Sleaford Standard - Community News Feed

Policing panel sets priorities for action by town neighbourhood beat officers

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:23:54 GMT

Sleaford Local Community Policing Panel has set its priorities for action over the coming months.

New medical group meets

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:17 GMT

South West Clinical Commissioning Group is the new NHS body which is planning and buying health services for people in Sleaford, Grantham and surrounding villages.

Careless recyclers are costing us £100k

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:29:28 GMT

The growing problem of households putting wrong items in recycling bins is costing the council – and the taxpayer – over £100,000 a year.

NOSTALGIA: 1951 Sleaford Referees Association

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:16 GMT

This photograph was left with us at our Sleaford Standard office and not collected by the owner.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick says he has no intention of resigning and has a good relationship with Neil Rhodes

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:56 GMT

Lincolnshire’s under-fire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick has hit back at his critics and insisted he has no intention of resigning.

Lions remember Peter

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:53:27 GMT

Sleaford and District Lions have paid tribute to “a much loved and respected member and friend to the Lions and community at large”.

Recycle coffee packets with this new initiative at Sainsbury’s

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:42:34 GMT

A new initiative has been launched to recycle coffee packaging and the people of Sleaford are being encouraged to support it.

Call to ‘cure’ NHS as county hospitals face safety review

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:43 GMT

As hospitals face a review of their safety, a businessman from Folkingham has announced the launch of Cure the NHS Lincolnshire.

Town gives thanks with the mayor

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:54:45 GMT

Civic dignitaries and Sleaford residents were invited to attend the Town Mayor’s annual thanksgiving service in St Denys’ Church on Sunday.

Historical courses to help you grow your knowledge

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:27:54 GMT

A programme of short courses with Heritage Lincolnshire is being held from May to July held in Heckington and Boston.

Composting easier – and cheaper – with new initiative

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:39:29 GMT

Having missed the April showers, one sure way of bringing forth the May flowers this year is to concentrate on composting.

Talk at funeral open days

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:11 GMT

To mark Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 13-19) Lincolnshire Co-operative funeral homes will welcome visitors in a series of open days.

Pupils help ‘zap’ speeding motorists

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:30:56 GMT

After getting tired of motorists speeding along a quiet street during peak times, village primary school children were ‘gunning’ to take matters into their own hands.

Get behind money raising for Cranwell

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:27:50 GMT

As planning and fundraising for a village project gathers momentum, you can do your bit to help simply by buying a plant, or a brick.

Bowls club champions

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:22:40 GMT

This week in our nostalgia pages we have the A team.

Task group to investigate suspension of Chief Constable

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:17:11 GMT

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel has today (Thursday) agreed to form a Task Group to explore the circumstances and implications resulting from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s decision to suspend Temporary Chief Constable Neil Rhodes.

Barry gets the red carpet treatment in Ropsley

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:50:06 GMT

The red carpet was laid out in Ropsley for Barry Buxton as he received his British Empire Medal on Saturday.

New initiative to recycle coffee packets

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:07:43 GMT

A new initiative has been launched to recycle coffee packaging and the people of Sleaford are being encouraged to support it.

NKDC start living wage

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:34:57 GMT

North Kesteven District Council has become one of the first councils to introduce the Living Wage to its lowest paid employees, brought in to support school leavers in finding work and to promote their career progression.

Fulbeck village news

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:28:37 GMT

CAR BOOT - The monthly village car boot sales have started up once again, which take place on the playing field on the second Saturday of each month through to September. Setting up time is from 7am and pitch fees are £5. Proceeds from the pitch fees goes towards the playing field and village hall fund