News
UKIP councillors: “We’re not racist”
Two new county councillors have defended themselves against a national press report which branded them racists.
Open prison absconder charged with indecent exposure, knifepoint robbery, burglary and serious assaults
A serious offender who absconded from North Sea Camp open prison has been charged with 13 offences.
Missing man ‘may have returned to Boston’
Police have issued an appeal for help to try to find a missing Leicestershire man who they believe may have returned to Boston.
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.
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.
2 comments
Memorial service for mum who was murdered with her son
Family and friends of a woman who was murdered at her home with her six-year-old son will be able to pay their respects at a memorial service.
Sport
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.
“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.
Batting costs Freiston, Leake and Leverton
Freiston, Leake and Leverton’s lacklustre performances continued in the South Lincs and Border league Division Two as they slumped to a six-wicket defeat against Claypole.
Gilding hits 89 runs, but Boston Seconds fall short against Heckington
Boston Cricket Club’s Second XI lost out by 14 runs at home to Heckington.
Deans records 6-8 as Boston Cricket Club Firsts beat Moulton by 117 runs
Boston Cricket Club First XI put basement side Moulton Harrox to the sword - beating them convincingly with a 117-run victory.
PHOTO GALLERY: Boston Rugby Club - a season in pictures video
It’s been an unforgettable year for Boston Rugby Club.
Video
PHOTO GALLERY: Boston Rugby Club - a season in pictures video
It’s been an unforgettable year for Boston Rugby Club.
Lifestyle
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
1 comment
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
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.
7 comments
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...
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.
‘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.
- Missing man ‘may have returned to Boston’
- Open prison absconder charged with indecent exposure, knifepoint robbery, burglary and serious assaults
- “I want to be picking up trophies!” Carl Piergianni hopes Boston United can help him get over his Corby Town relegation
- Brother and sister make aviation history by taking control of Lancaster Bomber
- Memorial service for mum who was murdered with her son
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Boston, Lincolnshire
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North

