TIGERS: We have a back-up plan - Chand
HOLBEACH United supremo John Chand has admitted that he is planning for life after star striker Andrew Tidswell.The 23-goal hitman, who is currently on trial with Finnish side SJK, marked his debut for...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Freeze hits derby dates
THE freezing weather conditions have wiped out two more football fixtures.Tuesday night’s scheduled derby between Boston Town and Deeping Rangers at Tattershall Road was called off after a pitch...
View ArticleDrug-taking truant pupil’s mum ‘tried everything’ to get him to go to school
A SINGLE mum appeared in court over her problem son not going to school and told magistrates she had tried and failed to get him to attend.The 45-year-old Spalding mother of four told magistrates:...
View ArticleDisabled man to pay back £20k benefits
A DISABLED Spalding man was handed a £680 court bill on top of the £20,883.35 he must repay to the Department for Work and Pensions for failing to tell them his condition had improved.James Cropley...
View ArticleEngineering firm is shaking my house
A HOMEOWNER claims his walls are suffering from heavy machinery being used by a firm which does not have planning permission.Sutton Bridge Parish Council is objecting to Dodfrey Engineering’s...
View ArticleMARTIAL ARTS: Ben’s blitz bags silver
BEN Watson produced a storming display as he picked up silver medal at the Black Belt Inc British Championships.Representing Storm UK, who train at Holbeach Community Centre, the blue belt qualified...
View ArticleCouncils may not have to advertise road closures in local press
A “NIGHTMARE” scenario could develop for drivers if possible changes are made to the way road closures are advertised.The Department of Transport is carrying out a consultation on plans to remove the...
View ArticleBody found
A WOMAN found her husband dead in their garage on Monday night.Martin Dawson (58), of New Road, Sutton Bridge, was found hanging by his wife at 8.15pm.An inquest into his death is expected to be opened...
View ArticleRoad closed for tree work
A BUSY road will be closed this Sunday while tree felling work is carried out.Spalding’s Pinchbeck Road will be closed at the south side of its junction for half of the day and at the north side for...
View Article‘Armed siege man chased me off with a gun’
THE man at the centre of last week’s armed siege in Sutton St James has been accused of chasing someone down the street with a gun.A Spalding Guardian reader claims he came face-to-face with an armed...
View Article40-strong cast ready for Robinson Crusoe
CASTAWAY Robinson Crusoe lands at The University Academy Holbeach, Crowland Campus, (St Guthlac School) tomorrow night with the help of a cast of 40 Crowland Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) members.It...
View ArticleRUGBY: Tigers can help young guns to fire
LEICESTER Tigers are running a four-day rugby course for aspiring youngsters in Spalding this April.Spalding RFC’s Memorial Field will play host to the Guinness Premiership side’s sessions, which run...
View ArticleATHLETICS: Smith shines with haul for Nene Valley
YOUNG guns from Nene Valley Harriers enjoyed a haul of 13 medals at the Keith Ward Open Indoor meet.There were also an impressive nine personal best times clocked in Norfolk – with the multi-talented...
View ArticleSNOOKER: Holbeach on form in Boundary blitz
THERE was a change in the guard in Spalding and District League Division Two last week as Holbeach D shattered Boundary A’s six-game winning run to go top.Second at the start of play, Holbeach waltzed...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: Leuty’s aiming to dethrone King
SPALDING Indoor Bowls Club ace Calvin Leuty set up a clash with a former world champion after beating local favourite Robert Weale in the opening round of the Welsh International Open.Leuty, who...
View ArticleCRICKET: Four-some signing spree boosts Town
AMBITOUS Spalding Town Cricket Club have clinched a quartet of new signings as they step up their preparations for the new season.New first team skipper Rob Ambrose has swooped for Josh Newton and...
View ArticleTULIPS: Ex-Spalding duo sign for UCL rivals
FORMER Spalding United favourites Simon Mowbray and Jammal Shahin have joined rival United Counties League teams.Mowbray, who was released last week despite being the Tulips’ leading scorer with 17...
View ArticleAnimal rights protestors at Weston circus
ANIMAL rights protesters intend to have a peaceful demonstration on the opening night of the circus at Weston tomorrow. Campaigners from Animal Defenders International (ADI) said they hope to “inform”...
View ArticleGuitar teacher jailed for relationship with girl (14)
A GUITAR tutor who had a sexual relationship with a “vulnerable” 14-year-old girl has been jailed for 30 months.Nicholas Watson continued to abuse Stacey Fernandes for about two years, despite being...
View ArticleVillage fire
FIRE crews from Long Sutton and Holbeach were called to a house fire on Monday evening.The fire at Broadgate, Sutton St Edmunds, broke out at 5.35pm when a wood burner set fire to the...
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