Number 10 role for John Hayes
John Hayes has been moved from his role as energy minister to a new post as ‘senior parliamentary adviser’.The MP for South Holland and the Deepings has changed positions as part of a move announced by...
View ArticleTop cop’s suspension quashed by judge
BREAKING NEWS THURSDAY 1.30PM: Lincolnshire Police Chief Constable Neil Rhodes has today had his suspension from duty thrown out by a judge.The decision to suspend Mr Rhodes by the county’s Police and...
View ArticleUPDATE: Sutton Bridge Power Station evacuated
The power station at Sutton Bridge (pictured) was evacuated and fire engines called at lunchtime today (Thursday) when an electrical component gave off acrid fumes and triggered alarms.Some 28 staff...
View ArticleHolbeach heating fire
A build-up of oil in the extractor unit of a heating system caused a fire in a house in Holbeach this afternoon (Thursday).Fire crews from Long Sutton, responding to reports of black smoke coming from...
View ArticleBungalow has country views
Morriss and Mennie Estate Agents are delighted to present this three bedroom detached bungalow, which is situated in a semi-rural location, enjoying paddock land views and a short distance to the...
View ArticlePrint company goes large
A Spalding print firm is making a foray into the sign making and display market after spending £30,000 installing a new large-format printer.The Epson SureColor SC-50600 large format printer, which was...
View ArticleWoman to appear at Skegness court in threats to kill case
A 28-year-old woman from Swineshead is due to go before Skegness magistrates next Wednesday in connection with a violent domestic incident in the village.Victoria Keal of Drayton Road is charged with...
View ArticleModel finds golden land of opportunity
A former Spalding girl who once felt like “an ugly duckling” is making it big in Thailand as a model.Kelly Louise Woodcock (20), who attended Sir John Gleed School and still has family and friends in...
View ArticleSchool turned into work of art
Gosberton Clough and Risegate School can be seen in a completely new light after pupils took up pen and paper to reflect what their classroom experiences mean to them.Youngsters worked with South...
View ArticleField ideas helping to build a community
Villagers living near a playing field are to be asked their opinions on how it can be used to bring their community together.The large open space between the long-established Thackers Way and Crowson...
View ArticleWind mast at West Pinchbeck gets go ahead
Controversial plans for an 80 metre-high wind monitoring mast – opposed by Energy Minister John Hayes – have been given the go-ahead for farmland at West Pinchbeck.A packed public gallery and a...
View ArticleDrive to fill Red Lion Quarter
Experts have been drafted in to create a multi-million pound education, hospitality and business complex at Spalding’s troubled Red Lion Quarter.Owners of the £7.5million building, Boston College, have...
View ArticleCouncil in plea on sea defence wall
Developers of a multi-million-pound wind farm off the Norfolk coast will “breach” sea defences at Sutton Bridge to lay cables.But Centrica is being urged to make good any long term damage after it was...
View ArticlePOOL: Fisherman’s KO Fenway B’s double
Fenway B’s dreams of a Hart-Marler Spalding and District Pool League double were scuppered by rivals Fisherman’s Arms on finals night.Having edged out the Pode Hole outfit by just one leg in the race...
View ArticleMOTORSPORT: Wilson sets pace at Brands testing
Ben Wilson was the fastest British Supersport rider of the day as he shone at the second of three official pre-season testing sessions.The Kirton racer shaved more and more from his lap times with...
View ArticleChildren’s health being put at risk by parents not taking up free eye checks
Many parents are putting their children at risk of slow development or even future health problems by not taking advantage of free eye tests, according to Peterborough’s leading eye expert, Scrivens...
View Article‘Depressed’ youngsters seeking help
Schools are being asked to do more for depressed and troubled pupils because 1,500 county youngsters are going online for counselling.The call came from councillors who heard numbers of teenagers...
View Article‘More people will die’ under 999 hub plans
An ambulance paramedic claims “lives will be lost and people will suffer” when ambulance stations in Spalding, Bourne and Holbeach close.Speaking to the Spalding Guardian, the 999 worker – who wished...
View ArticleDance festival sees schools sharing a common theme
Scores of primary and secondary school children showcased their talent at The South Holland Dance Festival 2013.Students from Sir John Gleed School, Spalding, are pictured with their certificates...
View ArticleMore lights set to bring Christmas cheer to town
Christmas spirit could shine brightly in more areas of Spalding town centre this year after a decision was taken to extend the festive lights.In 2012 thousands of pounds were splashed out on buying new...
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