Suspended sentence for bomb hoax pensioner
A pensioner from Holbeach has been handed a 12-week suspended prison sentence after pretending to place explosives in the town’s Co-op.Magistrates sitting in Boston heard that David Edwards (71), of...
View ArticleSpalding clothing collection for London blaze victims
An urgent appeal for clothing to help those affected by the devastating London tower block fire has been organised by a Spalding charity.Mark and Sarah Le Sage, who run Ella’s Project, which hands out...
View ArticleMore businesses get top food hygiene rating
More businesses have been awarded top-ranked food hygiene ratings in the latest inspections by South Holland District Council environmental health officers.They are: Spalding Academy; Lincolnshire...
View Article‘Drunk’ woman reported after asking school children for cash
Police were called after a woman approached children in Crowland asking for money.The youngsters were stopped by the woman, said by police to appear to be ‘under the influence of alcohol’, as they...
View ArticleActing dreams are coming true in LA for Spalding High School old girl Domenique
She only moved to LA last year, but Spalding-born actress Domenique Fragale has barely had time to look back since landing a series of high profile TV and film roles.The former Spalding High School...
View ArticleWoman claims to be paying the price for no wardens at Spalding home
A tenant living in what was warden-controlled sheltered housing in Spalding wants a refund for the axed service she is still paying for.Ann West (71) is upset that South Holland District Council is...
View ArticleMcDonald’s at Long Sutton to get revamp?
A revamp is on the cards for McDonald’s at Long Sutton which could see a second drive-thru lane introduced.As well as side-by-side ordering, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd is seeking planning consent to...
View ArticleM&S workmates ‘Make It Matter’
Spalding’s Marks and Spencer colleagues came together to redecorate the Butterfly Hospice family lounge, as part of Make it Matter Day during National Volunteers Week.Workmates Denise Hudson, Julia...
View ArticleDog rescued from water-filled drain
Firefighters from Donington and Spalding rescued a dog that was stuck in a water-filled drain this morning (Friday).The rescue happened at 8.38am in Riverside Park, Spalding
View ArticleAin’t no mountain high enough for ‘Hairy Hikers’
Six intrepid workmates have conquered Britain’s three highest peaks in memory of their colleague.Calling themselves the ‘Hairy Hikers’ the team included Rob Simpson, of Swineshead, Gary Pratt, of Tydd...
View ArticleMore locations to pay for council services but SHDC offices no longer taking...
Paying for council services in South Holland has become quicker, easier, more varied and available at more than 30 locations, although cheque and cash payments will not be accepted at the Priory Road...
View ArticleTraining that could save a life
Staff and parents of children at Crowland’s South View Community Primary School got involved in a campaign to help save a life.Holly Barrett, of Spalding-based Give It Some Fizz Fitness, Sports and...
View ArticleRapper’s biggest audience to date as he appears on Rob Jones show
Swineshead-based rapper Luke Settle (aka HYBRiD) is coming back down to earth after performing to more than 15,000 people on Essex radio Time 107.5.Luke chatted with host Rob Jones (pictured) and...
View ArticleCan you shine in Sutton St James Christmas lights contest?
Anyone with a Sutton St James postal address is eligible to take part in the parish council’s first Christmas lights competition. If you are decorating the outside of your home and want to be in with a...
View ArticleExcitement over new bus service for Sutton St James
Anticipation is building as Sutton St James get its first bus service in nearly three decades.The parish council heard last month that the new service to Spalding and Wisbech is due to start on July...
View ArticleSpalding High School students show off artistic talents
Spalding High School students showcased their work in the annual Art and Technology Evening.The exhibition is designed to celebrate the outstanding creative achievements and hard work demonstrated by...
View ArticleSutton St James Parish Council in flagpole purchase?
A letter from seafarers asking the parish council to fly the Red Ensign could result in councillors agreeing to buy a flagpole.Chairman Coun Bill Harrison said: “If we had a flagpole we could do...
View ArticleA day in red for Little Treasures Nursery
Little Treasures Nursery showed their colours by wearing red for the British Heart Foundation.Wear It Red Day is where people across the country come together to show their support for the British...
View ArticleHare courser was hiding in a ditch
A hare courser was found hiding in a ditch after police were alerted to four men on land off the old A16 at Deeping St Nicholas in February, a court has been told.Arthur Gaskin (28), of Villa Lane,...
View ArticleYOUR VIEW: What a great night for local Labour
What a night we had at the Parliamentary General Election count for the South Holland and The Deepings consituency, held at the Springfields Centre Spalding.Firstly, I would like to congratulate John...
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