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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 precept on employee pension contributions in the last financial year.

New research published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that pension contributions cost the authority...

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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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Jordan to be Boston's next mayor

THE next mayor of Boston will be Cllr Peter Jordan after the former hospital trust chairman was elected in a secret ballot of councillo...

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Historic Boston building put up for sale

UP FOR SALE: Boston's historic Sessions House is on the market for £250,000. Picture: Lisa Porter

FIVE years after it was left empty when Boston magistrates' court moved out, the town's historic Sessions House has finally been put...

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Dream day at Everton for footballer Shannon

DREAM TEAM: Shannon Halliday, 13, of Boston met up with England and Everton Ladies' goalkeeper Rachel Brown and toured the club's Goodison Park ground as part of a competition run by FA Cup sponsors E.on. Shannon enjoyed a training session with Rachel at Everton's Finch Farm facility.

A BUDDING young footballer has seen her dreams come true by spending a day at a Premier League ground and having a training session...

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Call for support on Boston woods project

A CONSERVATION group in Boston is appealing for public support in its bid to increase the amount of woodland in the borough. Boston Woods Trust is looking to expand the established Sir...

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Cyclist set for Canadian Rockies adventure

A FITNESS instructor from Boston will put her own strength and stamina to the test when she takes part in a 248 mile bike ride across...

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Get involved in the Big Boston Clean-up

RESIDENTS are being asked to put forward grot spots to be tackled during the third annual Big Boston Clean-up. Teams of volunteers will hit the streets to clean up litter and rubbish between...

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Indecent exposure incident in Boston

POLICE are hunting a man who indecently exposed himself to a teenage girl in Boston. The incident took place in Spilsby Road when the 15-year-old girl was on her way to school between 8am...

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Local Properties

£74,950 asking price 2 bedroom terraced house, Hood Street

2 bedroom terraced house, Hood Street. Southerly facing, generous sized end-terraced house in need of...
£160,000 OIEO 6 bedroom detached house, Lincoln Road

6 bedroom detached house, Lincoln Road. Significantly extended semi-detached house enjoying a non-estate...
£204,950 detached house, Roseum Close

detached house, Roseum Close. Pygott and Crone are pleased to offer for sale this immaculately presented...
£69,950 2 bedroom semi-detached house, Swaby Close

2 bedroom semi-detached house, Swaby Close. Located in a popular residential area in the historical city of...
£84,950 2 bedroom terraced house, Tealby Street

2 bedroom terraced house, Tealby Street. CITY CENTRE LIVING. Located off the high street in the historical...
£99,950 3 bedroom house,

3 bedroom house, . Reeds Rains are pleased to offer for sale this 3 bedroom modern mid terraced house, located...
£349,950 3 bedroom detached house,

3 bedroom detached house, . 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms - 2 reception rooms - Garden & garage - Rural location -...
£795,000 6 bedroom detached house,

6 bedroom detached house, . 6 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - 5 reception rooms - Cinema/games room - Enclosed garden...
£99,950 asking price 2 bedroom house, Lincoln Lincoln

2 bedroom house, Lincoln Lincoln. Situated just South of Lincoln City Centre within a quiet cul-de-sac...
£52,000 asking price 3 bedroom detached house, Muirfield...

3 bedroom detached house, Muirfield Close. Delightful, three storey semi-detached houseoffered for sale on a...

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Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D T3-S 5-Door

39,000 miles, Manual, Black, Hatchback, Diesel, 06 56
Ford Mondeo 2.2TDCi 155 ST 5-Door

47,258 miles, Manual, Silver, Hatchback, Diesel, 05 55
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi Life [120] 5-Door

22,908 miles, Manual, Silver, Hatchback, Diesel, 07 07
Mazda RX-8 Evolve 4-Door

51,466 miles, Manual, Red, Coupe, Petrol, 06 06
Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec 3dr

2,842 miles, Manual, Black, Hatchback, Petrol, 09 59
Nissan Micra 1.2 Tekna 5-Door

14,000 miles, Manual, Silver, Hatchback, Petrol, 09 58
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 16V SRi [150] 5d 5-Door

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Sport

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 Cannon Park last night.

Both sets of players and coaching staff were involved in a heated confrontation as Boston's players celebrated their victory, which moved them to within a point of UniBond League...

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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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Jamie Yates says sorry for red card shame

A REPENTANT Jamie Yates has turned from Mr know-it-all to Mr honest after revealing the embarrassment of his red card shame. The winger...

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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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