Health Matters: Facts and figures about the Johnson’s outpatients’ service
Thank you to everyone who has responded to my column so far. I have been very pleased with the response from the local community.Included in the questions I have answered this month were questions...
View ArticleLong Sutton’s day to make the news
Tomorrow (Friday) The Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian is setting up “shop” in Long Sutton – so please come along to The Market House.Reporter Lynne Harrison will be there to hear about...
View ArticleJune start for Street Pastor scheme as over 100 volunteer
Vulnerable people who have had too much to drink on a night out will get a helping hand from this summer when Spalding Street pastors is launched. Volunteers dressed in blue all-weather jackets will...
View ArticlePanto cast fear it will be curtains for group
A struggling amateur dramatic society in Whaplode Drove fears it will never be in the spotlight again unless it can break its unlucky spell.The Elizabethan Centre Dramatic Society had planned to stage...
View ArticleTwo jailed after mum-to-be (21) killed in crash
Two drivers who caused a crash which killed a young mum-to-be have been jailed. Ryan Williams and Christopher Cottingham became involved in a spat on the B1192 near Boston.Kimberley See (21), who was a...
View ArticleMan (37) was drunk and disorderly
Police arrested a man with mental health problems when he was drunk and swearing outside a hotel in the early hours of the morning.John Clare, prosecuting, said a police officer spotted “a lad” coming...
View ArticleSwimming pool shut due to boiler problem
Heating problems has led to the closure of Spalding’s main swimming pool and it is unlikely to reopen before Saturday.A fault with the boiler serving the main pool at Castle Sports Complex in Albion...
View ArticleKnighted top cop to head Rhodes probe
The head of Britain’s third largest police force is to head the investigation into the conduct of suspended Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable Neil Rhodes.Sir Peter Fahy (54), Chief Constable of...
View ArticleMOTORSPORT: Wilson ready to get his racing head on
Ben Wilson begins his preparations for the new British Supersport season at Donington Park on Thursday as he unveiled his new-look helmet.The Kirton racer teamed up with Skegness-based graphic designer...
View ArticleJUNIOR RUGBY: Town make NLD exit
Spalding RFC’s fantastic run in the NLD Cup came to an end as they were beaten 13-0 by a strong Newark side in the semi-finals.With a bitter wind and occasional snow storms, temperatures dropped way...
View ArticleRUGBY: Welcome return for Spalding RFC quartet
After seeing last weekend’s game at Towcestrians called off at the 11th hour, Spalding RFC will try again on Saturday (3pm).Town skipper Harry Sharman felt the waterlogged pitch was too dangerous for...
View ArticlePets targeted by thieves for ‘easy money’
Hard-up thieves are targeting family pets in an attempt to make some “easy money”.A vet has warned that small breeds are particularly vulnerable to a rising tide of thefts as they are easy to steal and...
View ArticleTasty plans for shopping centre
A spot of retail therapy could soon become a tasty experience with plans for two new eateries at a shopping centre.The company which manages the Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre in Camelgate,...
View ArticleProperty of the week: Pear Tree House Farm, Luttongate, Gedney Hill, £279,500
Circa 18th Century, this period detached house is set in grounds of approximately an acre, laid mainly to grass with a mature hedge and fence boundaries.It offers panoramic views over farmland and has...
View ArticleShed break-ins warning for town
Holbeach residents are being warned to be security-conscious after a spate of shed, stable and barn break-ins over recent weeks.A Police Community Support Officer for Holbeach, Jane Gardner, told a...
View ArticleMan must pay £1,250 to firm after stealing metal poles
A driver’s mug shot was caught on CCTV during a raid on a food company moments before the intruders tried to evade detection by smearing dirt on their number plates.Around 25 stainless steel hooked...
View ArticleWarrant out for court no show
Spalding magistrates issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who failed to attend court on Thursday on an excess alcohol offence.William Allan (59), of Roman Bank, Leverington, near Wisbech, is...
View ArticleDrinking charge
A man has denied being in charge of a motor vehicle with excess alcohol in his breath on a lay-by on the A15 at Bourne.Spalding magistrates adjourned the hearing involving Kevin Rate (43), of Finn...
View ArticleMan stole hoodies from Peacocks
A homeless man with a drink and drug problem stole two hoodies worth £32 to sell to buy food.Tomas Karpavicius (32), formerly of Crocus Walk, Spalding, pleaded guilty to stealing the items from town...
View ArticleFirm has Holbeach smelling of roses
A Holbeach firm is doing its bit to help the town look stunning by donating at least 100 roses for planting this spring.Chris and Margaret Styles, owners of Style Roses in Meridian Walk, have...
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