TV COLUMN: Planet Earth II, Last Leg: US Election Special, John Lewis...
Columnist James Waller-Davies gives his view of some of the recent events on television.Mesmerising audiences with the same trick again and again is a good trick indeed. David Attenborough and his...
View ArticleStudent leaders prepare for high profile roles at Long Sutton’s Peele...
The Peele Community College in Long Sutton has appointed its Head Boy and Head Girl for 2016/17.Ryan Early and Molly Southerland both prepared outstanding applications which showed their strengths to...
View ArticleUPDATE: Spalding girl has been found
Update: The family of Spalding teenager Freya Pite, who was reported missing from her home on Friday evening, say that she has now returned home. Thanks go to all those who shared the police...
View ArticleSurfleet gardening expert in tribute to broadcast legend Sir Jimmy Young
Surfleet gardener Daphne Ledward has this week paid tribute to her long-time friend Sir Jimmy Young, the former Radio 2 presenter, who died on Monday aged 95.The gardening expert broadcast tips from...
View ArticleHighly motivated head is running ‘Good’ school at Sutton St James
Staff, pupils and governors at Sutton St James Primary School are celebrating after being ranked ‘Good’ in all departments by Ofsted.The education inspectorate visited the Bell’s Drove school on...
View ArticlePolice warning over thefts from vehicles in Spalding area
Police are warning Spalding residents to be vigilant following recent reports of thefts from vehicles in the area.PC Craig Lockton, from the Spalding Community Beat Team, has warned residents to ensure...
View ArticleYOUR VIEW: We endorse CLA advice on sky lanterns
We wholeheartedly endorse the Country Land and Business Association’s advice regarding dangerous sky lanterns.As livestock farmers, these lanterns are a disaster waiting to happen.We have large straw...
View ArticleJournalism student meets England boss
An aspiring football journalist from Spalding was thrilled last week when he met interim England manager Gareth Southgate.Former Spalding Grammar School student Ryan Plant (18) met Southgate during a...
View ArticlePromising lead for at-risk collie Billy after spell at Algarkirk charity
The future of a dog under the care of alocal pet charity is a little brighter after a social media storm regarding his fate.Billy, a two-year-old Collie Kelpie, is on his way to a specialist foster...
View ArticleWe’re planning to ‘splash’ out on our pool
CABINET CALL: By South Holland District Council Cabinet member Gary TaylorFollowing some recent cabinet changes, my responsibilities now include Communities and Facilities. As a small rural council I...
View ArticleNew volunteer mentoring project set up in Spalding
A new volunteer mentoring project has been set up to help individuals who have experienced mental ill health and community groups that need more support.The Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary...
View ArticleBREAKING: Man arrested after three people shot by air rifle in Boston
Lincolnshire Police have arrested a man after three people was shot with an air rifle in an “isolated, random incident” in Boston this morning (Sunday).Police received three calls from members of the...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Training project will develop workforce
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS), along with health and care organisations from across the county, has been working in partnership to draft the Lincolnshire Sustainability and...
View ArticleIt’s time we headed for an age of elegance
HAYES IN THE HOUSE: By MP John HayesToo rarely politicians challenge orthodox assumptions and more rarely still do they take action to turn back tides. In respect of the built environment, the...
View ArticleFOOD COLUMN: Warm up with this chowder
With food, and much more besides, necessity is often the mother of invention. Given hungry mouths to feed and a handful of ingredients, the cook will knock up a satisfying dish.What’s more curious is...
View ArticleSoccer mascot Peter has day to remember at Spalding United
A young soccer fan has memories for a lifetime after spending a day with his heroes at Spalding United Football Club.Peter Bailey (nine), a pupil at Gosberton House School, was treated like royalty at...
View ArticleBoost for charity helping prisoners
A charity which last year supported almost 2,500 prisoners and their families can now help even more offenders to break the cycle of crime.Lincolnshire Action Trust (LAT) has recruited five new staff...
View ArticleVIDEO: Zero police tolerance for drivers using mobile phones
The four police forces of the East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) are supporting the second national ‘distracted driving’ campaign.The week long campaign is being launched by the...
View ArticleAlmost 1-in-5 Lincolnshire adults regularly binge drink
Alcohol Awareness Week is encouraging people to ‘know the risks’ of drinking too much, as it is reported that almost one in five adults in Lincolnshire are ‘regular’ binge drinkers.Alcohol misuse costs...
View ArticleDeadline looms in grieving mum’s road safety crusade
An 11th hour push in a mum’s road safety crusade saw her appear on ITV’s This Morning on Friday and a surge in signatures on a petition to Parliament.But it may not be enough to find the 100,000...
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