Sporty fun for pupils
Pupils at Gosberton House Academy invited along family members to enjoy an action packed activities afternoon.The ‘Dads, Lads and Lasses’ event was a challenge from pupils to dads, grandads and older...
View ArticleELECTION VIEWS: They’ve had years to make a change
I don’t think either Conservative or Labour will make any difference if they get in to office, because they have had years between them to put our country on the right track. They all say they want...
View ArticleELECTION VIEWS: Faith in their ability to deliver the right deal
There have been a number of letters from members of the local Labour Party concerning Brexit, national security and terrorism, which as the Vote Leave Constituency Coordinator, and a former member of...
View ArticleELECTION VIEWS: John Hayes helped nuclear test veterans
Without the campaigning efforts of John Hayes, inspired by local veteran Douglas Hern, there wouldn’t have been a £25million provision in George Osborne’s 2015 budget for veterans of British nuclear...
View ArticlePoppy’s street dance classes in Spalding start next week
A new series of street dance classes for children aged four to 13 starts in Spalding on Monday.Talented hip hop dancer Poppy Gill (12) is leading three, 45-minute classes at St Norbert’s Community Hall...
View ArticleCROWLAND PARISH COUNCIL: Last call for views on A16 bypass
Crowland residents have until 5pm tomorrow (Friday) to give their views on the A16 bypass between Spalding and Eye.Parish councillors have already offered their thoughts on safety issues, journey times...
View ArticleKids create their own sausage
Youngsters from Swineshead Pre-School visited the new Ivy Farm Shop in the village.The visit was part of the pre-school exploring its ‘Healthy Childcare’ commitments and forging community partnerships,...
View ArticleAward-winning Holbeach flower experts’ success at football final
Holbeach flower firm Walkers Bulbs played a blinder at last Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff between winners Real Madrid and Juventus.An estimated worldwide audience of more than...
View ArticleCan you help Age UK in South Holland
Age UK Boston and South Holland is looking for people who want to help the elderly by becoming a trustee or charity ambassador.The position of trustee requires someone with relevant experience at...
View ArticleGang try to steal car in Spalding
Police are looking for a gang who tried to steal a car parked in Spalding during the early hours of Tuesday morning.A white Ford Fiesta in Acacia Avenue was forced open by the gang who then tried to...
View ArticleMark of respect observed by police in Spalding after terror attacks
Police in Spalding joined people across the UK in observing a minute’s silence for the victims of the London terror attack.The mark of respect took place at Spalding Police Station in Westlode Street...
View ArticleChanges announced at top for Lincolnshire Police
A new-look team at the top of Lincolnshire Police has been named by Chief Constable Bill Skelly.Craig Naylor, current Assistant Chief Constable after moving from Police Scotland last month, is to be...
View ArticleUAH becomes the ‘School of Rock’
As part of their BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music, University Academy Holbeach students had to organise and run a community music project. Edward King and Austin Walker-Hyde decided to work with Year 7...
View ArticleStudents experience the world of work
Year 10 students from The Deepings School have completed their two-week work experience placements.Marks & Spencer, Park Air, Tesco, Anglia Co-op, Vivacity, RAF Wittering, Peterborough United FC,...
View ArticleCan you hear me now?
WARD’S WORLD: By John WardI say nattering away but in fairness I think the newly available disease of shouting into mobile devices, telephones and letterboxes is slowly taking over the world as people...
View ArticleCan someone give adorable Woody a home?
MAN’S BEST FRIEND: By the Jerry Green Dog Rescue South Lincs CentreWoody is a fantastic dog with a lot of love to give. He is a one-year-old crossbreed who originally came to us from the stray kennels,...
View ArticleCROWLAND PARISH COUNCIL: Planning breach claim at town caravan park
South Holland District Council is to be asked about Alderlands Caravan Park after parish councillors claimed that a two-metre high fence had been put up there.Plans to expand Alderlands were turned...
View ArticleFete draws big crowds
It was a “fantastic day” at the Holbeach St Johns annual summer fete where a wealth of activities brought people from all over the area.The village hall was filled to bursting with stalls on Monday,...
View ArticleCharity cricket match is another big winner
The sun was shining down on the sixth annual charity cricket match between Old Luttonians (Lutton) and Long Sutton.A total of £527.40 was raised, which will be divided between the Firemen’s Benevolent...
View ArticleSafety has always been a priority at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park - following...
The owner of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park, which houses the UK’s largest collection of tigers, has spoken of his sadness after a zoo keeper was killed at another park.Steve Nichols has formed a bond with...
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