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Horsing around for children’s ward

Young people are being invited to get in the saddle as part of a children’s charity event to raise money for Pilgrim Hospital’s children’s ward this week.

Boston. Sunday 19 May 2013
Boston Horse and Dog Show, Rosebery Avenue. Picture Spread
Dog agility demonstration - Nicki George from Sarber Dog Training with Connor

GALLERY: Cancer Horse and Dog Show video

Horses and hounds from across Lincolnshire visited Boston at the weekend for the 41st annual Cancer Horse and Dog Show.

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LETTER: How can Pilgrim Hospital compete?

Alison Austin, who was elected to Lincolnshire County Council, in one of her campaign leaflets wrote that she would ‘seek more funding of health in Boston - Pilgrim Hospital one of the worst funded in the country’.

Jordan Nuttell.

VIDEO: Boston United youngster Jordan Nuttell’s reasons to be proud video

Boston teenager Jordan Nuttell was named as the Overall Achiever at this month’s Pride of Boston Awards, after overcoming a heart operation to force his way into the Boston United first team.

PA Photo/Thinkstockphotos.

FEATURE: Hayfever sufferer? Prepare yourself for the big sneeze...

Sneezing, snuffling and itchy eyes can only mean one thing - after the big freeze, we’re now entering the big sneeze, writes Gabrielle Fagan.

L-R Macmillan Cancer Support committee member, Maddy Taylor and Boston's Boots store manager Maria Martin at Pilgrim Hospital where they have arranged a makeover of the garden at the hospital's chaemotherapy ward.

Volunteers to spruce up garden for Pilgrim Hospital chemotherapy patients

Gardens used by patients at Pilgrim Hospital’s chemotherapy ward are to get a make-over thanks to a group of green-fingered volunteers.

Colin and Kelly Hoyles of Fosdyke with thier triplets L-R Jack, Bella and Freddie.

Video: Lucky number 13? Couple celebrate birth of triplets after 13 years trying for a baby video

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some - but not for this happy couple who waited 13 years for one baby - and then three came along at once.

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NHS bus to offer free health checks in Boston

An NHS ‘health bus’ will be offering free check ups in Boston on Wednesday.

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Measles ‘catch-up’ vaccinations for Lincolnshire

Children across the county will be invited to take the MMR jab to prevent a measles outbreak in Lincolnshire.

Builder Jake Weir, 33, from Lutton, Lincolnshire who survived an horrific accident when demolishing a garage in Boston last year. Seen reliving the moment which was captured on a mobile phone when the roof collapsed and a wall fell on him. Photo: Paul Franks METP-01-05-13PF422

VIDEO: Newly married dad hails ‘miracle’ operation that saved his leg after a garage collapsed on him in Boston video

A former paratrooper who nearly lost his leg when a garage collapsed on him in Boston paid tribute to the surgeon who carried out the ‘miracle’ operation to save his limb.

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‘Bring hospital staffing fears to us’ say health chiefs

Health chiefs say they have carried out a recruitment drive to ease staffing issues at county hospitals and urged anyone with fears at being overworked to raise them.

Health trust needs a new director

The trust that oversees community health services across Boston and Lincolnshire is looking for a new director.

Marathon runner Shea Holland with Boston mayor Coun Colin Brotherton.

Dad talks of London’s ‘eerie’ marathon day atmosphere

A dad-of-four from Boston who took part in the London Marathon on Sunday has spoken of the ‘eerie’ and ‘overwhelming’ atmosphere at the event.

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