BREAKING NEWS: Devolution plans in tatters as county councillors vote ‘No’
Lincolnshire County Council has today voted against plans for a new Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority and Mayor.At an extraordinary council meeting today, members voted 43 to 17 against, with...
View ArticleHonour for Spalding estate agents manager
The boss of an estate agents’ branches in Spalding and Holbeach has been honoured by a national group. Jamie Aspland, manager of Pygott & Crone in Spalding and Holbeach, has been appointed as...
View ArticleTragic soldier’s overtaking ‘misjudgement’ before A16 collision in Pinchbeck
A young soldier died after a three-vehicle collision on the A16 in Pinchbeck just three weeks after passing her driving test, an inquest has heard.Private Hazel Fox (20), of Sutton-in-Ashfield,...
View ArticleRisk of £100 fine for not having poo bag in Boston Borough villages
Dog walkers in Frampton, Kirton, Sutterton and other villages in the Boston Borough Council will soon face a £100 fine for not clean up after their pets.From February 1, 2017, the council is bringing...
View ArticleGroup in Spalding for those struggling with mental ill health
Spalding’s new Safe Places Scheme at Tonic Health was launched last week on World Mental Health Awareness Day. The launch event included a number of presentations related to the scheme, which is funded...
View ArticleSouth east Lincolnshire groups can bid for ‘Great Ideas’ fund
Communities in south-east Lincolnshire can apply for grants from a £1.85 milion fund to help turn great ideas into projects of lasting benefit to the county.The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund,...
View ArticleMajor healthcare plans for Lincolnshire submitted to NHS for approval
Plans which could radically change the way healthcare services are delivered in Lincolnshire are set to be submitted to the government for approval today (Friday).However it will not be for a number of...
View ArticleNo complaints as new owner takes over Spalding hair salon
The promise of “something old, something new” is very much the case at a Spalding hair salon which is under new management.But Brazilian Maiza Hattrell is not about to make too many changes, too fast,...
View ArticleShed fire in Deeping St James
Firefighters attended a shed fire in Deeping St James yesterday afternoon.Crews from Deeping and Crowland attended the incident on Priory Close. The cause was accidental.
View ArticleWarning over trailer thefts in Long Sutton area
Owners of trailers are being asked to review their security arrangements following a spate of thefts in south Lincolnshire.Since October 6, nine trailers of different varieties have been stolen from...
View ArticleReturn to Holbeach parish duties for past chairman Harrington
An ex-Holbeach parish councillor is returning to the role after a 17-month break.Coun Terry Harrington, a past chairman of the council who resigned in May 2015 after 36 years’ service, was co-opted as...
View ArticlePassage of time makes date for us all
THOUGHTS OF A FRUITCAKE: By Carolyn AldisSo, I had the opportunity to meet some of the characters from a series of films that have a huge following…Star Wars, the staple of my childhood. I remember the...
View ArticleOver 65? Time to get your free flu jab – now
DOCTOR CALLING: By Doctor Kevin HillAutumn is here and the nights are drawing in, so it’s really important we take the time to look after ourselves, and one of the best things we can do is get the flu...
View ArticleAs cooks go, Phil the wonder chef went
WARD’S WORLD: By John WardIt must be the starting of real winter as even more assorted food cooking and burning shows abound on the flat screen marvel that occupies part of the wall at home – a friend...
View ArticleDeeping St Nicholas farm is doing its bit to save these cuties
These heartwarming images show owlets patiently waiting in a basket ahead of being ringed as part of conservation work. Vine House Farm in Deeping St Nicholas has been ringing barn owls for around 30...
View ArticleKindness and cruelty dealt out to homeless Adam
A homeless and penniless man has inspired acts of kindness and cruelty since his story appeared nine days ago in our sister paper, the Lincolnshire Free Press.Former Gleed Boys’ School pupil Adam...
View ArticleNew online mental health service trialled in Lincolnshire
Families in South Holland could soon have use of a new online psychological therapy service currently being trialled across the county.The project, promoted by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation...
View ArticleNew warning over bogus calls from ‘police’
Lincolnshire Police has received seven calls from people claiming they have been targeted by scammers posing as officers from the Metropolitan Police in London. People are warned not to speak to them...
View ArticleCLASS OF 2016: Bourne Abbey Primary Academy
Pictured are pupils from the three reception classes at Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy during their first term.TOP: Billy Goats (SG220916-110TW)MIDDLE: Cockatoos (SG220916-113TW)BOTTOM:...
View ArticleWarning about doorstep security device salesmen in Bourne
People in Bourne are being warned about people in the area claiming to be suppliers of free security devices ahead of a pre-planned policing event. Police in Bourne have received reports that an...
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