet laureate launches debut collection

Love, loss and our connection with the natural world are explored in the debut book of verse by a town’s poet laureate.
New welcome arch to be installed by Christmas
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New welcome arch to be installed by Christmas

A new arch welcoming tourists to Stamford is expected to be installed by Christmas.
Local news matters: How you can support trusted journalism
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Local news matters: How you can support trusted journalism

A survey has shown how trusted, local journalism needs to have a sustainable financial footing in an era dominated by social media misinformation.
Running group has lucky escape after Valencia race

Running group has lucky escape after Valencia race

A group of runners has avoided being caught in deadly flash floods in Valencia.

Discover England’s vilest election

Discover England’s vilest election

Discover England’s vilest election

If you think the US elections get messy, then spare an evening to learn about one held here, in 1734.

‘The veil is the thinnest at this time of year so you’re more likely to see a real ghost’

‘The veil is the thinnest at this time of year so you’re more likely to see a real ghost’

‘The veil is the thinnest at this time of year so you’re more likely to see a real ghost’

With spooky ghosts and ghouls adorning houses for Halloween today, what are your chances of seeing the real deal in Lincolnshire?

Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?

Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?
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Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?

We visit a garden centre restaurant which has stunning views of the countryside.

Fears over budget impact on businesses and ‘attack’ on farming community

Fears over budget impact on businesses and ‘attack’ on farming community

Fears over budget impact on businesses and ‘attack’ on farming community

County leaders have given their reaction to Labour’s first budget in nearly 15 years - and raised concerns over the impact on our businesses.

Council plan to spend £30,000 on four table tennis tables rejected

Council plan to spend £30,000 on four table tennis tables rejected
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Council plan to spend £30,000 on four table tennis tables rejected

An application to allocate nearly £30,000 towards installing four outdoor table tennis tables across South Kesteven has been rejected.

What do you think of the new car parking charges?

What do you think of the new car parking charges?
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What do you think of the new car parking charges?

The public are being asked for their views on changes to car parking charges in the district.
‘There was a positive vibe — this event is for people interested in the countryside’

‘There was a positive vibe — this event is for people interested in the countryside’

Drivers’ skills were put to the test during a very successful ploughing match.
Town shows its support for Ukrainian twin with film launch

Town shows its support for Ukrainian twin with film launch

The first in a series of films has been launched to strengthen ties between a town and its Ukrainian twin.
Spooktacular fun at Halloween event

Spooktacular fun at Halloween event

Families enjoyed some spooky activities to kick-start their Halloween celebrations.
New guidance against bright colours on shops expected to be approved

New guidance against bright colours on shops expected to be approved

New guidance advising against the use of bright or garish colors on shopfronts in conservation areas is expected to be approved by a district council.
Cafe award celebrates unsung heroes

Cafe award celebrates unsung heroes

A community cafe manned by young adults with Down’s Syndrome has received an unsung heroes award.
‘I feel like I helped thief to steal lingerie - it’s a small loss to my business but a big loss to my confidence’

‘I feel like I helped thief to steal lingerie - it’s a small loss to my business but a big loss to my confidence’

A shop owner had her confidence knocked when lingerie was stolen from her town centre business.

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Neil produces the perfect response by delivering match-winning bowl

Neil produces the perfect response by delivering match-winning bowl

Stamford make progress in national competition after victory shots difference.
Spirited showing from Old Boys against unbeaten league leaders

Spirited showing from Old Boys against unbeaten league leaders

Double injury blow adds to the list of College’s casualties.
Daisy delivers pinpoint penalty kicks to steer Stamford into next round

Daisy delivers pinpoint penalty kicks to steer Stamford into next round

Deserved victory in community cup clash despite lack of tries.
Five-match winning run helps send Stamford to the top of the table

Five-match winning run helps send Stamford to the top of the table

Bonus point is secured after a display of impressive and fast open rugby.
Super success for Stones after victory over high-flyers

Super success for Stones after victory over high-flyers

Title-winning skipper joins the management team at Stamford club.
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Poet laureate launches debut collection

Poet laureate launches debut collection

Love, loss and our connection with the natural world are explored in the debut book of verse by a town’s poet laureate.
Christmas fair to be held at church

Christmas fair to be held at church

An artisan fair returns to a church.
Discover England’s vilest election

Discover England’s vilest election

If you think the US elections get messy, then spare an evening to learn about one held here, in 1734.
Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?
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Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?

We visit a garden centre restaurant which has stunning views of the countryside.
Amateur group performs comic tale of mistaken identity

Amateur group performs comic tale of mistaken identity

A comic tale of mistaken identify when two couples book the same holiday timeshare leads to confusion and hilarity in this amateur production.
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Business

‘I can only hope that I stay healthy for the next five years!’ Farmer says inheritance tax announced in Budget will ‘cripple’ rural businesses

‘I can only hope that I stay healthy for the next five years!’ Farmer says inheritance tax announced in Budget will ‘cripple’ rural businesses

Changes to inheritance tax announced in the Budget will ‘cripple’ family farms, a Lincolnshire farmer has warned.
‘There is no better time to discuss breast health and the importance of early cancer detection’ says nurse

‘There is no better time to discuss breast health and the importance of early cancer detection’ says nurse

A health care professional is providing a clinic to promote the importance of early breast cancer detection.
Market rents will increase after a decade of price freezes

Market rents will increase after a decade of price freezes

Market rents will increase in a market town after almost a decade of price freezes.
Local news matters: How you can support trusted journalism

Local news matters: How you can support trusted journalism

A survey has shown how trusted, local journalism needs to have a sustainable financial footing in an era dominated by social media misinformation.
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Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?

Was garden centre restaurant worth the wait?

We visit a garden centre restaurant which has stunning views of the countryside.
A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

A Disneyland dream - and other stories from our archive

We take a look at stories from our archive and this week’s photos feature plenty of faces - can you see anyone you know?
Pub walks book is out for Christmas

Pub walks book is out for Christmas

A new book of ‘refreshing rambles’ is doing its bit to support pubs.
A bad walk improved by a trip to this pub

A bad walk improved by a trip to this pub

Don’t judge, but I have some friends who are into rambling.
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