Denies assault and damage
A man who denies assaulting a woman and criminally damaging a wall and shelving will stand trial at Spalding Magistrates’ Court on January 16.Edward Atkinson (26), of Chandlers Reach, Spalding, entered...
View ArticleJailed after punching women when asked to leave birthday
A teenager who punched two women at a birthday party has been sent to a young offenders’ institution for two years.Lloyd Hook reacted after he was asked to leave the party at the Victory Hall in...
View ArticleHero pair in suicide rescue mission
A Spalding father and son turned lifesavers when they helped rescue a man who tried to hang himself from a railway bridge in town.Mark (41) and Anthony (15) Norman were at home in Green Lane on...
View ArticleBloom teams pulled out the stops to bag the awards
Donington made it four straight golds in four years, Long Sutton jointly won the small town category and Spalding missed out on gold by a single point in the East midlands In Bloom Awards.Others...
View ArticleField of dreams is dividing opinion
Residents are divided on the future use of the town’s Sir Halley Stewart Field as the district council faces mounting pressure to open it up for more public use.Most people we spoke to are happy to...
View Article‘Park nicely for the sake of kids’ safety’
Parents have been warned about inconsiderate parking outside a village school after complaints from frustrated neighbours.PCSOs visited Westmoreland Road in Moulton during drop off times on Monday and...
View ArticleIt’s the Monkshouse Primary hall of fame
Spalding Monkshouse Primary School pupils have a very “handy” new garden where they can sit in peace and quiet and reflect.Finishing touches are being made to £5,000-plus reflective garden, including...
View Article£300-plus given to Spalding in Bloom
The now defunct Spring Festival Association, established to advertise activities alongside Spalding Flower Parade, found £326.06 lying in a dormant bank account.Former members agreed the cash should go...
View ArticleWe’re the county’s big quitters
South Holland’s smokers are quitting the habit faster than any other part of Lincolnshire – unless they work in routine or manual jobs where dependency on cigarettes tends to be higher.A survey of...
View ArticleStep into the den at special event
Dragons’ Den winner Andy Harsley will be reversing roles when he comes to Spalding later this month.Andy, who invented the Rapstrap, will be judging the Make Your Pitch competition at the Family...
View ArticleGet scholarship cash
Students from Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton – or students with families there – can apply for George Clarke Scholarship cash of up to £275.If you are aged under 25 and in full-time education call...
View ArticleFuel thefts on rise in area
Motorists are being warned to watch out for fuel thieves after reports of six separate incidents in South Holland over the past week.Red diesel or oil has been stolen from vehicles in Moulton Chapel...
View ArticleRoad bike stolen after shed break-in
A road bike was taken from a shed on Saxon Way, Bourne, some time overnight between Sunday and Monday.Meanwhile, a pub on North Street, Bourne, was burgled between 1am and 6pm on Saturday and anyone...
View ArticleMP will officially open new garden
South Holland and The Deepings MP John Hayes will officially open the Sutton Bridge In Bloom community garden next month.The bloom team are building the garden in Memorial Park, close to The Curlew...
View ArticleVehicle and goods taken in Crowland
Intruders took a vehicle and electrical goods after burgling a home on Abbey Walk, Crowland, while people were in last Wednesday.The suspects got in through a window some time after 11pm and anyone...
View ArticleBike and trailer taken in town
A quad bike, trailer and lawn mower were among items stolen after a home on Hundred Lane, Long Sutton, was burgled at the weekend.An air compressor was also taken and anyone with information should...
View ArticlePolice tackle surge in domestic abuse
More victims of domestic abuse are breaking their silence and nearly 10,000 incidents were reported in the last year.Police say the increased number of calls is down to operation NOVA (Say No to...
View ArticleCommunity Policing Panel meets in Moulton Chapel
People from Cowbit, Moulton and Weston are invited to discuss safety concerns at a Spalding East Rural Community Policing Panel meeting in Moulton Chapel next Monday.It takes place at Moulton Chapel...
View ArticlePilgrim is tops for live-saving hip ‘ops’
Pilgrim Hospital is one of the best in the country for treating patients needing hip operations.The Boston hospital is top out of 186 hospitals for ensuring patients are operated on quickly – and a...
View ArticlePlaying field on council’s mind
Moulton Parish Council is inviting people to take part in a survey on the future of the village playing fields to determine the level of interest in them.The council has been asked to manage the...
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