Bourne

Bourne’s own Santa Claus completed his “Mission Christmas” campaign to help children in need, smashing his target with a humongous haul of 911 presents.

Gareth Ramsden, 36, has been running the campaign locally for the charity cash for kids for two years and this year set a target of collecting 240 presents (the number of donations in 2021), which he more than tripled.

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Jakob and his brother Christian are teenagers, but are faced with the harrowing reality of adulthood without their mother. Her stage four cancer diagnosis has broken their hearts, but a fundraiser earning thousands of pounds can allow them to make memories with her while they still can.

Joanne Harrison, 49, from Bourne, was diagnosed with stage four metastatic adenocarcinoma cancer in late 2019, and since then it has been a journey of physical and mental hardship for her, as well as emotional turmoil for her family.

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Budget supermarket giant Aldi remains undeterred by local opposition as it forges ahead with ambitious plans to build a new store in Bourne.

Following a period of consultation that stirred debate within the town, the company has now submitted comprehensive plans to South Kesteven District Council for a new branch on land north of West Road.

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