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Retired racers are the couch potatoes of the dog world

HOME WANTED:  Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust is looking to re-home many dogs like Badger. (Picture supplied)

BOSTON based charity the Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (LGT) has celebrated the start of a new decade by revealing a record re-homing year.

In 2009 the trust found homes for 140 retired racing greyhounds beating its 2008 record of 123.

And if the beginning of 2010 is anything to go by the charity should be well on its way to beating...

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We need better sea defences urgently

I WRITE with reference to George Wheatman's article on flooding in the December 9 edition and that attributed to Mark Simmonds MP, in the December 30 edition, reporting on the progress of...

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Take councillor's message with a pinch of salt

I AM responding to Cllr Richard Austin's New Year message in the Target on December 30. See what he has to say to us all with my added facts. "Turn around its performances." What he means...

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Can you help Boston's Dial-a-Ride keep on the road?

VOLUNTEER drivers are being sought to help secure the long-term future of Boston's Dial-a-Ride service. Boston Community Transport (BCT), the charity which runs the subsidised door-to-door...

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Lady in need of surgery to save her life

Lady in need of surgery  to save her life

AN ANIMAL rescue charity is appealing for donations to help pay for a life-saving operation for one of its dogs. The New Leake based...

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Blur guitarist Alex James presents organic farmer with top award

AWARD WINNER:  BBC Radio 4's farmer of the year Andrew Dennis of Kirton with Blur guitarist Alex James.

AN ORGANIC farmer from Kirton has been named Farmer of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Andrew Dennis of Woodlands...

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Volunteers come out for tree planting party

TREE PARTY:  Some of the volunteers who braved the elements to take part in this year's Boston Woods Trust tree planting event in Wyberton.  Picture: Nick Johnson

A TOTAL of 1,200 trees and shrubs were planted during the annual Boston Woods Trust tree planting party on Sunday. Despite the often...

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CCTV 'helping to make a real difference'

CCTV 'helping to make a real difference'

CCTV camera operators at Boston Borough Council have helped the police to make more than 700 arrests in the past 12 months it has been...

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Chicken lorry overturns near Boston

A LORRY carrying 2,500 live chickens overturned at the A16/A17 roundabout junction at Algakirk at about 4.30am on Thursday. The driver of the DAF articulated lorry, a 67-year-old man from...





 

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Video: Shaun Pearson on Boston United 2 Buxton 1

Ten-man Boston United got their UniBond League Premier Division promotion charge back on track with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Buxton.
Liam Parker scored the winner deep into added time at the end of an ill-tempered encounter.
The Pilgrims saw Gareth Davies dismissed for violent conduct in the first half, forcing Boston to play for more...

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Pilgrims ready to welcome back Anthony Church

Anthony Church.

Boston United are set to turn to key midfielder Anthony Church as they seek to rediscover their ruthless streak in Saturday's crucial...

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Boston Town manager Bob Don-Duncan unhappy with postponement

Boston Town manager Bob Don-Duncan.

Boston Town manager Bob Don-Duncan was left bemused by referee David Avent's decision to call off Saturday's United Counties League...

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Retford United to play Boston United on March 2

Boston United's re-arranged game against promotion rivals Retford United will take place on Tuesday, March 2. The clubs were originally due to play the match on Saturday, January 16 at...

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Win a signed Boston United shirt

Win a Boston United shirt with the Boston Target.

AS part of our coverage of Boston United, the Boston Target is giving away two signed Pilgrims shirts. We have one adult and one child-...

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Magic of Christmas comes alive in the Nutcracker

Magic of Christmas comes alive in the Nutcracker

ONE of Tchaikovsky's world famous classical ballets The Nutcracker is being performed by the Vienna Festival Ballet Company at Blackfriars.

Tchaikovsky's enchanting score perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas Eve and as night falls, the audience are transported to a fantasy world where an army of soldiers do battle with a gang of...

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International piano quartet appears at Swineshead

EACH member of the Mitrea Piano Quartet is a distinguished artist having won a number of prizes and awards for their performances. The evening run by Windmill Concerts will include the...

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Oliver treat for all ages

DRESS REHEARSAL:  Cast members in rehearsals for Boston Operatic Society's production of Oliver. (Picture supplied)

A GROUP of 28 budding young actors are among a total cast numbering 60 who are currently in the final stages of rehearsals for Boston...

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Take a trip back to the medieval era at Guildhall

Take a trip back to the medieval era at Guildhall

ALLOW the The Knights of Skirbeck to transport you back in time, to the heyday of Boston's Guildhall Museum. If you've ever wondered...

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Veteran folk rock artist comes to Blackfriars

Veteran folk rock artist comes to Blackfriars

Julie Felix arrived in England in 1964 and was the first solo folk artist to be signed to a major British record company, Decca. In...

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