Workers face deportation
Four Chinese nationals who were illegally working at a Bourne restaurant have been arrested and are in custody awaiting deportation.Police and UK Border Agency officials swooped on the China Palace...
View ArticleBook of the Week: Matron in Charge by Evelyn Prentis
The final book in the ‘A Nurse in Time’ series, ‘Matron in Charge’ follows Evelyn Prentis as she discovers that being in charge of the Lodge is rarely straightforward. From door-slamming Miss Cromwell...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Commissioner to visit South Holland
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick visits Weston Hills Village Hall at 7pm on Monday for the Spalding East Rural Community Panel, where police issues are discussed. South Holland...
View ArticleBook now to try stress-busting Sophrology classes in Spalding
Learn to relax and take life’s ups and downs in your stride at Sophrology classes, starting in Spalding with free introductory sessions next week after a hugely successful launch at Whaplode.Anyone...
View ArticleGardening with Daphne Ledward: Don’t let snow ruin the garden
As I write this, snow is forecast, which is rather annoying as I was just getting back into my post-Christmas swing of leaf clearing (not before time), hedge trimming, and top dressing the borders with...
View ArticleStreet pastor scheme needs volunteers
Nights out in Spalding could become a lot safer if enough volunteers join a Street Pastors scheme to be launched in the town later this year.A series of information events are taking place in Spalding...
View ArticleLock up your heating oil
Wednesday, 4pm: Nearly 2,000 litres of heating oil have been stolen in two raids on people’s garden storage tanks at homes near Bourne.Police are warning homeowners to step up security following the...
View ArticleThe question: eat out or in?
While Valentine’s legends are all about surprises like the mystery card with a question-mark for a signature, in reality most couples plan together what they’ll do to celebrate.The big question is: do...
View Article‘Where is our bus stop?’- OAP
Elderly passengers travelling to Long Sutton to do a weekly shop have been promised a temporary bus stop will be in place next week at an agreed shortcut through to the Co-op.Passengers were upset at...
View ArticleLOCAL FOOTBALL: Second semi in a week for Harrox
PETEBOROUGH & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Moulton Harrox’s hopes of an impressive treble remain very much alive after they thrashed Uppingham Town 4-0 to reach the last four of the PFA Senior...
View ArticleSNOOKER: Ominous win sees Sutton B race clear
Runaway Spalding and District League Division One leaders Long Sutton B responded to last week’s rare loss in typical style – with a 6-0 win.They crushed hosts Pyramid B by the maximum scoreline to go...
View ArticleTractor display promotes farming
The latest New Holland farm machinery was due to be displayed outside St Paul’s Cathedral one day last week to remind London commuters where the ingredients in their luchboxes comes from.The showcase...
View ArticleSBV vaccine essential, says NFU
Every effort must be made to ensure a vaccine is available later this year to help combat the spread of deadly Schmallenberg virus (SBV), the NFU has said.The call comes as many farms with early...
View ArticleSafety at waste depot a ‘significant issue’
Plans for improvement work costing almost £31,000 at council waste depots in Spalding and Holbeach have been unveiled after safety concerns from Government health inspectors.South Holland District...
View ArticleFundraising event
There is a fundraising afternoon tea at the Churchroom, Whaplode Drove on Saturday from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy a tea or coffee with scone, jam and cream or toasted teacake and browse items on sale. All...
View ArticleNew tractor book
Forty of the world’s most magnificent, classic agricultural machines are featured in a book due out in March.Beautiful Tractors, Portraits of Iconic Models, is a beautifully illustrated record of the...
View ArticleCrop protection research needed
Scientists and farm leaders say government has failed to grasp the seriousness of challenges posed by the withdrawal of important pesticides.They say that more research is needed into crop protection...
View ArticleRUGBY: Town eager to beat rivals...weather
Spalding RFC are hoping that the adverse weather won’t deny them the chance to beat fierce Midlands One East rivals Market Rasen and Louth on Saturday (2.15pm).Town are scheduled to visit their county...
View ArticleTaste of India at primary school
Shepeau Stow Primary School was a jewel in Lincolnshire’s crown for a day when children had a taste of India last week.About 20 pupils took part in a number of Indian-themed activities such as dancing...
View ArticleA floral farewell to tragic little angels
A police escort followed dozens of mourners who walked behind two matching hearses ahead of the funeral of sisters Tamzin and Jessica Portor.Mourners at the Sutton Bridge funeral wore flashes of bright...
View Article