From our archives 50 years ago
Hard frosts persisted throughout the month of January, causing all sorts of problems.The big freeze resulted in this historic image of ice floes piled up near the swing bridge at Sutton Bridge.
View Article‘Cautious tale’ for drink-drivers
A driver thought he had slept off some drink but was over the limit when police stopped him, Spalding magistrates heard today (Thursday).Matthew White (24), of Hall Hill Road, Holbeach, was banned from...
View ArticleHunt hares and risk jail, say police
Hare coursing gangs targeting South Holland have been warned to expect jail if they continue with their illegal activities in the area.Hare coursing gangs targeting South Holland have been warned to...
View ArticleNo fear of riots on the streets across district
South Holland District Council “will not be wasting taxpayers’ money” on a judicial review of the support grant from the Government that some authorities fear will lead to rioting in the streets.The...
View ArticleDad stole to treat his children
A dad stole gammon joints from a supermarket to sell at half-price so he could spoil his children at Christmas.Darren Sheridan (33) took the joints worth a total of £30 from the Coop’s Rainbow Stores...
View ArticleTIGERS: Vital Cog in Holbeach’s title tilt
Runanway UCL Premier Division leaders Holbeach United are bidding to dodge a familiar banana skin this Saturday.The Tigers visit sixth-placed Cogenhoe United (3pm), bidding to maintain their healthy...
View ArticleTULIPS: High-profile double swoop remains on the cards
Spalding United remain hopeful of wrapping up a double transfer raid on a team from the Blue Square Bet Conference North (step two). Boss Pat Rayment told the Spalding Guardian on Wednesday that deals...
View ArticleRUGBY: Town skipper has high hopes for 2013
Ambitious Spalding RFC captain Harry Sharman hopes that his resurgent side will be gunning for success on three fronts in 2013.Priority number one for Town, who finished last year with three wins on...
View ArticleMan’s three year drive ban
A man was given a three year drink-driving ban for his second offence within two years.Presiding magistrate Jenny Frere-Cook said Derek Croker would not be offered a chance to cut the ban through the...
View ArticleParish Matters – a monthly column by Crowland parish councillor Peter Bird
Can parish councils fight for you?I was politely reminded when I joined the parish council that the council is not political. It was a disappointment to me because I am a member of a political party, I...
View ArticleFor crown court trial
A man accused of theft and assault has been committed to Lincoln Crown Court for trial.Ryan Brooks (19), of Delgate Avenue, Weston, is accused of assaulting Adam Beeson, causing actual bodily harm, and...
View ArticleFor trial
Former Spalding man Sam Tooke has denied stealing metal from The Crown and Wooldpack, Long Sutton.Tooke (22), of K Jackson’s caravan site, Penny Hill, Holbeach, was bailed on Thursday to a trial at...
View ArticleCase adjourned
A man of 70 has denied failing to provide a breath specimen for analysis.Clayton Banks, of Glenside North, Pinchbeck, was granted unconditional bail by Spalding magistrates on Thursday and his case was...
View ArticleReview of the Year - July to December
Continuing our look back at 2012...JULYA couple forced out of their home by noise from a wind farm faced a second battle after buying a new home - close to land earmarked for nine new turbines.Jane and...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Dramatic wins for Tulips and Deeping...but Tigers beaten
Late goals helped Spalding United and Deeping Rangers beat Quorn and Kempston Rovers 3-2 and 4-2 respectively in the UCL Premier Division on Saturday, but leaders Holbeach United went down 2-0 at...
View ArticleRUGBY: Town’s winning run over, Deepings and Bourne also beaten
Spalding RFC’s three-game winning streak in Midlands One East ended with a 25-19 home loss to Bedford Athletic on Saturday, while Deepings and Bourne both suffered defeats.Town’s narrow Memorial Field...
View ArticleStart the new year with a smile
Scores of people have already put in their requests for a slice of the £10,000 Smile Campaign pot.But it’s still not too late for you to let us know what you need a cash injection to help you get your...
View ArticleTree scheme to make our district green
Seven areas of South Holland will become greener places to be thanks to a new tree planting scheme for 2013.Lincolnshire County Council is hoping to plant 33,000 new trees across the county during the...
View ArticleAction from the Tulips
A late winner gave Spalding a vital home win against promotion rivals Quorn on Saturday.Free Press and Guardian chief photographer Tim Wilson captured some of the game on video.
View ArticleLord Taylor is named ‘personality’ of 2012
Lord Taylor of Holbeach was named ‘personality of the year’ in the 2012 Food and Farming Industry Awards.The former boss of Holbeach firm Taylor Bulbs – and former parliamentary under secretary of...
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