FOOTBALL: Early days but Tulips and Deeping looking good
SPALDING United and Deeping Rangers made good progress in the build-up to the season with wins on Saturday.The Tulips grabbed a 1-0 result at Eastern Counties League Premier Division side Dereham Town....
View ArticleDARTS: Take that – Barlow is in tune but luckless
Scott Barlow was the unluckiest player on the South Holland darting scene last week.The Drayman’s Arms C thrower notched a pair of 180 maximums in his clash with Fenway C’s Jack Chilvers in Aron Moyses...
View ArticleCRICKET: Skipper (5-15) steers Spalding 3rd closer to title
Spalding 3rd (63-4) beat Welby 2nd (62-9): Captain Rick Dale’s man of the match display helped Spalding 3rd strengthen their position at the top of Division Three in South Lincs and Border League.He...
View ArticleGosberton school celebrates scooping national maths award
GOSBERTON Primary School has won a national education award for the dramatic improvement of its pupils in maths.The school lifted the Outstanding Mathematics Initiative prize at this year’s Times...
View ArticleDriver was over limit
SPALDING magistrates on Thursday banned a man from driving for 12 months when he pleaded guiilty to an excess alcohol charge.Paul Beesley (49), of Church Lane, Saltfleetby, near Louth, was stopped on...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Deeping and Thurlby are among winners at annual Crowland competition
Crowland Town welcomed more than 90 teams to their annual junior football tournament.The third staging of the annual event proved to be a big success with the Snowden Field even managing to dodge the...
View ArticleGood report for service
YOUTH Offending Service (YOS) in Lincolnshire has been found to be one of the country’s top performers in an independent inspection.The inspection focused on the work of YOS with children and young...
View ArticleBook up for growers’ outings
A FLYING night has been arranged for members of South Holland Growers’ Club at Fenland Flying Club in Holbeach St Johns.It’s on Tuesday, July 31, starting at 5.30pm.A number of the club’s more...
View ArticleTripped up by visit to barber’s
BIKE thief Levi Matthews was rumbled the day he cycled to the barber’s – because the woman who owned the bike had taken her son for a haircut at the same time.Tasmin Chapman left the £100 bike outside...
View ArticleFantastic Fun in Pinchbeck
HAVING entertained a full pub on Saturday night, day two of the Beer Fest Weekend at The Ship Inn, Pinchbeck, The Dead Rabbits proved their worth as only one of two UK tribute bands to the mighty...
View ArticleATHLETICS: Bronzes for Bourne duo
BOURNE Grammar School duo Emma Hornsby and Jamie Horne roared to bronze medals at the English Schools national finals.The talented teens, who were joined by Bourne Academy’s Alex Hampson, were...
View ArticleDistrict symphony premiere
CLASSICAL music lovers are invited to a premiere of the South Holland Symphony next week.The full complement of the London Mozart Players will be in Spalding for the special concert on Thursday.The new...
View ArticleSports groups wait for news on cash boost
Sports groups in South Holland are finding out today whether they are to get a share of cash windfall of almost £700,000.An announcement is due on which groups will receive grants from the Inspired...
View ArticleMacBook and cash stolen
ELECTRICALS and a purse containing £100 were stolen when a car was left unlocked in Spalding.The theft from an Audi car parked in Broad Street on Tuesday took place between 4pm and 5.50pm while the...
View ArticleBreathalysed mother had her kids in the car
A MOTHER had her two children and a male passenger in her car shortly before police breathalysed her and she “blew” nearly four times the legal limit.Katherine Parkin (32), of Rycroft Avenue, Deeping...
View ArticleTop Spalding cop in online project
SPALDING’S police inspector had a leading role in an operation receiving national recognition for its fight against the exploitation of children.Lincolnshire Police has been awarded for its significant...
View ArticleMan is tormented by paedophile claims
A SPALDING man claims he is being tormented by neighbours who accuse him of being a paedophile.Barry Clarke (52) said he has hardly gone out to avoid people calling him names since moving to a flat in...
View ArticleAccused in custody
A MAN accused of being involved in the robbery of Tydd Gote post office was remanded in custody when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on Friday.Sam Holmes (21), of The Knole, Eltham, in...
View ArticleFun Dog Show
THERE is a Fun Charity Dog Show at the Anglia Motel, Fleet on Sunday, July 29 with judging stating at 11am.Classes include waggiest tail, best fancy dress, best six legs and owner who looks most like...
View ArticleSpeedy Steve special guest
SPECIAL guest, Steve Parish, will be attending Holbeach St John’s Fenland Airfield special Fly In on Sunday from 5pm for the club’s hog roast.Steve’s career spanned 17 years, winning three British...
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