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UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: RAF Coningsby jets scrambled to help with Pakistani passenger plane incident - two arrests made
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Homeless charity chief looks back at how Boston has changed during his 11 years at the helm
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Officials say boozy behaviour, school places and overcrowding have been tackled after immigration inquiry
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Residents’ joy after winning off licence fight
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UKIP councillors: “We’re not racist”
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.
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.
Victim ‘shaken’ by attempted mugger in Boston
An attempted bag snatch outside a town bank this morning (Friday) has left a woman shaken.
VIDEO: Collision outside Boston school video
A collision has taken place outside a Boston school this morning (Friday).
Homeless charity chief looks back at how Boston has changed during his 11 years at the helm
A dedicated charity worker who has helped thousands of homeless, penniless and jobless people in Boston is to step down after 11 years.
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.
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.
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.
Four-home plan turned down
Plans for four homes at a site in Sutterton have been rejected by council planners.
Clean bill of health for community nurses
Community healthcare services in Lincolnshire have been given a clean bill of health following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
VIDEO: Name and shame plan to ‘shop’ prolific thieves video
Serial shoplifters will have their photos displayed in stores across the town to show they are banned from premises in a new initiative.
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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WEATHER: April showers were absent in warm, dry and sunny month
Despite a very cold start, Bostonians enjoyed a warmer, drier and sunnier April than usual according to the town’s weatherman Albert Kirkham.
Ambulance service fined but bosses insist things are improving
Ambulance chiefs have defended their performance after being fined for a third year running for missing targets.
Boston’s Asda to offer ‘drive through supermarket’
Boston’s Asda store has lodged plans for a new ‘click and collect’ grocery facility.
VIDEO: Take a leaf out of shop staff’s book video
The Customer Care Award winners have shown how others can take a leaf out of their book – with the winners Watersone’s book shop.
Fears raised of ‘child prostitution’ in Boston
Fears child prostitution could be taking place in Boston have been raised by a recently-elected councillor.
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Officials say boozy behaviour, school places and overcrowding have been tackled after immigration inquiry
Booze-fuelled bad behaviour, a shortage of school places and overcrowded homes have been tackled in Boston according to officials.
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Here’s a rundown of what’s in store in this week’s Boston Standard, on sale now...
MP calls for solution to home insurance issue that could cause ‘untold damage’
Boston’s MP has held talks with banking chiefs as discussions continue to try to get over problems with home insurance which could cause ‘untold damage’ to the economy.
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.
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.
CINEMA REVIEW: Star Trek: Into Darkness (12A) review by Gavin Miller
If new Star Wars director JJ Abrams now bows out of the Star Trek franchise, then he has set it up for the next generation.
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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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.
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.
Figures for Town Ranger call outs released
Boston’s Town Rangers have answered more than 185 calls for help from shops during February, March and April, the
latest figures have revealed.
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: 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’.
LETTER: Bert and Barbara fully deserve award
Please will you pass on my congratulations to Bert and Barbara Bonsor on their award for a truly outstanding 64 years Service to Wrangle Youth Club.
OBSERVER: Looks like Conservatives haven’t learned the lessons of election defeat
I suppose after the disastrous results for the local Conservatives at the recent county elections it was to be expected that they would be far from happy.
LETTER: I’m proud of Independents’ election effort
As a candidate in the local election I would like to thank all those that voted for me and the kind reception on the doorsteps from all the residents of Boston West I managed to see.
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.
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.
Potters bloom into action
Potters at Fydell House have been producing items for this year’s Boston in Bloom.
VIDEO: Nick wins hotly contested community award video
The Community Spirit Award was hotly contested with no fewer than five nominees.
Shoplifter broke drinking ban within 90 minutes
A shoplifter who owes the courts just under £1,400 was found drinking in Boston an hour-and-a-half after being banned from doing it by police.
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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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.
Speed reduction plans for Frampton road to be in place this summer
A speed limit reduction on Frampton’s London Road is finally set to be in place this summer – after delays caused by council ‘staff shortages’.
VIDEO: Bert and Barbara rewarded for great service video
The Outstanding Long Service Award was won by a husband and wife team who have spent an impressive 64 years volunteering at their village youth centre.
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.
- Conservatives lose control of Lincolnshire County Council
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Weather for Boston, Lincolnshire
Saturday 25 May 2013
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Wind Speed: 18 mph
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