TULIPS: Spalding toast Tolley’s Vase treble
SPALDING UNITED 3 (Tolley 22, 63 & 90) RETFORD UNITED 2 (Frost pen 74, Wilkin 77): Goal machine Shane Tolley took his tally for the season to 20 with a hat-trick as the Tulips progressed in the FA...
View Article‘Question Time’ hustings for Lincolnshire Police Commissioner candidates
The public have the chance to quiz the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner candidates at an event on Thursday. A Question Time style “hustings” will be taking place at Haven High’s Marion Road...
View ArticleCommunity party at village pub
A fireworks display, barbecue and live music will be held at the Deer’s Leap, Weston, from 7.30pm on Friday, November 2.Admission to the event is free.General manager Jake Smith said: “It is called a...
View ArticleRANGERS: Deeping strike Beck for Vase win
Alex Beck fired Deeping into the second round of the FA Vase as they exacted revenge on UCL Premier Division rivals Quorn on Saturday.The Leicestershire side, who won 4-2 at Outgang Road last month,...
View ArticleFamily and friends say final farewell to Tim
Shoppers and staff came to a standstill for a few minutes to pay their last respects to Tim Osborn – tragic victim of a hit-and-run – as his body made its final journey.Tim, of Bourne Road, Pode Hole,...
View ArticleMan on church cash theft charge
Spalding magistrates on Thursday issued a warrant with bail for the arrest of a man accused of stealing cash of a value unknown from his employers, Long Sutton Baptist Church, on May 16 this year.David...
View ArticleThugs joked during ‘stomach churning attack’ on two friends
Three men laughed and joked as they kicked a man unconscious in a street attack.The violence was carried out in the early hours as victim Richard Weston and his friend Dean Bunn were walking home with...
View ArticleSutton Bridge resident laundered money for drugs gang
A Sutton Bridge woman linked to a drug gang has been given a ten month prison sentence, suspended for a year, and must do 150 hours’ unpaid work.Darina Garkavaya (24), of Princes Street, pleaded guilty...
View ArticleDrug treatment order for woman
A woman with a long history of heroin abuse stole from shops to pay off drug debts.Anna Burnett (31), of Marshland Drive, Holbeach, was caught by police when the manager of Spalding’s WH Smith called...
View ArticleImmaculate period home in Spalding town centre
This beautifully presented Victorian property offers the best of both worlds by offering a contemporary interior but still keeping plenty of character including arched windows and feature...
View ArticleDARTS: Duo’s double delight at impressive finale
Two teams wrapped up impressive doubles as the Gedney Hill and District League season came to a close with a fantastic finals night.Division One winners New Saracen’s Head C and second tier champions...
View ArticleTABLE TENNIS: Haz Beans test title holders in opener
The new Spalding and District Table Tennis League season began with a busy night of action last week.Division One holders South Holland started with a win against Haz Beans. With the singles shared,...
View ArticleGOLF: Grimwood keeps his cool to clinch matchplay crown
Andy Grimwood is Spalding Golf Club’s Landale Scragg scratch matchplay champion after a 1up victory over Charles Lacey.Despite a strong wind at Surfleet, it was a high quality final with birdies from...
View ArticleMan hit wife in row over towel
A man of 68 grabbed his wife by the throat when she confronted him about a dog’s towel that was wet and threatened to “send her to her son” who had died.Peter Oldham and his wife, Maureen, had been...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: James hat-trick sinks Poachers, Deeping come unstuck
Tom James fired a treble against his former side as Spalding United beat Boston Town 4-0 in the UCL Premier Division on Tuesday night, while Deeping Rangers suffered a 2-1 loss at Kempston Rovers.The...
View Article‘Save Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field’ campaigners heartened by MP’s stance
Campaigners fighting to save Spalding’s Sir Halley Stewart playing field say they are encouraged by comments from MP John Hayes.The South Holland and The Deepings MP told the Free Press he doesn’t want...
View ArticlePOLICE COMMISSIONER ELECTION: Address by Elliot Fountain (English Democrat)
THANK you for letting me put some words forward regarding the policies I would like to implement if I become Police Commissioner.Firstly I will reduce my wages by 50 per cent and I will give the...
View ArticleWarrant out in assault case
Spalding magistrates on Thursday issued a warrant with bail for the arrest of a man accused of assault and criminal damage at the Burghley Centre in Bourne on July 14.He is Luke Templeman (20), of...
View ArticleDangerous driving case adjourned
A man of 74 has been charged with driving an MG car dangerously on the A17 at Gedney on February 2 this year.George Bushell, of Chapel Lane, Tydd St Giles, failed to attend a hearing at Spalding...
View ArticleDrink-driver banned after leaving scene of BMWs crash
Police arrested a drink-driver who walked away from a crash and found him at home with a bottle of whisky under his pillow.Graham Pearce (45), of Reynolds Gardens, Moulton, had driven a BMW at High...
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