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Afghanistan

Martha during happier times in Afghanistan.

Ex-Army medic from Lincolnshire prepares for Invictus Games

Andy Reid climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (photo: Guinness World Records)

UK amputee sets new world record for highest burger delivery

Harry, Duke of Sussex, appeared on CBS late night talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday evening (US time)

Harry addresses Taliban controversy on Late Show appearance in US

Harry: The Interview with Tom Bradby - how to watch on TV

Prince Harry reveals he killed 25 Taliban while serving in Afghanistan

Hassina Syed (second right) and Peter Jouvenal (fourth right) at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.

"We must work with the Taliban to save Afghanistan"

Hassina Syed and Peter Jouvenal.

Woodhall Spa couple called up to Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2022 for Afghanistan

Army veteran Tom Folwell with England manager Gareth Southgate.

Horncastle veteran inspires England manager Gareth Southgate

Chris Jordan is congratulated by Ben Stokes

How to watch England v Sri Lanka at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on TV

Rotarians step out for polio

Aaron Finch lifts ICC World Cup Trophy with Australia in 2021

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022: when the tournament starts- how to watch

Peter Jouvenal and his wife Hassina Syed.

Released Taliban prisoner from Horncastle area tells of his ordeal

A Big Get Together for Ukrainian refugee families in Lincolnshire was held last month at Rauceby hall, near Sleaford. They had in the region of 85 people - both hosts and refugees. There is now a Ukrainian WhatsApp group, a crafting group has formed and many are taking advantage of the ESOL that Lincoln College are offering.

Lincolnshire continues its caring response during Refugee Week

A headshot of Peter Jouvenal, taken during his time working in Afghanistan.

Woodhall Spa journalist Peter Jouvenal one of five Brits released by Taliban

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Heading to the Invictus Games

The south front at Belton House, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 1680s and its designer is thought to be William Winde. Photo: National Trust Images/Megan Tay EMN-221103-181324001

Belton House reopens mansion and extends opening times

In evidence presented to MPs, a whistleblower has said then Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab ‘failed to grasp the situation' in Afghanistan (image: Getty Images)

Whistleblower reveals UK Government ‘failures’ over Afghanistan evacuation

MP Victoria Atkins (second left) was a special guest at the 100th anniversary of the Spilsby and District branch of the Royal British Legion. Also pictured are (from left) Raymond Glynn-Owen (Hon Treasurer) Bill Atkin , ( Vice- Chair), Barbara Chandler (Hon Secretary), Ron Worth (President) and Denis Chandler (Chair).

'I've been inspired': Victoria Atkins MP special guest at 100th anniversary cele...

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Craft kits will teach about Remembrance

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First refugee families arrive in Lincolnshire to be assessed in ‘bridging hotels...

Paul “Pen” Farthing’s flight arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport at around 7.30am on Sunday (Nowzad)

Pen Farthing ‘couldn’t let dogs be shot by the Taliban’ and says one was stabbed...

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan (Photo: Department of Defence / Twitter)

RAF prepared to launch air strikes against ISIS as US completes Afghanistan with...

Final British flight from Afghanistan returns to UK - as Defence Secretary pays ...

FACES BLURRED AT SOURCE Ministry of Defence undated handout photo of British citizens and dual nationals residing in Afghanistan getting on a RAF plane before being relocated to the UK. British troops are racing against the clock to get remaining UK nationals and their local allies out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the country's Western-backed government to the Taliban. Issue date: Tuesday August 17, 2021.

‘We owe it to them’ says council leader

This is where you can donate clothes for Afghanistan refugees - list of charitie...

Foreign secretary Dominic Raab has been accused of putting interpreters’ lives at risk in Afghanistan (Photo: Getty Images)

Dominic Raab accused of failing to make Afghanistan call on holiday

Taliban takes control of Kabul just days after US-led coalition left Afghanistan

People have been attempting to flee the country. (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

UK troops race against time to rescue 6,000 Brits as Taliban take Kabul

Purple crocus plants at Spout Yard, which has had the best display in Louth this year

Purple flowers in Louth for Rotary’s polio campaign

Letters

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News

A message of hope

The spire of St James' Church, illuminated purple in recent years.

Rotary Club to light up sky for polio campaign

The Breadwinner

Courage under Taliban rule

Pictured (from left) Harriet Kirsopp, Chloe McGill, Francesca Holmes, Jospehine Smith, Hannah West, Laura Bates, Phoebe Dales, Emily Nuttall and Lorna Swan.

School honours achievements

Jane Lammiman.

Hannah Cum Hagnaby woman to take on her sixth London Marathon

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Burglars steal '˜Help For Heroes' cash from murdered soldier's parents

Mareham le Fen - New hall go-ahead given by majority

Visit by Ken Bellringer and Owain (corr) Ford (back) of Blesma, the Limbless Veterans. They gave a talk to Year 8 students.

War hero inspires Somercotes Academy pupils

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Book follows journey of Sleaford writer

READER LETTER: Refugees - We should offer shelter

Planting to mark efforts to fight polio

John Mann MP raises The British Legion and Help for Heroes flags on Mount Kilimanjaro

MP's climb in bid to open Armed Forces Covenant centre in Worksop

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Hero telephone engineer comes to rescue of elderly motorist

READER LETTER: Olympics - Who cares? Games are mind-numbing!

Alice's head shave for charity

Making the cut for good causes

Refugees - Prioritise peace and security

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Louth man who assaulted wife '˜was suffering from post traumatic stress disorder...

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What happened this week in history

Corporal Oliver Bainbridge

Retford: Injury won’t stop courageous Corporal Bainbridge in gruelling North Pol...

Forces Support charity give a garden makeover to Jane Elliott, pictured from left are Ritchie Howard of Forces Support, Gemma Wild, Beck Elliott, Jane Elliott, Sue Ellis and Andrew Morton of Forces Support

North Anston: Volunteers step in to give grieving Mum a beautiful new garden

War hero Ben Parkinson ‘upset’ by treatment on Thomas Cook flight

Police will be carrying out more visible patrols after the national terror threat alert level was raised

Notts: Police patrols to be stepped up in response to raised terror alert threat

Peter Duncan

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Guardian News

Retford: Boat Club raises thousands of pounds for injured servicemen

Guardian News

Retford: Three men injured in Afghanistan aim to reach 2016 Paralympics