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Kirton Holme grower in optimistic mood

So often in past articles I have written about low prices, vagaries of the weather, and generally on a slightly pessimistic note. So this time I am looking at the positives.The weather, we know, has...

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Swan lake drama

A specialist crew from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue was called out to Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve on Tuesday to rescue an injured swan. 
The swan was on an island in the middle of a lake.
The...

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Plea for drivers to help old folk

A Spalding charity that provides day care for elderly people is looking for new volunteer drivers.Age UK Spalding District is seeking drivers up to the age of 75 who can spare a few hours a week to...

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Further rise in jobless figures

More than three hundred more people were looking for work in February than the previous month according to unemployment figures for Lincolnshire.Latest statistics released by the Office for National...

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New strike at Cross Keys Bridge

Workers at Cross Keys Bridge, Sutton Bridge, will walk out on strike at 6am on Monday until 6am on Wednesday, April 3.
Three county council employees are locked in a dispute with bosses, claiming new...

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Help the homeless

Residents in South Holland are being urged to report instances of rough sleeping in the district.Although no firm evidence of street homelessness was found during the district council’s latest sweep,...

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Gedney Dyke farmer involved in new pedigree breeding scheme

A world-wide resurgence of interest in native British beef breeds has encouraged the Lincoln Red Cattle Society to launch a scheme to produce pedigree breeding stock.According to Gedney Dyke breeder...

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Road closure is ‘misleading’

Shoppers are being told it will be business as usual when resurfacing works take place through the heart of Pinchbeck.Darryl Cross, of the Spar shop in Knight Street, claims signs that have gone up...

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60 years on, she’s still a little cracker

A couple whose love affair has lasted a lifetime celebrated their 60 years of marriage last week the way it all started - down the pub.Mary and Archie Penfold got together with friends and neighbours...

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Alternative cattle feed needed

Investigating alternative sources of protein for use in livestock feed is crucial, according to Richard Weightman of agricultural consultancy ADAS.He says agriculture’s reliance on imported protein is...

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Outlawing NHS gagging orders is just ‘firefighting’

A former NHS non-executive director claims moves to ban “gagging clauses” which prevent staff speaking out about patient safety do not address the heart of the problem.Phil Scarlett, who was a...

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Advice to arable farmers to switch to maize

Replacing cereals with maize this spring could prove an attractive cash crop option for arable farmers, according to Limagrain’s Tim Richmond.He says maize silage and crimped maize grain are highly...

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Charity commission questions on field

Campaigners calling for the gates of a community playing field in Spalding to be permanently open to the public are sitting on the sidelines awaiting a decision by the Charity Commission.The Sir Halley...

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TULIPS: Star-studded Spalding now a team

SPALDING UNITED 4 PETERBOROUGH NORTHERN STAR 0: Free-scoring Spalding cruised into the semi-finals of the UCL Knockout Cup with a routine success over city side Star on Tuesday night.Lee Beeson, Dan...

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SNOOKER: Scalps highlight young duo’s rise

Two Donington teenagers lit up Spalding and District Snooker League last week with impressive wins in 
Division One.Sam Major (Donington A) and Ben Wrigglesworth (Donington C) are rated as “the future...

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Horrors of the Holocaust told

What is it like to have no childhood? Who do you turn to for comfort when all your family have gone? When you are surrounded by adults committing horrific deeds can you ever trust again?All these...

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FOOTBALL: Tigers stunned by Hipwell strike

Holbeach United’s treble dream ended on Wednesday night as Yaxley dumped them out of the UCL Knockout Cup 1-0 after extra time.An 112th minute strike from Luke Hipwell settled the last eight tie,...

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County going to the polls

Potential Lincolnshire county councillors have between March 26 and April 5 to put themselves forward for the May 2 elections.There are nine wards locally, with one seat in each.They are: Crowland and...

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Budget ‘good news’ for beer drinkers

Beer drinkers, small businesses and drivers are celebrating after Chancellor George Osborne delivered his budget yesterday.But those who jet off for holidays will be clobbered by another rise in air...

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Bicker cottage industry is a gem

Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, all precious gemstones, all sought after for their beauty, their colour and brilliant sparkle.Yet for Kath Pearce-Fitzgibbon, a gemmologist who lives in Bicker...

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