Hard floors don’t have to be cold and noisy
Local people have been getting more adventurous about the floors they walk on since the 20th century, when wall to wall carpeting throughout (except for kitchens, utility and bathrooms) had become the...
View ArticleSpate of accidents today on icy roads
Emergency services have dealt with a spate of accidents on the district’s icy roads this morning.As already reported, the fire service freed a man trapped in his milk van after it plunged into a ditch...
View ArticleGet on the beat with the Specials
Volunteers keen to do unpaid police work can find out about life as a special constable at a recruitment evening in Spalding next week.Special constables work alongside officers in the regular force...
View ArticleCowley’s budding news team
Students from Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School Cowley have been learning the ins and out of journalism at a newspaper day.The school’s Chronicle Club visited Lincoln University School of...
View ArticleMcDonald’s set to open second drive-thru lane
McDonald’s in Spalding is set to open a new “side by side” drive-thru to give a speedier service to its customers.Work begins next week and the three-week project includes installation of a second...
View ArticleForm first now for former designer
Jennifer Cottis has designed everything from a surface grinder to a parcel sorting machine in her time as an industrial designer.These days, she doesn’t feel the need to make things that function and...
View Article‘Stay safe’ plea as arctic blast continues
The arctic blast that brought snow to the area this week has raised fears freezing conditions will bring an increase in accidents.After exceptionally mild conditions over Christmas, temperatures are...
View ArticleThree-year fight to save surgery is lost but transport offered to another...
Villagers in Rippingale have lost a three-year battle to save its surgery – but have been involved in groundbreaking negotiations to provide transport for patients to a neighbouring...
View ArticleTwo men preying on old folk
Police are seeking eyewitnesses to help in the hunt for two men who are getting into elderly people’s homes with the intention of stealing.Residents as old as 95 were victims in three incidents on...
View ArticleA cold weather warning for drivers
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is warning motorists not to leave their vehicles unattended with the engine running whilst defrosting the windscreen, as many insurers will not pay the...
View ArticleWorkers face deportation
Four Chinese nationals who were illegally working at a Bourne restaurant have been arrested and are in custody awaiting deportation.Police and UK Border Agency officials swooped on the China Palace...
View ArticlePolice and Crime Commissioner to visit South Holland
Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Hardwick visits Weston Hills Village Hall at 7pm on Monday for the Spalding East Rural Community Panel, where police issues are discussed. South Holland...
View ArticleBook now to try stress-busting Sophrology classes in Spalding
Learn to relax and take life’s ups and downs in your stride at Sophrology classes, starting in Spalding with free introductory sessions next week after a hugely successful launch at Whaplode.Anyone...
View ArticleStreet pastor scheme needs volunteers
Nights out in Spalding could become a lot safer if enough volunteers join a Street Pastors scheme to be launched in the town later this year.A series of information events are taking place in Spalding...
View ArticleLock up your heating oil
Wednesday, 4pm: Nearly 2,000 litres of heating oil have been stolen in two raids on people’s garden storage tanks at homes near Bourne.Police are warning homeowners to step up security following the...
View ArticleThe question: eat out or in?
While Valentine’s legends are all about surprises like the mystery card with a question-mark for a signature, in reality most couples plan together what they’ll do to celebrate.The big question is: do...
View Article‘Where is our bus stop?’- OAP
Elderly passengers travelling to Long Sutton to do a weekly shop have been promised a temporary bus stop will be in place next week at an agreed shortcut through to the Co-op.Passengers were upset at...
View ArticleTractor display promotes farming
The latest New Holland farm machinery was due to be displayed outside St Paul’s Cathedral one day last week to remind London commuters where the ingredients in their luchboxes comes from.The showcase...
View ArticleSBV vaccine essential, says NFU
Every effort must be made to ensure a vaccine is available later this year to help combat the spread of deadly Schmallenberg virus (SBV), the NFU has said.The call comes as many farms with early...
View ArticleSafety at waste depot a ‘significant issue’
Plans for improvement work costing almost £31,000 at council waste depots in Spalding and Holbeach have been unveiled after safety concerns from Government health inspectors.South Holland District...
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