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WARD’S WORLD: By John WardI like a good film or as the process is called nowadays, the movies, but whether be it on the flat screen wonder at home or the cinema to see something worthwhile it’s worth...
View ArticleVehicle fire in Holbeach St Matthew
Holbeach firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire on Barge Road, Holbeach St Matthew on Wednesday evening.The crew used one hose reel to extinguish the blaze, at 9.04pm, the cause of which is still...
View ArticleCROWLAND PARISH COUNCIL: Top cop in pledge over B1040 weight limit issue
People living on a Crowland road used by HGVs despite a 7.5tonne weight limit ban have won support from Lincolnshire Police’s top officer.Chief Constable Bill Skelly has promised a “balanced response”...
View ArticleCROWLAND PARISH COUNCIL: Town is looking good after planning ‘walkabout’
Crowland’s appearance has largely been given a clean bill of health after a “walkabout” inspection by parish councillors.The state of hanging baskets, benches, street signs, bus shelters and other...
View ArticleCold callers go door-to-door for roofing work in Bourne
Police are warning people in Bourne after two men were seen going door-to-door looking for roofing work in the town on Wednesday.They used a white van that appeared to say “The Flat Roofing Company”...
View ArticleFields of competition at Ladybirds Pre-School
Youngsters at Ladybirds Pre-School had the first experience of winning after the West Pinchbeck nursery staged its first-ever sports day.Parents had the chance to show their children how it was done,...
View ArticleLacrosse classes catch the minds at Lutton school
Pupils at Lutton St Nicholas Primary School were introduced to the traditional summer sport of lacrosse as part of a national campaign to promote fitness.Children across all age groups were put through...
View ArticleAmazing result for NSPCC from dance-a-thon at Holbeach primary school
Children at William Stukeley Primary School can consider themselves to be Holbeach’s Lords of the Dance after their phenomenal effort for charity.A “Monday Minute Madness” activity day at the town...
View ArticleCountywide safety checks reach 1,000 mark
More than 1,000 schools and council buildings will have been checked to see if they are a fire risk by the weekend, it has been revealed.Lincolnshire County Council is carrying out a wide-ranging...
View ArticleSummer fair boosts Fleet Baptist Church
The annual Fleet Baptist Church summer fair proved a success for visitors from the village, as well as Gedney, Holbeach and Long Sutton.Attractions included a cake stall, barbecue and games like count...
View ArticlePair run the distance for cancer fighter Allison
Two determined 12-year-olds have raised £1350 in support of a family friend who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.Allison Law (40), who is mum to Jada (6) and Jet (4), was told in January...
View ArticleSouth Holland team heads for the beach with charity in mind
Three friends from two South Holland towns are hoping that one “old banger” will take them 1,250 miles across Europe for charity this month.James King (33) and Mark Robinson (32), both of Spalding,...
View ArticlePolice want to trace men after Pennygate burglary
Officers investigating an attempted burglary at a property in Pennygate, Spalding, have issued CCTV images of two men who were in the area at the time and who may be able to assist the enquiry.The...
View ArticleIt’s the appliance of science in High School bake-off
Eight members of Spalding High School staff have been baking up a storm in the annual Bake Off Challenge, ably assisted by students who entered a raffle to win a coveted helper spot. In the space of a...
View ArticleCelebration day for community life at Long Sutton Primary School
Long Sutton Primary School children and staff took some time out from lessons to celebrate the best of South Holland agriculture this term.The school opened its doors to visitors from Kimberley Care...
View ArticleGedney Dawsmere hosts Armed Forces Day
The people of Gedney Dawsmere did the UK’s servicemen and women proud with a day of celebration unique to South Holland.Organisers claimed the village’s third annual Armed Forces Day as the biggest and...
View ArticleDrug dealer’s car smelt of cannabis when stopped by police
A drug dealer was caught after police stopped a car in Bourne, Lincoln Crown Court was told.Officers noticed a smell of cannabis when the vehicle came to a halt and as result Calum Westley was taken to...
View ArticleJake tops sports personality vote at The Deepings School
Badminton international Anthony Clark was on hand to present certificates and awards to the school’s most outstanding performers in football, rugby, netball, cricket, trampoling, rounders and...
View ArticleSend us your photos of what makes our area picture perfect
We’re challenging our readers to capture photos of scenes or features that celebrate Spalding and South Holland.In an idea sparked by Spalding and District Civic Society, we’re asking you to send in...
View ArticleBrothers attacked firefighters who were trying to save their mum
Two brothers turned on firefighters who were trying to rescue their mother from her blazing flat, Lincoln Crown Court was told today (Friday).Jason Dodd and Simon Harrison were aggressive and...
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