Sleaford

No kidding! These goats have more than fireworks to fear this winter, warns Fairfield Community Farm.

Community Farm appeals for £10,000 to protect animals

The Gympod team do the Stand Up to Cancer October challenge.

Gympod UK raises £2,800 for charities

Lincoln Crown Court

Prolific car thief across south Lincolnshire jailed for seven years

New toilet facilities at Money's Yard in Sleaford are now open, including a dedicated Changing Places facility and a disabled toilet, alongside a new riverside garden complete with space for a cafe kiosk operator and outdoor seating.

Fresh toilet facilities and riverside garden open in Sleaford

Residents in Sleaford are being invited to have their say on a proposed neighbourhood plan that will help guide future development and planning decisions in the area.

Public views sought on new Sleaford Neighbourhood Plan

Sleaford Development on their way to a first win of the season on Saturday. Photo by Thomas Gibbons Media.

No weekend off, orders Sleaford Town boss McGhee after 'rubbish' display

Football fan Mark Shakespeare, from Sleaford, is celebrating £50,000 win on the Pools. Photo: The Pools

Mark looks to retire after £50,000 Pools win

Sleaford railway station. Photo: Google Maps

Rail station likened to Lincoln prison due to lack of facilities

Sean Hill hands the ball to Leigh Barker

Skegness bus firm partners with men's mental health charity

Nate and Jay Milligan - Sleaford's world champion brothers in Spain.

World title double for Sleaford’s Milligan brothers in Spain

Drone images like this one show the potential that the vacant and disused land within the Old Sidings area holds, including Sleaford’s Bass Maltings which is also being included in the emerging masterplan.

Your chance to input into the Old Sidings Masterplan

Projects supporting community wellbeing, sport, culture and inclusion continue to benefit from the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant Community Power Fund.

Sleaford REP Grant backs more local community projects

Track renewal work will be carried out near Ancaster. (Network Rail library photo)

Disruption expected during £3m track improvement works in Lincolnshire

NKDC is among around 1,350 other organisations around the country to achieve Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold status, for going above and beyond for the Armed Forces community.

Beyond the badge: How NKDC is championing the Armed Forces community

An impression of how the wetland nature area around the reservoir may look, with opportunities for leisure. (Anglian Water)

Lincolnshire reservoir launches third public consultation

Sleaford keeper Ryan Kamm was on the scoresheet in comeback win. Pic by Thomas Gibbons Media.

Sleaford Town keeper Kamm scores as Greens fight back for win

St George's Academy crowned winners at the Greenpower International Finals

Students clinch victory at Greenpower International Finals at Goodwood

Volunteers proudly stand by their poppy cascade after wrestling it up onto St Denys' Church. Photo: Julie Butler

Poppy cascade is amazing community effort

A silver plate tea pot by Christopher Dresser from 1885 for Elkington & Co. (Private Collection piece)

Exhibition on Christopher Dresser – Britain’s first industrial designer

Belton House decorated for Christmas.

Christmas is coming with the National Trust in Lincolnshire

The Central Lincolnshire Local Plan provides strategic planning policy to guide land use and planning decisions relating to the areas of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey over a 20-year-period.

Views sought through review to shape area’s planning policy

Jonathan Sheppard pictured with his Freedom certificate

Gold Medal winning grower awarded The Freedom of the City of London

Staff at St Botolph’s School, Quarrington, joining in the Heli Heroes Challenge.

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance launches new schools challenge

The pitches will be built off Brant Road In Fulbeck. Photo Google Maps

Traveller site approved despite concerns around road safety and landscape

Lincolnshire Police

Police seize 165 cannabis plants in drugs raid in Welbourn

Jonathan Timmins - pulled one back for Sleaford. Pic by Thomas Gibbons Media.

Sleaford sunk by late winner at play-off rivals South Normanton

The Fire Cadets Programme leads with Coun Alex McGonigle.

Lincolnshire fire service recognises outstanding achievements

Police are appealing for information.

Police appeal after burglary from property in village near Sleaford

Nate and Jay Milligan - off to Spain this week.

Sleaford’s Milligan brothers to represent Team England at World Championships

Gallery volunteer Lisa Price with some of her work on display at the exhibition launch evening.

Gallery volunteers put on their own exhibition of artwork

A project has been proposed by Silk Willoughby Parish Council to extend the the graveyard at St Denis' Church by taking over a piece of a neighbouring garden. Photo: Google Maps

Plans to use neighbour’s garden for parish churchyard extension

The taxi rank opposite the bus layby in Station Road. Photo: Google Maps

Proposed changes to parking on Sleaford’s Station Road

The Crafting Memory Marian's Photograph Albums exhibition at Belton.

Historic photograph albums go on display for the first time at Belton House

Plans for the overall Handley Chase development in Sleaford. New plans for 46 homes are in red in the south-east corner. From planning documents. Credit: Bellway Homes

Plans submitted for next phase of huge housing development for town

Sleaford Pumpkin Fest returns to the Market Place on Saturday, October 24.

Scarecrow business trail among highlights at Sleaford Pumpkin Fest

Sophie with some of her creations at Dreaded Wares.

Quirky new craft shop will have you bewitched!

Sleaford boss Jamie McGhee - delighted with home form. Photo by Thomas Gibbons Media.

Last gasp winner for Sleaford Town as unbeaten home record is extended

Elaine Coulson and Coun Mervyn Head, who have been leading the campaign against the proposed biogas plant on Horncastle Road, Anwick. Credit: LDRS

Locals say it’s a ‘bad day for Lincolnshire’ as biogas plant gets final approval

Chelsea Pitman with Sleaford's U11s

Sleaford Barge celebrate successful netball season

A view of the site proposed for the Windsock solar project near Cranwell. Photo supplied

Public exhibitions announced for proposed solar farm near Sleaford

Fundraisers - Edith Shaw (left) and Helen Sirrell.

Schoolgirl Edith, 11, smashes hike target for veterans’ charity

Spooky fun at Heckington Windmill.

Halloween treats at windmill and pumpkin patch
Heckington Windmill, near Sleaford will be hosting a Halloween Weekend from Friday October 30 to Sunday November 1 to coinicde with half-term.

Helpringham

Plans for footpath diversion in Sleaford area village confirmed

Studio 1920, the new function venue in Sleaford's former cinema.

1920s movie theme to new function suite at former cinema

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre - A new tourism and hospitality survey has been launched by North Kesteven District Council to better understand the experiences, opportunities and challenges of businesses within the sector.

North Kesteven sees tourism growth and seeks feedback via new survey

Getting the A-Team back together for an Ashdene care home resident who loved their show. Photo: Ashdene Care Home

A-Team theme for tea-drinking care home resident's funeral

From left - Jane Peck, Alan Aistrup. second from right, Melanie Ritchie, third from right Alan Ritchie SCCMS committee members.

Classic car show donates £1,000 to local charity

Sleaford station is one of five to receive upgrades to toilets for people is sight impairments. (File photo)

£100,000 in station toilet upgrades for blind and partially sighted customers

Plans for the Beacon Fen solar farm, from the project website. Credit: Low Carbon Ltd

MP calls on county council to seek judicial review of major energy park approval

NKDC's Digital Hub Co-ordinator Rachael Gordon at the Community Hub in Sleaford.

Learn to stay safe online in North Kesteven during Get Online Week

Sleaford boss Jamie McGhee – first half showings must improve. Photo by Thomas Gibbons Media.

Sleaford win but first halves must improve warns boss McGhee

The level crossing on the A17 near Swineshead.

Level crossing to be closed for more than two days as part of £1.4m upgrade

Plans for 47 homes off Sleaford Road in Heckington Picture: Lindum Homes

New details for dozens of new homes in Lincolnshire village

Parents celebrate miracle twins starting school in emotional milestone

The opening of The Salvation Army's new property in Sleaford: Faye Bailey cuts the ribbon. Next to her are The Salvation Army Territorial Leaders, Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main

The Salvation Army celebrates new home in Sleaford

Customers of licensed premises, pubs, clubs, and off-licences in North Kesteven will find it easier to show proof of age after changes being introduced so that ID on phones can be used.

North Kesteven venues can now accept digital proof of age