Some like it hot – but a 25-year-old Spalding girl’s new Marilyn Monroe -inspired haircut is about more than looking cool.

For eight years, Lea Flynn grew dreadlocks until they were so long she could sit on them.

Lea, of Bourne Road, said: “It was time to have them cut –I first started growing them when I was a teenager and wanted a change now I’m older.

“Because they were so long and everyone knew me for my hair I thought I’d try and raise money for charity at the same time.”

So far, Lea has raised about £750 for Cancer Research – and Costa Coffee at Springfields, where she works, has pledged to match the total sum.

Lea chose the charity because of the close ties she has with the shop in Spalding after moving to the town from Stamford five years ago.

She said: “Before I got the job at Costa, I started volunteering at the Cancer Research shop in Spalding and enjoyed it so much I have never left.

“I did it for something to do while I was unemployed, but many of the volunteers have had cancer and became friends, so the charity is very close to my heart.

“Unfortunately I lost a friend to cancer, which also inspired me.”

However, when the day came to lose her dreadlocks, it was not without tears. Lea said: “I cried in the morning – I’d had them for so long.

“But once they were cut it was a relief – especially when I raised so much money.”

After having her hair cut by stylist Ben Nott of Mishishi in Spalding, Lea has gone for a total restyle and is now getting used to having Marilyn Monroe’s famous retro waves.

She said: “When I had dreadlocks it was so easy. Now I have to wash it every other day – but I’m getting used to putting in the rollers now.”

Donations are still being accepted at http://www.justgiving.com/Lea-Flynn

Parish councillors want police to break-up overnight raves after elderly residents were disturbed by loud music in Sutton Bridge.

Young people partied on industrial land at the eastern end of Arnie Broughton Walk from 10pm on Friday, May 17 into the early hours of the following morning.

Police saw nine cars and 50 young people there.

Supt Kieran English told the Spalding Guardian that officers asked for the music to be turned down – it was and officers remained at the scene to make sure there was no further disturbance. Party-goers left at 6am.

Supt English said police have the power to seize music equipment, but they bear in mind their manpower and the level of noise before doing so.

Parish councillor Jenny Rowe had calls from three residents at around 10.15pm.

She said: “Some young lad had put it on Facebook that he was having a birthday party. The music was still going on until 3.30am. The police say they don’t have the authority to make them switch the music off.”

Two tents set up on the site together with two huge speakers, said to 5ft tall by 3ft wide, were reportedly found vandalised after the rave ended.

A seven-year campaign to get a pelican crossing at an accident blackspot in Donington is finally seeing residents step out in safety.

The crossing – between the Co-op in High Street and the Market Place – has been officially opened and especially welcomed by the local Walking for Health group.

Leader Peter Lucas said: “Before the crossing was installed we had to go further down the road because there was a blind spot that made it really dangerous.

“But even further down the road we had to step out between cars.”

The campaign for the crossing was started by Leslie and David Castle and has been a high priority of the parish council. At the time, Mrs Castle said: “People park outside the shop and when you come out with a two or three bags of shopping, you’re literally peering around the road to see if there is anything coming.

“Quite often you get halfway across and then you have to turn round and go back quickly as people are not always observing the 30mph speed limit.

“There are always near misses, but there’s going to be a serious if not fatal accident there.”

Gareth Milner, senior highways officer at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The decision to install a new zebra crossing in Donington comes after widespread consultation with local residents and the parish council.

“It will hopefully have a positive effect on the safety of pedestrians in the area for many years to come.”

The Walking for Health group meets on Tuesdays at the Ruby Hunt Centre at 10am.

There are 40 members, with the youngest a mum who takes her child in a pushchair and the eldest in her 80s.

Walks are two to two-and-a-half miles long or longer distances of three to five. Anyone interested can just turn up, wearing sensible shoes and clothing to suit the weather.

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being knocked off his bike in Moulton during half-term week.

The boy was riding on Broad Lane when his bike was hit by a Ford Fiesta just after 3.10pm on Thursday.

He was taken to Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, with what are thought to be non-life theatening injuries.

UPDATE FRIDAY 3PM: An investigation has been launched into how a worker was injured on a new development in Bourne.

A man was treated for a sprained ankle after injuring himself while climbing down a ladder in Wherry’s Lane where a £2.5 million residential and commercial development of the former Wherry’s Mill Building is taking place.

South Hykeham-based Trent Build Ltd is carrying out a full health and safety investigation into what happened, a company spokeswoman confirmed today.

She said: “The man was coming down from the scaffolding and while going down the ladder, he literally stepped of the bottom rung and turned his ankle.

“An ambulance was called because no one was sure how badly injured he was and our health and safety team is carrying out a full investigation into the accident.”

FRIDAY 1.30PM: A man had to be rescued by specially-trained fire crews after falling from scaffolding in Bourne.

The accident happened at a development in Wherry’s Lane where the man fell onto first floor scaffolding shortly before 3pm on Thursday.

Firemen from Bourne were helped by specialist rope rescue crews from Grantham along with an Urban Search and Rescue team to lower the man to the ground floor and help him into an ambulance.

The man was treated for an ankle injury at the scene and was later taken to hospital for further treatment.

A man is being asked to leave his home following a police raid when eight “small bags” of cannabis were seized.

Darren Osborne (29), of Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, uses the banned drug to help him cut down on alcohol, magistrates heard.

Osborne wasn’t at home when police executing a search warrant broke in and found the drugs.

His solicitor, Mike Alexander, told the court: “His landlord has effectively said ‘you have to find somewhere else to live’. He has not only suffered a day in custody as a result of this – he is now going to be homeless.”

Mr Alexander said Osborne had been struggling with his alcohol consumption for some time and used cannabis to help him stop drinking.

“He knows cannabis is illegal and he knows he should stop,” said Mr Alexander.

The court heard Osborne had sought help in the past from DART (Drugs and Alcohol Recovery Team) and has contacted them again.

Magistrates on Thursday adjourned the hearing to June 13 for a probation report.

Osborne admitted possessing cannabis on May 11.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said the cannabis was found in re-sealable plastic bags. Police interviewed him later and Osborne said he wasn’t sure all of the cannabis was his, but he smoked the drug daily.

A banned driver was nearly three times the drink-drive limit when he got behind the wheel.

Agis Paeglitis was handed a year-long community order with a suspended jail term of 12 weeks, unpaid work of 180 hours and a four year ban when he appeared before Spalding magistrates on Thursday.

Paeglitis (45), of Park Road, Spalding, must pay £85 costs and an £80 victim surcharge.

He admitted driving with 95 microgrammes of alcohol in breath – the legal limit is 35mcgs – driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

The court heard Paeglitis was paying for insurance but the previous disqualification invalidated the policy.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said police stopped Paeglitis at 11.20pm on May 4 when he drove on the wrong side of the road as he turned out of Spalding’s Jubilee Close into Park Road.

He smelled strongly of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet.

Miss Stace said Paeglitis refused to give his details and was handcuffed.

His identity was discovered when he was taken back to the police station.

She said Paeglitis was banned for drink-driving when he appeared at the Spalding court in September last year.

Probation officer Bobbi Jones-Lobley said Paeglitis had argued with his girlfriend and decided to drive the car “to see what her reaction would be”.

Solicitor Mike Alexander said Paeglitis kept his car after his previous ban solely because it was insured for a second driver.

A care home manager has been sent to Lincoln Crown Court on a £4,500 fraud charge.

John Valmoria (37), of Pennygate, Spalding, is accused of writing out a service user’s cheque and making it payable to himself between November and December 2012 – and cashing it into his own bank account – while he was the manager of The Bungalow Care Home in Park Road, Spalding.

Valmoria pleaded not guilty to fraud when he appeared at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

He is due to appear at the crown court on September 26. Magistrates extended is unconditional bail.

The following decisions have been made recently by magistrates at court hearings. In all drink-drive cases the legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood or 107 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine. Addresses of defendants published in these registers are taken from the legal records held by the magistrates’ courts. The details are given to the court by the defendant – but this may be some time after the original charge and they may have moved in the meantime.

Grantham Magistrates’ Court

Gary Ashby (46), c/o Cygnet Court, Spalding. Two counts of drink driving (Spalding). £220 fine, £22 victim surcharge, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 36 months.

Peter Harness (23), of Cradge Bank, Spalding. Driving without due care and attention (Greatford). £250 fine, £15 v/s, £1150 costs, 5pts.

Joshua Bull (23), of Welland Close, Spalding. Driving without due care and attention (Holbeach). £145 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 5pts.

Andrew Taylor (58), of Low Road, North Tuddenham, Dereham. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £160 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Simon Buck (37), of St Marys Avenue, Pinchbeck. Speeding (Welby/Dembleby). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Tracy Callaghan (45), of Main Road, Quadring. Speeding (Spalding). £000 fine, £15 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Andrzej Czaja (23), of Newton Aycliffe, Durham. Speeding (Spalding). £45 fine, £15 v/s, 3pts.

Valentins Kovrigo (34), of Summerson Close, Donington. Defective brake light (Pinchbeck). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs. No separate penalty for defective headlight.

Nathan Lake (23), of Baulkins Drove, Sutton St James. Failing to wear seat belt (Sutton St James). £200 fine, £85 costs.

Jordan Lister (22), of Peterborough Road, Crowland. No insurance (Crowland). £300 fine, £30 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for speeding.

Sergejs Mitrjuks (24), of Winsover Road, Spalding. Failing to wear seat belt (Spalding). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs.

Jitpirom Waite (61), of Station Road, Tilney All Saints. Allowing another driver to use a vehicle without insurance (Whaplode). £140 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Dayle Cross (21), of Bucklegate Lane, Kirton. No insurance (Kirton). £110 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for licence offence and driving with no lights.

Jakub Horvat (34), of Derby Drive, Peterborough. Speeding (Swineshead). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Christopher Howarth (37), of High Street, Swineshead. Driving while using a mobile phone (Boston). £60 fine, £20 v/s, 3pts.

Russell Lambley (42), of Central Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield. Speeding (Swineshead). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Ian Leedle (29), of St Nicholas Road, Boston. No insurance (Swineshead). £400 fine, £40 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Matthew Rayner (49), of Wimpwell Street, Happisburgh, Norwich. Speeding (Swineshead). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Ian Toothill (37), of Keppel View Road, Rotherham. Number plate incorrectly displayed (Spalding). £200 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs.

Vaidas Venckus (32), of Kinderley Road, Wisbech. Speeding (Tydd Gote). £400 fine, £40 v/s, £85 costs, 4pts.

Dale Wells (19), of St Thomas Court, Long Sutton. Failing to stop for a red traffic light (Boston). £75 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts. No separate penalty for ignoring a no entry sign.

Damian Jablonski (27) of Winsover Road, Spalding. Speeding (Crowland). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Constantin Berecu (29), of Chapel Lane, Spalding. No insurance (Spalding). £350 fine, £35 v/s, £43 costs, 6pts.

Glenn Brackenbury (44), of Clarkson Avenue, Cowbit. Speeding (Sutterton). £150 fine, £20 v/s, £43 costs, 5pts.

Richard Ellis (44), Lamb Gardens, Lincoln. Speeding (Swineshead). £50 fine, £20 v/s, £20 costs, 3pts.

Daniel Rowledge (23), of West Parade, Spalding. Speeding (Whaplode). £50 fine, £20 v/s, £43 costs, 3pts.

Emma Thorpe (33), of Foxgloves, Deeping St James. Speeding (Deeping St James). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £10 costs, 3pts.

Johnathan Wagstaff (18), of Roundlands, Algarkirk. No insurance (Algarkirk). £350 fine, £35 v/s, £45 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for a licence offence.

A man who was urging police to put a stop to a fight ended up under arrest himself for being drunk and disorderly.

Daniel Waudby (22), of no fixed address, approached police near the Burghley Arms in Bourne at about 2.45am on May 12.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said one police officer described hearing “a loud male voice” saying there was a fight on the main road and asking what they were going to do about it.

The officer checked both directions from where he was standing and saw nothing.

Waudby remained at the scene being loud and abusive.

Miss Stace said the officer warned Waudby that he would be arrested if he continued that behaviour.

Waudby and others with him moved off and the officers followed, eventually arresting Waudby.

Miss Stace said Waudby declined a fixed penalty ticket.

In court Waudby, who was not legally represented, pleaded guilty and told magistrates he did swear “around” the police officer but not “at him”.

He said: “I personally didn’t think I had done anything wrong. It wasn’t because I thought of myself as above the law or anything.”

Magistrates fined him £35 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

A man who twice slapped his partner’s face during an argument at their Spalding home appeared in court on Thursday.

Wayne Mitchell (23) admitted assaulting Jade Williams at an address in St Andrew’s Road.

Spalding magistrates adjourned the hearing to June 27 for a pre-sentence report from the probation service.

The court heard Mitchell twice slapped Ms Williams’ face on May 11, causing stinging and pain but no marks or lasting injury.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said Mitchell told police Ms Williams “knew he had a short fuse and should not have wound him up”.

Mitchell is bailed to an address in Henshaw, Peterborough.

Spalding Rotarians are celebrating as their Two Lips fundraising campaign is likely to raise at least £10,000.

Fundraising continues next week at Hills Department Store in Broad Street, Spalding, when you can buy £1 cupcakes in the restaurant – and every penny will go to Rotary’s good causes.

The store is also holding a raffle for the charity.

Rotarians are still counting the pennies from the events so far, but it looks likely the ball featuring tribute band Abba UK at Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex will bring in more than £3,000.

The Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian quiz was another big money spinner with more than £1,000 going to Two Lips thanks to matched funding from Barclays Bank.

Rotary Club of Spalding president Andy Prior said: “Two Lips went very, very well – it was a great success.

“Obviously the highlight for us was the ball and we are hoping it will become an annual event and be bigger and better than ever next year.”

Ideas being floated so far include a Take That tribute band or a Robbie Williams tribute.

Andy said around 200 attended the ball but he hopes that number can be doubled next year.

As well as going all out to make the 2014 ball a big bonanza, Rotarians want to make the Two Lips fundraising bigger and better by encouraging more organisations to host events.

He said: “Other organisations running events is the key for us getting bigger because our numbers are very limited and there’s only a certain amount we can do.”

The final proceeds will be split five ways – with a share going to Spalding Age UK, St Barnabas Hospice, Spalding St John Ambulance, the town’s two swimming clubs and Rotary itself.

Andy explained Rotary has its own small fund for good causes which helps people who need urgent assistance with things like buying wheelchairs.

Good causes are likely to receive their cheques next month.

Pinchbeck East Primary was among schools taking part in Two Lips this year, holding a non-uniform day on Friday.

Andy thanked the businesses, schools, clubs, groups and individuals who have done their bit for the campaign this year – as well as the many people who have donated or taken part in fundraising events.

Two Lips stalwart Rotarian Alan Porter said this year’s campaign has gone very well.

A mum was injured and had to be cut out of her car by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue after she crashed into a fence when she had been drinking.

Tamsin Alexander had 156 milligrammes of alcohol in blood – almost double the legal limit of 80mgs – when a sample was taken at Peterborough City Hospital.

Because of a previous drink-drive conviction within the last ten years, Alexander (39) was banned from driving for three years and fined £110 by Spalding magistrates on Thursday.

She must also pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

Alexander, of Fen Field Mews, Deeping St James, pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol on February 8.

Marie Stace, prosecuting, said Alexander’s Ford Focus collided with a fence in Blenheim Way, Market Deeping, at about 9.30pm.

She was still in the driver’s seat when emergency services arrived and, due to her injuries, had to be cut free from the vehicle.

Miss Stace said Alexander’s previous excess alcohol offence was in 2004.

Solicitor Mike Alexander, mitigating, said the mother of three had been in a violent relationship with her ex-husband and on the day of the offence she had fled the house to go to a friend’s.

He described Alexander as “emotionally distraught”.

She had some drink but decided towards the end of the evening to go home.

“In part, I am sure the accident was caused as a result of the alcohol that had been taken and I am sure it was, in part, as a result of her state of mind,” Mr Alexander said.

The solicitor said Alexander’s friend was at the back of the court and could confirm she was in tears when she left that night.

Alexander was also in tears during the hearing and proceedings were briefly halted while tissues were passed to her.

Mr Alexander told the court: “I should say the car was written off and there’s still some struggle with the insurance about whether the claim is to be paid or not.”

A teenager who attacked two men in Spalding’s Loaded nightclub was sentenced to 300 hours community punishment after a judge said it would be “unfair” to lock him up.

Travis Cross (19) admitted breaking builder Ashley Wilson’s jaw after knocking him to the ground with a single punch on the dance floor.

Cross, from Swineshead, also pleaded guilty to striking Mr Wilson’s friend, ground worker Billy King, with two further blows.

On Friday Lincoln Crown Court heard Mr Wilson (20) was left unconcious for around 30 seconds and suffered a jaw fracture which required his teeth to be wired together for three weeks.

Mr King (21) also suffered a cut which left a tooth protruding through his mouth.

But the court was told Mr Wilson had been sentenced to 300 hours of unpaid work in July last year for an unrelated attack on another man in Loaded nightclub where his victim’s cheekbone was fractured.

Passing sentence Judge Michael Heath told Cross it would not be fair to jail him after the sentence Mr Wilson received.

CCTV footage of the attack by Cross was shown to the court.

Phil Howes, prosecuting, said both Mr King and Mr Wilson were totally off guard when the assault began.

Sunil Khanna, mitigating, said Cross had no previous convictions and felt under threat after an incident between two groups earlier in the evening, but he now accepted he could have simply left the club.

Mr Khanna added: “Mr Cross has ten GCSEs, he works as a caravan engineer in the family business, assists at Boston Rugby Club and works at RAF Cranwell.”

Cross, of Boston Road, admitted charges of causing Mr Wilson grievous bodily harm and assault causing actual bodily harm to Mr King on November 25.

He was sentenced to a 12 month community order and told to complete 300 hours of unpaid work in the community.

Judge Heath told him: “Your punch fractured the jaw of this individual.”

A seven-year-old Spalding boy who took lightning action to bring an adored replica cartoon car back to life after it was destroyed by fire will have his name featured on it.

Jake Winkett and his mum, Julie, raised £370 by organising a fundraising fair, which will help sticker the new Lightning McQueen Rust-eze from Disney’s Cars and feature ‘Sponsored by the Community’ on the side.

As well as Jake’s name, the car will also feature that of Dylan Cecil – a four-year-old who was swept out to sea at Burnham-on-Sea and for whom a memorial fund, raising money for charity, was formed.

Julie, of Royce Road, said: “Jake was very emotional when I found out that his name was going to be on the new car.

“I’ve seen the effect the cars have on children. I think it’s a really good cause and Jake was determined to help.”

Visitors to the fair got the chance to admire a replica of Hudson Hornet from Cars 2.

Julie said: “It was an emotional day as it was close to Dylan’s birthday and Jake released a balloon for him.”

As well as the £370 made on the day, Jake raised £100 through a sponsored car wash.

The Lightning McQueen cars, owned by Michelle and James Barrow, are popular visitors to parties in the area. They have also been booked to appear at a steam fair at Baytree Nurseries Garden Centre at Weston in August.

Proceeds from parties and public appearances go to various charities and the NCTLC Trust that helps families with children who have a terminal illness.

Julie said: “The Barrows are lovely people and deserve all the support they get. I would do anything for them.”

Michelle said: “Jake has become our little mascot – it’s fantastic what he’s doing. We can’t bring Dylan back or stop a child from dying, but we can make memories.”

A man accused of receiving stolen goods worth £1,300 will have his case heard at Lincoln Crown Court.

Leszek Krzyczkowski (52), of Edinburgh Drive, Spalding, is also accused of burglary and theft of £100 cash and a laptop from an address in the town’s Riverside Park. Spalding magistrates granted bail at a hearing on Thursday.

Magistrates issued a warrant for the arrest of a Spalding man accused of burglary, affray, resisting a police officer and assault.

Vigo Brevnieks (25), of South Parade, failed to attend a hearing before town magistrates on Thursday.

Police say a woman received minor injuries in this morning’s four vehicle crash at Donington.

Vehicles involved were a Ford Focus, a Transit minibus, a Transit van and a Peugeot 206.

A further update is expected later.

• Monday, 10.30am: Spalding police are currently dealing with a four vehicle road accident at Donington.

It’s thought at this stage there are no serious injuries.

We will update this story as soon as we have more information.

The riverbank in Spalding has to be one of the town’s most picturesque places to live - but even the ducks appreciate a little privacy sometimes.

Today, the choice of window dressings doesn’t have to stop at curtains and, as I was moving into a brand new pad, I was delighted when a local blinds company popped a message on the Free Press Facebook page.

Spalding man James Blade had aspired to be his own boss for quite some time.

Having worked in the building industry and seen a decrease in work projects, he started to research the opportunity of starting his own blind fitting business using the skills and knowledge gained with a local company earlier in his career.

With the help of his partner, Gemma, who first heard of the Start-up Loan scheme managed by former Dragons’ Den star James Caan, James got to work filling in the application.

After only a few weeks, he found out he had been successful. James (29) commented: “I had been thinking about starting my own business for some time, but never in a million years thought I would have the financial backing which would allow me to do so.

“Three months on and I wouldn’t look back! I enjoy being my own boss and the fact I get to do something every day which I love. All the lovely comments we get from our customers is also a plus.”

Since starting the business, Blades Blinds has had its story published on the NWES website, where details about the loans can be found, and has also had various emails and tweets of support from James Caan.

As for my windows, they are looking very smart in blue, beige and white stripe - with a New England meets California beach theme running throughout. Well, at least there’s water along the riverbank.

For more information, visit www.bladesblinds.co.uk or for a free quotation call 01406 821076.

A village youth club is struggling to stay open because it cannot find enough adult volunteers to help supervise children and teenagers.

Parish council chairman John Grimwood and his wife, Doreen, are currently half the volunteer team looking after the Thursday night youth club sessions at The Curlew Centre in Sutton Bridge.

The couple, who are in their mid 60s, plan to holiday next month and fear the club may have to close while they are away unless volunteers step forward in the next few days.

“It’s more than fair to say we are desperate,” said John.

He hopes some younger adults will volunteer to take the club forward and ensure it has a long-term future.

Sutton Bridge lost its old youth club about three years ago and the new one was set up in October.

John said: “It’s something that the village has lost and got it back again and I don’t want the village to lose it again.”

The club has proved very popular with children and teenagers and John says the youngsters are very well behaved

Six to 11-year-olds attend from 6pm to 7pm and between 7pm and 9pm it’s the turn of young people aged from 11 to 18 years.

Attractions at the club include a music centre, table tennis, pool, snooker, table top football, air hockey, crafts, Wii and board games.

There’s also a tuck shop.

John said villagers have been very generous in donating equipment to the club, but now the most valuable thing they can give is their time.

He said: “Some of the youngsters help set up. The kids are keen and they want it to work.

“They just get on with it.

“They just need a little bit of supervision.”

• Volunteers have security checks as with all clubs, but do not have to pay for those.

To volunteer or to ask for more information please call the parish office and leave a message with your contact details on 01406 350802 or call 07543 613754.