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Your unwanted computers can help with home learning — Your unwanted computers can help with home learning

Two companies in our area have teamed up to help parents get the equipment needed for their children’s home learning during COVID-19 lockdown.

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Big blow for town as final bank says it WILL be closing — Big blow for town as final bank says it WILL be closing

The final bank in Long Sutton will be closing its doors for the final time in the Spring.

MAN'S BEST FRIEND: Have you met handsome Barney? — MAN'S BEST FRIEND: Have you met handsome Barney?

In their weekly column, the staff at Jerry Green Dog Rescue introduce Barney.

WARD'S WORLD: They know yer know! — WARD'S WORLD: They know yer know!

In his weekly column, John Ward points the fingers at THAT man in the shopping queue.

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Support is there for parents juggling life and lockdown learning — Support is there for parents juggling life and lockdown learning

A university student is offering help to parents and children who are finding home learning an impossible task.

Appeal for new councillors from village — Appeal for new councillors from village

Councillors are hoping to attract residents from a South Holland village to join the parish council.

Safety concerns over A16 access to new traveller site — Safety concerns over A16 access to new traveller site

Councillors expressed safety concerns over the entrance of a new caravan site to be situated off the A16.

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Dog mess fouls country path — Dog mess fouls country path

Walkers are being urged to clear up after their dogs.

Decision due on ‘Brecks-it’ — Decision due on ‘Brecks-it’

Divorce proceedings could be started to end a decade-long partnership between two councils if members agree next week.

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Area's latest planning decisions — Area's latest planning decisions

The latest planning applications which have been decided on.

Planning decisions — Planning decisions

Here are the latest decisions on planning applications submitted to South Holland District Council.

I believe in a livestreamed concert! — I believe in a livestreamed concert!

Reporter Kat Wakefield shares what it is like to attend a livestreamed concert.

FEATURE: Stepping across South Holland's line of duty — FEATURE: Stepping across South Holland's line of duty

The role of detectives to solve the area's crimes is 'one of the most interesting and rewarding in policing'.

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SPORT

Town target early start to new campaign — Town target early start to new campaign

Spalding keen to get back in action in league opener.

Former Tulip Stainfield signs for Stamford — Former Tulip Stainfield signs for Stamford

Popular former Tulips skipper Nathan Stainfield has signed for Stamford.

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Dean decides on his all-time best squad — Dean decides on his all-time best squad

Five-times Premier Division title winner chooses the best players he has faced.

Patience is paying off as Burrows makes his mark — Patience is paying off as Burrows makes his mark

Former Spalding Grammar School pupil is cementing his place in Peterborough United's first team squad.

Clubs to have a say on future of the season — Clubs to have a say on future of the season

Survey will canvas opinions on the outcome of current campaigns.

Special award for club stalwart Fred — A long-serving hockey ace has been recognised for his tremendous commitment to the sport.

Ricky returns with a match made in heaven — Ricky Miller is hoping his return to the game will create a ‘match made in heaven’ after ending his 20-month self-imposed footballing break.

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WHAT'S ON

The Revue that very nearly didn’t happen! — The Revue that very nearly didn’t happen!

Act II Theatre Company is bringing its annual revue into your own homes.

Charity launches online music festival for lockdown — Charity launches online music festival for lockdown

A health and wellbeing charity has organised a month of online festivals to support those who are struggling during lockdown.

Famous story has echoes of lockdown — Famous story has echoes of lockdown

In this week's Miller Time, Gavin reviews the Secret Garden and The Mandalorian

Another treat for Star Wars fans — Another treat for Star Wars fans

Gavin Miller reviews the first two chapters of Season 2 of Star Wars' The Mandalorian.

The show will go on! — The show will go on!

A theatre company says its popular annual Revue won’t be falling victim to the COVID-19 cancellation curse.

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LIFESTYLE

NOSTALGIA: Kind-hearted pupils raised money in memory of Oliver — NOSTALGIA: Kind-hearted pupils raised money in memory of Oliver

Donations were given to the Meningitis Research Foundation by school pupils 25 years ago, in memory of classmate Oliver Gamble.

NOSTALGIA: Planting bulbs in 1996 — NOSTALGIA: Planting bulbs in 1996

The Free Press teamed up with Baytree Nurseries 25 years ago to get youngsters planting bulbs across the district.

NOSTALGIA: Young rugger lads were victorious — NOSTALGIA: Young rugger lads were victorious

A mini rugby club enjoyed a series of home fixtures 25 years ago, with some successful results and enthusiastic play.

Beat the January blues with 40% off hotel break — Beat the January blues with 40% off hotel break

Any reader who books a January Sale bed and breakfast stay now and until the end of the month will be able to enjoy up to 40% discount.

NOSTALGIA: Duke of Edinburgh students and Green Flag pupils in 2011 — NOSTALGIA: Duke of Edinburgh students and Green Flag pupils in 2011

In our weekly nostalgia section, we look back to 2011.

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