House sales on the up but prices not yet following
Predictions that UK house prices will climb back to pre-2007 peak levels next year have been dismissed as pie in the sky for Spalding by local property experts.But all the people we interviewed said...
View ArticleFootball academy dream in net as fears get boot
A developer’s dream of providing a football academy for Holbeach can now be a reality after objections to plans were given the boot.Residents had expressed fears that the plan for six football pitches,...
View ArticleCleaner future for Spalding
A cleaner future for Spalding is on the cards now ward councillors are putting their hands in their pockets to support road sweepers and keep rubbish off the streets.At their last meeting, members of...
View ArticlePupils’ last reunion at St Guthlac School
Pupils who left St Guthlac School in Crowland in the early 1970s are getting set for their last ever reunion on the old school site.St Guthlac’s is now known as University Academy Holbeach, Crowland...
View ArticleBank Holiday bag collections if workers agree
South Holland could have Bank Holiday Monday refuse collections if the council workforce agrees.Plans for a so-called ‘slip a day’ collection – meaning everyone would have rubbish collected a day late...
View ArticleValentina cultural ambassador for Cyprus
Valentina is in the UK as a result of a grant from the Comenius European Lifelong Learning Programme which gives a wider understanding to future teachers of European education systems and helps them...
View ArticleGive blood at Crowland sessions
There’s a chance to give blood at Crowland next month.Sessions take place on February 20 at the Methodist Chapel in Reform Street. Visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.
View ArticleAmbulance called to Moulton collision
Drivers suffered minor injuries in a collision at Moulton at the weekend.The accident happened at the crossroads near the pet stores in East Cobgate during Saturday teatime.An ambulance was called to...
View ArticleFarming traditions kept at Bicker church
People might be watching the weather on St Swithun’s Day because of the tradition that says if it rains then, it will rain for 40 days.However, at the church in Bicker named after the saint,...
View ArticleFlood water threatens homes
Almost a dozen homes at Surfleet Reservoir have flood water lapping around them today (Monday).Water has entered two homes but residents and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are battling to stop the water...
View ArticleCourt register
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...
View ArticleRefuse collections missed
Around ten per cent of South Holland’s refuse collections were missed as last week’s snow took its toll on Monday and Tuesday.A council spokesman said there were occasions when it was “too difficult or...
View ArticleFriends jailed for helping murderer “stay at large”
Two friends who helped a Boston man “stay at large” after he murdered a Holbeach factory worker were today (Mon) jailed at Lincoln Crown Court.Natisha Nodder (37), was jailed for 18 months after she...
View ArticleThe magic of maths
Youngsters at St Paul’s Primary School in Spalding learnt all about the magic of maths when magician Karl Gernert joined them in assembly on Monday morning.The visit kicked off the school’s Magical...
View ArticleBicker Buds improving village life
If Bicker is looking rather tidier than it once did, it’s thanks to a group of energetic walkers who have dubbed themselves Bicker Buds.They have been meeting up each Wednesday since August last year...
View ArticlePeele College head appointed
Former assistant head of Long Sutton’s Peele Community College, Simon Gilman, has now been appointed head teacher.Mr Gilman (39), who stepped in as acting head last May when his predecessor Ian Charles...
View ArticleCome to Deepings Business Club
New members and a treasurer are being sought by Deepings Business Club.Anyone interested is invited to the Club AGM at The Deeping Stage on February 5 at 6.45pm for 7pm. Networking follows business.
View ArticleSpalding man charged with manslaughter
A Spalding man has been charged with manslaughter this afternoon in connection with the death of Martin Lipsis on Christmas Day. Guntars Gansons (26), of Pennygate, is on conditional bail to appear...
View ArticleCharity concert plan in memory of Callum
A charity music concert is being organised in memory of a courageous teenager who passed away from cancer on New Year’s Day.Shock-Fest at Pinchbeck Village Hall on March 9 is a tribute for Callum Pite...
View ArticleBicker Village Hall news
Social life revolves around the village hall at Bicker, where a number of events take place.Sheila Wing, who is on the village hall committee, is currently promoting a Prom Fayre being held at the hall...
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