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UPDATE: Missing man found safe and well in Boston

Police say a man reported missing from Leicestershire has been found safe and well in Boston.

Residents celebrate councillors' decision to refuse plans for a new off licence in Kirton

Residents’ joy after winning off licence fight

There was a collective sign of relief from Kirton residents when the council announced its decision to refuse a fourth off-licence in their village.

News from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

COURT RESULTS: Latest Boston cases before the courts

Here’s the latest batch of results from Boston Magistrates’ Court:

Chris Pain

UKIP councillors: “We’re not racist”

Two new county councillors have defended themselves against a national press report which branded them racists.

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News from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

Solicitors: “We fear Boston court could close”

Legal professionals have said they fear for the long term future of Boston Magistrates’ Court in forthcoming rounds of cuts.

John Storer at CDA, Boston.

Legal firm warns cuts could be ‘death knell’ for profession

Lawyers fear Government legal aid cuts could wipe out their firms and force innocent people to admit charges without trial – to save money.

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Sport rss

Jordan Nuttell.

Jordan Nuttell eyes a bright future at Boston United, following his successful heart operation

Teenager Jordan Nuttell has set his sights on earning his first pro contract with Boston United - after recovering from a heart operation.

Local sport from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk/sport, on Twitter @standardduncan

Upsall and Frost see first pigeon home

Carl Upsall - alias Upsall and Frost - was back at the top of the results when members of Boston Central Racing Pigeon Club competed from Newton Aycliffe on Sunday.

Local sport from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk/sport, on Twitter @standardduncan

Friskney earn victory in Coningsby Bowls League

Friskney earned a good home win against Billinghay in Division One of the Coningsby Bowls League - 54-42 (5-3).

Local sport from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk/sport, on Twitter @standardduncan

Flying Club take a bite out of Bull & Dog

Latest Allwood Timber Boston Summer Dominoes League results...

Dennis Greene will be facing six new opponents next season.

Conference North line-up confirmed: Boston United to face six new opponents

Boston United will face six new opponents in the Conference North next season.

Piergianni (right) in action for Corby.

“I want to be picking up trophies!” Carl Piergianni hopes Boston United can help him get over his Corby Town relegation

Carl Piergianni believes his relegation with Corby Town will be the making of him as a player.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Boston Rugby Club - a season in pictures video

It’s been an unforgettable year for Boston Rugby Club.

Lifestyle rss

Brother and sister Andrew Panton and Louise Bush take control of the Lancaster Bomber at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, in East Kirkby. Photo by A & K Markham photographers.

Brother and sister make aviation history by taking control of Lancaster Bomber

History was made at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre last week when a brother and sister team piloted the Lancaster Bomber.

Scott Dalton.

Less Alan Partridge and more That’s Life...Duncan’s impressed by his behind the scenes look at the BBC Lincolnshire Breakfast show

We sent Duncan Browne for an exclusive behind the scenes look at former Standard reporter Scott Dalton’s new breakfast show

Your letters, emails and opinions - Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

LETTER: May Fair brought back childhood memories...but proclamation was poor

Having grown up in Boston, and married a Boston girl, we moved to Peterborough some 40 years ago.

Haunted Boston by Gemma King

Ghost book author at booksigning event in ‘haunted’ Boston building

The author of a book featuring ghostly goings-on around Boston is holding a launch event at one of the ‘spooky’ venues tomorrow.

Your letters, emails and opinions - Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

REVIEW: Doctor Who Nightmare in Silver

This week our resident Whovian Darren Sykes has taken to emulating cricket-loving fifth doctor Peter Davison and transmatted his way to Trent Bridge. Stepping up to the crease in his absence to review the latest episode of Doctor Who, Nightmare in Silver, is reporter Daniel Jaines.

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Woodhall Spa's Kinema in the Woods

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

Community rss

Nick Maddison take his award

VIDEO: Nick wins hotly contested community award video

The Community Spirit Award was hotly contested with no fewer than five nominees.

Police and crime commissioner Alan Hardwick

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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Community news and events from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

Car boot sale in Bicker

Car booters are being encouraged to head to Bicker this weekend.

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Stripping ‘little guys’ perform The Half Monty - Pages from the Past

1998: Everyone has heard of the Full Monty, but an entertainer from Boston told The Standard about his plans for a new strip show with a difference...

Community news and events from the Boston Standard, Lincolnshire: bostonstandard.co.uk, on Twitter @standardboston

Green light given for new play park

Youngsters in the Wrangle area are set to get a new recreational play park after plans were approved by Boston Borough Council.

International Food & Drink, 13 Boston Road, Kirton.

‘Serious concerns’ see councillors reject unpopular off licence plan

The application for a fourth off-licence in Kirton has been refused after the borough council was swamped with objections from residents.

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