Crowd sees police Taser drunk man
CROWDS of between 30 and 40 people gathered as a drunk man had to be Tasered to get him under control in Spalding town centre. Krzysztof Marchlewski (42), of Severn Road, Spalding, became abusive to...
View ArticleChappell Centre fight goes on
CAMPAIGNERS battling to keep Spalding’s Chappell Centre open say they have won a victory but not the war.Lincolnshire County Council yesterday (Tuesday) agreed to support existing staff, local groups...
View ArticlePat on the back for Long Sutton’s First Responders
LONG Sutton’s volunteer LIVES First Responders are helping ambulances meet target response times – even though Lincolnshire has the worst record in the country.In a pilot plan to improve response...
View ArticleDelight as Holbeach drainage work starts
A SHOP owner in Holbeach, who claims his brickwork has been ruined by spray from a lake that forms in front of his business in heavy rain, is celebrating the start of work to solve the problem after...
View ArticleMaking gardens safer for dementia sufferers
WHAPLODE Drove garden designer Kim Grove has launched a guide to help make gardens safer for people with dementia.Kim is a former nurse turned garden designer who won a Royal Horticultural Society...
View ArticleRadar Challenge is in desperate need of entries
ONE of South Holland’s biggest charity events – Radar Challenge – will be called off on Monday unless a last-minute surge of entries saves the day.The last two Radar Challenges at Crowland attracted...
View ArticleTraders tweeting dreams and tips
SPALDING traders can share their dreams – and get advice from other towns across the country – in a mass day of tweeting today.Retweet For Towns Day is inviting communities to take part in a live...
View Article‘Fraud’ inquiry at fire station
A RETAINED Holbeach firefighter has been suspended on full pay accused of fraud.Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has confirmed that a full investigation has taken place and appropriate action taken against...
View ArticleGet out and catch a live band this weekend
THERE is lots going on in the local live music scene this weekend.Here are just a few highlights:Tomorrown The Gypsies, a five piece Lincoln based rock band at the Riverside, Sutton Bridge from 9pm,...
View ArticleMOTORSPORT: Bristow boosted by massive win
SPALDING’S Craig Bristow took the biggest win of his career in the 1300 Stock Cars last Saturday when he won the Clive Grief Memorial Meeting final. It was a textbook drive by Bristow, who took the...
View ArticleSNOOKER: Trio strike decisive blows as title races hot up
IT was a week of season-defining fixtures in Spalding and District Snooker League – with three top of the table clashes going against the leaders.In Division Two, Long Sutton D leapfrogged title rivals...
View ArticleBOWLS: Gareth’s day raises £230 as trio take title
SPALDING trio Liam Stanley, Charlotte Walkden and Pat Blackman were this year’s winners of the Gareth Hicks Memorial Trophy.This annual event, held at Spalding IBC, is in memory of Gareth – who passed...
View ArticleJUNIOR RUGBY: Terrific Town are in control
SPALDING RFC U/13s 27 SLEAFORD RFC U/13s 5: A STORMING second half showing has put Town’s youngsters on the verge of the NLD final.In the first leg of this last four clash, Sleaford went ahead early on...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Super Spalding girls are outgunned
SPALDING’S under-16 girls agonisingly missed out a place at the England Hockey national finals last weekend.The team narrowly failed to top their group at the Midlands finals in Stourport, with Beeston...
View ArticleDriver in court
A SPALDING woman accused of driving without reasonable consideration to others on the A16 is due to stand trial today.Louise Bull (39), of Pennygate, appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court last...
View Article‘Big name’ chains remain a mystery
“BIG name” retail chains in the pipeline for Spalding’s Holland Market development will remain a mystery for the time being, despite the town’s traders pushing for answers. Michael Moran, representing...
View ArticleCouncil tax freeze in Boston
TAXPAYERS living in Boston Borough will enjoy a freeze on the council’s portion of council tax for the forthcoming financial year. Councillors voted to fix the rate at just 46p per day on average – no...
View ArticleIndecency case dropped
A HOLBEACH man accused of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy in the mid 1980s has had the case against him dropped.David Tidman (60), of Round Tree Drive, Cherry Tree Lane, appeared at Lincoln...
View ArticleSpate of motor part thefts
THERE has been another spate of catalytic convertor thefts.All the thefts took place overnight on Monday and vehicles targeted included: • Mitsubishi Shogun in Hanthorpe Road, Morton, between 3pm on...
View ArticleAttempted distraction burglary on elderly woman
Police have issued a warning after what is believed to be an attempted distraction burglary at an elderly woman’s home this morning.It happened between 10.30am and 10.45am in Albion Street,...
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