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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.

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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.

Teenager arrested for punching policeman

A teenager from Old Leake has been arrested after punching a policeman following a road collision in Boston today.

Owl tower to be installed

A circular brick owl tower will be put in at Sir Joseph Banks Country Park.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: RAF Coningsby jets scrambled to help with Pakistani passenger plane incident - two arrests made

Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby were launched this afternoon (Friday May 24) to investigate an incident involving a civilian aircraft in UK airspace.

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.

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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.

Timms is action for Hinckley against United.

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.

Pictured, from left, are Dominic, Dave and Tom.

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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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.

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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.

Boston's waterways could be set for promotion through a new hertiage centre and cruise boat.

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.

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50 Sniffs' frontman 'Fiddy' - Photos by Georgina Martin

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

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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Car boot sale in Bicker

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

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...

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