YOUR VIEWS: No such thing as sustainable development
You ask for our opinions on the proposed developments in Cowbit . A few facts might be helpful.The population of this country has grown, in my lifetime, from about 44million to officially 67million,...
View ArticleCovert cameras to deter Donington park vandalism?
Covert cameras could be brought in to deter further vandalism at Flinders Park, the parish council heard.Parish councillor and IDEA member Gill Lunn said the latest incidents have been reported to...
View ArticleInside the world of sleep and dreams - we visit the county’s DrEAMSLab
US President Donald Trump has famously said that he can get by on just three to four hours sleep a night.While on the campaign trail he said: “You know, I’m not a big sleeper. I like three hours, four...
View ArticleSUPPORT OUR SHOPS: Pledgers of Long Sutton still trading nicely
Long Sutton’s longest established retailer has two milestones to celebrate this year.But such is the modesty of Graham Smith and Gill Wysoczananski, brother and sister co-owners of Pledgers Limited in...
View ArticleSide gate damage outside house in Bourne
Police are trying to find out how the side gate of a house near to Bourne Leisure Centre was damaged.It happened in Barkston Close, off Arnhem Way, overnight between Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday,...
View ArticleCrash survivor brothers and their family raise cash for Sick Children’s Trust
Brothers left fighting for their lives after an horrific road crash have joined their parents in raising cash for The Sick Children’s Trust.Jayden (nine) and Ellis (six) Pesterfield were critically...
View ArticlePinchbeck homes trust reveals ideas for two village parks
Trustees behind a group of affordable homes in Pinchbeck have laid out ideas to develop two areas of land in the village and neighbouring West Pinchbeck.Pinchbeck Community Land Trust (PCLT) is in...
View ArticleAnnual fete big success
“Brilliant in every direction” was how Elizabeth Brittain described the Johnson Hospital League of Friends (LOF) annual summer fayre. Held in the grounds of the Spalding hospital on Saturday, the fete...
View ArticleSuper slimmer Del’s cycle challenge for Macmillan
A man who once got out of breath going upstairs is taking on a coast-to-coast cycling challenge where he will climb 10,000ft in the first two days. The difference in Del Cruft between then and now is...
View ArticleTHURSDAY TALK: Will’s Silver lining in musical theatre comes into sight
You will get no arguments from Pinchbeck performer Will Silver (17) that he was born to be a star.Soon to enrol at the same London theatre school as the likes of Dame Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman,...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to help form community ‘safety net’ in Gosberton area
Gosberton and surrounding villages could be among the first in South Holland to launch a Good Neighbour Scheme.Retired nurse Jane Brigginshaw, the former Parkinson’s disease nurse specialist for south...
View ArticleYOUR VIEW: Cowbit will need new school and surgery
I have lived in Cowbit since 2002, having bought a property on the Curley Drive estate, off Backgate. The estate was built by Broadgate Homes (a local builder). I do not know the number of properties...
View ArticleRetirement party for Spalding ambulanceman after 35 years
A long-serving ambulanceman is celebrating his retirement from a life on call after 35 years of dedication to his job.Martin Deprez, of Spalding, marked the end of his time working for East Midlands...
View ArticleHaul of goods found at South Holland home after police search
Police are looking for the owners of goods found at a house in Spalding that was searched in connnection with a burglary.A haul of goods, including watches, bicycles, sports bags and jewellery, was...
View ArticlePressure on police to enforce B1040 weight ban on Crowland road
Police are being told to target HGV drivers and haulage firms flouting a weight limit order in Crowland.Growing frustration amongst parish councillors that a 7.5 tonne restriction in place for the...
View ArticleHazel’s new lease of life after kind scooter donation from Pinchbeck neighbour
The search to find a new home for a mobility scooter bought by Pinchbeck pensioner William Dent (86) has ended with it staying in the village.Retired nurse and cook Hazel Green (77) was thrilled when...
View ArticleDad delivers premature baby in front seat of car
Pemature baby Phoebe Lilliman was born in the front seat of her family’s new car with her dad, Adam, acting as midwife.The tiny tot was a girl in a hurry because she was five weeks early and made her...
View ArticleCouldn’t bear to be touched by police because of OCD
A 31-year-old Spalding woman told a court that she struggled with a police officer because she had obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and couldn’t bear to be touched.Ella Cerenkova of Acacia Avenue,...
View ArticlePinchbeck sports club has options for ground
Pinchbeck United Football Club is in talks with parish councillors about finding a new home in the village to play matches.The club earned promotion from the Peterborough League Premier Division last...
View ArticleSPALDING DOUBLE MURDERS: Police inspector reassures community after ‘Twilight...
South Holland’s police inspector has pledged that his team will be “visible” in the community after the naming of “twilight killers” Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham (both 15).Inspector Gareth Boxall...
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