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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’ 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.
COURT RESULTS: Latest Boston cases before the courts
Here’s the latest batch of results from Boston Magistrates’ Court:
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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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.
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Sport
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.
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.
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).
Flying Club take a bite out of Bull & Dog
Latest Allwood Timber Boston Summer Dominoes League results...
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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
- UKIP councillors: “We’re not racist”
- UPDATE: Missing man found safe and well in Boston
- Open prison absconder charged with indecent exposure, knifepoint robbery, burglary and serious assaults
- COURT RESULTS: Latest Boston cases before the courts
- “I want to be picking up trophies!” Carl Piergianni hopes Boston United can help him get over his Corby Town relegation
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Weather for Boston, Lincolnshire
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
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