Sleaford Standard - Business Feed

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.

New book and nomination for author Claire

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:45:41 GMT

As well as releasing the next chapter in a ‘dead’ good trilogy, a Welbourn author is up for a top literary prize and needs your votes.

Speed limit campaigners seek minister’s backing

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:30:33 GMT

Sleaford and North Hykeham MP Stephen Phillips is upping the ante in his ongoing battle to backing residents’ campaigns to get speed limits lowered through their villages.

DAMBUSTERS: Kinema to screen special showing of The Dam Busters

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:47 GMT

Film buffs are being given the opportunity to watch the legendary film The Dam Busters at Woodhall Spa’s Kinema in the Woods.

DAMBUSTERS: Guy Gibson actor remembers much loved film

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:37:31 GMT

In 1955 The Dam Busters became a box office smash and – to this day – it remains rated as one of the finest British films of all time.

Derailed freight train delays services between Sleaford and Nottingham

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:56 GMT

A derailed freight train in the Nottingham area has delayed passengers travelling to and from Sleaford by up to 90 minutes.

Award for best school bus route in the county

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:12 GMT

Sleafordian Coaches has won the coveted county title of School Bus Route of the Year after it was nominated by one of its drivers.

Have your say on growth

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:29 GMT

Residents across Sleaford and Central Lincolnshire are encouraged to have their say on where they think new homes, jobs and community facilities should go over the next 20 years.

Friends say ‘I do’ to business

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:31 GMT

Two friends will open a bridal boutique after deciding it was time to follow their dreams.

Growing seeds firm moves

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:37:31 GMT

Due to rapid expansion, an agricultural seed merchant has moved into larger premises after a year of record sales.

Accolade for chip shop

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:34:57 GMT

Elite fish and chip company at Sleaford has been awarded 5 stars for its quality from the National Fish Fryers federation.

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.

Cliff villages emerge as part of attractive ‘Golden Triangle’

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:08:56 GMT

Cliff villages, such as Navenby and Caythorpe are emerging as part of a ‘golden triangle’ for property bucking the national trend, according to the Sunday Times.