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Woman killed at level crossing 'due to marry this year'

Moira Koune.

THE family of a teaching assistant killed as she tried to reverse her car out of the path of a train said today she planned to marry this year.

Moira Koune (30), of Welbeck Drive, Spalding, was killed as she frantically attempted to free her car from railway tracks at South Drove Level Crossing, in West Road, South Drove, near...



County charities get share of air show cash

LINCOLNSHIRE charities will benefit from a share of £225,000 raised at the 2008 RAF Waddington International Air Show. The RAF Benevolent Fund and the Royal Air Forces Association will each...

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Level crossing death crash driver named

Level crossing death crash driver named

A Lincolnshire woman who died after a train ploughed into her car has been named.Moira Koune (30), of Welbeck Drive, Spalding died...


400 jobs at risk at food factories as Bakkavor announces restructure

JOBS are on the line at three local factory after Icelandic food manufacturer Bakkavor announced plans for restructuring amid "worsening economic conditions." A 90-day consultation with...

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County's former police chief to get OBE

AWARDED:  Former Lincolnshire Police chief constable Tony Lake is to receive an OBE in the New Year Honours list.

FORMER Lincolnshire Police chief Tony Lake has been named in the New Year Honours list.The one-time chief constable is to receive an...

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Local growers reaping rewards of credit crunch

Sara Oldershaw grows 200 acres of onions near Spalding

Onion growers in Lincolnshire are shedding tears of joy as more cash-strapped families turn to home cooking. And they and other local...

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Road deaths fall but police say there's still a long way to go

THERE has been a significant fall in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Lincolnshire's roads over the past 12 months. The year 2007 was one of the deadliest on local roads...

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Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

Manchester City have had a significant bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Rovers.

City boss Mark Hughes stepped up his interest in the player he brought to Ewood Park last season but his latest offer was knocked back by his former club.

"We have made an improved bid, a substantial bid for Roque Santa Cruz but it...

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Vaughan backs Strauss appointment

Michael Vaughan has endorsed Andrew Strauss' credentials to captain England. With the Ashes looming and a Test series set to begin in the West Indies next month, England landed two major...

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Police escort Pietersen from airport

Kevin Pietersen was given a police escort out of Heathrow airport on Thursday morning after returning to England from a holiday in South Africa. Pietersen, who resigned as England captain in...

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Role Models isn't big or clever but it's a great laugh

Role Models isn't big or clever but it's a great laugh

Cert: 15

Released: Friday, January 9

Who's in it? Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch, Elizabeth Banks, Ken Jeong, Alexandra Stamler.

Who directed it? David Wain.

What's it about? The latest foul-mouthed bro-mantic comedy cast in the Judd Apatow mould (Superbad,...

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Top cellist to perform classical treat

Top cellist to perform classical treat

Steven Isserlis Cellist Steven Isserlis has achieved worldwide acclaim for his musicality and technique. After opening the LPAC in...

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Hub exhibition celebrates craftmanship of guitars

Hub exhibition celebrates craftmanship of guitars

FANCY a break from Christmas festivities? Then why not pay a visit to the Hub's current exhibition. The Guitars exhibition celebrates...

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Bedtime Stories is colourful but disappointing

BEDTIME STORIES (PG) Director Adam Shankman follows up the global smash Hairspray with this colourful family feature. Hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) is a caring uncle, who...

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Sin City director back with more comic action in The Spirit

THE SPIRIT (12A) Frank Miller, the creator of Sin City and 300, directs this visually arresting comic adaptation about a rookie cop (Gabriel Macht) in the crime-riddled metropolis of Central...

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