Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.
The study shows exposure to traffic pollution is a trigger for daytime sleepiness - and may also trigger SNORING.
More than 12,000 adults were included in the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study.
The findings show that people exposed to high levels of pollution had a 65 per cent greater chance of suffering from daytime sleepiness, compared to those who had no exposure.
Traffic noise in the bedroom was also a trigger - with people 46 per cent more likely to feel sleepy in the day if exposed.
And the research also suggests that people are also 29 per cent more likely to be a habitual snorer if they are exposed to traffic noise while they sleep.
Daytime sleepiness affected one in five people involved in the study, while one in four reported habitual snoring.
Ane Johannessen, an epidemiologist at Bergen University in Norway, wrote the study together with Professor Thorarinn Gislason and other Northern European researchers.
She said: “Exposure to traffic should be taken into account when planning treatment for patients with sleep disturbances, because reducing noise and pollution exposure in the bedroom may have a beneficial effect.
“Reducing exposure through relocating the bedroom away from pollution sources or making the bedroom more soundproof to protect against traffic noise, as well as mapping alternative and less polluted outdoor everyday routes may help patients with their sleep disorders.”
The study also showed that men, older subjects, smokers and those with lower education were more likely to report habitual snoring.
They were usually less physically active, with a higher BMI, and more likely to have a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Women, older people, smokers, and those with lower education were more likely to report daytime sleepiness.
The new research is due to be presented at the European Respiratory Society’s International Congress in London next month.
Professor Jorgen Vestbo, President of ERS and Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, said: “The question of who snores may be a running joke in some households but for many snoring is a serious issue, with direct links to physical and mental well being and the same is true for daytime sleepiness.
“We want people to think more about the environment around them and the impact it can have - from the way they sleep to the air they breathe.”
To coincide with Congress, the ERS will be holding some free public lung function testing, starting in Trafalgar Square on September 2 and 3.

Sleepiness linked to traffic noise and pollution


Nodding off in the middle of the day may be down to pollution generated by traffic, suggests new research.


Peterborough’s Thorpe Meadows is set to be transformed into a mythical kingdom for a magnificently magical weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Artists and performers will take over the park for two days of fun for all ages.
Bringing fun to Thorpe Meadows
Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie will take you on an adventure through sizzling safaris and snowy Siberia – this epic story of world travel and rare beasts will be told through drama, music and song.
Then, set off on a mythical journey that will take you from the depths of the sea to the ancient past with the Tale Trail. Listen carefully for clues from four storytellers along the way to reveal a secret message. Throughout the day, there will also be Fairy and Elf Workshops, transforming children into magical creatures, colouring and minibeast making stations and den building.
There is also the return of festival favourites Plunge Boom (formerly of the ‘Troll’s Kitchen’) whose two intriguing scientists will wow audiences with a horde of micro-creatures in jars - a cross between Indiana Jones and David Bellamy, these animal lovers are on a mission of miniature proportions.
The Mystérieuses Coiffures, another popular return to the Arts Festival, will be treating visitors to extraordinary hairstyles, reaching great heights with nothing but his usual array of unusual accessories.
Live music is provided by local folk band, Pennyless, and a brand new series of Our Stories’ will be launched.
Sheena Carman, Vivacity Arts Development officer, said: “The whole thing is going to be pinned together by storytellers. They will weave stories around the sculptures, about the folklore of the area and all the natural mini beasts that you can find there.”
The event at Thorpe Meadow is not only a great opportunity to take in and experience this fantastic site of natural beauty but will also shine a light on the treasures of its sculpture trail – a site of cultural significance unique to Peterborough. Among the sculptures to be explored are an untitled piece by Miles Davis and ‘Quarry’ by Wolf.
Refreshments will be on hand throughout the weekend from The Hook, Pirate Bar for adults and children alike.
Each day’s events will start at 10.30am and end at 5pm.

A mythical kingdom awaits visitors to Thorpe Meadows


Peterborough’s Thorpe Meadows is set to be transformed into a mythical kingdom for a magnificently magical weekend on Saturday and Sunday.


A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made available through the NHS, it could allow treatment to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects.
The signs and symptoms of meningitis are notoriously difficult to diagnose, and can be dismissed as a cold or flu. Many young children presenting the early symptoms of the disease are initially sent home, before being rushed back to hospital a few hours later as their condition rapidly deteriorates.
Currently, doctors grow bacteria in a sample of blood, in a process which can take up to 48 hours.
Responding to the news, Liz Brown, CEO at charity Meningitis Now said: “A delay in life-saving treatment for bacterial meningitis can be a matter of life or death. We welcome this significant progress in the development of a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis.
“We would however, continue to advise people to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they have any concerns”.
The study led by Professor Michael Levin has shown that a bacterial infection can be distinguished from other causes of fever, such as a viral infection, using a pattern of genes that are switched on or off in response to an infection.
A larger project will now begin to develop these findings into a pin-prick diagnostic test, which Professor Levin believes could be available through the NHS within five years.
14 facts about meningitis and septicaemia
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord
Septicaemia is blood poisoning
Some bacteria that cause meningitis also cause septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together – it is vital to know all the signs and symptoms
The early signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can be similar to ‘flu and include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain.
The more specific signs and symptoms include fever with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash which doesn’t fade under pressure.
In babies, symptoms can also include being floppy and unresponsive, dislike of being handled, rapid breathing, an unusual, moaning cry and a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on the top of the head).
There are an estimated 3,200 cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia each year in the UK.
Following bacterial meningitis or septicaemia, one in ten people will die and at least a third of survivors will be left with lifelong after-effects such as hearing loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning difficulties
Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. However, babies and young children are most at risk, and young people between 15 – 24 years are also a higher risk group.
In the past 20 years, effective vaccines have been developed to give protection against SOME types of meningitis. These are offered to all babies and young children as part of the UK childhood immunisation programme. BUT there are not vaccines to protect against ALL types.
A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B (Men B) disease, the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia, was introduced into the UK childhood immunisation programme in September 2015.
If you suspect someone may be ill with meningitis or septicaemia, trust your instincts and get immediate medical help.
Meningitis Now aims to reduce the impact of meningitis by raising awareness and funding research into vaccine and treatment. For support and advice on meningitis call the Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388.
For more information or to donate visit the website at www.MeningitisNow.org

Pin-prick meningitis test could be available within five years


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The Rutland League promotion hopes of Burghley Park were dented when they slipped to a nail-biting defeat by one of their rivals to go up, East Carlton.
Park posted 119 and very nearly defended their modest total, only to be denied by the hosts’ last-wicket pair in the Division 3 clash.
The earlier than anticipated start seemed to throw the Bears as a rare error of judgement from in-form batsmen Gareth Hook meant Australian Sam Nicholls was sent back to the pavilion run-out without facing a ball.
East Carlton’s opening bowlers, Evans and Leaning, bowled with good discipline and took advantage of the friendly bowling conditions, with number three Burghley batsman Chris Beard eventually bowled by Evans.
This brought Henry Charlton to the crease. Hook and Charlton set about rebuilding the shaky start with some lovely stroke play. Hook, in particular, showed why he is in such good form lately with some aesthetically pleasing boundaries. Charlton eventually fell for an industrious 25, caught off Evans to bring Park skipper Harris to the wicket.
Hook was eventually bowled for 44 by Evans before Nick Fisher and Stuart Biggs were castled by Clarke for ducks to leave the Bears threatening to be bowled out for a sub-100 score.
Further wickets fell before Popple and Swallow, to their credit, pushed the total score to 119 before the latter was bowled with an absolute ripper from Blair.
As Burghley set about the difficult task of restricting the opposition, Nicholls bowled inspiringly to take the wickets of Innes, Tomkins and Mason, who were all caught behind by Harris.
When Henry Charlton removed the dangerous Hoffbaeur with a skewed hook shot caught by Nicholls, Burghley dared to dream. However, the dream turned to a nightmare soon after with Harris pulling up from the nasty knock on the thumb, which was subsequently revealed as broken and thus ends Harris’ season. Credit was due to Gareth Hook, who did a fine job deputising with the gloves. Nicholls continued to take wickets and finished with figures of 5-35.
Biggs and Swallow took a wicket each before Charlton took Leaning’s middle stump out of the ground, leaving East Carlton to get eight runs from their last wicket partnership. Burghley struggled to keep Evans off strike and the pair just got over the line to win.
The defeat drops Burghley to fourth spot, 17 points behind second-placed East Carlton. Burghley have two matches left to play, at home to fellow promotion-challengers Werrington and Long Sutton.

Burghley’s Rutland League promotion hopes dented


The Rutland League promotion hopes of Burghley Park were dented when they slipped to a nail-biting defeat by one of their rivals to go up, East Carlton.


Graham Drury admits “we’ve got to put it right quickly” after Stamford’s derby-day defeat.
The Daniels boss singled out captain Paul Malone for harsh criticism following Monday’s game at Spalding United.
We knew what we would be playing against, we knew exactly where Wells would run so Malone has got to look at himself after that performance. Graham Drury
Malone allowed the Tulips’ prolific marksman Bradley Wells to score twice following an early opener from Ryan Robbins.
Malone was taken off at half-time and Drury expects a response from his players after the 2-1 defeat – starting with Thursday’s training session and Saturday’s trip to St Neots Town in the Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round.
Drury said: “Malone didn’t pick his man up and he got both goals.
“He knew his job and responsibility in this game. He’s disappointed and so am I.
“We went 1-0 up and took control but Malone knows his role in terms of organisation and set-plays. He didn’t do his job so that’s why he was taken off at half-time. No excuses.
“We knew what we would be playing against, we knew exactly where Wells would run so Malone has got to look at himself after that performance.
“We made a great start as Robbins looked sharp with a good finish but then we didn’t kick on after that.
“We switched off and gave them belief. We finished the first half strongly and Delroy Gordon should have scored just before the break. At 2-2 it might have been a different story.
“Spalding deserved three points. It’s not pretty by them but Wells is a handful who I let go as a manager so that was a bad choice. He was more of a threat than my forwards.
“Spalding are good at what they do. Dave Frecklington has been in this league for a couple of years. He doesn’t want to play from the back so they try to win those second balls and turn you around. It works for them and fair play.
“We’ve got to put it right quickly but games don’t come much tougher than a cup tie against a side from a league above.”

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The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.
A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in six people thought the Coca-Cola bottle was the most identifiable in terms of packaging.
Indeed, it was deemed to be just as recognisable without its logo or the product itself.
The research, commissioned by Easyfairs, organisers of Packing Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, found the Toblerone triangular chocolate bar finished as a close runner up, with Marmite’s glass jar rated as third-best-loved product packaging.
Beauty brands, such as the Tiffany Box and the Chanel No.5 Bottle just missed out on the top ten.
Coke’s success has been attributed to its targeting younger audience, with one in five Millennials selecting the bottle as the most recognisable pack product.Pringles’ iconic cylinder tube, fourth on the overall list, was the Millennial’s second favourite.
The study also revealed barcodes as the greatest packaging invention, ahead of more traditional items such as the cardboard box (21 per cent) - although the younger generation, 18-34 years, voted for 3D printing and re-sealable zips as its top two.
Gerry Sherwood, Event Director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, who commissioned the survey, said: “Millennials have officially passed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in history, and are more personally connected to their favourite brands than ever before. It is therefore not surprising to see 3D printing come out top in our poll for this age group.”
Top Ten Most Recognisable Brand’s Packaging
1. Coca-Cola Bottle
2. Toblerone Triangle
3. Marmite Jar
4. Pringles Tube
5. KFC Bucket
6. Heinz Ketchup Bottle
7. Fairy Liquid Bottle
8. Apple’s iPhone Box
9. Walkers Crisp Packet
10. Amazon Box

Coca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’


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Torrential rain make driving conditions hazardous in south Lincolnshire


Motorists were hit by hazardous driving conditions in South Holland, the Deepings and Bourne as torrential rain and lightning swept through the area.


Two men have appeared in court charged with hunting offences after foxes were killed during the Fitzwilliam Hunt.
George Adams (65) and John Mease (44) appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court this morning (Wednesday).
Both men are charged with hunting a fox with dogs on New Years’ Day this year, while Mease also faces a count of causing unnecessary suffering to a fox, when a golden eagle killed the animal in November 2013.
Both men pleaded not guilty to the charges, and will stand trial later this year.
Sam Wooley, prosecuting, told the court: “These are two separate offence. “The first offence took place on January 1 2016, when the defendants were with the Fitzwilliam Hunt.
“It is said that the hunt used hounds to kill a fox. It is said the hounds were not called off quickly enough, and they killed the fox.
“We say Mr Adams’ role was he was leading the hunt. He was the person who gives commands to the hounds.”
“The second offence relates to the use of a golden eagle by Mease. It is said the eagle killed the fox in an inhumane way.”
The court was told there would be two trials covering the matter - one for each offence.
The trial involving both men will take place at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 5.
The trial only involving Mease will take place at the same court on Thursday, December 8.
Both men were granted bail by District Judge Miller until the trial date.

Two members of Fitzwilliam Hunt in court charged with hunting offences


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South West Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group say more GP appointments would be available for patients if local pharmacists were used more for minor ailments.


Two illegal raves in King’s Cliffe were disrupted by officers, following reports from the public in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers attended the locations shortly after midnight after receiving reports of loud music.
There were hundreds of people and cars at the locations with sound systems set up.
Using powers under Section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, officers seized equipment, took details of vehicles, their drivers and passengers, and directed people to leave the area and prevented those arriving later from entering.
Officers worked during the early hours of today to ensure people were moved along safely and with minimal disruption.Sector Inspector Julie Mead, for East Northants and Corby, said: “Thanks to calls from members of the public, we were alerted to the raves and were able to respond.
“Raves can be very disruptive in terms of noise and nuisance and can be more difficult to clear once they are established. It’s therefore vital that people let us know if they concerned about any suspicious activity.
“We would remind people to be vigilant and look out for signs of a potential rave. Often, those who are looking to set-up a rave will visit the potential site before the event. If anyone spots any suspicious activity in their village, along a country road or around farm land, please let us know.”
Officers worked over the bank holiday to reassure residents, and work at the sites.
Some of the signs to look out for that might indicate a rave is being planned:
o Posters or messages advertising a rave
o Cropped bolts on a gate
o People in cars or vans stopping to look into a field or climbing over a fence into a field
o Flattened or disturbed hedgerows
o Anyone acting suspiciously
Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or in an emergency, call 999.

Officers disrupt illegal raves in King’s Cliffe


Bourne Town suffered their fourth defeat in six games as Stewarts & Lloyds recorded their first win under Ian Benjamin’s management to move off the foot of the table.
The Corby team took a 25th-minute lead through Connor Bird.
Four minutes later Craig Rook hauled the Wakes on terms from the penalty spot.
Bird restored the home advantage after 68 minutes and a decisive third from Jake Buckingham three minutes later sealed the S&L success.
Bourne: Brown, Corby, Relf, Smith, Jesson, Collins (sub Avory), Willerton (sub Quigley), Moss, Munton, Rook, Zealand (sub Spearink).
Bourne will be looking to bounce back at home against Irchester United on Saturday.
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
Premier Division: Newport Pagnell 0 ON Chenecks 0, Wellingborough 4 Rothwell Corinthians 1.
Division One: Burton Park Wanderers 0 Long Buckby 6, Daventry 2 Woodford 0, Lutterworth 5 Irchester 1, Olney 0 Potton 1, Raunds 2 Whittlesey 1, Stewarts & Lloyds 3 Bourne 1.
Reserve Division: Cogenhoe 0 Whitworth 0, Potton 2 Eynesbury 3.

FOOTBALL: Bourne Town beaten by second-half double


Bourne Town suffered their fourth defeat in six games as Stewarts & Lloyds recorded their first win under Ian Benjamin’s management to move off the foot of the table.


Plenty to see at Easton-on-the-Hill Car Show


The popular Easton-on-the-Hill Car, Bike and Scooter Show returns next weekend.


An innovative company in Bourne is battling for funds to develop a mobile version of its solar steam powered energy system for use in rural India.
Lark Energy hopes the funding will help it create a container-sized and easily moveable model of its solar system technology to deliver renewable heat and power to isolated communities.
Solar steam concentrates the power of the sun’s rays to heat water to create steam that can be used in industrial processes.
Simone Perini, renewable energy development engineer at Lark Energy, said: “Solar steam has the potential to transform energy access in developing countries.
“We’re looking at delivering a mobile containerised energy system able to operate where the grid is unbalanced, unreliable or unavailable – like rural India.”
If successful, the firm plans to embark on a two-year project with Cranfield University and an Indian solar collector manufacturer, to develop the mobile version of its system.
The cost is £550,000 and Lark Energy’s parent company, Larkfleet, is contributing £128,000.
The application has been made to the government-sponsored Energy Catalyst mid-stage technology development competition.
It seeks to encourage the development of new technologies to solve global energy concerns.
It comes just weeks after Lark Energy submitted a separate application for funds to test its new renewable solar thermal system in Mexico.
Related:
Bourne-based energy firm seeks funding help to demonstrate new solar technology
Solar energy firm is first tenant at new Future Business Centre in Peterborough

Bourne-based energy firm seeks support for innovative solar power system for isolated communities overseas.


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Leicester Tigers play their first home game of the new season on Friday night as they conclude their pre-season programme against Ospreys. But this week Tigers travelled to North East Italy to take on Treviso and returned with a 33-10 victory.
Treviso are traditionally one of the weaker outfits in the Guniees Pro12 but the game last Friday was a good test of Leicester with two weeks to go to the start of the new season.
Leicester crossed the try line in just the third minute of play. After kicking for touch from a turn over penalty, won by Ed Slater, they executed a good catch and drive, and with the advantage being played broke off the back. Manu Tuilagi was used as the battering ram coming back against the grain, the ball was recycled quickly at the ruck and played out to Slater who once again show some beautiful handling skills to offload to Lachlan McCaffrey who passed back inside for his scrum half Jono Kitto to score under the posts.
It was a wonderfully simplistic try which would have had even the best defences in trouble.
Next followed some brilliant defence from Leicester, with plenty of line speed on display, with the skipper Tom Youngs leading the way by chopping down Italian attackers.
The pressure told and defence soon turned into attack after forcing a knock on. Fly half Freddie Burns spotted two props and a flanker in front of him and trusted his footwork to create a gap - stepping wilding to his left to leave two platers on the deck and getting the offload away before the third man could bring him down.
And who was on the inside shoulder? That man Kitto, who showed great pace to finish his second try inside of eight minutes of play.
It was some start from the young Kiwi, who only joined the club last summer and was third choice for the nine shirt last season, behind England international Ben Youngs and Sam Harrison.
While Tigers were brilliant in their open-field defence, particularly considering the time of year, having had little time to work together in a competitive environment, for the second week in a row their maul defence, and defence of the close range drives, looked suspect.
And it was from a driving maul at a lineout that Treviso’s tighthead Simone Ferrari powered over the line in the 14th minute.
Six minutes later Ferrari was zooming over the line again. In an almost comical moment Leicester’s defence lost track of the ball, trying to stop a driving maul which did not have the ball. This allowed the prop to get up from the ground five metres behind the action and run in to score. In a more important fixture questions of whether the maul was blocking defending players would surely have been raised.
However the first quarter finished 12-14, with Tigers just leading thanks to Burns sinking both conversions.
Burna looked good during his time on the pitch, especially considering he had an operation in the spring on his ankle after injuring it in the European semi-final defeat to Racing.
Burns’ looping pass to the wing started the move for Leicester’s third try of the game. The ball was recycled at the ruck and McCaffrey, assuming the scrum half role, threw a horrible bouncing pass back in-field towards Tuilagi. Somehow the England centre got down to scoop it off his boot laces and scrambled on his knees over the line to score.
In the second half Adam Thompstone, who you imagine will struggle for game time this season with the likes of JP Pieterson, Peter Betham and Telusa Veainu to compete with for a wing spot, scored on of the more bizarre tries you will see this season, eventually doting down a bouncing, ball which was tapped back by a Treviso player after Sam Harrison chipped a kick over the defence.
Tigers saved their best for last as new signing Luke Hamilton finish a length-of-the-field score. Ben White took a Treviso box-kick set off, linking with Harry Thacker and full back George Worth before Hamilton burst through the centre. He passed to White who went for the corner but was covered so passed to his support man Hamilton.
There were plenty of positives from the match. Tom Youngs showed good lineout accuracy in the match, making the most of having Slater and George Kitchener as his two main lineout options, both expert lineout operators with good hands.
It will be an important season for Kitchener whose progress stalled last season having looked on the verge of breaking into the England set-up a year earlier. He is a highly athletic lock who is a good ball playing and carrying option in the row.
McCaffrey continues to flourish at number eight and is a real footballer, with turn over skills, great hands and even a kicking game.
Kitto also had a superb game at scrum half.
They will all hope to be in contention for a start when the Aviva Premiership season opens away at Gloucester on September 2, under the Friday night lights at Kingsholm.
Last week the date of the club’s European Champions Cup fixtures were confirmed.
Leicester start their campaign away to Glasgow Warriors on Friday, October 14 in the first game of the tournament.
French champions Racing 92 then travel to Welford Road on Sunday, October 23.
The December back-to-back matches will be with Munster, visiting Thomond Park on December 10, with the Irish side visiting Welford Road on December 17.
After Christmas Tigers go to Paris to face Racing in Round Five and then host Glasgow in the last pool fixture in January.
Fixtures for Aviva Premiership A League, for the reserve teams, were also released this week. Tigers travel to Wasps first on Monday, September 12, before hosting Newcastle Flacons the next week.

Inside the Tigers’ Den - Leicester beat Treviso in pre-season


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There will be some strange goings-on at The Sun Inn in Cottesmore on Saturday, August 27, from 7pm to 10.30pm.
A kindly old Reverend will be sneaking around searching for clues, a slimy subservient man-servant will be attending to his Master, Lord Kieran’s every need and ensuring Lady Wendy’s cushions are ‘plumped’ and a gold digging floosy will be eyeing up a hunky gardener.
Come along to the Murder Mystery Evening where guests play character parts in an intriguing murder mystery plot.
Tickets are £30 per person and includes a two-course meal plus a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
You can buy a ticket from The Sun Inn or online.

Tickets on sale for Murder Mystery at The Sun Inn


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Deeping Rangers recorded their first league win of the season with a four-goal haul at Ratby Lane.
A downpour prior to the start made for greasy conditions but both sides adapted to the conditions throughout that saw more very heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
A long clearance from the Deeping defence saw home defender Sam Wilson head on into the path of Scott Coupland who found Scott Mooney but his shot was tipped over by Mickey Turner.
Dan Schiavi won the ball, advanced into the Kirby half and his pass found Charlie Coulson to feed Mooney who was tackled by Will Cheshire as he was about to shoot. Schiavi then chased a ball to get in the home box where Wilson’s challenge was just about legal to clear the threat.
Kirby Muxloe’s Tyler Love sent a deep cross into the Rangers box that keeper Richard Stainsby collected just before Jordan Lever arrived.
Lever cut inside and shot from range that Stainsby saved well while Josh Burniston collected in his half and advanced to the Rangers goalline to see his cross eventually cleared.
Schiavi’s free-kick was met by Mooney but his header went the wrong side of the bar.
Deeping were denied as Schiavi, Coulson, Henry Dunn and Coupland - with slick passing and movement - freed Mooney who slid his shot inside the far post, only to see the assistant’s flag raised for offside.
Poor Rangers play allowed Lever to collect the ball and shoot from the edge of the area – his shot across the face of the goal missed the far post.
It was the visitors who broke the deadlock on 40 minutes. Dunn advanced from halfway to the edge of the home box, his touch found the advanced Tom Smith whose shot was spilled by Turner where Coupland pounced to prod the ball past him into the net.
Kirby responded as Will Cheshire got in behind the Deeping defence only to cross for Stainsby to claim while Love’s deep cross found Lever at the far post but his header was soft and into the hands of the keeper.
The half finished with Rangers close to doubling their advantage, Coupland found Schiavi free in the home box to shoot and bring a good save from Turner at the foot of his post.
The rain was heavier for the start of the second half as Rangers started brightly looking to increase their lead, Coulson saw his shot on the turn bounce in front of Turner but skid wide of the post
They were soon celebrating a second goal on 48 minutes – Schiavi’s free-kick was cleared back out to him with his second attempt flying to the far post where Coupland was on hand to half volley past the dive of Turner.
Rangers were well in control and increased the lead on 56 minutes. Schiavi’s corner was driven to the far post where Callum Madigan saw his volley go through the defenders on the line to hit the net.
Madigan was then in action at the other end as Dan Agar seemed to have got the better of him in the box but the defender recovered with a good tackle to halt the threat.
Deeping’s Smith sent in a cross that Mooney headed past the far post.
Kirby got a consolation on 73 minutes – Cheshire drove a pass to the near post where Agar collected and shot past Stainsby at the second attempt – at the same time a streak of lightning took out the floodlights (the referee continued play until they came back into action).
Rangers were not to be outdone and they restored their three-goal advantage on 77 minutes. Mooney chased a long ball in the home box and rounded the challenge of Turner to shoot inside the far post.
Deeping: Stainsby, Flack, Smith, Avis, Hunnings, Madigan, Dunn, Coulson, Mooney, Coupland (sub Bird 70 mins), Schiavi (sub Vieira 70 mins). Sub not used: Mann.
Deeping are at home to Gresley on Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup – six years after the Derbyshire club won 2-0 at Outgang Road in the extra preliminary round.

FOOTBALL: First league win for Deeping Rangers


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Thousands of people are once again expected to flock to Birdfair 2016, which starts today (Friday, August 19) and runs until Sunday (August 21) at Egleton.
As well as being a huge hit with visitors - affectionately known as the Glastonbury for birdwatchers - the event also raises much needed funds for conservation projects and a record £320,000 was handed over to Birdlife International from last year’s Birdfair, which was hailed the best event in its history.
Birdfair 2014 at Rutland water. Itziar Almarcegui promoting visits to the see wildlife in Spain. EMN-140816-201556009
Wildlife experts including Chris Packham and Simon King will be among the famous faces at the event, which has six marquees running packed programmes of events - meaning there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Simon King, Nick Baker and Rutland Water’s own Tim Mackrill will be leading cruise events to spot the county’s own birds, while on Friday evening Chris Packham will interview a panel of experts on Rewilding Britain.
There will also be hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts, everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, e-Guides to eco holidays.
On the gate tickets are £15 for a single day or £35 for three days. It is free entry for children under 16 - with a full paying adult.
To buy tickets visit the website.

Crowds set to flock to this year’s Birdfair


More than 230 visitors took to the water at Rutland Sailing Club to try the sport for free ahead of the final medal race for Olympian Dylan Fletcher.
The club at Edith Weston was one of six key locations chosen to host the Royal Yachting Association’s Sail for Gold Roadshow because of a special connection with GB’s Olympic sailing team in Rio.
More than 50 club volunteers helped to run sailing trips in 15 different boats, including cruisers, dinghies and a catamaran, with visitors inspired by the Olympics having a chance to find out more about the sport and meet members of the British Sailing Team.
The Crabtree family from Kettering took to the water in a catamaran and Charlie, aged 12, was thrilled when they were able to take over some of the controls.
Dad Oliver, who works in IT, said: “I used to sail when I was a bit younger. I loved it today. At the moment it’s just a day out but we’ll definitely now find out a bit more about sailing.”’
The combination of inspirational Olympic sailing and the chance to get on the water during the Sail for Gold Roadshow also motivated Rutland SC member Clive Herd, aged 60, to go sailing again for the first time since major surgery when a burst appendix was diagnosed as cancerous. He said that while in intensive care, it was thinking about sailing that kept him going.
The father-of-three and grandfather from Spalding, is now looking forward to getting back on the water more regularly.
“I asked if I could go out to get my confidence back and it was so good to get on the water again - it’s great here, everyone is so supportive and helpful,” he said.
Many of those at the club stayed on after the sailing to watch Britain’s Olympic sailors on a big screen compete in their final medal races, including Market Harborough-raised Dylan Fletcher, who grew up sailing locally and with crew Alain Sign tried to medal in the thrills-and-spills 49er class.
The pair missed out on the podium after making a dramatic comeback in the final race only to capsize, finishing sixth overall.
Nevertheless a proud Rutland Sailing Club cheered them over the finish line.
Rutland Sailing Club always welcomes visitors wanting to find out more and details are at www.rutlandsc.co.uk

Rio Olympics inspires people to give sailing a go


More than 230 visitors took to the water at Rutland Sailing Club to try the sport for free ahead of the final medal race for Olympian Dylan Fletcher.


For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
If they could just design a button that remotely loads the dishwasher too, they could be onto a winner.

Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button


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Stamfford AFC and Deeping Rangers both put mediocre starts to the new league season behind them with good victories in the FA Cup Preliminary Round on Saturday.


A Lincolnshire police officer has been sacked by the force after he admitted stealing a kayak and a set of paddles before selling them on eBay.
Constable Andrew Hamilton was dismissed by Lincolnshire Police for gross misconduct just months after he was awarded a Chief Constable’s commendation for saving a motorist’s life.
It comes after the officer was convicted of two counts of theft when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on August 8.
The thefts related to Hamilton removing a kayak and a set of paddles from Nottingham Kayak Club which belonged to two other club members. The items were then sold on internet auction site eBay.
Hamilton, who was a detective based in Grantham CID, kept the proceeds from the sale, despite knowing or believing he was not lawfully entitled to do so.
It happened between May 1 and July 9, this year.
A misconduct hearing was today (Wednesday) told Pc Hamilton, who did not attend the hearing, admitted the allegations and expected to be dismissed.
The public hearing was held at Lincolnshire Police headquarters in Nettleham and chaired by Chief Constable Neil Rhodes who himself awarded Pc Hamilton a special commendation for bravery last year.
In giving his ruling, the Chief Constable said: “I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities the officer’s conduct amounts to gross misconduct.”
He added: “There is no place in the police service for an officer who demonstrated such unequivocal dishonesty.”
In November, Pc Hamilton received a commendation from the Chief Constable for his role in saving a motorist who passed out at the wheel at 60mph.
Police constables Hamilton and Danielle Crompton were driving their marked patrol car along the A46 dual carriageway in June 2015 when they noticed that the driver of an Audi car which drove past them in the same direction was slumped at the wheel.
The car then hit the central reservation but continued driving.
Danielle, who was driving the patrol car, immediately accelerated and used the patrol car to bring the out-of-control Audi to a halt as it headed towards stationary traffic waiting at a roundabout.
The two officers immediately began first aid on the collapsed Audi driver until paramedics arrived.
It transpired that the man had suffered a seizure at the wheel and has since made a full recovery.
Chief Constable Rhodes awarded the officers commendations for their keen observational skills, outstanding professionalism and swift decisive actions which prevented serious injury to the Audi driver and other road users.

Police officer sacked after stealing kayak and paddles


A Lincolnshire police officer has been sacked by the force after he admitted stealing a kayak and a set of paddles before selling them on eBay.


All train lines are currently blocked between Peterborough and Grantham this afternoon, Tuesday August 30.
It is believed the issue is an overhead line failure.
Engineers are investigating but no trains are running in either direction.
More here as we have it...

BREAKING: All train lines blocked between Peterborough and Grantham after failure


All train lines are currently blocked between Peterborough and Grantham this afternoon, Tuesday August 30.


More than half of the UK’s grandparents are planning to look after their grandchildren over the next few weeks, according to a recent survey.
A poll of more than 8,000 over-50s shows that one in eight grandparents will look after grandchildren once a week over the school summer holidays, with a further one in eight will be on childminding duties twice per week.
However, one in twenty grandparents say they will be hosting their grandchildren three days a week while school is out for the summer, according to the research by Saga Car Insurance.
And it’s not just their time that will be donated - one in five say they will spend well over £200 keeping the children occupied. Days out to the beach (77 per cent) and on shopping trips (35 per cent) are the most popular distractions, although some grandparents are even taking their grandchildren on a holiday either in the UK (14 per cent) or abroad (5 per cent).
Grandparents in the North East are the most likely to babysit grandchildren over the school summer holidays, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to.
The Scots are most likely to spend big on their grandkids, with one in four expecting to spend more than £200 during the school holiday period.
Sue Green, Head of Saga Car Insurance, commented: “It looks as though children are in for an action-packed summer which is full of adventure if nan and granddad are in charge over the next couple of weeks. Grandparents really are generous giving up their time and money to help with childcare over the summer holidays and I’m sure they are really looking forward to spending some quality time with their grandchildren.”

Grandparents to the rescue over school summer holidays


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Rutland sides are setting the pace locally, with Oakham United sitting top of the UCL Division One and Ketton at the summit of the PDFL Premier Division.


America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in a compelling musical adventure being brought to the stage by the ever dependable Peterborough Revellers next month.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers’ thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo’s fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music performed by Peterborough Revellers in their début show at The Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford.
You can see the show on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7.30pm and September 25 at 3pm (carvery and show option available). Tickets cost £12.50 (concessions £11.50) from the box office on 01780 766455 or online at www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

Blues, gospel and rockabilly from Peterborough Revellers


America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in a compelling musical adventure being brought to the stage by the ever dependable Peterborough Revellers next month.


The foundations are being built on and off the pitch for a brighter future at Bourne Town.
The Wakes’ first home win of the season was another step in the right direction under boss Jimmy McDonnell.
Since his appointment last summer, he has spoken about a more professional approach around the club as well as helping to develop the careers of young talent.
The signs were positive again as Bourne overturned a half-time deficit to take three points.
It was fitting that the goalscorers – leading by example – were captain Dan Smith and prolific young striker Zak Munton.
The driving force behind this victory from the heart of midfield was Craig Rook but McDonnell gave credit to all of his players after their efforts had been fully rewarded.
Man of the match Craig Rook
Rightly so because it had been a team effort when it may have been easy to allow Irchester United to remain in control after the deadlock was broken.
There was plenty of desire and commitment all over the pitch to get Bourne back into the game.
Before the break, they did not keep possession enough to create chances other than Munton’s golden opportunity which Dale Hamilton pushed out.
Just three minutes later, the Romans were ahead.
Robbie Relf was harshly penalised for a foul and the quickly-taken free-kick on the halfway line released Ryan Lovell whose right-wing cross was converted by a far-post header from Matty O’Neill.
“Who really wants it?” was McDonnell’s question and he got the correct answers.
The start of the second half was delayed due to heavy rain but a tactical switch helped to get Bourne on the attack more often.
Substitute Ashton Capes fired wide and the Wakes were unfortunate when a free-kick was awarded on the edge of the box instead of a penalty for a trip on George Couzens.
Raph Brown escaped with a yellow card when he could have been sent off for that ‘professional foul’ and from the set-piece, Couzens’ drive was deflected wide.
However, Bourne didn’t have to wait much longer for the equaliser.
Munton’s corner was met by a powerful header from Smith and the Wakes could sense victory was there for the taking.
Bourne’s best move of the match ended as Max Cooper missed the target sliding in at the far post.
Munton’s low finish with a clinical touch from a loose ball sparked celebrations on the touchline with team-mates and McDonnell.
They still needed Rook’s stoppage-time goalline clearance but the final whistle eventually came at 5pm.
BOURNE TOWN
4-4-2: Brown 7; Corby 7, Smith 7, Worthington 7, Relf 7 (sub Jesson 90 mins); Avory 6 (sub Capes h-t, 7), Moss 7, Rook 8, Cooper 7; Couzens 7 (sub Roberts 86 mins), Munton 7. Sub not used: Willerton.
IRCHESTER UNITED
4-2-3-1: Hamilton; Keenleyside, Kew, Heycock, Said-Abdullah; Miles, Brown (sub Line 68 mins); O’Neill, Lovell, Clark; Reynolds (sub Gordon 72 mins). Subs not used: Freeman, Sargent.
REFEREE
Paul Dobbs
GOALS
O’Neill (28 mins, 0-1); Smith (65 mins, 1-1); Munton (75 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Brown, Moss, Corby (fouls); Couzens (dissent); Capes (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
54
STAR MAN
Craig Rook – the driving force.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★
WHO’S NEXT
Yaxley (H) – Knockout Cup, Tuesday.

MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town storm back for first home win


The foundations are being built on and off the pitch for a brighter future at Bourne Town.


This weekend’s action, rounded-up by Ann Boulton...
A maiden ECB League century for Louth’s overseas player Keaton Critchell, a hat-trick for Dan Freeman and an eighth century for Obus Pienaar were the highlights of a weekend that saw Grantham move into second place in the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League.
Critchell’s innings helped Louth to a winning draw over Nettleham and a place in the top half of the table, while Freeman’s three in a row came in a haul of six for 24 against Woodhall Spa.
Pienaar is moving ever closer to the league runs record - 52 runs from the final four matches will see him take over the mantle from his Sleaford predecessor Tim McIntosh, who set the record of 1323 in 2014.
At Market Deeping, Bracebridge Heath wicketkeeper Carl Stubbs was involved in two stands that rescued his side’s innings.
Coming in on 119 for six, Stubbs put on 67 for the seventh wicket with Vikram Atri, then 64 for the eighth with Stuart Fraser-Cattanach before being dismissed for 50.
Fraser-Cattanach went on to make an unbeaten 57, adding a further 28 with James Holden to take the final score to 278 for eight.
Steady batting down the Deeping order ate away at the total but the home side fell behind the run rate to finish on 220 for eight and a share of the points.
Woodhall Spa wicketkeeper Jack Timby was also on form with the bat, hitting 68 off 68 balls to take his side to 131 for four but when Woodhall had reached 163 for seven, Freeman claimed his hat trick and the final wicket fell on 168.
Ross Carnelley then hit an unbeaten 79 in Grantham’s eight wicket win.
Deeping are third in the table, just four behind Grantham, with Sleaford another four points adrift in fourth.
Pienaar made 121 off 114 balls at Grimsby, taking Sleaford to 290 for seven at the close.
Neal Snell then hit 49 to help the home side to 106 for three and at the close Grimsby were 168 for eight.
Ninth placed Boston notched up a seven wicket win over Skegness to open up a gap over their opponents who are now 12 points above the relegation zone occupied by Grimsby and Nettleham.
Chasing the seasiders’ 150, Boston were 66 for three when Jonny Cheer (64 not out) and Ryan Croom (52 not out) joined forces to take them to victory.
A high scoring game at Lindum saw Will Wright, Luke Robinson and Charlie Tomlinson all hit half-centuries in their side’s total of 285 for four.
Bourne lost early wickets but steady batting from the middle order took the visitors to 205 for seven and a share of the points.
Results: Woodhall Spa 168 (J Timby 68, Freeman 6-24 inc hat trick), Grantham 170-2 (Carnelley 79no); Louth 200 (Critchell 101, Bell 50, Bridgens 6-41), Nettleham 165-9 (Bridgens 87no); Skegness 150, Boston 154-3 (Cheer 64no, Croom 52no); Sleaford 290-7 (Pienaar 121), Grimsby 168-8; Lindum 285-4 (Wright 79, Robinson 61, Tomlinson 50), Bourne 205-7; Bracebridge Heath 278-8 (Stubbs 50, Fraser Cattanach 57no), Market Deeping 220-8.


This weekend’s action, rounded-up by Ann Boulton...


Police and fire crews were called to the Co-op supermarket in Market Deeping last night after a security alarm sounded and smoke was seen billowing into the sky.
Lincolnshire Police was notified an alarm had been activated at the premises, in Godsey Lane, at 9.20pm. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service also sent an appliance to the scene.
Police officers carried out a thorough search but there was no sign of any break-in or other criminal activity.
Lincolnshire Police said this morning it is believed a security alarm inside a cash machine which faces out into the supermarket’s car park had malfunctioned after torrential downpours over the weekend.
A spokesman said: “It was initially thought someone was attempting to break into or steal the ATM, but it transpired that heavy rain had got inside the machine and it incorrectly thought it was being stolen.
“An alarm was triggered and a SmokeCloak anti-theft device was activated.”
SmokeCloak is an anti-theft device commonly used by cash handling, financial and banking companies. Once an alarm is activated, the area is cloaked with an impenetrable curtain of fog, reducing visibility to less than an arm’s length - making it much harder for thieves to steal money or goods.

Emergency services called to Market Deeping’s Co-op store after heavy rain triggered cash machine alarm


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A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple

Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance


A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.


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As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign


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A four-year-old boy was presented with a model of a tractor after winning a farming question competition at the Rutland County Show in May.
Oliver Watchorn was handed the Massey Ferguson model last Tuesday by Simon Fisher, NFU County Adviser for Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Oliver was joined by his mum, Kelly, Rutland and Stamford NFU group secretary Ashley Oxer and the Melton Mowbray NFU group secretary Steve Jeal.
Oliver is pictured above with mum, Kelly, and NFU county adviser Simon Fisher.

Oliver, four, is winner of tractor model


A four-year-old boy was presented with a model of a tractor after winning a farming question competition at the Rutland County Show in May.


‘Game abandoned’ was the story of the South Lincolnshire & Border League weekend, with only match getting beyond the tea interval.
The day’s big game between leaders Spalding and second placed Sleaford 2nd ended with Spalding having scored 197 for seven, Hafiz Maheed hitting 80 and Dan Milgate 57.
This gave the top team four points to Sleaford’s three and Spalding now have a 39 point advantage - but with two games in hand, Sleaford are still in with a good chance of the title.
Elsewhere, Dan Reynolds made 62 and Matthew Law 69 in Belton Park’s 215 for seven.
Belton declared in the 36th over in the hope of completing the game but after six overs of the second innings, the weather intervened.
Freiston caught up three points on Spalding 2nd at the top of Division One, their game against Baston lasting 39 overs, sufficient time for both Richard Paul and Abdul Moeed to hit 63 as the players came off with Frieston 166 for two.
Mark Elsom and Dan Nuttall made 70 and 59 respectively in Skegness 2nd’s 205 for four before the rain came in the 42nd over, but only 15 overs were played at Spalding where the leaders were taking on Timberland.
Boston 3rd and Graves Park remain locked in battle for second place in Division Two after their match was rained off with Boston on 49 for six.
Pinchbeck had made 107 for four when the game against Long Sutton 2nd was brought to a close.
Premier Division: Belton Park 215-7 dec (Reynolds 62, M Law 69), Long Sutton 6-0; Woodhall Spa 2nd 93-6 v Bourne 2nd; Boston 2nd 124-3 v Billingborough Grantham 2nd 114-8 v Market Deeping 2nd; Spalding 197-7 (Majeed 80, Milgate 57) v Sleaford 2nd.
Division One: Freiston 166-2 (Paul 63, Moeed 63no), v Baston; Skegness 2nd 205-4 (Elsom 70, Nuttall 59) v Grantham 3rd; Timberland 53-0 v Spalding 2nd; Moulton Harrox conceded to Heckington.
Divison Two: Boston 3rd 49-6 v Graves Park; Pinchbeck 107-4 v Long Sutton 2nd.
All abandoned.


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Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27).
Jayawardene played 58 Test matches for his country and displayed his class with an innings of 124 as Woodhall piled up 279-9 in 48 overs.
Colin Cheer claimed 4-81 for Bourne against Woodhall Spa.
Sadly heavy rain then washed out the game before Bourne had a chance to bat. Colin Cheer bagged 4-81 for Bourne.
Market Deeping’s home game with Grantham lasted just 36 overs before the weather intervened. Ashley Fisher took 3-33 as Grantham finished on 128-5.
Deeping are fourth in the table with two matches to go. Bourne are sixth.
No matches in the division were completed today.
RESULTS
MARKET DEEPING v GRANTHAM abandoned
Grantham 128-5 (36 overs) (B. Powell 67no, A. Fisher 3-33).
WOODHALL SPA v BOURNE abandoned
Woodhall Spa 279-9 (48 overs) (P. Jawaradene 124, T. Dixon 42, C. Cheer 4-81, B. Collins 2-47, J. Berry 2-66).

LINCS PREMIER DIVISION: Sri Lankan star puts Bourne to the sword, Deeping suffer a deluge


Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27).


Prepare to be transported back to the mining and the music of the 70s, at Stamford Corn Exchange.
‘Stamp Your Feet’, a collaboration between long-time musical director of Harrowby Singers, Chris Mahony and professional songwriter Paul Fairey, is back following a sell out performance of its UK debut in Grantham last year.
The popular musical will be coming to the Corn Exchange on September 2 and 3 at 7.30pm.
Set in a Yorkshire mining town in 1972, against a backdrop of industrial disputes, inflation, and power cuts, the story centres on up-and-coming band Save Our Souls, who are desperate to leave home and become famous.
Most of the action takes place within the local welfare club, run by the larger than life Bernie. He is portrayed by Trevor Galtress, who leads songs like ‘Put Another Shilling in the Meter’ with gusto.
Indeed Bernie is also an ex-professional singer, and offers to introduce the band to a top London agent. As they practice for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it soon becomes a race against time with the threat of power cuts looming.
The score includes Stamp Your Feet, Tonight’s The Night, Chucking Out Time, My Mama Said, I’m Just A Girl From the South, Come Join Our Union, Why Are Children So Good ? plus many more brand new songs.
Tickets are priced at £10 (£9 concessions) and can be purchased online or by calling the box office on 01780 766455.

Popular musical coming to Stamford Corn Exchange


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Classic car enthusiasts were in their element at the weekend as 400 vehicles took part in the popular Stamford Car Show.
The event, organised by Stamford Round Table, is now in its 13th year and raises thousands of pounds annually for good causes.
The show, on the Meadows, went ahead as planned on Sunday despite torrential downpours the day before which led to some owners who had registered to display their vehicles deciding to stay at home.
Stamford Round Table Chairman Neil Walker said between seven and eight thousand pounds had been raised on the day.
He said: “The footfall was great and we were lucky with the weather considering what it had been like 24-hours earlier.
“Sadly, some car owners didn’t turn up – presumably because they were worried about getting their pride and joy dirty, but actually there was no water-logging and the ground was fine.
“People had a great time looking at the vehicles on show – from pre-war to modern classics – and there was a great atmosphere.
“We are still working on the final total but I believe we have raised between seven and eight thousand pounds which we will donate to good causes and worthy recipients in the local area.
“We are open to suggestions about how the money could be spent.”
Neil said Stamford Round Table currently has 10 members but the group is actively looking for new faces. Membership is open to men aged 18 to 45.
He added: “As well as helping to organise events like the car show, and delivering food parcels to the elderly at Christmas, we also enjoy a lot of social activities too.”
For more information visit www.stamfordroundtable.co.uk
Stamford Car Show 2016 award winners
Stamford Trophy - sponsored by West St Garage. Winner: Dan Vincent - Rover Mini Sprite
Modern Trophy - sponsored by Hindmarch. Winner: Ray Tomlinson - Mazda MX5 Arizona
Chairman’s Trophy - sponsored by Gladstone Carriages. Winner: Paul Flower - Bentley Mk6, 4.25l
Pre-war / Vintage Trophy - sponsored by Lancaster Insurance. Winner: Keith and Ann Wilkinson - Sunbeam Tourer
Best in Show - sponsored by Rosedale. Winner: Chris Ward - Jaguar E Type S3

Gallery: Stamford Car Show raises thousands of pounds for good causes


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Two illegal raves in King’s Cliffe were disrupted by officers, following reports from the public in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers attended the locations shortly after midnight after receiving reports of loud music.
There were hundreds of people and cars at the locations with sound systems set up.
Using powers under Section 63 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, officers seized equipment, took details of vehicles, their drivers and passengers, and directed people to leave the area and prevented those arriving later from entering.
Officers worked during the early hours of today to ensure people were moved along safely and with minimal disruption.Sector Inspector Julie Mead, for East Northants and Corby, said: “Thanks to calls from members of the public, we were alerted to the raves and were able to respond.
“Raves can be very disruptive in terms of noise and nuisance and can be more difficult to clear once they are established. It’s therefore vital that people let us know if they concerned about any suspicious activity.
“We would remind people to be vigilant and look out for signs of a potential rave. Often, those who are looking to set-up a rave will visit the potential site before the event. If anyone spots any suspicious activity in their village, along a country road or around farm land, please let us know.”
Officers worked over the bank holiday to reassure residents, and work at the sites.
Some of the signs to look out for that might indicate a rave is being planned:
o Posters or messages advertising a rave
o Cropped bolts on a gate
o People in cars or vans stopping to look into a field or climbing over a fence into a field
o Flattened or disturbed hedgerows
o Anyone acting suspiciously
Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or in an emergency, call 999.

Officers disrupt illegal raves in King’s Cliffe


Two illegal raves in King’s Cliffe were disrupted by officers, following reports from the public in the early hours of Sunday morning.


America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in a compelling musical adventure being brought to the stage by the ever dependable Peterborough Revellers next month.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behaviour turns the young lovers’ thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo’s fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
Bonnie & Clyde is a thrilling and sexy musical with a non-traditional score, combining blues, gospel and rockabilly music performed by Peterborough Revellers in their début show at The Corn Exchange Theatre, Stamford.
You can see the show on September 22, 23 and 24 at 7.30pm and September 25 at 3pm (carvery and show option available). Tickets cost £12.50 (concessions £11.50) from the box office on 01780 766455 or online at www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

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The foundations are being built on and off the pitch for a brighter future at Bourne Town.
The Wakes’ first home win of the season was another step in the right direction under boss Jimmy McDonnell.
Since his appointment last summer, he has spoken about a more professional approach around the club as well as helping to develop the careers of young talent.
The signs were positive again as Bourne overturned a half-time deficit to take three points.
It was fitting that the goalscorers – leading by example – were captain Dan Smith and prolific young striker Zak Munton.
The driving force behind this victory from the heart of midfield was Craig Rook but McDonnell gave credit to all of his players after their efforts had been fully rewarded.
Man of the match Craig Rook
Rightly so because it had been a team effort when it may have been easy to allow Irchester United to remain in control after the deadlock was broken.
There was plenty of desire and commitment all over the pitch to get Bourne back into the game.
Before the break, they did not keep possession enough to create chances other than Munton’s golden opportunity which Dale Hamilton pushed out.
Just three minutes later, the Romans were ahead.
Robbie Relf was harshly penalised for a foul and the quickly-taken free-kick on the halfway line released Ryan Lovell whose right-wing cross was converted by a far-post header from Matty O’Neill.
“Who really wants it?” was McDonnell’s question and he got the correct answers.
The start of the second half was delayed due to heavy rain but a tactical switch helped to get Bourne on the attack more often.
Substitute Ashton Capes fired wide and the Wakes were unfortunate when a free-kick was awarded on the edge of the box instead of a penalty for a trip on George Couzens.
Raph Brown escaped with a yellow card when he could have been sent off for that ‘professional foul’ and from the set-piece, Couzens’ drive was deflected wide.
However, Bourne didn’t have to wait much longer for the equaliser.
Munton’s corner was met by a powerful header from Smith and the Wakes could sense victory was there for the taking.
Bourne’s best move of the match ended as Max Cooper missed the target sliding in at the far post.
Munton’s low finish with a clinical touch from a loose ball sparked celebrations on the touchline with team-mates and McDonnell.
They still needed Rook’s stoppage-time goalline clearance but the final whistle eventually came at 5pm.
BOURNE TOWN
4-4-2: Brown 7; Corby 7, Smith 7, Worthington 7, Relf 7 (sub Jesson 90 mins); Avory 6 (sub Capes h-t, 7), Moss 7, Rook 8, Cooper 7; Couzens 7 (sub Roberts 86 mins), Munton 7. Sub not used: Willerton.
IRCHESTER UNITED
4-2-3-1: Hamilton; Keenleyside, Kew, Heycock, Said-Abdullah; Miles, Brown (sub Line 68 mins); O’Neill, Lovell, Clark; Reynolds (sub Gordon 72 mins). Subs not used: Freeman, Sargent.
REFEREE
Paul Dobbs
GOALS
O’Neill (28 mins, 0-1); Smith (65 mins, 1-1); Munton (75 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Brown, Moss, Corby (fouls); Couzens (dissent); Capes (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
54
STAR MAN
Craig Rook – the driving force.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★
WHO’S NEXT
Yaxley (H) – Knockout Cup, Tuesday.

MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town storm back for first home win


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A dream start quickly turned into the nightmare of a derby-day defeat for Stamford.
Ryan Robbins’ clinical finish after 80 seconds seemed to put the Daniels in control on Bank Holiday Monday – but Spalding United showed their spirit to hit back thanks to a couple of close-range finishes by Bradley Wells.
Tulips manager Dave Frecklington’s changes then ensured that half-time lead was protected.
It was clear that the big danger would come from Stamford playmaker David Bell’s long-range passes and creative skills.
So, from the start of the second half at 2-1 up, Matt Varley was given a holding role in front of Spalding’s defence.
Three minutes later, Bell was introduced to substitute Sam Downey who didn’t let him out of his sights in a man-marking job.
When Bell tried to push forward with time running out, Varley was already in position to deal with it.
Wells was left on his own up front and Stamford could not break down Spalding’s strong unit of organisation and commitment.
Although the Daniels may have levelled in first-half stoppage-time when Delroy Gordon’s far-post header hit the woodwork, they failed to create a clear-cut chance after Frecklington changed his formation.
Bell’s corner was cleared off the line by skipper Nathan Stainfield and then keeper Michael Duggan pushed the ball over the bar.
But the only threat came from set-pieces and Duggan was never truly tested thanks to plenty of protection.
Andrew Wright had three attempts at the other end and Wells’ hat-trick opportunity was halted by Peter Denton – mainly because the striker looked too tired to make yet another run.
Wells had done his job – nodding in Paul Walker’s assist and then taking a touch before finishing it off again from Varley’s long throw-in.
The early advantage came when Denton’s goal-kick was flicked on and Robbins slotted low past Duggan.
It was a typical derby – full of challenges and a few times when tempers flared.
Stamford were fortunate as Tom Batchelor escaped a red card for an apparent stamp on Wells following a foul on the halfway line. But Spalding got what they deserved overall.
SPALDING UNITED
4-4-2: Duggan 7; Lemon 6 (sub Downey 48 mins, 7), Spafford 7, Stainfield 7, Field 7; Walker 7, Varley 7, Whitehead 7, Wright 7; Lockie 7 (sub Cullingworth 71 mins), Wells 8. Subs not used: Costa, Acar.
STAMFORD
4-3-1-2: Denton 6; Gordon 6, Batchelor 5, Malone 4 (sub Miller h-t, 6), Luto 6 (sub King 59 mins, 6); Duffy 6, Bell 7, Hill 6; Brown 6 (sub Mulready 71 mins); Robbins 6, Smith 6. Subs not used: Hartley, Sandy.
REFEREE
Matthew Law.
GOALS
Robbins (1 min, 0-1); Wells (8 mins, 1-1); Wells (42 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Walker, Spafford, Whitehead (fouls); Batchelor (unsporting behaviour); Downey (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
317
STAR MAN
David Bell – the only creative spark.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★★
WHO’S NEXT
St Neots Town (A) – Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round, Saturday.

DERBY DAY: Perfect start turns into defeat for Stamford


A dream start quickly turned into the nightmare of a derby-day defeat for Stamford.


UK motorists have been hit by a near-20 per cent rise in insurance costs in the last year, new figures show.
The average driver now pays £715 a year for fully comprehensive cover, up 19 per cent on the same time last year.
The figures were revealed by the Confused.com car insurance price index, which tracks quarterly and annual trends.
After dropping for several years from a high of £843 in 2011, insurance costs have been rising since the start of 2015. The latest figures, for the period from April to June 2016 show that costs have risen by 6 per cent since the start of the year and drivers are paying an average of £115 more for their insurance than they were in the same period last year.
Northern Irish drivers have been worst hit by the latest rises, seeing their premiums climb 25 per cent year-on-year. They now face an average premium of £863.
Also feeling the impact badly are motorists in parts of Scotland - the Highlands and Islands saw rises of 24 per cent and drivers in the Hebrides were hit with a staggering 42 per cent annual increase.
Conversely, Orkney’s capital - Kirkwall - was one of only two places to see a drop in costs, with a quarterly fall of four per cent. Hereford, in the West Midlands, was the only other place to see a fall in quarterly premiums - down two per cent on the first three months of the year.
While younger drivers might face the highest premiums overall, they have actually escaped the worst of the rises. Drivers aged 17 saw an annual rise of just eight per cent - the lowest of any age bracket - but still face average premiums of £2,013. A the opposite end, 61-year-old drivers saw a 24 per cent rise - the highest of any age group - but still only pay £418 a year.
And the gender gap persists, with male drivers facing annual rises of 21 per cent in comparison with the 18 per cent faced by women. This continued difference means the gap between the sexes is growing as men pay an average of £92 a year more - up from £27 in 2013.
Confused’s motoring editor, Amanda Stretton, said: “We’ve not seen price rises of this magnitude for five years - a 19 per cent annual increase is substantial to say the least. And these price rises are being felt across the board, for drivers of all ages and genders, across all UK regions.
“If prices continues to rise at the rate we’ve been seeing, we could be facing the possibility of average comprehensive premiums reaching a high not seen since 2011. This, combined with rising fuel prices and increased motoring costs across the board, could result in a sizeable dent in drivers’ pockets.”

Car insurance costs soar nearly 20 per cent in 12 months


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A pair of pub landlords are planning a gruelling week of challenges for charity which will see them climb four mountains, skydive with the British Army’s Red Devils and tackle the Great North Run.
Tom Bellis, 32, who manages the Sugar Mill, in Milestone Road, Bourne, will start on Sunday, September 4, with the
Man vs Mountain adventure race in Wales. He and brother Matthew will take on the 22-mile course.
The next day, Tom will be joined by Keith Fletcher, who runs the Apple Cart pub in Peterborough, and Keith’s colleague Sam Edley, and together they will cycle from Newcastle to Carlisle while towing a barrel of beer.
On Tuesday, September 6, the pair will climb 3,560 ft to the summit of Snowdon, in Wales, while carrying the barrel on a stretcher and the day after that they will be jumping out of a plane over Cumbria with the Red Devils – the army’s parachute display team.
On Thursday, September 7, they will climb Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, again with the barrel, and the following day they will climb Ben Nevis in Scotland – the highest mountain in British Isles.
On the Saturday, Tom and Keith will complete the Tough Mudder obstacle course in Cheshire, before finishing the hugely difficult ‘Week of Madness’ with the Great North Run on the Sunday.
Tom said: “Keith and I both manage Marston’s pubs and we have invited staff at 200 others in the group to do similar fundraising events for our chosen charity, Help for Heroes, and we want each pub to raise at least £250.
“It’s a charity which the company has close ties with and we will be carrying a barrel of special Help for Heroes beer – which Marston’s sells regularly – with us during the cycling, climbing and running events.”
On the final day of the challenge, a family fun day with face-painting, puppet shows and a bouncy castle will be held at the Sugar Mill to help give the fundraising total a final boost.
Tom, who is due to marry fiancee Sian French just three days later, said he is looking forward to the week of challenges.
He added: “I do a quite a bit of running and I’m on my feet all day at work, so I’m fit but it will be tough doing so many challenges back-to-back.
“I think we’ll need a lot of ice packs to ease our aches and pains but it will be worth it to support such a great charity.”
Last year Tom raised around £1,600 for Asthma UK by successfully completing the Man vs Mountain course but is pushing himself much harder this time around.
Keith, 30, said he and Tom have currently got 130 pubs signed up for fundraising activities and he hopes the total raised will exceed £100,000.
He added: “I’m not particularly fit but have been cycling, running or swimming every day in preparation. It’ll be tough but I’m really excited.”
To support Tom, Keith and Sam with a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Sugarmill-Bourne or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/applecart-peterborough

Landlords hope to raise thousands for Help for Heroes with gruelling challenges


A pair of pub landlords are planning a gruelling week of challenges for charity which will see them climb four mountains, skydive with the British Army’s Red Devils and tackle the Great North Run.


Graham Drury admits “we’ve got to put it right quickly” after Stamford’s derby-day defeat.
The Daniels boss singled out captain Paul Malone for harsh criticism following Monday’s game at Spalding United.
We knew what we would be playing against, we knew exactly where Wells would run so Malone has got to look at himself after that performance. Graham Drury
Malone allowed the Tulips’ prolific marksman Bradley Wells to score twice following an early opener from Ryan Robbins.
Malone was taken off at half-time and Drury expects a response from his players after the 2-1 defeat – starting with Thursday’s training session and Saturday’s trip to St Neots Town in the Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round.
Drury said: “Malone didn’t pick his man up and he got both goals.
“He knew his job and responsibility in this game. He’s disappointed and so am I.
“We went 1-0 up and took control but Malone knows his role in terms of organisation and set-plays. He didn’t do his job so that’s why he was taken off at half-time. No excuses.
“We knew what we would be playing against, we knew exactly where Wells would run so Malone has got to look at himself after that performance.
“We made a great start as Robbins looked sharp with a good finish but then we didn’t kick on after that.
“We switched off and gave them belief. We finished the first half strongly and Delroy Gordon should have scored just before the break. At 2-2 it might have been a different story.
“Spalding deserved three points. It’s not pretty by them but Wells is a handful who I let go as a manager so that was a bad choice. He was more of a threat than my forwards.
“Spalding are good at what they do. Dave Frecklington has been in this league for a couple of years. He doesn’t want to play from the back so they try to win those second balls and turn you around. It works for them and fair play.
“We’ve got to put it right quickly but games don’t come much tougher than a cup tie against a side from a league above.”

DERBY DAY: Drury’s despair as Stamford captain blamed for defeat


Graham Drury admits “we’ve got to put it right quickly” after Stamford’s derby-day defeat.


Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves.


Stamford Round Table’s popular car show will return to Stamford Meadows on Sunday, August 28.
The 13th annual event, which runs from 10am to 5pm, will feature a vast array of classic and modern vehicles for visitors to drool over, the live auction of a 2002 Toyota MR2 Roadster, a children’s play area and a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast.
The free family event also includes the annual duck race at Stamford Meadows, giving visitors the chance to cheer their duck on to the finishing line with prizes for the winners and runners up.
Exhibitors at the show have the opportunity to start their day with a leisurely rally through Stamford before arriving taking up their positions.
The annual car show is a key part of Stamford Round Table’s fundraising calendar with funds raised being used to support local causes and the community.
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Stamford Round Table’s car show set to feature 500 vehicles


Stamford Round Table’s popular car show will return to Stamford Meadows on Sunday, August 28.


Hanging Moon by Pennyless, Rowdy Farrago Records, Out Now
Bands like Queen, Dire Straits, U2 and Radiohead don’t get where they are by putting out sub-standard albums.
Instead, they build on what has gone before and make the next instalment even better.
Bourne psych-folk band Pennyless have learned that lesson with their fourth album Hanging Moon which had an almost impossible job matching the widely acclaimed previous offering, Tales from the Tulgey Wood.
Pennyless afficionados will be familiar with the traditional folksy Love Fairy and the cultish Hanging Moon from the band’s concerts this year, including Smith’s Cider and Sausage Festival in Bourne on Sunday afternoon at 3pm.
The album is also notable for the introduction of bass guitarist Colin Benton to the band, along with instrumental tracks Blues in the Kitchen and Arthur’s Farewell.
Hanging Moon, the fourth album by Bourne-based psuch-folk band Pennyless.
There are, however, some tracks that might need several listens to warm to like Arthur Quelling and Motley Crew.
But these are balances by the sounds of Ireland which run right through Big Blisters, Les Woods with his take on Johnny Cash with Travelling Man and the star song on the album, If You Don’t Believe in Magic.
Leonard Cohen himself could have written it which makes Hanging Moon far from a miss on Juke Box Jury.
Review by Winston Brown

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Hanging Moon by Pennyless, Rowdy Farrago Records, Out Now


Rain sweeping across the county made the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League a programme of one-innings matches, with three teams making it back on to the field but soon returning to the pavilion.
However those innings added two points to Bracebridge Heath’s cushion at the top and took Nettleham to within one point of Grimsby at the bottom.
The day also produced a number of highlights as Obus Pienaar took his runs total to 1452 with 58 at Skegness for whom Tom Cuthbert took five wickets - including bowling Pienaar.
Prasanna Jayawardene hit a century in Woodhall Spa’s 279 for nine against Bourne while Will Wright was unbeaten on 94 when Lindum declared on 225 for two against Grimsby who were 15 without loss when the weather intervened.
Only 36 overs were possible at Grantham who batted first against Market Deeping and were 128 for five, Ben Powell not out on 67.
Boston made 199 for seven off their 50 overs at Nettleham with Liam Sparke hitting 69.
The longest game was at Louth who were restricted to 166 for eight by Bracebridge Heath.
The leaders then lost three wickets and had 48 on the board when rain stopped play in the 14th over.
With two games to go, Bracebridge lead Grantham by 24 runs with Sleaford and Market Deeping not far behind.
At the bottom, Grimsby entertain Skegness on Saturday knowing that a win could push them above their opponents who have a 12 point advantage - but defeat could let in Nettleham if the Lincoln side pick up points at Bourne.
Results: Lindum 225-2 dec (Wright 94no), Grimsby Town 15-0; Grantham 128-5 (Powell 67no) v Market Deeping; Boston 199-7 (Sparke 69). Nettleham 15-0; Woodhall Spa 279-9 (Jayawardene 124) v Bourne; Louth 166-8, Bracebridge Heath 48-3; Sleaford 177 (Pienaar 58, Cuthbert 5-28)) v Skegness.
All abandoned.


Rain sweeping across the county made the Readers Lincolnshire ECB Premier League a programme of one-innings matches, with three teams making it back on to the field but soon returning to the pavilion.


The Vikings of Middle England are set to return to Rockingham Castle this August Bank Holiday to recreate their famous and realistic displays.
Enjoy the thrill of a live battle complete with crashing swords and authentic costumes, when the Castle comes alive with battles, pageantry and a living history village providing an immersive and educational environment for all the family to enjoy.
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a Viking encampment, set against the thrilling background of a battle scene. Step back in time whilst meandering around the village. Observe craftsmen making weapons and coins, weaving nets and the healer brewing medicines for all those gory battlefield injuries.
Experienced bowmen will be on hand to teach their skills, preparing all members of the family to hold their own in a Viking invasion.
Against all this excitement, a quiet moment can be enjoyed listening to the storyteller weave fascinating tales to spark the imagination. The Castle, built by William the Conqueror 900 years ago, will also be open to observe the splendid collection of paintings and armour.
The event, running on Sunday, August 28 and Monday, August 29, is open from midday until 5pm.
The castle will be open from 1pm. Last entry at 4.30pm.
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Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27).
Jayawardene played 58 Test matches for his country and displayed his class with an innings of 124 as Woodhall piled up 279-9 in 48 overs.
Colin Cheer claimed 4-81 for Bourne against Woodhall Spa.
Sadly heavy rain then washed out the game before Bourne had a chance to bat. Colin Cheer bagged 4-81 for Bourne.
Market Deeping’s home game with Grantham lasted just 36 overs before the weather intervened. Ashley Fisher took 3-33 as Grantham finished on 128-5.
Deeping are fourth in the table with two matches to go. Bourne are sixth.
No matches in the division were completed today.
RESULTS
MARKET DEEPING v GRANTHAM abandoned
Grantham 128-5 (36 overs) (B. Powell 67no, A. Fisher 3-33).
WOODHALL SPA v BOURNE abandoned
Woodhall Spa 279-9 (48 overs) (P. Jawaradene 124, T. Dixon 42, C. Cheer 4-81, B. Collins 2-47, J. Berry 2-66).

LINCS PREMIER DIVISION: Sri Lankan star puts Bourne to the sword, Deeping suffer a deluge


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