Teenager in sky dive for air ambulance
Teenager George Bellars is reaching for the sky to help the air ambulance heroes who saved his life.George almost drowned after his mum’s a car plunged into a drain when he was eight years old and has...
View ArticleHospital is put in special measures
A councillor has called for the entire board of a trust that runs Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital to resign in the wake of a critical report into high death rates.The Government placed United Lincolnshire...
View ArticleAdventure pupils on the up
Pupils of a Spalding primary school were set new heights when a climbing wall was loaned to them for a day. Staff from Sir John Gleed School took their wall to St Paul’s School, where pupils normally...
View ArticleNine out of ten planning applications approved
More than nine out of ten planning applications submitted to South Holland District Council have been granted so far this year.The council says the high rate can be attributed to its pro-active and...
View ArticleHarvest already underway at Vine House Farm at Deeping St Nicholas
Harvest began over a week ago at Vine House Farm at Deeping St Nicholas.Farmer Nicholas Watts says his combine was going a week last Saturday in a crop of organically grown stubble turnips.He said:...
View ArticleThe ‘very thin blue line’: Inspectorate warns we’ll struggle to cope with...
Lincolnshire Police will struggle to cope with any more cuts, according to the body that inspects the nation’s police forces.In a report published today, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary...
View Article‘Bedridden’ pensioner dies in fall
An elderly ‘bedridden’ woman died two days after a mysterious fall at Abbey Court Care Home in Bourne.Janet Baker (80), formerly of Long Sutton, was found on the floor between her wardrobe and bed by...
View ArticleIt was all about fun in the sun at primary
Families had a big party in the sunshine when the PTA held their summer fete at Monkshouse Primary School in Spalding.Youngsters put their craft skills to the test by painting their own “creepy crawly...
View ArticleFractions at five bid to improve school system
Five-year-olds in South Holland could soon be tackling fractions and computer algorithms when a more stretching national curriculum is introduced.The Government has announced the changes to catch up...
View ArticleBeach boys and girls celebrate
The beach was transported a few miles inland when school leavers at Peele Community College in Long Sutton held their prom.More than 100 students made a grand entrance for the big party in a marquee at...
View ArticleCouncil has failed us, says resident
An angry homeowner has accused Cowbit Parish Council of letting down residents over plans to build a bungalow near their homes.Mark Brooks (43), of Vicarage Close, said he may have to move if plans for...
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‘Police funding discriminates against county’
New figures show Lincolnshire Police are continuing to bring crime down in the county, but remain well underfunded by central government.Quarterly data released by Police and Crime Commissioner Alan...
View ArticleForce has ‘limited room for manoeuvre’ to make more cuts
Lincolnshire Police will struggle to cope with more cuts, according to the body that inspects the nation’s police forces.In a report published last week, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary...
View Article‘Racist’ outburst leads to kebab shop ban
A man’s racist outburst in a kebab shop led magistrates to impose a six-month restraining order to prevent him from going into the premises or contacting the owner.Gary Eyre (47), of King Street,...
View ArticleSent to crown court on 12 charges
A man accused of 12 charges of being concerned in the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property will be tried at Lincoln Crown Court.Tomas Janusaitis (23), of Juniper Crescent,...
View ArticleOffensive weapon charges
Two men appeared in court accused of public order and offensive weapon charges.Ashley McAlister (26), of Clarkson Avenue, Cowbit, is accused of using threatening behaviour and carrying an offensive...
View ArticleDrink-driver suffered family tragedy
A man using alcohol as a prop to cope with the loss of his dad was caught by police when he was over the drink-drive limit.Phillip Hixon (42) was stopped by police in New Road, Spalding, on June 29.Jim...
View ArticleNot guilty plea to theft
A woman has denied stealing a mobile phone and Lloyds TSB card.Spalding magistrates on Thursday adjourned the case involving Maria Pridmore (33), of Hall Lane, Moulton Seas End, to November 14 for a...
View ArticleFood manufacturer’s search for apprentices
The search is on for the next generation of manufacturing, technical and development apprentices.Bakkavor Group, which has factories in Spalding, Bourne, Holbeach St Marks and Sutton Bridge, is looking...
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