Beautiful new lease of life for failed food court
The former food court at the controversial Red Lion Quarter is to be turned into a hair and beauty training salon.The food court closed in October 2011, just six months after the grand opening of the...
View ArticleMan hid from police behind a garden tree
Police were called after a man stole property from three cars and found him hiding behind a garden tree in another street.Tomas Lazdauskas (26) was caught in the act by a resident in Spalding’s Halmer...
View ArticleEmpty stall tribute to fruit and veg trader
A market stall remained empty on Saturday as a mark of respect to a fruit and veg trader who has died.Tony Secker, who had suffered heart problems in recent months, died on December 29, aged 64.Mr...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Harrox roar into the Lincs Cup’s last four
A stunning Saturday showing saw Moulton Harrox crush previously unbeaten Skegness United 3-1 at Broad Lane to book their place in the semi finals of the Lincs Junior Cup.Harrox made the perfect start...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: Century up for Spalding in emphatic derby win
Spalding Indoor Bowls Club’s A team beat Boston 119-88 in their latest Lincs League Division One fixture.Graham Smith’s rink lead the way with a massive 38-5 victory, closely followed by Scott Dunham’s...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Pinchbeck crash
Wednesday: A woman cyclist was taken to Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital with a suspected leg injury following an accident with a car near St Mary’s Church, Pinchbeck, this morning.Emergency services were...
View ArticleRUGBY: Skipper salutes Town show despite loss
SPALDING RFC 19 BEDFORD ATHLETIC 25: The fact Spalding were left disappointed not to have won on Saturday shows just how far they’ve come in a very short time this season. Having lost 99-7 to Bedford...
View ArticleCar crash man seriously hurt
A man of 25 suffered serious head and chest injuries when his car was involved in a crash with a JCB tractor on Tuesday morning.The man, from Kirton, was taken to Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital.Police say...
View ArticleGet an A-star for fuel efficiency and comfort
The heat is on and even this relatively mild winter, the house would feel decidedly nippy without it.But comfort comes at a price – so how can we get the best out of the boiler at reasonable cost?Here...
View ArticleAnimal ban appeal denied
A Gosberton Clough man has been left to pay £400 after losing his appeal against a five year ban from keeping animals.Nicholas Hayes (24), of Fifth Drove was ordered to pay the prosecution costs bill...
View ArticleVital time to object to plans for energy farms
Residents are being urged to write official letters of objection to plans for renewable energy farms in the Crowland area.They have until February 1 to lodge an objections to Peterborough City...
View ArticleTIGERS: Chand unhappy with Kettering’s move for Turner
Holbeach United look set to lose Jason Turner after Kettering Town made a surprise move for the striker.Turner, who only joined the Tigers from King’s Lynn Town in December, was approached directly by...
View ArticleFarming thoughts from South Lincolnshire grower
At this time of year on the arable side of the farm we tend to review the past year and look forward and plan for the coming year.This autumn has been exceptionally difficult for everybody who works...
View ArticleMore young people into food and farming drive
Farm minister David Heath has unveiled a government drive to get more young people working in food and agriculture.The Future of Farming review will investigate ways of making agriculture a more...
View ArticlePolice put in new senior officers
Spalding and other towns on the eastern side of Lincolnshire will be under the wing of a newly strengthened police leadership based at Boston.Chief Constable Neil Rhodes has put in a chief...
View ArticleChance to showcase your artistic talents
Artists are being invited to showcase their work in a major exhibition taking place in South Holland.Various forms of work, from professional and amateur artists from the district and beyond, will be...
View ArticleSave £££s on gas and electricity
More than 16,300 people have signed up to a reverse auction that could deliver cheaper gas and electricity bills. South Holland District Council is part of a consortium of councils led by Peterborough...
View ArticleCar park idea for eyesore
The eyesore former Bull and Monkie pub in Spalding could soon be demolished to make way for a temporary car park.A plan has been submitted to South Holland District Council by the Churchgate site’s...
View ArticleForm first now for former designer
Jennifer Cottis has designed everything from a surface grinder to a parcel sorting machine in her time as an industrial designer.These days, she doesn’t feel the need to make things that function and...
View ArticleJennifer Cottis’s pots
As well as turning her land and seascapes into 3D work, artist Jennifer Cottis has moved on to the human form, as her husband Peter will testify – that’s a bust of his head in the picture below. It was...
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