Troubled Holbeach hotel could lose licence
POLICE are seeking revocation of the premises licence at The Chequers Hotel, Holbeach, following alleged violence and under-age drinking.A licensing panel will meet at 9.30am tomorrow at South Holland...
View ArticleSplit on support for crematorium
SURFLEET parish councillors will be submitting an objection to the crematorium plan. A list of criticisms and concerns about the scheme, which were raised by members of the public during the question...
View ArticleAstronomy club members enjoy some stargazing
STARGAZING has been the topic of extra lessons for aspiring astronomers from Spalding Grammar School.Members of the school’s Astronomy Club joined SOLAGS (South Lincolnshire Astronomical and...
View ArticleVow to replace Sir Halley with better
DEVELOPERS behind plans for Spalding’s Holland Market have promised to give back more than they take away if the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field is built on.Our sister paper the Lincolnshire Free...
View ArticleCouncil puts off centre protesters
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the closure of Spalding’s Chappell Centre must postpone their planned visit to the county council’s Adult Scrutiny Committee.Maurice Chappell and Michael Lee were due to adress...
View ArticleDangerous driving case
A MAN accused of driving dangerously on Boston Road South, Holbeach – and in the Tesco store car park on that road – will stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court.Kiene Blake (18), of High Road, Whaplode, is...
View ArticleMinor success for police’s drink-drive festive campaign
THE number of drink and drug-drivers on Lincolnshire’s roads over the festive period appears to have “stagnated”, according to the county’s Road Safety Partnership.Almost 4,400 drivers were stopped...
View ArticleBurgled old boss – but owned up
A MAN got clean away with a £1,200 burglary at his old boss’s home but then owned up two months later and handed himself in to the police.At the time Daniel Harrison (21), of Delgate Avenue, Weston,...
View ArticleCaravan fire ‘deliberate’
INVESTIGATIONS are under way after a caravan fire at a traveller site in Pinchbeck yesterday. Firefighters believe the blaze, which caused “severe” damage to a touring caravan in Moortoft Lane, may...
View ArticlePublic censored after allegations
PEOPLE will no longer be able to speak freely at a public forum after councillors agreed that all topics must be vetted beforehand.At the January meeting of Holbeach Parish Council, vice-chairman Coun...
View ArticleBrave men rewarded by court
TWO men who intervened when a drunk turned violent have been praised by a judge.Off-duty paramedic Scott Scoot attempted to act as peacemaker after Matthew McKay turned on security guard Isaac Okojie...
View Article£200 dog bill help for Doris (90)
A WYBERTON businessman has donated £200 to help a 90-year-old woman pay an £800 vet’s bill after her blind dog was savaged in a Long Sutton park.Pensioner Doris Dossetter, of Lancaster Drive, Sutton...
View ArticleChequers licensing hearing postponed
SOUTH Holland District Council revealed late yesterday afternoon that it has called off today’s licensing panel hearing involving The Chequers Hotel at Holbeach.The council says the hearing was...
View ArticleLandlady loses licence after knowingly serving children
A PUB landlady accused of ushering underage teenagers into a back room to drink and “briefing” them on what to do if they were caught has had her licence revoked. Royal Mail Cart landlady Susan Stoker...
View ArticleThe residents giving an open invite to criminals
SOUTH Holland’s police officers aren’t asking homeowners to create an impenetrable fortress but there are a few simple things you can do to stop yourself from being easy pickings:r Keep windows and...
View ArticleBehind the scenes at worried day centre
THE introduction of specialist services for people with learning disabilities has broken down barriers in terms of them becoming part of society.We are now familiar with people who appear slightly –...
View ArticlePositive first meeting of logistics firms
LOGISTICS firms have been brought together at a new forum set up to discuss issues affecting South Holland.More than 35 representatives talked about bio-fuels, transport infrastructure, international...
View ArticleNumber of alcohol licence applications becoming a problem
THE Chamber made a positive start to the year with a good turnout to our meeting on January 10. The most emotive subject discussed was the number of licences to sell alcohol being granted by South...
View ArticleNot guilty plea
MICHAEL Chambers (33), of Roman Bank, Spalding, pleaded not guilty to entering a garage in the town’s Holbeach Road and stealing car parts worth £500.A trial will take place at Spalding Magistrates’...
View ArticleMan took overdose after attacking wife
AN ANGRY husband carried out a prolonged attack on his wife – strangling her, pulling out a clump of her hair and attempting to push her down the stairs – before taking an overdose and spending the...
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