Business

Small firms will suffer in postal strike

Two sides: Union members held a two-day walk-out which left Royal Mail's delivery vans idle.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

A PROLONGED series of postal strikes will hit small businesses in Boston hard it has been claimed.

Communications Workers Union (CWU) members held a two-day walk out on Thursday and Friday last week and plan further industrial action starting tomorrow in the dispute...

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Growers vow to cut down Christmas tree profits

No problem: Although there is a shortage of Nordmann Fir Christmas Trees across Europe this is not a problem in Lincolnshire as local growers like Mr Rose have a plentiful supply.Picture: Anna Draper Contact: William Rose 07831875294 Source: Aleisha Scott

Thursday, October 29, 2009

A MAD scramble for Christmas tree bargains could be a festive shopping list priority in Lincolnshire this winter. Garden centres and shops are...

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New Sunday bus service launched

Friday, September 25, 2009

PEOPLE in Boston are to benefit from two new Sunday bus services. Backed by financial support from Lincolnshire County Council and run by Brylaine...

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Have you got what it takes to survive the Lion's Lair?

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

EVERYONE has seen or at least heard of the highly popular BBC show Dragon's Den. Now entrepreneurs in Boston are being invited to take part in a...

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Entrepreneurs urged to bid for business awards

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

BUSINESSES both established and fledgling along with the entrepreneurs of the future are being encouraged to get involved with the first Boston...

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Boston based Avoncrop goes into administration

Friday, September 11, 2009

A HORTICULTURAL supplies company with a base in Boston has gone into administration. Avoncrop Ltd employs 53 staff at three sites in Boston, Bracknell...

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Shopping centre plan turned down

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

PLANS for a new shopping centre in Boston have been rejected amid fears over road safety. Texas Group Plc had wanted to build 13 retail units, two...

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Overseas opportunities can be very attractive

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

IT appears more of us are opting to stay in the UK for our summer holidays, with exchange rates and the credit crunch giving rise to the trendy...

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Hundreds queued to visit new QD

Ribbon cutting: Mayor of Boston Cllr Maureen Dennis officially opened the new QD store in the town. She is pictured with QD managing director Justin Farrington- Smith, sales assistant Richard Hatch and stock control manager Ann Sharman.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

HEAVY rain failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of people who flocked to get an early look at the new QD store in Boston when it opened its doors...

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