Spalding doctor providing ongoing care
There have been many changes in general practice over the past 20 plus years, but Dr Cath Hamblin says she still feels like a family doctor.She said: “It’s the ongoing care over a period of time.“The...
View ArticleFitness concern for cup final
Moulton Harrox are hoping to collect the Lincolnshire FA Junior Cup on Wednesday for the fifth time.They take on Hykeham Town in the final (7.45pm kick-off) at Lincoln City’s Sincil Bank.Five...
View ArticleSuspended jail sentence for drink-driving
A drink-driver was more than three-and-a-half times the limit when he crashed into a front garden and then tried to smoke a lighter, mistaking it for a cigarette.Edward Davis (23), of Station Street,...
View ArticlePersonal best for Neil
Another fine dry evening prompted a field of 33 to line up for Spalding’s second 10-mile time trial league. Slightly windier conditions at times and a strengthening headwind to contend with on the long...
View ArticleDrivers in race for points
Several South Holland-based stock car racers are heading to the Adrian Flux Arena, King’s Lynn, on Saturday (6pm) in search of qualifying points for two of the sport’s biggest championships. The BriSCA...
View ArticleJasmine and Phil are crowned champions
Spalding Autograss Club were back in action on Sunday with their second meeting of the year at Hurdletree Bank.Class 1: 1 SP43 Ashley Robinson, 2 SP212 Daniel Lodge, 3 SP93 Richard Brook.Class 2: 1...
View ArticleGeorgie raises £71 for schoolmates
A story from one of our younger readers...I’m Georgie Van Dyke (current Spalding Tulipmania Princess). I go to Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School. I’m a member of our School Council. I...
View ArticleStudents are ready to ride but helpers are still needed
Pupils at Spalding’s Priory School have been cleaning saddles and bridles in preparation for their riding sessions recommencing after the winter break. This opportunity is provided by the Fenland Group...
View ArticleQuartet to tackle their own Everest
Why travel all the way to Nepal to climb Mount Everest when you only have to go to Boston?That’s the reasoning of four local fundraisers who have just announced a unique charity effort.Spalding...
View ArticleA year of big wins for estate agents
Estate agent Pygott and Crone has picked up an international gong after winning seven major industry awards in 2014.The agent, which has an office in Spalding, was awarded a silver platter and the...
View ArticleDelight as Heidi graduates
Heidi Fendyke (nee Porter) graduated from the Open University, gaining a 2.2 BA Hons in Business Studies. This is a great achievement for Heidi (33), who has studied for six years whilst in full time...
View ArticleBurst water main closes roads around West Deeping
The A1175 and King Street at West Deeping are closed after a water main burst.The problem was reported just before midday. Anglian Water engineers and fire crew are at the scene trying to fix the leak...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS TUESDAY 2PM: Inquest to open into death of car driver in Market...
An inquest is to open later today into the death of a 48-year-old man who died in a crash on the A15 in Market Deeping.Ian Douglas Reed of Bourne was driving a car which collided with a skip lorry whil...
View ArticleRecruitment open day at Pilgrim
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT) is holding an open day on Saturday at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital.Registered nurses, allied health professionals and people looking to return to nursing or...
View ArticleInfo day for new self-harm group
A new group set up for people who have experience of self-harm and their families is holding an information day.Spalding Self-Harm Self-Help Group is holding the session from 2pm to 3.30pm at the...
View ArticlePublic loos closing for £45,000 upgrade
Public loos in Market Deeping are to have a £45,000 refurbishment.South Kesteven District Council is due to start work on the upgrade on Monday and finish by June 18.The council says a single loo will...
View ArticleFILM REVIEW: This bleak, plodding serial killer drama never really gets going
REVIEW: CHILD 44 (15) SHOWCASE CINEMAS PETERBOROUGH, OUT NOWCAST: TOM HARDY, JOEL KINNAMAN, NOOMI RAPACE, GARY OLDMAN, PADDY CONSIDINE, VINCENT CASSEL, SAM SPRUELL, FARES FARES, TARA FITZGERALD,...
View ArticleOnline cash campaign launched to raise £2K for local actor’s film
An actor working on a project to shoot a film in South Holland has launched an online campaign to raise £2,000 to help make his dream a reality.Steph Genovese is the writer, producer, director and lead...
View ArticleGAME REVIEW: Tenth Mortal Kombat game is the best
MORTAL KOMBAT X (XB1/PS4/360/PS3/PC) OUT NOWIt’s the tenth game in the legendary fighting franchise – and it’s definitely the best.Mortal Kombat long lived in the shadow of the Street Fighter series,...
View ArticleLincolnshire Energy Switch scheme could see you save hundreds of pounds on...
Residents in Lincolnshire are invited to join the thousands of householders across Lincolnshire who have already switched, collectively saving over £4million on their energy bills.Across the UK, over...
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