Drink-driver caught with no insurance
A 52-YEAR-OLD motorist was caught drink-driving when a police national computer check revealed he had no insurance for his Vauxhall Vectra.Police spotted Janis Strazdins, of Cygnet Court, Spalding, in...
View ArticleFamily left without television after home hit by lightning
WHILE millions watched the Olympic men’s 100m final on TV, a Long Sutton family was counting the cost after a real lightning bolt hit their home.There was no marvelling at Usain Bolt’s success for...
View ArticleLike father, like son: Andrew wins seat
A SON will succeed his late father on South Holland District Council in Long Sutton District Ward.Dennis Tennant recently died and his son, Andrew, contested his old seat at Thursday’s...
View ArticleTribute paid to boss of Compass Point
A SILENT tribute has been paid to the “charismatic” boss of company managing administration services for South Holland and East Lindsey district councils.South Holland District councillors paid tribute...
View ArticleThis season could be exact opposite of previous two
LOOKING back to my last article, we were waiting for it to dry up enough to be able to complete potato planting.Eventually it did and we completed on May 18, two months after we started, which must be...
View ArticleDoorstep dairy theft
POLICE are investigating after a thief stole a crate containing cheese, milk and other dairy products from a doorstep in Roman Road, Moulton Chapel yesterday morning.Officers believe someone driving a...
View ArticleAmy joins in the Battle of Flowers
SOUTH Holland’s Flower Queen Amy Harrison is in Jersey taking part in the holiday island’s famous Battle of Flowers today.Amy (18), the first ambassador from Spalding’s big event to accept the Jersey...
View ArticleSpalding Guardian Through Your Archives Memories of a Cassowary bird
MARGARET Andrews, of Beech Close, Market Deeping, has memories to share of performing in a play at the Gleed Girls’ School.Margaret cannot remember the name of the play but says: “I was a Cassowary...
View ArticlePair sent for crown court trial
TWO men accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice between June 30 and July 4 have been sent for trial at Lincoln Crown Court.Genadijus Bogorodskis (28) and Pavel Zabrodnyj (30), both of...
View ArticleWarning over thefts
POLICE arrested four teenagers in the early hours of Friday after a sat nav was stolen from a vehicle in Stonegate, Spalding.The teenagers, all aged 17, were taken to Boston Police Station and released...
View ArticlePeople are getting soaked
PEOPLE are getting wet feet because Bridge Road in Sutton Bridge is higher than the pavements.Parish councillors want Lincolnshire County Council to “plane off” the road surface by several...
View ArticleClawing their way to success
TRAINING in beauty therapy for hands, feet and nails as well as the chance to get your hair and nails done under the same roof are offered by a new business in Spalding.Nail technician Jo Dawson, who’s...
View ArticleDrugs supply charges
A MAN accused of two counts of possessing cannabis with intent to supply and of possessing criminal property has been committed for trial at Lincoln Crown Court.Chad Hill (19), of Bowditch Road,...
View ArticlePopular parish councillor retires after 25 years’ service
PINCHBECK parish councillors past and present have paid a glowing tribute to a long-serving colleague who has stepped down after 25 years.Judith Withyman was the centre of attention at Pinchbeck Adult...
View ArticleChance to join village clean-up
VOLUNTEERS keen to keep Moulton Seas End clean and tidy are invited to join a litter pick in the village on Saturday.Anyone interested should meet for a 2pm start outside the village hall where...
View ArticleLucky escape as lightning strikes
A LONG Sutton couple had a lucky escape after their home was struck by lightening on Saturday.Keen radio enthusiast John Petters (59) and his wife Tessa (55) were shocked when they heard a loud...
View ArticleFamily’s heartfelt plea after bootleg cigarette tragedy
THE family of a Spalding woman who died in a fire caused by a “bootleg cigarette” have made a heartfelt plea for lessons to be learned from the tragedy.Disabled June Buffham (71) died at her Stonegate...
View ArticleCharges dropped
THE Crown Prosecution Service has dropped all proceedings against a man accused of three offences of impersonating a police constable or special constable.Louis Woodward (23), of Queen Street,...
View ArticleBourne store closes down
THE AHF furniture store at Manning Road, Bourne is believed to be closing down at the end of this week.Eight members of staff are employed at the branch, but no-one in Bourne was authorised to give a...
View ArticleCar damage
A VANDAL “keyed” a red Peugeot after the owner moved it while a road was being resurfaced.Police say repairs will cost £400 and are appealing for anyone who saw the car being vandalised between Sunday,...
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