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Chris Harby freelance

@HarbyWriter

East Midlands-based freelance journalist, writer, subeditor, 19 years in regional press. UK Weekly Sports Journalist of Year 2013+14. [email protected]

 Melton Mowbray
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Joined February 2012
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Our Secret Drinker finds a Marie Celeste vibe at their latest stop-off lincsonline.co.uk/boston/if-…
If you can get past the boarded windows it’s a nice looking pub but where was everyone?

If you can get past the boarded windows it’s a nice looking pub but where was everyone?

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say boarded up windows isn’t a good look for a pub.

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'For over 10 years, we’ve warned about vandalism and called for CCTV' lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/n…
Fire at town park bandstand prompts fresh calls for CCTV

Fire at town park bandstand prompts fresh calls for CCTV

A fire that damaged trees, fencing and a Jubilee bandstand has renewed calls for CCTV in a town park.

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Popular event now relies on volunteers to run it lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
Key talks held in bid to win funding for flower parade’s future

Key talks held in bid to win funding for flower parade’s future

An MP is keen to secure funding to ensure the future of a town’s annual flower parade is not at risk.

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Thumbs up to put panels here for the next 40 years lincsonline.co.uk/bourne/new…
Solar farm that can power 5,000 homes a year given green light

Solar farm that can power 5,000 homes a year given green light

Planning permission has been granted for a 20MW solar farm to the east of Bourne.

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Do these headlines trigger any memories for you? lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/n…

Mercury Memories: news and adverts we featured in May 2015, 2000, 1955, 1925 and 1825

We’re on our weekly stroll down memory lane looking at news from up to 200 years ago.

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They've received an order from the Saudi air force! lincsonline.co.uk/bourne/new…
Sky is the limit for town business

Sky is the limit for town business

A business which specialises in motorsports has swapped racing cars for model planes in its latest project.

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Water bottle and school bag protect Evie from worse injuries in hit and run lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
‘I don’t understand how you could hit a child and not bother to stop’ says mum of injured school...

‘I don’t understand how you could hit a child and not bother to stop’ says mum of injured school...

A mother has spoken out after her daughter had been injured by a hit and run driver.

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Is this an idea you'd welcome, dog walkers? lincsonline.co.uk/rutland/ne…
Plans to turn horse paddock into dog walking site

Plans to turn horse paddock into dog walking site

A field could be turned into a dog walking facility, if plans are given the green light.

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Sheppy medal tops landmark day for GB at Wildwater World Cup | Chris Harby

Sheppy medal tops landmark day for GB at Wildwater World Cup | Chris Harby

Always enjoy working with the superfriendly team at Paddle UK First stints of the season covering the Wildwater World Cup events in North Macedonia and Italy. And plenty of medals for the GB team -...

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This Sounds great - is it in your diary? lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/n…
Radio presenters to host live show

Radio presenters to host live show

A community radio station is hosting a showcase of local musical talent.

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Clare and Racheal do Stamford Hospital proud lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/n…
Stories inspire nurses to complete charity marathon

Stories inspire nurses to complete charity marathon

Two nurses completed a walking marathon in aid of a cancer charity.

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How important do you think the arts should be in council budgets? lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
‘What is the bottom line? Is centre losing less money now?’

‘What is the bottom line? Is centre losing less money now?’

The improving picture of an arts centre was overshadowed by calls for a plan to show the theatre’s five-year future.

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Is it time up for high street shopping centres? lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/n…
Shopping centre up for sale for fourth time in 10 years for over £1.5 million

Shopping centre up for sale for fourth time in 10 years for over £1.5 million

A shopping centre housed in a Grade II listed building is on the market for the fourth time in 10 years.

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Mike wants to raise awareness of MS lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/n…
‘When I was first diagnosed with MS, I cried my heart out - now I want to offer support to others’

‘When I was first diagnosed with MS, I cried my heart out - now I want to offer support to others’

A man with multiple sclerosis says there needs to be more awareness around the condition.

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Here's an idea if you fancy a change from your usual coastal haunts lincsonline.co.uk/skegness/a…
A room with a view and a half that’s a haven for dog walkers and wildlife lovers

A room with a view and a half that’s a haven for dog walkers and wildlife lovers

How about a cafe where every meal comes with a side order of a spectacular view? We went to see if the meals could match the setting at this venue.

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A real shame lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/n…
Rock and bikes fundraiser for Ukraine cancelled

Rock and bikes fundraiser for Ukraine cancelled

A fundraising rock and bikes festival to boost humanitarian aid for Ukraine has been cancelled.

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Lockdown rise in dog ownership has had 'dreadful' knock-on effects in Lincs according to rescue centre volunteers lincsonline.co.uk/holbeach/w…
‘We are a disposable society – dogs just don’t fit in anymore’

‘We are a disposable society – dogs just don’t fit in anymore’

‘Gutted’ volunteers say animal rescue centres across Lincolnshire are in a major crisis.

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Sounds like a pretty nice day's work lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
‘Some days I can walk up to 10 miles, it’s all a bit mad and no two days are the same’

‘Some days I can walk up to 10 miles, it’s all a bit mad and no two days are the same’

The owner of a dog walking business which lost everything during an enforced two year break in Covid says she’s finally back to doing her dream job.

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It had been buried for more than 70 years lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/n…
Plans for museum to house iconic Second World War vehicle and celebrate wartime and agricultural...

Plans for museum to house iconic Second World War vehicle and celebrate wartime and agricultural...

A group’s hopes of creating a museum to house the iconic Crowland Buffalo and celebrate wartime and agricultural history have taken a step forwards.

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Another big name is heading our way lincsonline.co.uk/stamford/n…
Comedian to kick off book tour in town

Comedian to kick off book tour in town

A comedian who has written many best-selling children’s books is coming to Stamford.

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