Minister says no extra police cash
POLICING and criminal justice minister Nick Herbert said this week there will be no extra cash for Lincolnshire Police – and the force must make savings like every other one in the country.The...
View ArticleShop prank causes a stink
CCTV had to be used to trace a stinkbomb in a Spalding supermarket.The bomb cause a stink in the town’s Heron Foods store on Monday afternoon much to the disgust of customers.A member of staff said:...
View ArticleFormer hospital may be back in use soon
NEW owners of a former hospital have hinted that it could be only a matter of weeks until they are ready to unveil their plans for its future.A lot of work has been going on to give the inside of the...
View ArticleAssurance that Spalding Magistrates’ Court will stay open
ASSURANCES have been made that there are “currently no plans” to close Spalding Magistrates’ Court.Fears that the court was to be closed “by the back door” surfaced earlier this month when its cells...
View ArticleRam raiders steal bank cashpoint
UPDATE Thursday, 5pm: Police are looking into whether there is a link between ram raids on banks in Long Sutton and Wisbech just three minutes apart.Barclays in Market Place, Long Sutton, was targeted...
View ArticleRelief as library is ‘not on the move’
FEARS that Long Sutton Library was to be moved to much smaller premises have been put to rest, after sparking a 500-name petition and countless protest letters.Lincolnshire county councillor Eddy Poll,...
View ArticleStaggering drink-driver spotted on CCTV
A CCTV operator tipped off police after seeing a man staggering before getting into a car.Richard Neve was found to have three times the legal amount of alcohol on his breath.Neve (35), of Bridge Road,...
View ArticleAnger as chemist introduces cheap alcohol
CHEAP booze has gone on sale in a Spalding town centre shop to customers buying their toothpaste and toilet rolls.Just days after police were inundated with calls about alcohol-driven rowdiness, health...
View ArticleCRICKET: Sutton stay in title hunt as Booth hits 67
Hayley 1st (164-9) lost to Long Sutton 1st (165-3) by seven wickets: SUTTON got back to winning ways in West Norfolk League Division One with a convincing win over mid-table Hayley on Saturday. Having...
View ArticleHOCKEY: Something for everyone at Spalding this summer
SPALDING Hockey Club are providing opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to try the sport this summer.Anybody aged six and above can try out with the Surfleet-based club, who cater for...
View ArticleAir your views on healthcare
PEOPLE who access health and social care support in the county are being asked for their views on a new service being launched to represent their views.HealthWatch for Lincolnshire will give people the...
View ArticleTULIPS: Setchell backs Spalding for UCL glory
GARY Setchell knows a thing or two about getting promoted from the UCL Premier Division – and he’s backing Spalding United for glory this season.The King’s Lynn Town boss, who brings his side to the...
View ArticleBOWLS: Jubilant Jordan clinches maiden title
TEENAGE Spalding Town bowler Jordan Philpott has won his first major bowls title.The 14-year-old enjoyed the stand-out moment of his fledgling career on Sunday, winning the under-18 EBA singles title...
View ArticleTULIPS: Spalding seal Bull swoop ahead of Linnets clash
SPALDING United boss Pat Rayment has hit the bullseye with his latest summer signing.Right back Liam Bull, who impressed on trial for the Tulips in the 2-0 win over Boston United last Saturday, has...
View ArticleTULIPS: Midfieler Musgrove in Rayment reunion
PAT Rayment is looking forward to working with Scott Musgrove again after sealing a deal to bring him to Spalding United.The Tulips boss had the midfielder in his ranks when he was in charge of Deeping...
View ArticleCrook jailed just as partner about to give birth
A father-to-be appeared in court with a bag packed for prison after failing to keep probation appointments and threatening a Tesco worker with a knife.Clint Elliott was given a 12-week jail term,...
View ArticleNew park benches in memory of Long Sutton councillor
New picnic benches will be installed in Long Sutton’s two parks in memory of a town stalwart who died recently.The parish council agreed to buy the benches for Cinder Ash and Winfrey Park at its...
View ArticleFriendship grows between students and elderly thanks to fabric tree
GIRLS from Sir John Gleed School, Spalding, have grown a brand new friendship with elderly residents at a town care home.The girls created a 5ft 8in tall fabric tree complete with multi-coloured...
View ArticleSpalding social club looking great after £16,000 facelift
SPALDING Services and Social Club has undergone a £16,000 facelift to the delight of regulars.A new bar has been put in at the club in High Street where staff have served customers since 1965.The work...
View ArticlePinchbeck: steps being taken to tackle vandals
PARISH councillors are taking steps to stamp out anti-social behaviour on a Pinchbeck playing field after residents’ complaints.New no dog walking signs and a padlock for the entrance gate of Rotten...
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