On Your Bike for dementia
Cyclists in South Holland and The Deepings can clock up the miles and help dementia patients at the same time thanks to a well-known home furnishings chain. Homebase is organising a big bike ride...
View ArticleArts project canvasses views at food firm
South Holland food manufacturer Bakkavor puts its workers to the test by giving them a blank canvas to work from - with surprising results.The firm hosted an arts workshop at its pizza factory in...
View ArticleSMILE CAMPAIGN: Hi-viz vests make Brownies smile
Brownies and Rainbows in Cowbit will be seen wherever they go after being handed £60 to buy high visibility jackets.The cash has been given to the group after an application was made by unit leader...
View ArticleLe Tour de South Holland in memory of mum and dad
Cycling policeman Paul Freeman is pedalling 2,162 miles – the same distance as the Tour de France – over the next three weeks.Paul (47), from Moulton Seas End, aims to do 94 miles a day and fit the...
View ArticleCash boost for CCTV and bus service
A “bookable” bus service used by passengers in Holbeach and Long Sutton is to receive more than £40,000.The Call Connect service, which allows passengers to arrange to be picked up at a local bus stop...
View ArticleVillage firm to make accounts less taxing
A new Pinchbeck accountancy firm is aiming to take the pain out of number crunching by locating itself in a convenient place for its target clientele.Taxtastic Accountants opened on Monday and is run...
View ArticleRoses are great container plants, say Style Roses
Style Roses of Holbeach is launching two new roses at Hampton Court Flower Show this week.Chris and Margaret Styles have appeared at every show since 2000, winning medals at each one to silver gilt...
View ArticleMum lied to spare partner after crash
A young mum lied to police in a bid to spare her partner prosecution following a car crash, Lincoln Crown Court was told on Friday. Sandra Vanagaite claimed she was actually driving the car at the time...
View ArticlePolice tape and ‘bodies’ make it a last case for town sarge
Police tape was plastered across windows and there were chalk marks around bodies where two ‘victims’ apparently breathed their last.Rumours quickly spread there had been a major incident at Spalding’s...
View ArticleMeeting to try to save library
Deeping St James Parish Council is to hold a public meeting on Thursday as part of the campaign to save Deepings Library.The meeting will be held at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market...
View Article‘Outstanding’ music service
Lincolnshire’s music service has been rated “outstanding”.Richard Hallam MBE, the Department for Education consultant on the National Plan for Music Education recently moderated the service and...
View ArticleNew appointment at NHS trust
The NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) has confirmed the appointment of Murray Macdonald as Non-Executive Director of Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. Mr Macdonald is an...
View ArticleFormer aircraft engineer in ministry
Former aircraft engineer and lorry driver the Rev Charles Robertson is getting to know his 8,000-strong flock at five churches.Mr Robertson has moved from the South Lafford group of parishes, which...
View Article‘Sponge John’ gets a soaking at school’s annual fun day
The Act II choir, a musician playing harp-guitar and a demonstration of Tae Kwon Do were among attractions at St Bartholomew Primary School’s fun day at the weekend.There was a small consolation for...
View ArticleSutton St Edmund villagers fighting turbine proposals
Sutton St Edmund is a village of long drains and long roads – perfect for exercising horses in peace and quiet.Tracey Hedges works as groom for Alan and Sue Thompson, who run Tom Tech UK Ltd, designing...
View ArticleSutton St Edmund park’s claim to record
The longest registered and licensed caravan park in the district is in Sutton St Edmund.It’s Orchard View Caravan and Camping Park, run by Ray and Maria Oddy for the past 18 years, although a caravan...
View ArticleVehicle damaged in Aslackby driveway
Vandals damaged a motor vehicles parked in a driveway off an Aslackby street some time over the weekend.The vehicle was parked in a private driveway off Aveland Way when it was scratched with what...
View ArticleMotorist did 135mph in bid to evade police pursuit
A motorist celebrating his birthday drove at 135mph in a bid to escape from pursuing police officers, Lincoln Crown Court was told.Christopher Morris was taking his girlfriend back to her home in...
View ArticleCourt appearance over death
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 ArticleHelp at hand to raise food safety ratings
Action is being taken to drive up food hygiene and safety across South Holland.The district council has been offering coaching to a dozen low-scoring restaurants and takeaways to raise their food...
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