Post Office ‘snubs’ new shopkeeper
A shopkeeper claims he was snubbed three times when he offered to open a sub Post Office at Cowbit Village Stores.The Post Office is on the brink of opening a “hosted outreach service” in the village...
View ArticleDonington BEM award winner Margaret Kenworthy
Margaret Kenworthy has been involved in voluntary work in her community in various capacities over the years.The most recent, starting in 1994, is as manager of the Ruby Hunt Centre, a multi-use centre...
View ArticleBritish Empire Medal holder Janet Prescott
Many people know that Janet Prescott has been very instrumental in the restoration of Moulton Mill.Fewer people know that she is or has been involved in all kinds of other restoration projects in the...
View ArticleMoney Matters
Recent comments from both the outgoing governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King, and his replacement, Mark Carney will not be welcome news to millions of households who are worried about low...
View ArticleCourt register
The following decisions have been made 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...
View Article£2million extra to spend on fixing more potholes
An extra £2million of funding has been allocated to spend on road maintenance.Lincolnshire County Council underspent its budget in the previous financial year and councillors have chosen to spend part...
View ArticleSections of A17 to close overnight for resurfacing work
Sections of the busy A17 will be closed over several nights while essential resurfacing works are carried out.Work will begin on Monday, July 29, and last until Thursday, August 8 – weather...
View ArticleCourt appearance over death of cyclist
A motorist accused of causing the death of a 27-year-old cyclist by dangerous driving appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday. Paul Walken (42), of Chapel Lane, Folkingham, was charged...
View ArticleAccused of cocaine supply charge
A man accused of having cocaine with intent to supply the class A drug to others will be tried at Lincoln Crown Court.Wayne Taylor (23), of Counter Drain Drove, Tongue End, was granted bail by Spalding...
View ArticleHomeopathy is Ellen’s calling
Ellen Cook’s first encounter with homeopathy occurred when her five-year-old daughter developed some health problems that her GP couldn’t get to the bottom of. Her treatment with the homeopath was...
View ArticleWorkload makes Miller step down
Moulton Parish Council is looking for another new member after the resignation of Andrew Miller due to work commitments.His decision to step down was confirmed by letter at a meeting on Tuesday where...
View ArticleSecret talks for anti race-hate supporters
Anti race-hate campaigners met secretly in Spalding on Wednesday night to avoid being gate-crashed by far right group the English Defence League (EDL).Meeting organisers Hope Note Hate published screen...
View ArticleTwenty years in prison for ramraid gang
A gang who ram raided a bank stealing £34,190, have been jailed for a total of 20 years.Ivan Hutchinson, Ebby Hall, Kevin Smith and Richard Clues hatched a scheme to steal vehicles, disguise them with...
View ArticleInspector responds to drinkers’ video
Spalding police will continue their battle against street drinking in the town, although there are no “quick wins”.The vow has come from community patrol Inspector Jim Tyner, in reaction to a social...
View ArticleCatalytic converter stolen from car in Bourne
Police are looking for thieves who stole a catalytic converter from a car in Bourne this week.A Peugeot 406 parked in Essex Way was targeted some time between Tuesday and Wednesday, possibly during the...
View ArticleChildren’s bike stolen in Billingborough
Police are looking for two boys who swore at children in a Billingborough park before one of them rode off with a bike. It happened at about 7.15pm last Saturday when the boys aged between 12 and 13...
View ArticleIn court after injury accident
A motorist denied causing serious injury to motorcyclist Michael Spraggs by dangerous driving on the A1101 at Long Sutton on February 25.Adrian Burrell (56), of Boston Road, Kirton, also denies failing...
View ArticlePensioner denies assaulting PC
Holbeach pensioner David Burton (68) has denied assaulting PC Matthew Breathwick on June 17.Burton, of Washway Road, had his case adjourned by Spalding magistrates on Thursday for a trial at the court...
View ArticleConsultation on libraries cuts will go ahead
A public consultation on controversial plans to reduce library services is to go ahead.Lincolnshire County Council executive decided to push ahead with the consultation, despite fierce opposition, at...
View ArticleFamilies face cost of living pressures
South Holland families are facing a growing nightmare of rising costs, wage freezes and benefit cuts, according to a new report.Consumer groups and church organisations are studying the findings of a...
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