Call for circus boycott
A national charity has warned it could stage a protest when one of the country’s remaining wild animal circuses performs at Baytree Nurseries in Weston.The Captive Animals’ Protection Society has...
View ArticleTake it easy before Christmas at Time Out
As Christmas approaches, Time Out in Long Sutton is a good place to go to ease the stress of finding that ideal present.Its two floors in the fine period building at 4 High Street are run by husband...
View ArticleSee Santa at Long Sutton Christmas Fair
Long Sutton’s Christmas Fair will stop the traffic this Saturday in the town’s Market Place with Christmassy market stalls, seasonal music and the grand parade of Mr and Mrs Santa Claus to the grotto...
View ArticleBalloon fun at Westmere
Alfie and Tanisha Smith enjoy Christmas fun at Westmere Primary School, Sutton Bridge.Photo by Nikki Griffin SG071212-563NG
View ArticleFestive favourites at All Saints
Holbeach children get into the Christmas spirit by making Christingles at All Saints’ Church.Photo: SG081212-113NG
View ArticleTry Winsover Road for practical gift advice
Take time out as soon as you can for Christmas shopping along Spalding’s Winsover Road, the best street in town for specialist advice on really important festive purchases.At Paul Taylor DJC, the...
View ArticleCall for new footpath in town
A Holbeach parish councillor wants county highways chiefs to end a 40-year wait for a new footpath on land used as a short cut by residents.At a meeting on Monday, Councillor Graham Rudkin said the...
View ArticleTown’s newest shop to bring riders into centre
Long Sutton trader Nicola Clarey has brought her sparetime love of horses to opening the town’s newest shop, called Jods and Jackets.She’s started selling quality country clothing for riders upstairs...
View ArticlePupils excel in land trust logo competition
Schoolchildren let their imaginations run wild in a competition to design a logo for a group set up to buy land for affordable homes in Pinchbeck.Pupils from St Bartholomew’s Primary School, West...
View ArticleThursday cook
Expect a warm welcome and delicious food at The Baskervilles Hotel, situated in the quiet and peaceful village of Baston.The recently refurbished a la carte restaurant – which has a Sunday carvery –...
View ArticlePAT dogs in South Lincolnshire
‘Hello Harry,’ were Tony Garner’s first words in 13 months following a massive stroke – spoken to a friendly dog who put his paws on the bed rail.Tony’s wife, Jean, admits she had a few tears as she...
View ArticleCars in Bourne target
Extra police are patrolling the streets of Bourne after a spate of thefts from cars.Police are warning drivers to be extra vigilant after the latest incident overnight on Monday.An offender got into a...
View ArticleGood news for beef producers
Lincolnshire based specialist agricultural accountants Moore Thompson say a deal to lift a 26-year ban on exporting British beef and lamb to Russia is a major boost for Fenland farmers.The company,...
View ArticleChristmas turkey producer
Organic farmer Andrew Dennis is stumped for an explanation as to why his turkeys have finished a kilo heavier than normal this year.The 300-strong flock is smaller this year, and Andrew – who farms at...
View ArticleH&S on farms
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a series of programmes across the UK to remind agricultural workers of the dangers of the profession.The HSE, which has statistics showing a person is...
View ArticleNo room to sit on school bus – claim
A mum says she has removed her child from the Spalding to Deepings school bus because she claims it is overcrowded.On one day, she says her daughter counted 23 children standing and, when the driver...
View ArticleMixed response by heads to school absence report
Headteachers in South Holland have given a mixed reaction to a report from county education chiefs calling for the number of holidays taken by pupils during term time to be cut.Details of the report,...
View ArticleCheats are targeting shops too
Fakes doubling as big brands like Beats by Dr Dre headphones are being sold on Facebook by cheats aiming to avoid detection.Lincolnshire Trading Standards are warning shoppers to steer clear of offers...
View ArticleSecond man arrested over street knife attack
Police investigating a street knife attack in Spalding have arrested a second man and released him on bail.A 22-year-old was attacked in Chestnut Avenue at about 6pm on Sunday.Emergency services were...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Arrests in ATM theft operation
Four people have been arrested in connection with a string of ATM ram raids after a series of co-ordinated police raids across two counties this morning.Police carried out warrants in Peterborough and...
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