Thanks for the memories of schooldays gone by
More than 20 former pupils from the old St Guthlac School, Crowland, held their final reunion on the school site.Classmates who left between 1970 and 1972 were together again for a chat over tea and...
View ArticlePossible record year for gritters
Lincolnshire’s gritting teams could be heading towards a record year after several cold snaps during the winter.By the end of February around 33,029 tonnes of salt had been used – pushing close to the...
View ArticleCelebrating art works from South Holland and beyond
Grab your last chance to see amazing works of art on show at Spalding’s South Holland Centre.The 13th South Holland Open Arts Exhibition opens from 10am-4pm today and from 10am-5pm on Thursday, the...
View ArticleMONET MATTERS BY SCOTT WOODS: Be clear on what your adviser is offering you
Financial advisers, wherever they work, now have to offer either “independent” or “restricted” advice and explain what this means for you. Whether your adviser offers independent or restricted advice...
View ArticleMarathon mission inspired by aunts
A former Spalding Grammar School pupil now serving in the RAF is to run the London Marathon to raise money for a cancer support charity.Matthew Message (20), whose parents Kevin annd Debbie Message...
View ArticlePanel member wants answers on top cop
A leading South Holland District Council member is demanding answers about the suspension of Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable Neil Rhodes.Deputy leader Coun Paul Przyszlak has called on the county’s...
View ArticleGirl power wins the day on school walk
A girl of six mounted a clean-up campaign after finding her walk to school littered with dog poo.Grace Munton-Hague put up her own posters asking dog owners to be more considerate as they exercise...
View ArticleBILLIARDS: Red-hot duo set season’s best breaks
Incredible breaks from Mick Johnson and Sean Swinburn shattered two Spalding and District League records last week.Consti B cue ace Johnson (O160) made the top score of the season so far with a...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: Spalding’s famous five fire county to national crown
Five members of Spalding Indoor Bowls Club played a key role as Lincolnshire were crowned national double rink under-25 champions.The players – Martin Spencer, Calvin Leuty, Matthew Whyers, Ryan...
View ArticleCat rescued from roof after 72-hour ordeal
Firemen using ladders came to the rescue after a cat hit unwanted heights on top of a house in Deeping St NicholasThe cat was trapped for 72 hours on the roof of a house in Haywain Drive before a fire...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Rangers return delights Oliver
Two-goal Ryan Oliver admits that his dramatic Deeping Rangers debut was a bitter-sweet one.The former Sleaford Town hitman, who only rejoined Rangers on Friday, jumped off the bench to notch twice in...
View ArticleTULIPS: Cotton at double as Spalding secure rare Pagnell double
SPALDING UNITED 4 NEWPORT PAGNELL TOWN 1: Dan Cotton’s purple patch in front of goal continued as his double guided the Tulips to a rare UCL Premier Division double over Newport Pagnell.Jay Smedley...
View ArticleWrestling in Holbeach on Saturday
High octane action that is great family entertainment is promised at the Rebel Pro Wrestling show at Holbeach Community Centre on Saturday (7.30pm).The night will include tournament matches, tag team...
View ArticleSheddy Turner’s fish restaurant celebrates 100 years in business
To visitors unfamiliar with Spalding, Turner’s Fish Restaurant is a welcoming haven that serves fresh and crispy fish and chips for the best price in town.To Spalding folk, the Red Lion Street chippie...
View ArticlePolice offer mobile advice
South Holland residents are being urged to take some simple steps to protect themselves from mobile phone thieves.Lincolnshire Police has issued a six-point plan to cut the number of mobile phones...
View Article‘Bedroom tax will hit the poor’
A councillor in South Holland’s poorest parish is seeking a meeting with MP John Hayes before the “bedroom tax” hits people already struggling on low incomes.Sutton Bridge district and parish...
View ArticleIdeas for the weekend
GREAT FOR THE FAMILYThe Rotary Club of South Holland ceilidh and hog roast at St Mary and St Nicolas Church hall in Spalding on Friday (7.45pm). Magogs Band is playing and it’s in support of Hope and...
View ArticleIdea for day out at the weekend
As part of Birchgrove Garden Centre’s 40th anniversary celebrations, local author Michael Elsden is presenting Spalding in Pictures and Words on Saturday and Sunday (2.30pm) at the Pinchbeck centre....
View ArticlePamper night in Quadring
A ladies’ indulgence evening is being held at Quadring Cowley and Browns Primary School on Friday (7pm) with about 25 stalls selling everything from handbags to manicures.Admission is £5, to include...
View ArticleTax man gives free advice to firms
Small and medium sized businesses can get free tax advice from the horse’s mouth – HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – at an advice day in Spalding.HMRC is holding open house at The South Holland Centre...
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