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A close-up of the fluffy-tailed forager.

'Wonderful' - Rare albino grey squirrel spotted near Boston (PICTURES AND VIDEO)

Hand-made Remembrance displays at the park, in Ingoldmells.

In Pictures: Skegness caravan park praised for its stunning poppy displays

William Lovell CofE Academy, Stickney, has welcomed its latest Ofsted report.

Secondary school closes early for day after being left without working toilets

Somercotes Academy. Photo: Google Maps

School apologises after saying pupils must show medical evidence for toilet pass

Shelby Ebbitt, right, with group members. Inset: Shelby's son Charlie, who sadly passed away.

Halloween family fun day in aid of child loss support group near Skegness

Among those who took part in a previous, similar event in 2025.

Community litter-picking event postponed amid forecasts of strong winds

Happy Gwen Chapman surrounded by hundreds of cards and well wishes after a care home appeal to help her celebrate her 102nd birthday.

Hundreds of cards arrive from around the world for Gwen's 102nd birthday

Inset: Some of the bird skeletons recovered from the chimney. Image: Soot Monkeys. Main image: A different chimney, for illustration. Photo by Getty.

Grim discovery made during routine chimney sweep in Lincolnshire

Folk musician Liam Robinson.

Folk music concert for Wolds churches festival

Skegness taxi firm owner Mark Johnson pictured with the family on the fun day out he arranged for them.

Skegness taxi driver praised for helping family facing serious health conditions

Emergency repairs under way in West Street, Boston.

Boston firefighters called to 'flames underneath footpath' - repairs under way

Assistant headteacher James Wright with two pupils collecting their results.

IN PICTURES: GCSE Results Day 2026 in and around Boston

Chris' bike propped up in the deep crack on the road surface at Thorpe Bank, Spilsby.

Cyclist's photo of bike wedged in huge road crack sparks debate online

The 'Red Barrows' in action.

Meet the 'Red Barrows' display team in Skegness

The Happy Crafters shop in Westgate, Sleaford.

Crafters shop set to close

Reform UK MP for Boston and Skegness Richard Tice.

MP Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog

LEFT: Pictured outside the shop, (from left) Amir Tayabali (Nasser’s son), Adil Tayabali (his nephew and the new owner), and Ruhi Tayabali (Nasser’s daughter). TOP RIGHT: Inside the store. BOTTON RIGHT: Nasser outside his shop in the early 2000s.

Family of much-loved Boston man who died in 2019 reopen shop he ran for decades

Inset: A seal with litter embedded in its neck. Main image: Two seals after being released back into the wild by Natureland.

Seal sanctuary in Skegness organises beach litter clean

A photo of the fire posted on the Standard's Facebook account by Boe Brinkley.

Cause of large fire near Boston given as accidental

Lincolnshire Police news.

Stretch of major road closed near Boston following 'serious' collision

All ready to go on the start line are these Run For Life supporters in the women's five-kilometre event.

Fun in the sun at another successful Louth Run For Life event

The kestrel chicks were taken into Kirk's Vets in Sleaford.

Kestral chicks hitch a lorry ride from King's Lynn to Lincolnshire

Coun Mike Gilbert looking forlorn at his raised vegetable bed.

Carrot catastrophe - councillor unearths "horror" vegetable

Adam Barter playing his bugle at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Louth in 2022.

From 'Last Post' to London Marathon -- Louth bugler Adam on the run for veterans

The unusual "alien" like crab was found on Mablethorpe beach.

WATCH: "Alien-looking" crab found walking FORWARDS on Lincolnshire beach

Kibi's mum Michelle Barrett (left) and stepmum Michelle Gardner.

Social media ban for under 16s welcomed by grieving stepmum

The Dancing Witches in action

In Pictures: Thousands turn out to enjoy family fun at Friskney Village Show

Mia Piper, seven, and Kerry Whiteman, of Louth, with Louie.

Fundraising total from annual horse and dog show in Boston passes £40,000 mark

The Whichcote Arms, Osbournby, due to reopen this week under new ownership. Photo: Andy Hubbert

Village pub, coffee shop and store reopen under new owners

L-R - Nick Wass and Lewis Bates with plants for sale in their new garden shop.

Gardener branches out by opening innovative new shop

Inside the sinkhole in West End Road, Wyberton.

Call for action over traffic after sinkhole emerges in Boston-area road

One of the RNLI Lifeguards at Skegness beach with the little dog they helped.

RNLI Lifeguards rescue dog on Skegness beach

Racing action at Louth RC Car Club.

RC car club on a drive to find new young racers

A selection of images from last year's Boston Horse and Dog Show.

Annual horse and dog event set to return to Boston

Spilsby Bike Night. Inset: The 11th Hour are set to play on stage.

Popular community bike night to return to Spilsby tonight

Campaings have been launched to save Freddie the Tesco Cat.

‘Save Freddie’ campaign gathers pace as thousands back Skegness Tesco cat

Photos of the puppies shared with The Standard by South Lincs Vet Group.

Nine newborn puppies found abandoned in remote setting near Boston

Freddie back in his box and (right) now you can buy the T-shirt.

Freddie the Cat is back in his box — and now you can wear the T-shirt!

Coneys, in Wide Bargate, Boston.

Historic retailer in Boston confirms plans to close after 170 years in town

The scene in Market Place, Boston, during last year's Bike Night.

Appeal launched to help meet rising costs of Boston Bike Night

Where's my box? Freddie turned up at Tesco as usual in spite of the complaint.

Freddie the cat leads the charge for Tesco return as council clarifies position

The gallopers in Market Place in 2025.

Countdown on for Boston May Fair 2026, with launch of 'golden ticket' raffle
The countdown is officially on for this year’s Boston May Fair, with the ‘golden ticket’ raffle now open to entries.

Jorgie-Rose (Anna) aged 4 and Dolcee (Elsa) aged 3

Thank you for sharing your World Book Day magic!

Two upcoming shingles vaccination clinics are taking place in Skegness.

'Protect yourselves': Shingles vaccination clinics to be held in Skegness

Sara Raw, owner of Raw Equine

A five-star success for Spalding riding school

The weather has taken its toll on the much-loved bandstand at Jubilee Park and it is now in need of a spruce-up. Photo supplied

Offers of help pour in for park appeal to restore historic bandstand

Bupa Care Homes

Scunthorpe care home residents receive letters from around the world

Last years Sunday team

Horncastle CC to hold cricket festival

Passing into new hands after 25 years - The Barge and Bottle in Carre Street, Sleaford.

Couple say farewell to popular Sleaford pub restaurant after 25 years in charge

The venue for the service - The Holy Trinity Church, in Spilsby Road, Boston.

Annual service for those affected by babyloss to be held in Boston

Bert House in Horncastle, which is the headquarters of the Shine Lincolnshire mental health and wellbeing charity.

Horncastle charity's new five-year plan to help people with mental-health issues

Coun Alex McGonigle with county council staff at one of the 'Beyond' events that took place in Gainsborough. (PHOTO BY: Lincolnshire County Council)

Positive-activity programme to inspire young people rolls on to Louth

Sleaford residents are angry at failed repairs to Grantham Road. The council is now promising to return and remedy them and do further patches and resurfacing later. Photo: AH

Council pledges to return and fix failed pothole repairs on major road

The family behind Suite Freams, the Skegness business destroyed by fire, have reassured customers they will do everything they can to honour orders.

Suite Dreams pledges to honour orders after devastating Skegness Fire

Pescod Square Shopping Centre, in Boston. Library image

Boston branch of high street chain announces closure

The path around the frozen lake at Belton House is now off limits until the thaw. Photo: NT Belton Estate

Belton House closes path after reports of people walking on icy lake