Holbeach store in line for award
Colleagues at a Holbeach store are all smiles after helping their company get one step closer to claiming a much-coveted industry award.The Original Factory Shop has heard it has been shortlisted for...
View ArticleInches away from risk of river flooding
Serious flooding was avoided in Spalding, despite the River Welland rising to within centimetres of levels where it could have burst its banks.At several points since the weekend the water rose to...
View ArticleTwo thirds of our children at ‘top’ schools
Two thirds of children in Lincolnshire are being taught at schools rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted, a new report shows.The news has been welcomed by education bosses, who have vowed to continue...
View ArticleWoman taken to hospital
Thursday, 9.30am: A woman was taken to hospital this morning when her Fiat ran into a ditch on the A16 near Mill Drove North.Emergency services were called at about 7am.The 21-year-old driver, who...
View ArticleSandra is the quitting queen
Spalding health care assistant Sandra Goodband (left) is the queen of the quitters after securing the highest smoking cessation rate of any health professional in Lincolnshire.Sandra, who works for...
View ArticleOld folk under threat as cold snap sets in
Dozens of older and vulnerable people could die in South Holland this winter because of the cold.As the district braces itself for an icy snap this weekend, shocking figures which show that more than...
View ArticleButters’ bigger, better shop
Butters’ factory shop at Kellet Gate in Low Fulney, Spalding, became so popular with shoppers that the company has invested in a bigger, better facility.The company invested money in a refurbishment...
View ArticleFrom our archives 20 years ago
Lutton schoolboy Jonathan Whitmore demonstrated that he cared about wildlife in a big way!Jonathan took part in a World Wildlife sponsored walk, along with about 30 other children and families from...
View ArticleDepressed man hit partner in home row
A man grieving the loss of his mum and brother lashed out at his partner in a row at their home.Sean Burton (43), of Queen Street, Sutton Bridge, grabbed his partner Michelle Ward by her pony tail and...
View ArticleMan denies public order offence
A Spalding man appeared in court accused of a public order offence.Christopher Williams (34), of Stennet Avenue, pleaded not guilty to using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause harassment,...
View ArticlePode Hole’s vital roles for district
Pode Hole is a hive of business activity with a number of companies based there.However, the village is also critically important to the entire district because of two organisations based at Pode Hole:...
View ArticleCommunity support in Pode Hole
If the support for Pode Hole WI’s recent Christmas fair is anything to go by, community support is strong in the village.The group made about £700, which president Margaret Campbell says is more than...
View ArticleDrink-driver is handed a 40-month disqualification
A car mechanic was handed a 40-month ban after being found at the wheel with double the legal limit of alcohol in breath.Mark Brown (31), of School Lane, Edenham, was stopped at about 2am on November 9...
View ArticleBike stolen in Long Sutton raid
Thieves stole a pink Avigo mountain bike from a garage at a home in Minster Court, Long Sutton.Police say the bike was stolen between 9.30am and 3.40pm on Wednesday.The bike is pink with a black seat...
View ArticleCouncil faces making £393,000 savings in 2013
Job losses cannot be ruled out as South Holland District Council faces further squeezes on spending in the next financial year.The council is currently looking at making efficiencies of £393,000 in...
View ArticleInternet ‘spam’ led to a bride for Jonathan
A message from a stranger in Seattle might have been junked as Internet spam – but it led to a three-year web cam romance and marriageFormer stock car driver Jonathan Andrew, who has been in a...
View ArticleWoman (64) in road accident
Emergency services were called to Beggars Bush Lane, Weston, at 4pm on Thursday after a VW Polo went into a ditch.The driver, a Pinchbeck woman aged 64, went to hospital for a check-up.
View ArticleRotary and Lions are rolling out Santa
Santa will be out and about in Holbeach and the surrounding area delighting children of all ages in the run up to Christmas.The Rotary Club of Holbeach is being assisted by other local groups – the MS...
View ArticleDeepings MP John Hayes wins Commons Minister of the Year award
An MP has been recognised for a year of good work with an award.Deepings MP John Hayes was presented with the Commons Minister of the Year award at a ceremony in the House of Commons on...
View ArticleParish poll call over village biomass plan
A parish referendum is set to be held in Sutton Bridge over controversial plans for a £300m biomass plant.Dozens of residents demanded a poll be held during a packed public meeting at the Royal British...
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