Fire safety advice for pancake day
If you’re planning to make pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, don’t get caught out by hot oil and equipment this year. Debbie Robinson, deputy community safety manager for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said:...
View ArticleFood producer opens ‘world class’ facility
Spalding producer Dalehead Foods has promised its 300 employees the full benefits of its multi-million pound refurbished base in the town.The project to improve the Fulney Lane site which supplies meat...
View ArticleTen years behind bars for leader of county drugs ring
The ringleader of a sophisticated drugs ring which was supplying cocaine across the county has been jailed for ten years.Leigh Upsall (30), of Keel Drive, Kirton, was identified as one of the leaders...
View ArticleEvents at Weston Hills village hall
Norman Cooke can lay claim to the fact that the road where he lives, Broadgate, is five miles long.Fortunately for him and his wife Betty though, they live opposite the village hall and so don’t have...
View ArticleVehicle parts firm buys site of former plant and building business in Bourne
New life has come to the site of a former plant and equipment provider in Bourne after its sale to a leading vehicle parts firm.Aerodyne Equipment, which makes aerodynamic devices for lorries and other...
View ArticleMen in court after £1m drug discovery
A Moulton Seas End man was one of three to appear in court in connection with the discovery of drugs worth more than £1million in two lorries.Paul Summerfield (47), of Seas End Road, Moulton Seas End,...
View ArticleBroadgate Homes in village 40 years
Broadgate Homes Ltd has made its home in Weston Hills for the past 40 years.In that time it has grown from a business operated from the dining room of owner David Clarke’s house to a construction firm...
View ArticleMPs SPLIT OVER GAY MARRIAGE
MP John Hayes believes churches may be forced to conduct gay weddings against their wishes if the same-sex marriage bill becomes law.The South Holland and The Deepings MP was one of 136 Tories who...
View ArticleYouth club is closed over row with playgroup
A village youth club which provides a “haven” for up to 100 children has closed its doors over an ongoing row with a playgroup.Rainbows Playgroup in Gosberton faced an uncertain start to the new year...
View ArticleTwo suffer head injuries in A16 crash
A driver and passenger were taken to hospital with serious head injuries after a crash this morning on the A16 at Wyberton.The accident happened cloe to the junction with Saundergate Lane at 5.40am...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Poachers clinch five-star victory
High-flying Spalding Poachers 1st came from behind to bag a 5-3 victory at Cambs City 3rd in East Women’s League Division 2NW.After the early setback, Kelly Slater scored from the top of the D to...
View ArticleJUNIOR RUGBY: Dominant Town see off Southwell
Spalding RFC’s under-14s picked up an impressive 30-7 win over Southwell in the third leg of the NLD competition.The bitterly cold wind had an effect on both teams early on, but Will Fletcher’s short...
View ArticleMan accused of burglary
A man accused of burglary and theft of property from a home in Holbeach was committed for trial at Lincoln Crown Court by Spalding magistrates on Thursday.Mark Ebbs (34), of Battlefields Lane South,...
View ArticleFirst MOTs due for 10 plates
If you are the owner of a car carrying a 10 registration plate you will need to arrange for it to have its first MOT test.You also need to be aware of what this will entail. Many motorists regard the...
View ArticleCRICKET: Award-winning Ellie among Sutton netters
Long Sutton Cricket Club got their winter-nets under way on Sunday – and they had an award winner among their ranks.Teen ace Ellie Burton picked up the under-15 girls’ fielding award at the...
View ArticleWoman denies theft charge
Shelley-Anne Dooney (23), of Fleet Road, Holbeach, denies stealing a mobile phone from a home in The Hollies, Holbeach.She is on unconditional bail and will stand trial at Spalding Magistrates’ Court...
View ArticleLincolnshire Police and Crime Panel approve precept increase
Lincolnshire residents will face an increase in their council tax after the county’s Police and Crime Panel voted through new budget plans this afternoon (Thursday).Lincolnshire residents will face an...
View ArticleTrial date set for Spalding man
A Spalding man denies failing to comply with a police direction to leave Westlode Street on January 20.Romano White (28), of Hawthorn Bank, will stand trial before town magistrates on April 11. He is...
View ArticleRUGBY: Town targeting vital derby win
Spalding RFC skipper Harry Sharman admits that his side need to win at rivals Market Rasen and Louth on Saturday (2.15pm).Relegation-threatened Town are nine points behind their great rivals in...
View ArticleTIGERS: Chand wary ahead of Quorn test
Runaway UCL Premier Division leaders Holbeach are bidding to clear another sizeable hurdle in their bid for the title on Saturday.The Tigers welcome fourth-placed Quorn to Carter’s Park (3pm), as they...
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