Environment Agency boss seeks local flood decisions
The new boss of the Environment Agency has pledged to work with communities amid calls for greater co-operation between public bodies and better communication with local people.Sir James Bevan only...
View ArticleCrews attend two vehicle collision in Crowland
Fire crews attended a collision involving two vehicles last night (Saturday).The crew from Crowland was called to the B1040, A16 junction near the village at 4.59pm.A tweet from Lincolnshire Fire and...
View ArticleUnattended cars break the law and could be stolen, police warn
Officers are urging people to be aware when leaving cars running and unattended in the morning that they are breaking the law and could have their vehicle stolen by opportunist thieves.Lincolnshire...
View ArticleCasualty released from collision at Bicker
Fire crews released a casualty from a collision in Bicker last night (Saturday).Crews from Donington and Kirton attended the incident on Church Street at 7.49pm.A tweet from Lincolnshire Fire and...
View ArticleSpalding duo to take on the London Marathon in consecutive years
A Spalding mum who has survived a string of traumas and mental health problems is thinking of taking on the London Marathon.Vanessa Hills, the driving force behind a new group, Community Mind Matters,...
View ArticleGet your dog chipped before it becomes law
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is encouraging dog owners to get their pets microchipped ahead of a change in the law which will make it compulsory.From April 2016 new legislation in England will state that all...
View ArticlePrecept rise due to loss of support aid, admits Holbeach councillor
Holbeach council tax payers will see their bills rise by £2 for the coming year because of extra staffing costs.The loss of a £6,755 fund for people on low incomes and pensioners to help with their...
View ArticleYOUR LETTERS: Tax the rich to save cuts
The winter 2016 edition of County News comes with a headline: “The deepest cuts we’ve ever faced”.Lincolnshire County Council wants to understand our views, so here are mine.I very much doubt that they...
View ArticleWe must focus on economic security
HAYES IN THE HOUSE: By MP John HayesIt is the primary duty of Government to provide security for the people. Clearly, this means ensuring national security; protecting the public from enemies, both...
View ArticleAccountants register record sum raised for charity
A record-breaking sum of money has been raised for charity by a team of chartered accountants.Staff at Moore Thompson, which has offices in Market Deeping, Spalding and Wisbech, netted more than £3,600...
View ArticleCar and van collide on B1165 in Whaplode St Catherine
A number of people were hurt after a van ended up in a ditch after colliding with a car in Whaplode St Catherine this morning.It happened on the B1165 Ravens Bank, near the Blue Bell Inn, where a small...
View ArticleRaise crime concerns at Deepings police meeting
People in the Deepings will be able to raise crime concerns at the next neighbourhood panel meeting.It will take place at the Open Door Church in Spalding Road, Deeping St James, on Monday, January 25....
View ArticleLincolnshire Police warning on use of drones
As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), more commonly known as drones, increase in popularity and capability, Lincolnshire Police are raising public awareness of using them safely and legally. Temporary...
View ArticleCCTV released of men wanted in connection with Spalding assault
Police investigating an assault in New Road, Spalding, in December, have issued a cctv image of three men who may be able to assist the enquiry.At around 9pm on Wednesday December 23, two men aged 29...
View ArticleHolbeach students to make music for film
Students at the University Academy Holbeach will work with professional musicians to produce a soundtrack to the film for South Holland.They will perform the music live on the night the film is...
View ArticleHome movies from Spalding district to be preserved
If you have old cine films in the attic it won’t be long before it will be impossible to watch them ever again.The film deteriorates unless stored in appropriate conditions – and in any case, very few...
View ArticleWash Cockling ruling to be made next month
The long-running legal battle over cockle fishing rights in the Wash moves to the highest court in the land – the Supreme Court – next month.Lynn Shellfish and other owners of local fishing vessels who...
View ArticleTop marks for over half of South Holland’s food businesses
Over half the establishments in South Holland inspected by the council’s food safety officers have scored top marks.Some 338 of the 625 premises (54 per cent) received a five (very good) rating from...
View ArticleSpalding to get a new £5million care home?
The site of a closed primary school in Spalding could get a new lease of life with a £5million dementia care and residential home built there. Country Court Care, which already has two award-winning...
View ArticleSpalding man receives DSO in 1916
Lieutenant Colonel Hilliam (left), of Spalding, of the 5th Canadian Contingent, had received the Distinguished Service Order in 1916.Colonel Hilliam was a member of a well-known Spalding family, and...
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