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Column – Don’t treat us like big cities

Richard Rush — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:01:43 +0000

In March, we pulled together in the national interest to protect the NHS. Thanks to the tireless work and ingenuity of the British people and the Government’s commitment, our National Health Service – with 33,000 more beds, 30,000 ventilators, ‘Nightingale’ hospitals on standby and the capacity to test over 330,000 people daily – is well […]

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Sir John Hayes – Come together as one nation

Richard Rush — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:36:11 +0000

Coronavirus is the greatest challenge our nation has faced since the Second World War. Yet we can find courage and confidence in a simple certainty – rooted in the kindness and resolve which has always seen the British people through, our country has overcome even greater challenges in the past. As the Prime Minister made […]

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Sir John Hayes MP – Rise and shine as one nation

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:45:51 +0000

One hundred and forty eight years ago in Manchester, the great statesman, Benjamin Disraeli, articulated a bold mission for Britain, writes Sir John Hayes. Though his speech lasted for three hours, during which Disraeli consumed two full bottles of brandy (!), a simple phrase has come to represent his vision – ‘one nation’. January 31 […]

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Tippler’s Memories: My first job in Spalding – part one

Tom Cassidy — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:47:58 +0000

John Tippler returns with some of his memories for readers to enjoy. When I came to leave my first job, a business friend of my boss – seeing that I was still unsure about my longer-term career – chastised me: ‘I knew what I was going to do by the time I was 12’, he […]

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COLUMN: Healthy body and smile

Tom Cassidy — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:20:33 +0000

Summer is just around the corner and already the supermarkets are stocking up on their variety of salad and fruit produce. Nutritious foods are not only healthy for your body but also for your teeth. The health of your teeth just like your body is dependant on a good variety of foods, if your diet […]

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OPINION: Civility in political discourse

Tom Cassidy — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:45:49 +0000

Since being honoured with a knighthood by Her Majesty the Queen, numerous people in South Holland and the Deepings and beyond have offered their congratulations. Thank you all. None mattered more than the unexpected tribute paid to me by Stephen, the son of former Labour MP, Tony Benn. He said simply: ‘My father would have […]

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COLUMN: Learn dog first aid at Pinchbeck event

Tom Cassidy — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:06:03 +0000

LINCS TRAINING COLUMN BY HELEN V. As the summer progresses we are out more and more with our animals. At Lincs Training – Dog Training Made Easy we are always trying to educate handlers and their dogs. What would you do if your dog cut its paw whilst you were out on your walk […]

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COLUMN: Hot weather dog dangers

Tom Cassidy — Wed, 16 May 2018 14:00:52 +0000

We all love to be out in the lovely summer weather, but we also must think about our pets in this weather. Make sure that they have a cool or shaded area in the house and the garden so that they can rest out of the sun and make sure that they have access to […]

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Voice from the Wildlife – Some egg-cellent facts

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 May 2018 11:28:43 +0000

by Dr Chris Andrews Visitor Experience Manager RSPB Frampton Marsh Birds are completely unlike mammals, in that they do not produce live young. They save time by avoiding pregnancy and instead lay eggs. The young bird can develop inside the protective casing, whilst the parent goes off and feeds. There is a downside of course. […]

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COLUMN: My top weight loss tips and how to keep it off

Tom Cassidy — Wed, 09 May 2018 09:47:49 +0000

by Tracey Vowels, Lifetime Fitness Professional and Women’s Health and Wellbeing Coach Find a group of ladies around the coffee table and its almost guaranteed that at some point the subject of ‘weight loss or gain’ will be discussed. Whether it’s the latest diet that someone is on or a new gym workout aimed at […]

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