Gainsborough Standard

2 days ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Lucinda Herbert

‘Terrified’ residents were shocked to find five 16ft monster pythons in the Lincolnshire undergrowth. Five monster 16ft (5.4m) pythons have been rescued after being spotted by terrified residents on the loose in the UK countryside. The giant reticulated pythons - which are the world's longest species of snake - were dumped by a cruel pet owner in woodland in north Lincolnshire.

2 days ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Adam Jeffs

Families looking for a new home with plenty of space can meet their match with Barratt Homes’ three-storey properties at its development in Bourne. The leading housebuilder currently has a selection of two, three and four bedroom homes for a range of homebuyers at Barratt Homes at Bourne, with some offering three-storey living like the Kingsville and Brentford style properties.

2 days ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Michelle Gant

The former home of one of Boston’s most well-known residents has undergone an extensive and sensitive refurbishment and is now ready to welcome in new residents. The Warehouse at 50 High Street, once the home and studio of renowned textile artist and designer Mary Farmer and her husband ceramicist Terry Moores, has undergone a complete refurbishment that has created a new future for this historic building.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Chrissie Redford

With temperatures soaring towards 30C on the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, crowds flocked to Skegness to enjoy the sun and sea breezes. By lunchtime families were struggling to find a spot on the beach, which was filled with fun and laughter. Across town car parks were full and vehicles were still looking for spaces well into the day. Local photographer John Byford said he had never seen a day like it. “In the 35 years I have lived in Skegness I have never seen it so busy,” he said.

1 week ago | lincolnshireworld.com | Jamie Waller

An Indian takeaway in Sleaford will become a full restaurant, despite claims that nearby residents are bombarded with smells. The entrance to La Shish on Northgate is just yards away from homes on Parry’s Court. A planning committee at North Kesteven District Council on Thursday (June 12) heard that residents also had to put up with noise, nuisance and even vomiting from customers.