Man must pay £350 to youth he injured
A man who injured a teenager in an assault must pay £350 compensation to his victim.Jacob Askham (22), of Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, appeared in court on Thursday for sentence after pleading guilty at...
View ArticleMum’s speed limit campaign takes off
A mum’s speed limit campaign is taking off with more than 100 people backing her online petition.Mum of two Michelle Maddison (34) says she was hit from behind and catapulted into the path of an...
View ArticleMore cash for rural areas?
The Government may give extra cash to help authorities like those in Lincolnshire manage the delivery of public services in the countryside.A promise of help follows a campaign by The Rural Services...
View ArticleDay will become night for children
Children from Bicker Preparatory School will be able to enjoy the wonders of the night sky during the daytime on March 1.A mobile planetarium will visit the village hall for pupils only.
View ArticlePlea to save barn owls e-petition is no hoot
Campaigners are seeking the Government’s help to protect barn owls in the Crowland area that could be threatened if plans for an energy park are approved.Last month a petition was launched nationwide...
View ArticleBurglar caught on CCTV in jewellery raid
A burglar left DNA at the scene of a jewellery raid and a mug shot on CCTV when he forgot to put up his hood.Philip Malone ransacked units rented by two women after he smashed through the front door of...
View ArticleHospital boss defies gagging order to voice fears
A former health service boss has broken a £0.5million gagging order to speak out about hospital safety fears.Gary Walker was given the “super gag” in April 2011 following his dismissal from United...
View ArticlePerson rescued after car crash in Holbeach
A person had to be helped from their vehicle after a crash in Holbeach on Monday. One fire crew from Holbeach attended the scene in Fen Road where firemen released a person from the vehicle just after...
View ArticleFriendly family firm keeps abreast of eye care technology
Optics and eye healthcare run in the family which took over Spalding’s long-established Eye Care Centre nine years ago.Both Katie Eastwood’s parents, Geoff and Diane Eastwood, qualified as dispensing...
View ArticleLow vet’s bills without compromise in care or service
Tough times are sadly having a knock-on effect for people’s pet animals, putting costly procedures at the vet’s beyond the reach of many.Wayne Smith, who set up Alder Veterinary Practice in Bourne...
View ArticleChild with trapped finger helped by fire crew
A Spalding youngster had an unfortunate start to half-term week after getting their finger trapped in a cupboard at home on Monday.One fire crew from Spalding went to a house in London Road to help...
View ArticleApprentices still being offered opportunities
A pioneering pilot scheme for school-run apprenticeships launched five years ago is going from strength to strength at University Academy, Holbeach.That’s in spite of the recession hitting many of the...
View ArticleFive tonnes of reeds on fire in Spalding
Firemen using water from a pond put out a fire involving five tonnes of dried reeds in Spalding yesterday. It happened when on land off West Marsh Road where waste reeds had been pulled out and left to...
View ArticleDarren’s victory in parking ticket battle
A motorist fined for parking illegally has had the conviction quashed, as a judge said it was “not obvious” where he should park. Donington man Darren Robinson faced a £60 fine when he was accused of...
View ArticleChildren won’t get the care they need
A leading charity says children won’t get the care they need unless more families volunteer as foster parents.The Fostering Network says at least 500 new foster families are needed in the East Midlands...
View ArticlePlan reflects ‘key aspirations’ for community
Improved medical facilities, a heritage centre and new market area are among the items on a wishlist for developing Holbeach over the next 20 years.A new roundabout at the A151/A17 junction, the...
View ArticleWoman arrested after “violent domestic incident” in Swineshead
BREAKING NEWS 12.30PM: A 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after what police called a “violent domestic incident” in Swineshead yesterday.Police were called to a...
View ArticleMum of five was overpaid more than £24,500
A mother of five was overpaid more than £24,500 in benefits after failing for more than three years to report she was again living with her husband.Kimberley Brummitt (42) made a claim for income...
View ArticleTop accreditation for car dealership
The company behind Spalding’s Ford dealer and Citroen authorised repairer has been recognised for its quality of service.After an assessment by an independent organisation, John Rylatt & Son Ltd...
View Articlenew schools programme to beat obesity
A controversial South Holland councillor has spoken out in support of a new initiative to encourage healthier families – but warns any project will be difficult while the modern obsession with health...
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