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LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW: Horncastle and Louth Young Farmers have reason to celebrate
Horncastle Young Farmers’ Club had cause to celebrate at the Lincolnshire Show today, Wednesday June 19, as members walked away with the prize for best float.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 2013: Latest news from the showground
The 129th Lincolnshire Show is underway and more than 60,000 visitors are expected during the course of today and tomorrow.
Horncastle’s St Lawrence School looks for Lincolnshire Show success
Youngsters from a Horncastle School headed off to the Lincolnshire Show and were determined not to return empty handed.
Ian survives his ‘hair raising’ experience
Hair today gone tomorrow - that’s the story behind Ian Powell’s remarkable efforts which have raised £500 for charity.
100 new dwellings for N’Dola Drive Horncastle
A planning application for a new development at the back of N’Dola Drive in Horncastle will be submitted at the end of the month.
New NHS body meets in Horncastle
Lincolnshire East Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is the new NHS body which plans and buys health services for people in Boston, East Lindsey and Skegness and Coast.
Sport
Wimbledon woe for Windley
Tattershall tennis ace Jade Windley’s bid to win a place in the ladies singles draw at Wimbledon was ended today at Roehampton.
TENNIS: Horncastle’s Oli and Faye are perfect mix
While Andy Murray fought to win at Queen’s Club, Horncastle Tennis Club’s players focussed on a mixed doubles tournament on Friday for the Stonnel Cup.
GOLF: Woodhall Spa’s classy Kimsey is Britain’s best - official
The 20-year-old England international has powered to the top of the British and Irish rankings after a marvellous last few months.
Windley serves up first round win
Jade Windley has made a flying start to her bid to win a place in the ladies singles at Wimbledon.
Kimsey makes sold start
Woodhall Spa’s Nathan Kimsey appears to be on course to battle through the opening stages of the British Amateur Golf Championship.
CRICKET: Woodhall Spa’s spin twins weave their winning magic
Woodhall Spa powered back to the top of the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League after a crushing eight wicket win at bottom-of-the-table Hartsholme.
Video
Memorial launched at East Kirkby Centre video
Last week saw the launch of the Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial Appeal at East Kirkby’s Aviation Heritage Centre and plans have been unveiled for a new memorial for Bomber Command at the top of Canwick Hill in Lincoln.
Lifestyle
Civic Society plans for War centenary
Horncastle Civic Society is planning to hold a number of events next year to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
What’s on diary - June 19 - June 26
Here’s your comprehensive guide to what’s on in the Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby and Tattershall area this week.
Horncastle is blooming lovely again
Horncastle’s planters are blooming again after a delay caused by the cold spring and the need to find alternatives sponsors.
Flower festival date in Martin
Martin-by-Timberland will be transformed into a floral wonderland next month when the village hosts a flower festival organised by the Woodhall Spa & District Flower Club.
Open garden at Roughton Moor
The garden at Nova Lodge, home of Leo Boshier, opens for the first time for the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday June 23.
Film showing at Stanhope Hall in Horncastle
The award-winning film The Life of Pi will be shown at the Community Cinema at Stanhope Hall, Horncastle, next Wednesday (June 19).
Community
Obituary: Richard Briggs
The funeral of Richard Briggs took place on Friday May 24 at St.Swithins Church, Baumber.
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2,000 new homes could ‘bury’ Horncastle
Horncastle is in danger of being buried under an avalanche of new housing developments, if a raft of controversial development proposals ever go ahead.
Hill development could ease flooding
A local consortium has told the News that their plans to set up a multi-million pound development will bring better infrastructure to Horncastle.
350+ homes and new supermarket planned for Horncastle
Plans have been unveiled for a multi-million pound development that would see more than 400 houses, a new supermarket and fire station in Horncastle.
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Wragby split over proposed development
Residents in Wragby have expressed their concerns over a proposed development off Horncastle Road that will see 42 houses built there.
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Weather for Horncastle
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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