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A pupil at Pinchbeck East Primary School has had an early Christmas present after entering a competition run by a group hoping to provide affordable homes in the village. Tia Alexander was given a pack...
View ArticleCalling the tune by Tulip Radio
With all the talk about the 2013 Flower Parade being probably the last one, we were interested to hear the views of one of the remaining bulb growers in the area, Peter Ruysen of D&R Simmonds of...
View ArticleWhaplode Drove farmers reflects on past year
They say fortune favours the brave, but in the light of the autumn season from hell it’s too soon to say if it’s braver to go ahead and drill whatever the conditions or wait for a better opportunity,...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Tulips friendly tonight
Spalding United will host Peterborough Sports in a friendly clash at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field tonight (7.45pm).Entrance for the match against the Peterborough League Premier Division outfit...
View ArticleWarrant issued
Spalding magistrates on Thursday issued a warrant with bail for the arrest of John Davies (58), of Sandy, Bedfordshire, who is accused of daytime tresspass in pursuit of game at Sutton St James on...
View ArticleFor crown court trial
Billy Fisher (27), of Stapleford Abbots, Romford, pleaded not guilty to affray in Spalding, on October 22.Spalding magistrates on Thursday committed the matter to Lincoln Crown Court. The first hearing...
View ArticleEnergy Minister visits GlenFarrow site
Energy Minister John Hayes MP has welcomed a Whaplode-based initiative that will allow farmers to tap into a sustainable heat source and make their businesses more profitable.Mr Hayes was visiting...
View ArticleInheritance advice for growers
The traps and pitfalls of agricultural property relief will be outlined to members of South Holland Growers’ Club at their meeting on January 7 at Whaplode Manor Hotel.Richard Lewis, senior partner...
View ArticleFarmers urged to keep pesticide out of water
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has called for renewed efforts to keep the under-threat pesticide out of surface waters after a watchdog recorded some of the highest levels since monitoring began....
View ArticleEating plenty of veg on Christmas Day?
If plates were piled high on Tuesday it was partly thanks to Produce World, with a site in Sutton Bridge, which expected to supply 1,200 tons each of carrots and parsnips, a massive 1,500,000 kilos of...
View ArticleLook after your potatoes
Growers have been urged not to forget about their potatoes in storage as they enjoy the festive period so they don’t risk losing their crop to rot.This year’s heavy and constant rainfall has resulted...
View ArticleCouple’s close call with bus route bollard
An elderly couple have told of their near-death experience when a bus gate bollard came up through their car as they drove over it.Michael and Nancy Snowdon, who are both in their 80s, thought a bomb...
View ArticleJUNIOR FOOTBALL: Young Tulips secure semi spot
Spalding United U/11s eased into the semi-finals of the PFA Junior Cup with a 4-1 home win over Whittlesey.With Caleb Ansell superb in goal at the other end, Toby Noakes’ header and a long-range Samuel...
View ArticleKARTING: F1 ace Brundle backing starlet Hoggard
Talented Spalding youngster Johnathan Hoggard is being tipped to have a bright future after being crowned East Anglia karting champion.The 12-year-old never finished off the podium in the 19-race...
View ArticleCRICKET: Spalding in impressive signing spree
Ambitious Spalding Town Cricket Club have secured a spree of impressive signings ahead of their return to the Lincs ECB Premier Division next season.The South Lincs and Border League champions have...
View ArticleFlood warning issued for The Deepings area
People living in parts of The Deepings are on flood alert as heavy rain continues to fall in the area. Flood warnings have been issued across Lincolnshire, including for Bourne and Billingborough, by...
View ArticlePantos to see
Go to the panto, that is, and we are lucky to have a number of them to choose from.At South Holland Centre in Spalding Polka Dot Pantomimes is staging that all time favourite Jack and the Beanstalk...
View ArticleSon attacked his mum in drunken rage
A man who attacked his mother during a row over spilt vodka has been told to build a good relationship with her.Adam Beeson (20), of Hatt Close, Moulton, grabbed his mother Jane by the hair and punched...
View ArticleWork starts on £2m crematorium
Work has begun to create South Holland’s new £2million crematorium.Builders have moved onto the site just off the A151 link road north of Surfleet and it is hoped the site will be operational next...
View ArticleVow to solve hall problems
Trustees of the youth club in Gosberton have vowed to resolve problems which saw a playgroup locked out and fearing it would need to find a new home before the new year.Rainbows Playgroup manager Jane...
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