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Boston to get its own parish council to help it retain a 'strong local voice' amid planned local government overhaul trib.al/qPqTFQ0

Boston to get its own parish council to help it retain a 'strong local voice' amid planned local...

“This decision will help safeguard our town’s rich heritage, civic traditions and historic identity in the face of future changes to local government.”

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Blair triple for Eastleigh shoots down battling Boston United trib.al/Ujz4y1Z

Blair triple for Eastleigh shoots down battling Boston United

Despite first half equalisers from Lenell John-Lewis and Jake Rooney, Boston United stay in the drop zone after suffering a 4-2 defeat at Eastleigh in this afternoon's early kick-off.

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RAF Coningsby Sergeant nears finish of year-long Royal British Legion challenge trib.al/XVe7DU5

RAF Coningsby Sergeant nears finish of year-long Royal British Legion challenge

An RAF Coningsby Sergeant is approaching the finish of a year-long challenge which has seen him exercise every single day for charity.

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New, five-year contract for youth housing service with base in Boston trib.al/1rrLOQZ

New, five-year contract for youth housing service with base in Boston

A new, five-year contract has been awarded in relation to a youth housing service with a base in Boston, Lincolnshire County Council has announced.

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Inaugural service held in tribute to seven Second World War airmen killed in crash near Boston (IN PICTURES) trib.al/hcWPQ24

Inaugural service held in tribute to seven Second World War airmen killed in crash near Boston (IN...

An inaugural service has been held in tribute to an international crew of airmen killed in a plane crash near Boston during the Second World War.

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'You should be incredibly proud' - Graduation ceremony held for Boston students trib.al/5lkYn3j

'You should be incredibly proud' - Graduation ceremony held for Boston students

A well-deserved celebration took place at St Botolph’s Church, in Boston, yesterday (Thursday, October 22), as Boston College held its latest, annual Higher Education Graduation Ceremony

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Driver and pedestrian delays expected across Lincolnshire trib.al/TO3ogEL
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Free, open event dedicated to history of employment in village near Boston trib.al/PgLsncS

Free, open event dedicated to history of employment in village near Boston

A free, open event is to be held near Boston next weekend dedicated to the history of employment in that part of the county.

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Boston Town Football Club to hold firework display trib.al/KkWKJJw

Boston Town Football Club to hold firework display

Football club’s firework show to be on traditional date

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Secondary school near Boston forced to close early for the day after local sewer blockage leaves it without working toilets; Anglian Water and parents/carers praised for response trib.al/N88YeD5

Secondary school near Boston forced to close early for the day after local sewer blockage leaves it...

A secondary school near Boston had to close early yesterday (Thursday, October 22) after a blockage in the local sewer network left it without any working toilets – but there is praise for how...

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FloodMobile roadshow heading around Lincolnshire to help at risk residents trib.al/2cnD8DL

FloodMobile roadshow heading around Lincolnshire to help at risk residents

Residents in Boston, Mablethorpe and Market Rasen will have the chance to find out more about protecting their properties from flooding when the Environment Agency's FloodMobile visits their town...

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Time to step up and be brave says Boston United manager Paul Hurst trib.al/rwOJCOJ

Time to step up and be brave says Boston United manager Paul Hurst

Struggling Boston United make the long haul down to Eastleigh for an early televised 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday with boss Paul Hurst calling on his players to be brave and step up to the plate.

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Uproar in Spilsby after 'youths' remove Remembrance day postbox topper and set it on fire trib.al/RgxJHQm

Uproar in Spilsby after youths steal Remembrance day postbox topper and set it on fire

Residents in Spilsby are in uproar following the theft of a Remembrance display – which was later found burnt.

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Winter storms could unearth war-era explosives on Lincolnshire beaches - Coastguard warns trib.al/14gaZem

Winter storms could unearth war-era explosives on Lincolnshire beaches - Coastguard warns

Beachgoers in Lincolnshire are being urged to look out for unexploded war-time objects – after a suspected explosive was taken by the tide at Skegness.

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REVIEW: Fear Island is as impressive as it is scary - a must for horror fans trib.al/83gXdDY

REVIEW: Fear Island is as impressive as it is scary - a must for horror fans

Fear Island opened at the weekend for another season of scary attractions for those brave enough to visit. Reporter Gemma Gadd went along to experience the ‘scream park’ in person.

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Hurst frustration as FA Cup exit means wait for win goes on for Boston trib.al/mZMIb9Z

FA Cup exit as wait for win goes on for Boston

Boston United head for Eastleigh in the National League on Saturday hoping for an upturn in fortunes after exiting the FA Cup at the first hurdle last weekend.

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Teale frustrated as Boston United’s poor results continue trib.al/MVVxz4Y

Teale frustrated as Boston United’s poor results continue

Boston United defender Connor Teale admitted things are very tough at the club right now and they need to do better.

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Derby defeat as Boston United exit FA Cup at first hurdle against Scunthorpe United trib.al/PLKelP5

Derby defeat as Boston United exit FA Cup at first hurdle against Scunthorpe United

Boston United fell at the first hurdle in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday afternoon as Scunthorpe United left the Jakemans Community Stadium with a 3-1 win in the big Lincolnshire derby tie.

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Man (62) sadly died after collision near Boston; police appeal for information trib.al/4IeqpXh

Man (62) sadly died after collision near Boston; police appeal for information

A 62-year-old man has sadly died following a collision near Boston, police have said.

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Distinctive, Egyptian-themed facade in Boston set for revamp thanks to £14,000 grant trib.al/btmuiYS

Distinctive, Egyptian-themed facade in Boston set for revamp thanks to £14,000 grant

The distinctive, Egyptian-themed exterior of a building in Boston is to be refurbished thanks to a £14,000 grant.

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