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Armed Forces

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

Leader of NKDC Coun Richard Wright and chairman Coun Mike Clarke with the 13 veterans who received badges for their service.

North Kesteven ‘salutes our Armed Forces’

Pete O’Rourke, 58, from Sleaford is one of the many unsung heroes being celebrated during Volunteers’ Week.

Army veteran volunteers for others

Bryan Pinto is sleeping exposed to the elements to support homeless veterans

Rasen man sleeps out in bid to aid veterans

Royal Navy veteran Jason Roffey, of Sleaford, will be sleeping out in the mannequin graveyard at Fulbeck.

Veteran Jason sets sleep out challenge for charity

Louth's Remembrance Day parade marches through town.

PHOTOS: Louth pays its respects on Remembrance Day

A person holds a poppy as they look at a wall made of 10,000 remembrance poppies following the RBL's Poppy Appeal 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremony order of service

Martin Hare during his time in the Armed Forces.

New breakfast club launched in Bardney for past and present Armed Forces personn...

The Skegness branch of the Royal British Legion celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Union Flag is now flying half-mast.

‘We are immensely thankful for Her Majesty’s faithful service’ - Skegness RBL

The Cadets practice first aid.

More volunteers needed to assist Air Cadets

The old front of The Scala Theatre, in Market Place. The planning application concerns the rear of the building, though.

Plans submitted to convert former theatre in Boston into 18 one-bedroom flats

The former Poundstretcher shop, between Natwest and New Horizon.

Plans submitted for remains of former cinema in Boston

More than two thirds of adults regret not talking to their grandparents about th...

Chris Lewis, Mark and Amanda Bennett, and Kate Barron.

Grainthorpe tearoom brews up for Armed Forces charity

The Armed Forces Covenant was signed by Steve Nichols, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, and Major Mitch Pegg, Officer Commanding of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment.

VIDEO: Historic signing of covenant giving Armed Forces discounts to Lincolnshir...

Steve Nichols, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, pictured with the park's patron, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis, and Major Mitch Pegg, Officer Commanding of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment.

PICTURES: Armed Forces tour Lincolnshire Wildlife Park after signing of covenant

Market Rasen's White Swan hosts the veterans' breakfast club EMN-210622-064611001

Breakfasts back for veterans in Market Rasen

Re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant. Pictured in front are Elaine Baylis and Chief Executive, Andrew Morgan, with, across the back from left - Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum Military Liaison Officer, Major Mitch Pegg, RAF medic based at RAF Scampton, Sgt Sarah Holt, Advance Nurse Practitioner for Lincolnshire Community Health Services as well as Senior Nursing Officer in 212 Field Hospital Reservist Lieutenant Colonel Lindsay Baigent, and East Midlands Regional Employer Engagement Director at the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association, Bruce Spencer. EMN-210624-105313001

Lincolnshire hospital trust reaffirms support of armed forces

Council and military representatives attended a small flag raising ceremony for Armed Forces Day on Monday in Sleaford market place. Photo: NKDC EMN-210621-151126001

Sleaford flies the flag for Armed Forces

The Armed Forces Day flag, hoisted last year.. EMN-210614-181338001

Armed Forces Day events scaled back again due to Covid

Gemma Slaughter dedicates her spare time to volunteering and fundraising for SSAFA, as well as being a mental health first aider. EMN-210322-102256001

Gemma is an inspiration to forces charity

Poppy merchandise bought on Amazon or eBay may not be helping charity - how to c...

Halfords offers free car check and discounts for teachers, emergency workers and...

How to join in on a doorstep two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday - and othe...

A poppy has been painted onto Gunby Roundabout. EMN-200511-154253001

Giant poppies bloom across Lincolnshire ahead of Remembrance Day

Leader of NKDC Richard Wright, chairman Susan Waring and representatives of the Armed Forces attended the flag raising ceremony for Armed Forces Week in Sleaford. EMN-200622-141230001

Socially distanced Armed Forces Week is launched

Jenkins will sing a selection of wartime favourites by Dame Vera Lynn (Photo: Getty Images)

How to watch the live Katherine Jenkins concert at Royal Albert Hall on VE Day

Time to honour Yorkshire’s role in World War Two at this time

Song sheet for popular wartime numbers - including We'll Meet Again so you can j...

Town Mayor, Coun John Matthews led the commemorations at last years Remembrance Sunday event

Town Topic: Remembrance Sunday in Market Rasen

Licensing of The Reverend Philip Johnson as Rural Dean of Lafford, at St Deny's Church, Sleaford. L-R Nigel Panting, Steve Holt, Bishop of Grantham Nicholas Chamberlain, Neil Knox, Rev Philip Johnson, David Norfield, Chris Harrington, Corinna Langridge. EMN-190710-171542001

New Rural Dean of Lafford is vicar of Sleaford

Former Director of Music of Sleaford Concert Band, Jim McQuade receiving BEM from Lord Lieutenant Toby Dennis in October of last year.

New president for Armed Forces cause

Gainsborough Armed Forces Day 2019

Gainsborough Armed Forces Community Day in pictures

NKDC facilities officer Steve Evans raising the flag with armed forces representatives. EMN-190625-125855001

Flag raising kicks off week

Events in Worksop to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Rev Phillip Johnson leads the drumhead service on the recreation ground during NK Fest on Sunday. EMN-180307-002618001

Hundreds enjoy finale to Armed Forces Week

Sleaford marked the start of Armed Forces Week 2018 with a flag raising ceremony in front of Sleaford Town Hall. Photo Laurence Platfoot EMN-180625-180811001

Raising the flag - celebrating our Armed Forces in Sleaford community, discounts...

Woodhall Spa.

Mustard gasbill could top£100,000

NK Fest auditions to be held next month. EMN-180404-170528001

North Kesteven talent showcase planned for Armed Forces Week

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Armed Forces charity looks to boost '˜team' in Coningsby area - are you interest...

The presentation to Sleaford business Mercury Electronic Warfare Ltd.

Firm is awarded for supporting armed forces

Co-founders of Forces Investments, Dene Josham and James Mason.

Duo want to help people in Louth and surrounding areas become debt free

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

Leader of North Kesteven District Council. EMN-171221-172859001

New Year message by NKDC Leader

Sgt Gemma Slaughter, of RAF Digby, setting out on a 1,000-mile challenge. EMN-170725-110641001

Just like The Proclaimers - Digby RAF sergeant plans to walk 1,000 miles!

Dame Vera Lynn EMN-170307-165246001

Celebration: Women in armed forces

Talking to prospective employees at the SHD Composites stand during teh Careers Fair in Sleaford. EMN-170620-100508001

Fair offers ideas for town job seekers

The Armed Forces Week flag raising ceremony at NKDC offices on Monday. EMN-170619-165723001

Town honours armed forces past and present this week

Fly the flag for Armed Forces Week. EMN-170806-104648001

Fly your flag for Armed Forces Day

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Sergeant Ken Ivory runs 100 miles in 27 hours

Counting down to Armed Forces Week 2017.

Sleaford set to honour armed forces' contributions in countdown to Armed Forces ...

Sergeant Ken Ivory from RAF Waddington with some of his support runners EMN-171104-144238001

RAF sergeant goes the distance for Armed Forces charity

ACIS fun day at Park Springs Community Centre in Gainsborough. Pictured are Mia Davidson, seven, and Alicia Davidson, three G120818-2a

Town council to host day of community celebrations

Jockeys get on board to welcome troops. Photo: John Hoy EMN-170321-152408001

Races will open gates to Forces

A presence from the army has now been seen in Mablethorpe this evening (Thursday) to assist with preparations following tidal surge warnings.

Army assists flood prevention preparations in Mablethorpe

Chairman of NKDC, Coun John Money. EMN-161220-124926001

Christmas Greetings from John Money