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Appeal helps change Charlie's life

A TODDLER who has a rare genetic condition which severely affects his eyesight has received specialised equipment to improve his quality of life following an appeal in the Target.

Charlie Brookes, three this month, from Swineshead has Aniridia, an incurable condition that means he has no iris in his eyes, and as a result is severely...

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Taxi driver robbed in Boston

THREE men assaulted and robbed a taxi driver near Johnson's Garden Centre in Boston at about 3pm on Friday. The driver, who works for Acorn Taxis, was getting into his vehicle when the...

RoadHog bus proves a success

Hundreds have boarded the Roadhog bus in its first six months

AROUND 250 young people have made use of a mobile youth centre/church each month since it hit the road in Boston six months ago. Run by...

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Supporting walkers for an uplifting experience

BOSOM BUDDIES: Jean Warth and Mary Saunders are in training for the Playtex Moonwalk. (Picture: Graeme Holmes)

TWO friends are set to shed their inhibitions to take part in a walking marathon with a difference around the streets of London in aid...

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Hunt on for absconded prisoners

THREE inmates, including a convicted sex offender, have absconded from Freiston's North Sea Camp prison. Lincolnshire Police say the absconders left the open prison between 2.30am to 6am on...

Bomb scare at Boston docks

THE Port of Boston was closed for more than two hours on Thursday after reports of a suspicious package.Police were called to the docks at about 10.55am and officers evacuated workers...

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Arrest made after woman's death

A MAN was arrested after the body of a woman was discovered at a house in Boston. The body was found at the property in Granville Street at just after 5am last Wednesday. A Lincolnshire...

High cost of council pensions slammed

BUSINESS leaders have slammed the revelation that Boston Borough Council spent the equivalent of almost 40 per cent of its council tax...

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Bargain Hunt star helps Boston Stump appeal

BOSTON Stump is teaming up with one of the stars of hit BBC show Bargain Hunt for a valuation day and antiques auction in aid of the...

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2 bedroom semi-detached house, Mays Lane. Situated down an idyllic country lane is this semi detached Cottage....
£96,995 Property, Lupin Road

Property, Lupin Road. Located in this popular cul-de-sac in the Glebe Park area, this MODERN SEMI-DETACHED...
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4 bedroom house, CATHEDRAL PARK. CATHEDRAL PARK, a brand new development, offering an exciting choice of...
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2 bedroom house, Lurgan Close. Located with a pleasant cul de sac position in the Brant Road area, this 2...
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4 bedroom house, Nero Way. We are pleased to offer for sale this immaculately presented, modern 4 bedroom mid...
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Audio: Pilgrims to face Retford in Challenge Cup final

BOSTON United booked their place in the final of the UniBond League Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory at Curzon Ashton.

Second half goals from Danny Sleath and Spencer Weir-Daley secured the Pilgrims' spot in the final, where they will face bitter rivals Retford United, who beat Kendal in the other semi.

After a poor first half...

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Peter Duffield fumes at Boston United

ANGRY Retford United boss Peter Duffield defended his players following the mass brawl at the end of Boston United's 2-1 triumph at...

Shaun Pearson: Retford win was crucial to title hopes

Danny Sleath scored against Retford United for Boston.

MATCH-WINNER Shaun Pearson believes Boston United's victory at Retford United last night could be a defining moment in their pursuit of...

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Audio: Retford United 1 Boston United 2

BOSTON United secured a vital 2-1 victory at Retford United to close to within a point of league leaders Bradford Park Avenue.Danny Sleath headed the Pilgrims in front on the half...

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Audio: Spencer Weir-Daley on Boston United's 4-1 win at Durham City

BOSTON United survived a first-half scare as they continued their promotion challenge with a 4-1 victory at point-less Durham City.Spencer Weir-Daley opened the scoring with a sublime...

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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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