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Prison riot leaves officer injured

A prison officer was left with concussion after a riot at Stocken Prison.

Grant schemes to be cut to save council money

Two council community grant schemes are set to be reduced as part of cost-saving measures.

Local churches hit by lead theft epidemic

The theft of lead from the roof of St Andrew’s Church in Pickworth, north of Folkingham, is the third such crime in the area in the last two months.

‘We dug the trenches for 1917’

Bourne-based JJ Mac have dug the earthworks for the film 1917.

Choir celebrates 20 years of entertaining

The Glebe Singers marked their anniversary year with performances across the area.

Product recalled due to fire risk

Trading standards warn people of a candle set which may cause safety issues.

Step forward for new business park and homes plan opposite Burghley

Plans for a new business park and housing development near Burghley House have moved a step closer to reality.

Gnome joking matter - council to investigate 'dangerous' puddle

The council has vowed to investigate the cause of a 'dangerous' puddle where one trader has taken to placing gnomes and rubber ducks.

Car parking charges to rise for the first time in 10 years

The increases in parking charges will allow for improvements to be made according to the council.

Debate over necessity of care home

An 80-bed care home costing £10m is needed to meet a shortfall in places, according to architects for the development..

Successful model railway club meeting means layout can be built

Stamford Model Rail will begin building their first layout on Sunday.

Plans for two-storey car park

The NHS Trust in charge of Stamford Hospital has announced new plans to build a two-storey car park.

Shop closing after 83 years of trading

A town clothing store will shut following the owner's decision to retire.

Police bosses welcome biggest cash increase in a decade

Home Office says increased funding will go towards things like recruitment of the first 6,000 of the 20,000 officers the Prime Minister has promised.

'Fire hazard' lanterns banned by council

A type of decoration that has grown in popularity has been branded 'an avoidable fire hazard'.

Business pledges to plant trees

An estate agents is pledging to plant a tree for every house they sell in 2020.

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Prison riot leaves officer injured

Prison riot leaves officer injured

Grant schemes to be cut to save council money

Grant schemes to be cut to save council money

Local churches hit by lead theft epidemic

Local churches hit by lead theft epidemic

‘We dug the trenches for 1917’

‘We dug the trenches for 1917’

Choir celebrates 20 years of entertaining

Choir celebrates 20 years of entertaining

Product recalled due to fire risk

Product recalled due to fire risk

Step forward for new business park and homes plan opposite Burghley

Step forward for new business park and homes plan opposite Burghley

Gnome joking matter - council to investigate 'dangerous' puddle

Gnome joking matter - council to investigate 'dangerous' puddle

Car parking charges to rise for the first time in 10 years