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Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised — Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Little Bytham sits this extended and beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas — 28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across the county are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas — The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse — Early morning moon to glow red in partial lunar eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse will cause a part of the moon early on Friday morning to glow a rusty shade of red and here's how you can try and see it:

'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale' — 'You'll struggle to find a spa that lives up to Ragdale'

Ragdale Hall Spa is the perfect place to relax - Kerry Coupe went along for some much-needed R and R.

Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month — Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

This is how much plastic and how much chocolate is really in your favourite selection box — This is how much plastic and how much chocolate is really in your favourite selection box

We investigate the best and worst selection boxes on offer for the amount of plastic waste in comparison to the chocolate inside.

FAMILY

Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised — Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Little Bytham sits this extended and beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas — 28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across the county are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

Christmas Eve boxes: a cosy tradition or a costly pressure? — Christmas Eve boxes: a cosy tradition or a costly pressure?

Searches for Christmas Eve boxes are on the up as families start their festive plans - but does the trend add to the magic or pile on the pressure?

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GADGET AND TECH

Sky unveils new streaming TV Sky Glass — Sky unveils new streaming TV Sky Glass

Sky has unveiled Glass, a new streaming TV with Sky services and other apps built in that requires no satellite dish or box.

'59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout — '59.6 million nuggets for my friends': how Twitter responded to Facebook blackout

As Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp plunged into darkness, social media fans took to Twitter with some comical consequences.

Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis — Pregnant man among new 2021 emojis

A new proposed release of 2021 emojis includes a pregnant man and a gender-neutral person wearing a crown.

First £50 note featuring face of Alan Turing issued — First £50 note featuring face of Alan Turing issued

The first £50 note showing the face of early computing pioneer Alan Turing has been issued on what would have been his birthday.

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IN FULL

Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised — Village cottage has been sympathetically modernised

Situated within the highly sought-after village of Little Bytham sits this extended and beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage.

28 Elf on the Shelf ideas — 28 Elf on the Shelf ideas

Homes across the county are preparing for an invasion of pint-sized pixies - here's a guide to some of the mischief you should be prepared for.

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas — The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

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NOSTALGIA

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s? — Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Before smart phones, the playground was a simpler place – we take a look back at the fads which drained pocket money during the 80s and 90s.

Appeal for knitted poppies to decorate Friendly Bench for Remembrance Day — Appeal for knitted poppies to decorate Friendly Bench for Remembrance Day

The Friendly Bench Bottesford community group are inviting the community to knit, crochet or sew a poppy to cover the Friendly Bench.

Could your old paper car tax disc earn you a fortune? — Could your old paper car tax disc earn you a fortune?

The value of old paper car tax discs is now at an all time high, say collectors, with some fetching more than £1,000.

Engineering film is premiered at theatre — Engineering film is premiered at theatre

A theatre company worked with engineers and Grantham College students to create film.

OUTDOORS

Ladies enjoy trip on light railway — Ladies enjoy trip on light railway

The Women’s Royal Army Corps visited the Ropsley Heath Light Railway for a social get together.

Top tips to keep dogs safe from lungworm, ticks and other dangers this autumn — Top tips to keep dogs safe from lungworm, ticks and other dangers this autumn

A head vet has shared advice so you can keep your four-legged friends away from harm this season.

Santa Fun Run and Walk returns to park — Santa Fun Run and Walk returns to park

The Santa Fun Run and Walk is a chance to people to raise funds for local charities, clubs and schools.

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TRAVEL

Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car? — Is it time to make the move to an all-electric car?

We take a look at the pros and cons of making the move – and ask if the infrastructure is there to support a surge in sales?

Traffic light travel scrapped — Traffic light travel scrapped

New rules introduced to make travel to the UK “easier and cheaper” have come into force.

Tiny 28mph electric car to be sold in the UK — Tiny 28mph electric car to be sold in the UK

The Citroen Ami, an electric car with a top speed of 28mph and which can be driven in France without a licence, is going to be sold in the UK.

10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol — 10 car makes and models that may not accept new E10 petrol

More than 600,000 vehicles aren't compatible with the UK's new E10 petrol. Here's 10 popular makes and models affected:

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