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Book published in memory of woman’s lifelong dedication to gardening
A booksigning is taking place this weekend for a book collating a local woman’s life-long research, writings and hands-on work in horticulture.
LETTER: Well done for brightening up town centre
On walking over the Town Bridge this week it was nice to see the flower-filled planters near the river wall outside the White Hart Hotel and that, just opposite, the outside area of Wetherspoons public house had been really brightened up with hanging baskets and other floral displays.
LETTER: I’m keen to hear from WB Thomas
I am an art teacher from London who recently saw the WB Thomas paintings in the Guildhall museum and am now keen to see more of this painter’s small landscape miniatures.
VIDEO: Boston’s new Mayor appointed video
Boston’s new Mayor Coun Paul Kenny talks about his hopes for the year ahead.
She who cares wins! Two top nurses scoop awards
Two inspirational nurses have been handed top awards for their service and dedication to patients in and around the town.
‘Recovering addict’ sent back behind bars for thefts
A recovering drug addict who attempted to steal meat to pay for extra methadone has been sent back to prison for 18 weeks.
Sport
Charlie earns a promotion
Kirton wheelchair basketball youngster Charlie Bonner has played his part in helping his Newark Jaguars side gain promotion to Division Two.
Boston West into Mail round five
Boston West Golf Club’s ladies’ team have booked their place in the fifth round of the Mail on Sunday competition.
This week’s cricket fixtures
Boston Cricket Club Firsts will host Grantham Firsts in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division on Saturday.
Team spirit can deliver famous five to Boston CC
Boston Cricket Club Firsts are looking to keep their 100 per cent record going in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division this weekend.
Boston United keeper Ashley Timms wasn’t afraid to Knit pick
Picking the ball out of the net is the worst feeling for a goalkeeper, but Ashley Timms has no regrets about his spell with relegated Hinckley last season.
G&S to support World Superbikes
The Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki squad will return to the track at the weekend when they contest the fourth round of the National Superstock 600 and 1,000 championships.
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VIDEO: Boston’s new Mayor appointed video
Boston’s new Mayor Coun Paul Kenny talks about his hopes for the year ahead.
Lifestyle
Council insists stadium saga is in ‘final straight’
The future of the Princess Royal Sports Arena has been decided – with the controversial facility set to stay open with extensive repairs made.
REVIEW: Doctor Who The Name of The Doctor
Office Whovian Darren Sykes gives his take on the Time Lord’s series finale...and ‘that’ ending.
Hopes for a £450k coastal heritage investment for Boston
Boston could be in line for a £450,000 investment for a coastal heritage centre and cruise boat to boost tourism –if a funding bid is successful.
Assembly Rooms nightclub plan set for approval
Plans to change the planning permission of the Assembly Rooms to allow it to be a nightclub are set to be passed next week.
3 commentsIn this week’s Boston Standard
Here’s a rundown of what’s in store in this week’s Boston Standard, on sale now...
Risqué rappers 50 Sniffs to play in Boston
A parody rap act from Boston who have attracted a huge online following are to perform three gigs in their hometown as part of their 2013 UK tour.
Community
Owl tower to be installed
A circular brick owl tower will be put in at Sir Joseph Banks Country Park.
Four-home plan turned down
Plans for four homes at a site in Sutterton have been rejected by council planners.
Assembly Rooms nightclub plan set for approval
Plans to change the planning permission of the Assembly Rooms to allow it to be a nightclub are set to be passed next week.
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VIDEO: Nick wins hotly contested community award video
The Community Spirit Award was hotly contested with no fewer than five nominees.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes
Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.
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Weather for Boston, Lincolnshire
Saturday 25 May 2013
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Sunny
Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Wind Speed: 12 mph
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