Neighbour nabs drink-driver
A neighbour detained a woman drink-driver until police arrived when she was almost double the legal limit.The neighbour, Curtis Berrow, had followed Sally Mason (46) from Swan Street, Spalding, to her...
View ArticleDrug dealers have sentences slashed
Three leading members of a crime gang which peddled hard drugs across Lincolnshire today won cuts in their prison sentences at the Court of Appeal.Stephen John Payne, Philip Mark Cox and Timothy Scott...
View ArticlePolice hand out free purse theft warning bells
Christmas shoppers need to listen out for more than just tills ringing - because it could be the sound of someone trying to steal a purse.Spalding police are handing out free bells that clip to a purse...
View ArticleWarning - jewellery could be stolen
Do you recognise these watches? They are part of a haul of costume jewellery found in an old HMV bag thrown into a skip in Stonegate, Spalding.Sgt Stuart Brotherton said: “It could be that someone was...
View ArticleHayes is Commons Minister of the Year
South Holland and The Deepings MP John Hayes has become Commons Minister of the Year.He was short-listed alongside two Secretaries of State – Theresa May and Michael Moore – and beat them in a vote by...
View ArticleRoad record puts county on danger list
High accident numbers in Lincolnshire have put the county in the top ten most dangerous places in the country.Figures released by the Department for Transport show there were 2,355 accidents in...
View ArticleMums locked out of town centre car park
A group of parents and children were caught out in the cold after their cars were locked in overnight at a Spalding store’s car park.The parents used the car park outside Homebase in Westlode Street...
View ArticleNew community bus hits the road
A brand new, £44,000 community minibus had its official launch in Holbeach on Saturday.The VW Crafter is fully kitted out to VOSA standards and has a tailgate lift so disabled people and wheelchair...
View ArticleShoppers win multi-million ‘divi’ pay out
Co-op customers are enjoying a £4million pay out, including a bonus £1.7million just in time for Christmas.In Lincolnshire Co-operative’s southern area, which includes South Holland, 16,260 members...
View ArticleScrap yard fire update
Monday 11.30am: Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue now says 1,000 tonnes of scrap was destroyed in Sunday’s fire at BW Riddle in Bourne.The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage.• Sunday 6pm:...
View Article‘Outstanding’ head takes over at struggling primary school
A new headteacher is to take the helm at a Spalding primary school to steer it out of stormy waters.Spalding Primary School received a satisfactory rating in a recent Ofsted inspection – meaning it...
View ArticleSamaritans in cash crisis
Recent publicity surrounding accusations of sexual abuse by Jimmy Savile have brought back unpleasant memories for many people living in the district.As a result the listening charity Samaritans has...
View ArticleGateway Club’s 40th anniversary
FORTY years ago the life of people with learning difficulties in South Holland was enriched when a club opened giving them access to better leisure facilities.Gateway Club is still going strong and...
View ArticleOnline businesses cash in on Cyber Monday
Online retailers in Spalding are bracing themselves to take a slice of the millions of pounds expected to be spent in the next few hours during the the annual pre-Christmas shopping spree dubbed Cyber...
View ArticleBurglars flee with jewellery
Burglars stole jewellery, including a diamond ring, wrapped Christmas presents, an iPhone and Canon digital cameras and lenses after ransacking a Spalding home.Police believe the intruders may have...
View ArticleLive entertainment and plenty to buy at Fayre
Roll up for the area’s biggest Christmas fair and fun day starting at 10am at Holbeach this Sunday.Holbeach Christmas Fayre has built up a massive reputation, pulling in more than 8,000 people last...
View ArticleNicola left with £500 bill after hitting pothole
A driver left with a car repair bill for £500 is angry after her claims for compensation were turned down.Nicola Price was left stranded beside the quiet Chesboule Lane at about 10.30pm after hitting...
View ArticleMedics praised by coroner for helping cyclist
A coroner praised a nurse and an off-duty ambulance worker for “keeping their heads” and helping a fatally injured pensioner.Amanda Burn, regional manager with Marie Curie Cancer Care, and Kerry Hill...
View ArticleFULL STORY: John Hayes is Commons Minister of Year
South Holland and The Deepings MP John Hayes has beaten two Secretaries of State to become Commons Minister of The Year.Mr Hayes, who switched Government departments this year, beat Home Secretary...
View ArticleBoozers driven off streets by single can of beer ban
Drinkers are being driven off the streets of Spalding in a new campaign aimed at stopping the sale of single, high-strength cans of beer.It is a joint operation involving the police and off-licences –...
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