Public censored after allegations
PEOPLE will no longer be able to speak freely at a public forum after councillors agreed that all topics must be vetted beforehand.At the January meeting of Holbeach Parish Council, vice-chairman Coun...
View ArticleWriting course
A NEW creative writing course starts in Spalding next month.From Idea to Publication with Alex Davis will be held at the South Holland Centre from February 1.The cost is £80 for the eight-week course...
View Article£200 dog bill help for Doris (90)
A WYBERTON businessman has donated £200 to help a 90-year-old woman pay an £800 vet’s bill after her blind dog was savaged in a Long Sutton park.Pensioner Doris Dossetter, of Lancaster Drive, Sutton...
View ArticleBrave men rewarded by court
TWO men who intervened when a drunk turned violent have been praised by a judge.Off-duty paramedic Scott Scoot attempted to act as peacemaker after Matthew McKay turned on security guard Isaac Okojie...
View ArticleImaginations presentation
A DIGITAL presentation by Graham Heywood entitled “Imaginations” will take place at the Spalding Photographic Society meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm.The society meet in the Bowls Pavillion, opposite...
View ArticleTavaziva Dancers return to Spalding
TAVAZIVA Dance have previously wowed South Holland Centre audiences with their shows and are returning to Spalding on Thursday, February 2 with Sensual Africa.Sensual Africa is the choreographic work...
View ArticleLOCAL FOOTBALL: Saints surge gathers pace
TYDD ST MARY 3 NELSON 2: THE Saints are on the march as their fine run in Boston and District Division Two continued with another deserved success.Tydd made a super start to the game and were 1-0 up...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: Spalding net big victory
SPALDING Indoor Bowls Club’s friendly side ran out comfortable winners against a 20-strong team from Deeping on Sunday.They triumphed on three rinks out of five, with an overall score of 105 shots to...
View ArticleSPALDING RFC: Harry wants same again in basement battle
Nuneaton OE v Spalding RFC (Saturday, 2.15pm): “SAME again lads,” is the verdict from Town skipper Harry Sharman ahead of this crucial Midlands One East basement battle.Spalding shattered their...
View ArticleTULIPS: Spalding bidding to bag Ben
BEN Porter is the latest transfer target for new Spalding United boss Pat Rayment.The Peterborough Northern Star left-sider, who played under Rayment when he bossed Deeping Rangers, is the subject of a...
View ArticleChequers licensing hearing postponed
SOUTH Holland District Council revealed late yesterday afternoon that it has called off today’s licensing panel hearing involving The Chequers Hotel at Holbeach.The council says the hearing was...
View ArticleLandlady loses licence after knowingly serving children
A PUB landlady accused of ushering underage teenagers into a back room to drink and “briefing” them on what to do if they were caught has had her licence revoked. Royal Mail Cart landlady Susan Stoker...
View ArticleSPORT TALK: Why leaving Sir Halley would be best for Tulips
SO it seems Spalding United are gearing up for life away from the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field.Those of you that read Tuesday’s Lincolnshire Free Press will have discovered that plans are afoot for...
View ArticleSuperb singers’ church concert
A MIX of sacred and modern music from the likes of The Beatles and Billy Joel will fill Spalding’s St John’s Church when acclaimed singers Lincs Effect perform.The event on Saturday, February 4 is to...
View ArticleTIGERS: Lincoln teen Wilson signs loan deal
HOLBEACH United have swooped to sign teenage Lincoln City striker James Wilson on loan.Wilson, who is a first-year professional at Sincil Bank, could make his debut against Wellingborough Town at...
View ArticleBehind the scenes at worried day centre
THE introduction of specialist services for people with learning disabilities has broken down barriers in terms of them becoming part of society.We are now familiar with people who appear slightly –...
View ArticlePositive first meeting of logistics firms
LOGISTICS firms have been brought together at a new forum set up to discuss issues affecting South Holland.More than 35 representatives talked about bio-fuels, transport infrastructure, international...
View ArticleThe residents giving an open invite to criminals
SOUTH Holland’s police officers aren’t asking homeowners to create an impenetrable fortress but there are a few simple things you can do to stop yourself from being easy pickings:r Keep windows and...
View ArticleNumber of alcohol licence applications becoming a problem
THE Chamber made a positive start to the year with a good turnout to our meeting on January 10. The most emotive subject discussed was the number of licences to sell alcohol being granted by South...
View ArticleNot guilty plea
MICHAEL Chambers (33), of Roman Bank, Spalding, pleaded not guilty to entering a garage in the town’s Holbeach Road and stealing car parts worth £500.A trial will take place at Spalding Magistrates’...
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