• Deeping edge ahead as Woodhall fail to see off Lindum

  By Lincolnshire Echo at 07:00 on 13/06/13

  

  Market Deeping returned to the top of the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League following a three-wicket victory over Louth, who have slipped from fifth to eighth in the table in just two weeks. Azeem Ghumann hit 51 of Louth's final score of 192, a total Deeping reached for the loss of seven wickets. Woodhall Spa lost the lead after coming out on the wrong side of a draw at home to Lindum, but picked up 11 points to stay equal...

• Creating positive change among charities

  By Golden Giving at 16:33 on 24/05/13

  

   Golden Giving (www.goldengiving.com) is a donation and fundraising website, free to use for charities, donors and fundraisers. We are the only independent free fundraising and donating site in the world that helps worldwide charities and good causes. Golden Giving removes the business cost and provides the tools required by charities to provide online donation and fundraising services. Over £1 billion was donated to...

• High Sheriff Award winners...

  By Lincolnshire Echo at 07:00 on 18/04/13

  

  Jean Morris, of Sleaford, described as "a pillar of the community," has been involved with the Lincolnshire Playing Fields Association for many years. She is chairman of the organisation and is committed making sure the county has decent playing fields and play areas. She also served as a North Kesteven district councillor for more than ten years, a South Kyme parish councillor and was a warden at her local church. She was...

• Bourne people reminded to ensure their chimneys are swept to prevent fires

  By MarieW at 11:02 on 27/03/13

  

  AFTER attending eight chimney fires in just 48 hours, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is reminding Bourne people to ensure their chimneys are clean and in good order. Caused by blockages in the chimney flues, all of these fires, which took place between March 23-24, could have been avoided by simple maintenance and good housekeeping routines. Debbie Robinson, deputy community safety manager at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said:...

• Adult learning service in Bourne is 'good' according to Ofsted

  By MarieW at 16:52 on 25/03/13

  

  THE adult learning service which covers Bourne has been rated as 'good' by Ofsted. A recent inspection recognised the quality and quantity of opportunities offered to adult learners in Lincolnshire, with some areas identified as potentially best practice. Ofsted identified also identified that the majority of community learning have achieved the main aims of their chosen course. This, in turn, increases their levels of confidence and...

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