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North Thoresby post office services to be fully restored under new management
North Thoresby Post Office is to re-open in February under new management at the same location as before.
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Road closure after car and tractor crash
Emergency services have been at the scene of a collision involving a car and a tractor.
Rapist formerly from Boston area jailed for seven more years after admitting additional sexual offence
A rapist already jailed for nine years will face another seven years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to an additional sexual offence, Lincolnshire Police has said.
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STAR PROPERTY: Spectacular modern country house, with pool, paddocks and equestrian facilities, on the market for £1.8m
This week’s Star Property is a spectacular modern country house, featuring a swimming pool, paddocks and equestrian facilities, on the market for £1.8m.
Update issued after car crashed into building and caused gas leak in Lincoln
Both crews from the Lincoln South Fire Station attended the incident
Free community Christmas meals return to Skegness and Wainfleet with open invitation to all
Tables will be laid, kettles on and a warm welcome waiting this week as free Christmas community meals return to Wainfleet Methodist Church and The Storehouse in Skegness, offering food, friendship and companionship to anyone who needs it.
Metheringham road closed near railway station after crash involving tractor and car
Lincolnshire Police have warned that the road is expected to be closed for several hours
Lincolnshire officers under investigation to get more mental health support
'If somebody is under investigation, it doesn't mean they're guilty of anything'
Lincolnshire Police say 'someone as dangerous as this should not be on our streets'
He was handed an additional sentence of a further seven years in prison after admitting another offence
Reopen Lincolnshire RAF bases to deal with 'major threats', MP says
The UK is spending billions more on defence to combat threats such as Russia
Police statement on why officer who groped women wasn’t charged
Jordan Wakefield was found to have committed gross misconduct and broke the force's professional standards
Tower Cinema facelift set to give landmark building a fresh new look
One of Skegness’s most recognisable buildings is set to shine once again, with a major facelift planned for the historic Tower Cinema.
Plans to build 200 homes in Boston takes big step forward
The proposed development on Wainfeet Road will deliver a range of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes
Christmas Tree Festival brings music, memories and festive cheer to Wainfleet
A soft glow of festive lights, the scent of pine and the sound of children’s voices filled Wainfleet Methodist Church as its much-loved Christmas Tree Festival returned, welcoming visitors from across the town and surrounding villages.
Hospital offers revolutionary spinal surgery -- thanks to Sutton on Sea couple
The amazing generosity of a couple from Sutton on Sea has helped a hospital to offer revolutionary form of keyhole surgery for spinal patients.
COURT RESULTS: Latest selection of Lincolnshire court results
Here is our latest selection of cases completed at Lincolnshire’s magistrates’ courts ...
Warning issued plans to scrap PCCs and merge police forces will create a 'democratic deficit'
No formal decision has been made but the changes could involve Lincolnshire Police joining with neighbouring forces
Search is launched for Sleaford Town Awards nominees
The Sleaford Standard is, once again, proud to be working with Sleaford Town Council for this year’s Sleaford Town Awards.
Reform says there's no bias in JCB pothole-fixer trial
The company's chair has become a big donor to the party, but the council says this won't affect the pothole-fixing trial
Louth karting boy Tom, 12, emulates Lando Norris by racing to world title
Newly-crowned Formula One champion Lando Norris is not the only British driver celebrating a world title. For a boy from the Louth area has mirrored his success – in the sport of karting.