HOCKEY: Fair derby result with Steves’ goals
Long Sutton’s and Spalding’s 4th teams deservedly shared the points in a tight East League Division 6NW (N) derby.Sutton opened the scoring from a short corner strike by Steve Hart and both teams had...
View ArticleInternet has part to play in child crime
Boredom and the internet are being blamed for children as young as ten getting involved in serious violent and sexual crimes.Figures for the year to April show that in Lincolnshire six ten-year-olds...
View ArticlePastor thanks community for efforts
Mince pies, selection boxes and cranberry sauce – Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without them.But for hundreds of families in South Holland, these festive favourites are off the shopping list...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Hughes’ goal really was world class
The term “world class” is applied too liberally to goals. But Holbeach United’s Rob Hughes can now safely say that he has one on his CV.The midfielder notched a truly phenomenal effort from the halfway...
View Article‘...bred to pull a sledge for 12 hours’
Spalding’s nearest dog shelter has found that growing numbers of people are buying dogs that look like wolves – then dumping them because they’re so demanding to keep as a pet.The fashion for huskies,...
View ArticleBOWLS: International call-ups for Spalding duo
Martin Spencer and Annie Bellamy have been selected to represent England in an international series next March.Spencer will be making his debut in the side, after being travelling reserve last year....
View ArticleGirls’ narrow escape from fireball scare
A woman has described how two of her grandchildren could have been “burnt alive” when their car burst into flames after an accident in Gedney Drove End. Jacky Kent (64) was driving behind her...
View ArticleSock firm offers free worlwide delivery
Pinchbeck-based international online retailer SocksFox.com is offering free worldwide delivery as part of its strategy to become a widely recognised shop for top quality brand clothes.SocksFox.com,...
View ArticleAn evening of advice and help for local first-time buyers
Morriss and Mennie estate agents were delighted with the success of their first-time buyer evening.All first-time buyers that attended reported that they found all support and advice offered very...
View ArticleMONEY MATTERS by Scott Woods: Get savvy with credit cards this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching and pre and post-festive season sales to tempt us, our wallets will undoubtedly be relinquishing control of our ‘flexible friends’ on a regular basis. So how do we keep...
View ArticleProperty of the Week – Spalding Road, Holbeach – £194,995
This is an extended three-bed detached family home with separate dining room, garden room, PVCu double glazing and gas fired central heating. This is an extended three-bed detached family home with...
View ArticleVOLLEYBALL: Happy coach as Saracens start to shine
The youngsters of Saracens took on an improving University side at Spalding Grammar School.After a great start when Saracens took an early lead of 5-0 and stretched that to 12-6, the pressure started...
View ArticleUse of peat
A majority of peat used in the UK horticulture industry is imported from overseas, members of South Holland Growers’ Club have learned.A majority of peat used in the UK horticulture industry is...
View ArticleFowler Welch Coolchain
Andrew Knowles made a presentation about Fowler Welch Coolchain to members of South Holland Growers’ Club, from its start in 1988 through to today’s operation offering national distribution using duel...
View ArticleLine fault leaves 600 homes with no power
Hundreds of South Holland residents were left without power for seven hours after an electrical fault led to a loss of supply in the area.About 600 homes in Cowbit, Moulton Chapel and Weston Hills were...
View ArticleStill time to enter skills awards
The 2013 Lincolnshire and Rutland Skills Awards have just been launched. The awards are organised by the Lincolnshire and Rutland Employment and Skills Board. There’s still time for young people,...
View ArticleChance to learn about ferreting
BASC Midlands will host a Christmas roadshow at the Springfields Events Centre, Spalding, on Sunday, December 16 from 10am-5pm.Stands will include countryside trade stands, sporting goods, clothing,...
View ArticleLatest LCHS board meeting is today
The board for Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) meets today. The monthly meeting will take place at 1pm in the Royal Oak Boardroom at the trust’s headquarters at Bridge House, The...
View ArticleCouncil meets need for careers advice
Lincolnshire County Council has been highlighted for good practice in a national report into the transition of careers guidance from local authorities to schools.Since September schools have had to...
View ArticleTraffic chaos at recycling centre
Frustrated residents have hit out at county environmental chiefs over the reduced opening times at Spalding Recycling Centre after traffic chaos on Friday.People waiting to use the centre in West Marsh...
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