Burglar used wheelbarrow to steal items
A burglar raided a house before taking his haul away in a wheel barrow.Jonathon Burton entered the property in Lighton Avenue, Frampton, while the householders were away for the weekend.Phil Howes,...
View ArticleShare an evening with sporting stars
Sports fans can look forward to a series of evenings with the stars later this year.A new event management company has been set up to bring some big names from the world of sport to Spalding – and the...
View ArticleSpeed limit lowered at hit-and-run spot
A father of a 27-year-old cyclist killed on a road in Pode Hole has welcomed news the speed limit will be reduced – but says it shouldn’t have taken a young man’s death for it to happen.Lincolnshire...
View ArticleBest is yet to come for our three finalists
The best young businesses in the area are about to get even better now the winners of the 2013 Spalding Guardian Local Business Accelerators (LBA) campaign have been announced.GiftsOnline4U of...
View ArticleCommunity groups protected as budget trimmed by council
Holbeach Parish Council has shaved another £9,000 off its 2013-14 budget - but without hitting community groups in the process.A planned reintroduction of a quiet area in Carter’s Park worth about...
View ArticleWhat’s on in South Holland
Events for the week February 14-20SaturdaySnowdrop walk, St Mary’s Church, Whaplode, free of charge, refreshments available, 10am to 3.30pm.Snowdrops, aconites and hellebores, Little Ponton Hall, in...
View ArticleFROM ARREST TO PRISON IN 24 HOURS
A top Spalding cop has praised the use of CCTV in helping to catch a persistent thief and have him behind bars in less than a week.Aidas Luksas was caught stealing perfume from Savers on Sunday and the...
View ArticleSend them a bill for migrants
Foreign Governments should pick up the bill when their citizens bleed Britain’s resources according to council leader Gary Porter.The South Holland District Council leader is not opposed to migrants...
View ArticleDriver cut free after collision near Crowland Bypass
A driver had to be cut free after his car was in a collision near the Crowland bypass.Emergency services attended the scene on the B1166 in Hulls Drove, Portland, this morning.The road was closed at...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Spalding still hunting promotion place
In-form Spalding Hockey Club 1st smashed Dereham 2nd 6-1 to stay bang in the promotion picture in East Men’s Hockey League Division 2N.In-form Spalding Hockey Club 1st smashed Dereham 2nd 6-1 to stay...
View ArticleARCHERY: Records roll as Bowmen star
Archers from Silver Spoon Bowmen smashed records galore as they took part in the latest instalment of the Boston Indoor Series at the Peter Payne Sports Centre.Shooting a Vegas round at the Friskney...
View ArticleMissing Bertie found and recovering in vets
Bertie the black labrador cross that missing in the Bourne area a week ago has been found.He is recovering in a vets in Peterborough after being found yesterday injured in a garden in Cowbit.It is...
View ArticleGYMNASTICS: Holbeach and Fenland get Tulip medal boost
Holbeach and Fenland gymnasts came back from Spalding Gymnastic Academy’s Tulip Invitational competition with some well- deserved medals.The friendly event was a great opportunity for the club’s...
View ArticleJUNIOR FOOTBALL: Saints have a new kit – and are lovin’ it
Tydd St Mary under-10s enjoyed a cracking debut in their new McDonalds-sponsored strip as they devoured their opposition.The young Saints came from 2-0 down against hosts March Soccer School to win 7-2...
View ArticleManslaughter charge
A man accused of manslaughter in Spalding on Christmas Day will stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court.Guntars Gansons (26), of Pennygate, Spalding, is accused of unlawfully killing Martins Lipsis, in the...
View ArticleRUGBY: Five wins needed to save Town
Worried Spalding RFC coach Niall Thomson reckons his side may need to win up to five of their remaining games to keep their Midlands One East status.Second from bottom Town go into Saturday’s home date...
View ArticleHouse gutted by fire in Spalding
Arsonists are believed to have started a fire that gutted a house in Spalding.Local firefighters were joined by crews from Holbeach, Donington and Boston at the scene in Queens Road following a call at...
View ArticleMan in court for robbery charge
A man accused of robbing a Spalding building society will stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court.Nicholas Hall (30), of Hallgate, Holbeach, appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.He is charged...
View ArticleTULIPS: Spalding pull off Kirk capture
Exciting winger Tyrone Kirk has become the latest big-name signing for Spalding United.Tulips chief Pat Rayment completed a move for the former Quorn and Stamford ace on Thursday, having lost attackers...
View ArticleTIGERS: Chand chasing pivotal Saints win
Holbeach United could have one hand on the UCL Premier Division trophy on Saturday night – if they can win at chief rivals St Ives Town.That’s the view of Tigers chief John Chand ahead of the crunch...
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