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Man arrested after assaulting police officer outside pub

Man arrested after assaulting police officer outside pub

A man has been arrested after assaulting a police officer outside of a pub in Bourne.
Your chance to buy your very own ancient woodland

Your chance to buy your very own ancient woodland

Offers are being invited for a 12.28-acre section of Park Wood, near Thurlby before the May 14 deadline

Spotlight on sites ‘at risk’

Spotlight on sites ‘at risk’

A new report has highlighted historic buildings which are at risk of disrepair.
Dancers raise cash for care home

Dancers raise cash for care home

Care workers joined two teenagers for the finale of their dance challenge.
Have you seen this woman?

Have you seen this woman?

Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted woman.
Trailers welcome at tips in county

Trailers welcome at tips in county

From today (April 19), residents with trailers can now visit tips in Lincolnshire on any open day.
Unmasking stalking

Unmasking stalking

During National Stalking Prevention Week, police will be raising awareness and highlighting how people can get help to prevent the sinister crime.

BUSINESS

Firm announces 150 new jobs

Firm announces 150 new jobs

A food manufacturer is creating new jobs in a move set to boost the local economy.
Bourne family business to close for the final time next month

Bourne family business to close for the final time next month

JT Whyles to close its Abbey Road shoe shop having served the town's customers since the 1950s
Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country

Takeaway at ‘heart of community’ is one of the best in the country

A traditional fish and chip shop has been recognised as one of the best in the business.

‘Shop local - if you don’t we wont exist’

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CRIME

Man arrested after assaulting police officer outside pub

Man arrested after assaulting police officer outside pub

A man has been arrested after assaulting a police officer outside of a pub in Bourne.
Have you seen this woman?

Have you seen this woman?

Police are appealing for help in tracking down a wanted woman.
Unmasking stalking

Unmasking stalking

During National Stalking Prevention Week, police will be raising awareness and highlighting how people can get help to prevent the sinister crime.
Between 45 and 50 coronavirus breaches reported to Lincolnshire Police every day

Between 45 and 50 coronavirus breaches reported to Lincolnshire Police every day

Lincolnshire’s chief constable says lockdown rule enforcement and relaxing covid restrictions are the main challenges his force is facing.
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HEALTH

Helping thousands to receive virus vaccinations
10 ways to deal with stress

10 ways to deal with stress

Health chiefs are offering advice on how to deal with stress during Stress Awareness Month this April.
Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out

Over 45s can now book Covid-19 vaccine as Moderna jab is latest to be rolled out

Those over the age of 45 can now book their Covid-19 jab as a third vaccine starts being rolled out today.
More than 96% of over 50s in area have had 1st jab

More than 96% of over 50s in area have had 1st jab

More than 96 per cent of people aged 50 and over in South Kesteven and Rutland have had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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TRANSPORT

Crash closes A1

Crash closes A1

Drivers are experiencing delays due to an accident on the A1.
Road to close near Bourne

Road to close near Bourne

Resurfacing work will lead to diversions on the A15, A151 and Kings Road near Bourne.
Resurfacing work will cost £450,000

Resurfacing work will cost £450,000

Two sections of a poorly-surfaced road near Bourne will be resurfaced in the summer.
Bike rack rejected by the Deepings to be installed in Stamford's Bath Row

Bike rack rejected by the Deepings to be installed in Stamford's Bath Row

A bright green bike rack which proved too unpopular elsewhere is being moved into Stamford's conservation area.

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POLITICS

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

General Election 2019: Conservatives sweep the board locally and nationally

The candidates in the five constituencies covered by the Mercury have been officially announced tonight - find out who they are.
'A constant companion to the Queen for 70 years, Prince Philip really was extraordinary'

'A constant companion to the Queen for 70 years, Prince Philip really was extraordinary'

South Kesteven District Council leader Kelham Cooke (Con) reflects on the death of Prince Philip.
People urged to register to vote as deadline looms

People urged to register to vote as deadline looms

Time is running out to register to vote and have a say in next month’s local elections, with the deadline only days away.

Tell council of tax discount changes
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EDUCATION

95% of children get first place primary school choice

95% of children get first place primary school choice

The vast majority of children, 99 per cent, have been offered a place at one of their preferred primary schools this year.
Libraries prepare to reopen across the area

Libraries prepare to reopen across the area

Libraries across the area are set to reopen for communities to use again from Monday (April 12).
'Very small numbers' of Covid-19 cases in schools

'Very small numbers' of Covid-19 cases in schools

There are "very small numbers" of positive cases of Covid-19 in schools with 106,000 lateral flow tests carried out since the start of 2021.
Blocked footpath is ‘putting pupils at risk’

Blocked footpath is ‘putting pupils at risk’

A dad says a health and safety measure by a housebuilder is putting pupils at risk.
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