SAILING: Junior trio get Welland awards
Youngsters from Welland Yacht Club got their hands on some silverware at its junior sailing awards evening.Joseph Twigg collected two trophies to mark an impressive season. He won the Cadet Cup and...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: Final heartache spurs on Spalding
Spalding Indoor Bowls Club’s under 25 side have progressed in the national double rink competition as they bid to go one better than last year.Spalding, who lost in last year’s final by a single shot,...
View ArticleSlow down or someone will die – resident
An angry Crowland resident is warning that a road accident outside his home this week is proof that motorists are ignoring a 30mph speed limit currently in place.Barry Jackson (44), of Thorney Road,...
View ArticleTIGERS: Duo miss Doughboys date
Holbeach United v Wellingborough Town (Saturday, 3pm): The Tigers will have to do without midfield duo Derwayne Stupple and Wes Lewis for the visit of the Doughboys.But leading scorer Andrew Tidswell...
View ArticleRUGBY: NLD break for Spalding
Spalding RFC v Southwell RFC (Saturday, 2.15pm): Town take a break from their league troubles as they turn their attention to the NLD Shield.Visitors Southwell are a mid-table Midlands Three East...
View ArticleMan’s not guilty plea
A Spalding driver has pleaded not guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath to police.Krzysztof Ruszkowski (57), of Hawthorn Bank, will stand trial at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on January 17....
View ArticleMan in court on assault charge
A man appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to an assault charge.Matthew Evans (31), of Cygnet Court, Spalding, is accused of assaulting Andrew Evans and will stand trial on January 8.He was granted...
View ArticleMotor cyclist injured after crash in Long Sutton
A 20-year-old man is being treated in hospital for leg injuries after his motor bike collided with a car in Long Sutton last night.The man from Sutton Bridge was riding a Honda motor bike when it...
View ArticleFuel charges adjourned
A woman appeared in court accused of four counts of making off with out paying for fuel, including amounts worth £97.22 and £99.86 from Market Deeping’s Rainbow Petrol Station.Charlotte Smith (37), of...
View ArticleThree injured after crash in Gedney Drove End
Three people were taken to hospital with neck and back injuries after the car they were in hit a trailer and caught fire in Gedney Drove End.Fire and ambulance crews attended the accident which...
View ArticleArrested for swearing
A man in court on a public order offence told Spalding magistrates he was arrested for using two swear words while the shop that refused to sell him alcohol was selling illegal cigarettes.Spalding...
View ArticleMan denies resisting PC
A man of 51 denied resisting a Spalding police officer, PC Robert Exler, when he appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.John Pullen, of Porthouse Drive, Pinchbeck, is accused of resisting...
View ArticleTrio accused of dishonesty
Three people appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of going equipped for theft by having a foil lined bag in their possession in Spalding on October 23.Constanta Barcila (30),...
View ArticleWoman rescued after house fire in Langtoft
A woman had to be given oxygen by fire crews after her house caught fire in Langtoft this morning.The woman was making candles in the kitchen of her semi-detached house in the village when paraffin wax...
View ArticleFormer flower queens invited to bloom once more
Former Spalding Flower Queens are invited to take part in the Flower Parade’s final fling next year.Susan Richmond, from organisers Kenyon Communications, said the company would love as many former...
View ArticleSchools should encourage apprenticeships
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for schools to increase their engagement with small businesses, as new research shows only nine per cent of small firms have taken on an apprentice...
View ArticleSuccess at food awards
A fish and chip shop and a hotel restaurant have both been recognised for great food and service in the East Midlands Food and Drink Awards. Both venues were celebrating after being selected as victors...
View ArticleBe a blood donor
There’s a chance to give blood at sessions taking place at the South Holland Centre, Spalding, on Tuesday, December 4. Call 0300 1232323.
View ArticlePinchbeck author launches her book
Pinchbeck author Judith Withyman will be launching her book Geese, Gowts and Galligaskins at Bookmark, Spalding, on December 6 at 7.15pm.To buy tickets for the event (£3.50 including wine) or to order...
View ArticleOwner sad and parents shocked about playgroup closure
A Spalding playgroup that has taught children for more than 25 years is to close next month, leaving worried parents in shock.Lack of numbers is behind the decision by owner Kirsty Casey to close 345...
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