Say hello to Helen
Hello and welcome to my first monthly column for the Lincolnshire Free Press. My intention is to provide useful and current and informative information on health, beauty and wellbeing issues. I would...
View ArticleTwo burglaries at homes in Gedney Hill
Intruders broke into a pair of homes in Gedney Hill within two weeks, although it is unclear whether any items were taken.The most recent break-in took place at a house in North Road some time between...
View ArticleFarming equipment stolen in Long Sutton
Police are trying to trace farming equipment stolen from an area of Long Sutton. A JCB telehandler was stolen from Moorswood Gate some time between 10pm on Monday September 2 and 7am on Tuesday...
View ArticleMan broke wrist in Moulton Seas End road crash
A man was taken to hospital with a broken wrist and head injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Moulton Seas End.It involved a Scania HGV lorry which collided with a parked Seat Inca van on Roman...
View ArticleVoting is now open in the 2013 East Midland Food and Drink Awards
Voting is now open for all categories in the 2013 East Midlands Food and Drink Awards – but it’s not too late to still nominate either.Lots of South Holland establishments have been put forward already...
View ArticleHope field could be open to public after inquiry
Locked gates at a Spalding playing field could be opened up – at least some of the time – to allow the public to use it, according to a community group.Spalding Community Campaign, set up in a bid to...
View ArticleMan to appear in court on robbery charge
A 26-year-old man from Spalding is due to appear at court today in connection with a robbery near a town cycle shop.Shane Osbourne of St Thomas Road faces a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court after being...
View ArticleClosure threat lifted for now
The closure threatened Royal British Legion Social Club in Sutton Bridge has won a reprieve with Legion bosses in London backing down on an order to shut up shop.Events are going ahead as usual, but...
View ArticleCelebrate our past
Join in Heritage Open Days 2013 and visit an historic buildingHeritage Open Days 2013 takes place from today until Sunday and is a chance to discover and celebrate our past.A number of local historic...
View ArticleWife attacker says ‘alcohol blinded me’
Blood was coming from a woman’s nose and her eyes were swollen and bruised after her husband slapped and punched her as they walked home from a Christening party.Sebastian Kmiecik and his wife Wioleta...
View ArticleDriver fled blue lights police car
A driver having a “panic attack” fled from police on blue lights, drove onto a pavement to avoid a ‘stinger’ and ran from officers after leaving his Rover Metro in a wheat field.Provisional licence...
View ArticleBoss stole from company next door to save his failing business
A boss tried to save his own failing business by stealing top of the range barbecues from the company next door and selling them on eBay.But Thomas Smith – who stole barbecues worth nearly £8,0000 –...
View ArticleSeven up for Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is back for its seventh go around and it’s a formula that’s tried, tested and popular with British buyers. This latest car feature a chassis with a choice of two rear suspension set...
View ArticleMake the most of a bumper harvest
The warm summer months might be over, but the abundant wild berries, plentiful apples, and juicy tomatoes they helped create can make it feel like the sun is still shining.It’s unlikely keen gardeners...
View ArticleTongue End farmer’s thoughts on the farming year
A game of two halves: the popular phrase used by those who comment on football matches certainly applies to farming over the last year.Autumn 2012 saw some of the worst conditions for establishing...
View ArticleCCTV after two thefts at shop
Police have released CCTV images of suspects they wish to trace in connection with two thefts at a Spalding shop.Officers are keen to speak to two men who they believe may be able to assist with an...
View ArticleSutton Bridge researcher speaks at potato day
Adrian Briddon, from Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research, spoke to farmers at the East of England Potato Day.More than 140 potato growers, advisors and agronomists assembled for the Potato Council’s...
View ArticleBumper harvest week
Farmers combined more in the week to September 3 than in any week of harvest during the past five years.That’s according to the latest HGCA/ADAS report which states that combines cut 1.3million ha of...
View ArticleRed sprouts to encourage kids to eat them
Produce World, which has a site in Sutton Bridge, is trialling red varieties of Brussels sprout.The business, which hopes this will encourage children to eat the vegetable, is also developing stronger...
View ArticleStreet lights get green makeover
A scheme to convert South Holland District Council’s street lighting and make 58 per cent savings on energy costs is under way.Its maintenance contractor – E.ON Highways Lighting at Sleaford – has...
View Article