Council refuses to fork out £260,000 over homes row
SOUTH Holland’s councillors have refused to pay out compensation of more than £260,000 relating to a controversial housing development or to accept a report accusing them of maladministration.District...
View ArticleSNOOKER: Sean’s super 93 is a fitting finale
IN the final round of Spalding and District Snooker League fixtures of the year, Sean Swinburn delivered a real Christmas cracker of a break.The Long Sutton A maestro, playing off an O42 handicap,...
View ArticleCrematorium plan for South Holland
A NEW crematorium could be built near Surfleet.Two businessmen have spent two and a half years working on plans for the state-of-the-art facility which they hope will take some of the stress out of...
View ArticleFulney WI’s January date
FULNEY Women’s Institute meets on the first Wednesday evening of every month at The Ivo Day Centre, Albion Street, Spalding.Their first meeting in 2012 takes place on Wednesday, January 4 at 7.30pm.
View ArticleTULIPS: United front from Bob and Danny
BOB Don-Duncan has stressed the need for stability at Spalding United in the wake of Andy Stanhope’s shock sacking.The new Tulips caretaker boss will guide the club through the UCL Premier Division’s...
View ArticleLOCAL FOOTBALL: A Bridge too far for United
SUTTON BRIDGE 6 PINCHBECK UNITED RES 2: YET again Pinchbeck proved to be their own worst enemy as they were hit for six at The Bridge. Neither side was able to effectively get the ball down and put...
View ArticleINDOOR BOWLS: England call is a coup for quartet
A FANTASTIC four players from Spalding Indoor Bowls Club have received England call-ups in a week of great success for the club. Spalding skipper Graham Smith has retained his place in the men’s team,...
View ArticleCannabis factory uncovered by chance on police patrol
POLICE behind the find have said it is one of the largest hauls of cannabis they have seized in 20 years.OFFICERS on patrol near a former hotel stumbled across a drug growing operation worth hundreds...
View ArticlePeople are signing up for gas deal
SOUTH Holland residents are already signing a new register in a bid to get a cut-price deal on gas and electricity.Council leader Gary Porter hopes thousands will sign so the district council can save...
View ArticleChance to study county’s heritage
THE new year is your chance to learn about the landscape of the Fenland area and find out about the various uses of the land through time.Heritage Lincolnshire, which exists to protect, preserve, and...
View ArticleREME meets
THE Lincolnshire branch of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Association will be meeting at the Drill Hall, Main Ridge West, Boston on Tuesday, January 3.The social evening starts at...
View ArticleFate of two towns’ registration offices decided on merit
THE fate of Long Sutton and Bourne’s registration offices should be decided on a case-by-case basis. That’s the recommendation put forward by some of Lincolnshire’s county councillors, who were asked...
View ArticleWalk yourself lean again
STRIDE off any Christmas excesses with Spalding Ramblers, which is leading winter walks immediately after the festive period and in the new year.Hikes are on Tuesday, December 27 starting from the...
View ArticleSolar panels
A HOLBEACH firm wants permission to install solar panels on roofs of cold and grain stores at their farms.JH and AJ King has applied for permission to install five 50 kW PV systems on farm building...
View ArticleOur tourist sites could get a boost
TOURIST attractions in South Holland may be able to put the tough times behind them if a new group is formed to promote the area to visitors.Following the demise of the Visit Lincolnshire website this...
View ArticleTwo floats already on production line
PLANS for the 2012 Spalding Flower Parade are well under way with two of the float designs already in production.Designs for Oliver! – Please sir, I want some more, sponsored by the Bakkavor Staff...
View ArticleLocked up for vicious attack
TWO men have been locked up after a campaign of harassment against the owners of a kebab shop culminated in the owner suffering serious injuries in an attack.Teyfik Bulul, who runs Bridge Kebab and...
View ArticlePatients to have a say
SPALDING’S Beechfield Medical Centre wants to hear the opinions of its patients.The practice is keen to involve patients in decisions taken about the range and quality of services on offer and is...
View ArticleOur Sarah’s beauty is on world stage
A HOLBEACH beauty who won our Look of 2009 competition, Sarah Ashworth, flew to Turkey on Tuesday to take part in Miss Globe International.Sarah (19) will spend ten days in Istanbul at a five star...
View ArticleMoulton pupils get painting for Face Britain
MOULTON Harrox Primary School pupils have been busy painting self-portraits – and could help to set a world record.The school’s art project was part of Face Britain, a national project celebrating...
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