Warm weekend sparks violence
The weekend’s warm temperatures resulted in “a number” of alcohol-related incidents in Spalding.Police had “a very busy Saturday night”, with five prisoners in custody overnight following several...
View ArticleSigns of spring as sun brings out crowds
It was almost like mid-summer in Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Hall gardens at the weekend.Temperatures soared to about 18C in Spalding on Sunday, with families throwing off their winter woollies to picnic in...
View Article‘Don’t risk jobs in village’
Councillors were warned not to risk jobs in Donington in spite of a plan for 51 homes there being described as “awful”.Permission to build 39 houses and 12 apartments next to haulage firm Turners...
View ArticleWest Pinchbeck finds a voice of its own
Martyn Glencross loves most things about the village where he lives, West Pinchbeck.He loves its rural nature and the fact that it is quiet.He and his wife Karolina have made lots of friends in the...
View ArticleSign up for the West Pinchbeck Voice
Martyn Glencross would like as many people as possible living in West Pinchbeck to join up to his new Facebook page, the West Pinchbeck Voice.He feels confident it will take off – just a day after...
View ArticleRestaurant to face £50k bill for illegals
Five illegal workers were found in a police and Home Office Immigration swoop on the Curry Inn at Quadring on Thursday.Home Office Immigration Enforcement say the restaurant could now be left with a...
View ArticleGASIFIER: Are we just a dumping ground?
Last week I attended a meeting to hear a report on the current situation in regard to Sutton Bridge Parish Council’s decision to seek guidance in respect of getting a judicial review of South Holland...
View ArticlePlanning Applications
The following planning applications have been submitted to the councils:South Holland District CouncilMr and Mrs G Ibrahim, Rose Cottage, 21 Station Road, Gedney Hill. Residential building...
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 ArticleHEALTH: ‘Walk-in’ surgeries the answer
Regarding your story about missed doctors’ appointments: If more surgeries had a “walk-in” surgery then appointments would not be missed. If you are feeling unwell you want to see a doctor that day,...
View ArticleHolbeach teenager charged with aggravated burglary
A teenager who was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning, on suspicion of aggravated burglary in Holbeach, has been charged.Ryan Crane (18), of Cranmore Lane in Holbeach, has been charged with...
View ArticleIt’s a dog’s life during walkies as ‘COPS’ go out on patrol in Spalding
There will soon be some new COPS on the beat in Spalding - helping local police officers sniff out crime.Dog owners are being invited to sign up for Canines on Patrol (COPS) - a county wide campaign...
View ArticleGARDMAN SITE: Don’t waste chance for our village
An open letter to all it should concern.As a long-term resident of Moulton, I feel empowered to make my views known. I found Moulton to be a most desirable conservation village, spoilt only by having...
View ArticleCamera crooks have run up £1million bill
Crooks who trashed Lincolnshire’s speed cameras have run up a £1million-plus repair bill in just four years – and put lives at risk.Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership say the level of vandalism –...
View ArticleGet your skates on for next Olympics
Blogger Trish Burgess writes for the Free PressDid you notice how well the Netherlands did at the Winter Olympics?A country which is as flat as South Holland and lacking snow managed to chalk up 24...
View ArticleMOTORS FEATURE: Just like before but better!
Sycamore Mini Peterborough invites locals to be the first to see the all new Mini Hatch and party like its 1959.Sycamore Mini Peterborough invites locals to be the first to see the all new Mini Hatch...
View Article‘Fatal last steps’ led to flower parade tragedy
Mystery still surrounds the death of a 22-year-old Whaplode Drove man who walked out in front a coach returning from last year’s final Spalding Flower Parade.Daniel Frisby, of Broadgate, had everything...
View ArticleWitness appeal after fuel thefts in Sutton Bridge
Police are appealing for information after fuel was stolen from a number of vehicles at a transport company in Sutton Bridge.The thefts are thought to have occurred at the premises in Millenium Way...
View ArticleOne-stop solution for Mother’s day gifts
Seeking out a perfect gift for Mother’s Day can be very costly and confusing with lots of choice so discovering a “one stop” solution for your gift is a real bonus.Alongside the core business of...
View ArticleHelping those less fortunate than themselves
The school council at Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding have been busy supporting a project called Mary’s Backpacks. The idea of this initiative is to provide basic school items for children in other...
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