Landlord Dave is following in his father’s footsteps
The Wheatsheaf Hotel at Swineshead had a familiar face in the bar over Christmas – its former landlord John Hewitt.John (73) and his late wife, Rita, ran the Market Place pub between 1981 and 1986...
View ArticleAir your views on policing
Holbeach and Whaplode residents can air their views on crime, anti-social behaviour and speeding motorists at a community policing panel.Members of the public are invited to Coubro Chambers in West...
View ArticleCommuters hit by fares hike
Commuters travelling by train from Spalding station have been hit by a national hike in rail fares this week.Fares on East Midlands Trains rose an average of four per cent yesterday (Wednesday) - with...
View ArticleFarmer Chris Carter’s thoughts for 2013
The year is at an end and we look forward to 2013 with hope and optimism. Hope, because we have just endured the wettest year since records began. We are fortunate in this part of the world to have...
View ArticleGay teen’s marriage campaign wins public support
A 19-year-old Spalding gay marriage campaigner stood out in the cold and rain on Boxing Day to collect signatures to support her cause.Suzi Paddison said she was horrified to read in the Lincolnshire...
View ArticleCowbit lorry park plan goes to appeal
A planning appeal over a lorry park is dividing opinion in two villages as a Spalding businessman continues his seven year battle to develop his land.In June, South Holland District Council rejected...
View ArticleDrink-drive figures down but ‘horrific’
Fewer drink-drivers were caught in South Holland over the festive period but police say a reduction in numbers is not a cause for celebration.Officers were so busy dealing with other calls from the...
View ArticleHome flood fears as water main bursts
A family of three feared their home would be flooded when water from a burst main turned their front and back gardens into a lake.Water lapped within an inch of air-bricks, but began to soak away after...
View ArticleNO LIGHTS CYCLISTS AVOID PROSECUTION
Cyclists caught riding without lights before Christmas made an agreement with police to avoid prosecution.Seven cyclists were stopped in the Spalding area, with six agreeing to a restorative resolution...
View ArticleQuestion session with police commissioner
Residents of Lincolnshire have the chance to put their questions or share their views with the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner next week.Alan Hardwick is hosting a question and answer session on...
View ArticleLife-changing chance for young people
Young people are being invited to embark on a life-changing adventure by signing up for a Prince’s Trust personal development course.Run locally by Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, the courses for 16 to...
View ArticleNFU president’s call for new policies
The past year has starkly demonstrated the cost that extreme weather events can wreak on farmers and highlights the need for fresh thinking from government, is the NFU president’s new year message.Mr...
View ArticleFebruary farm business updates
Farmers are being helped to plan for the future at two farm business updates planned for next month.In the wake of one of the worst cereal harvest in living memory chartered accountants Duncan &...
View ArticlePlough Sunday Service
The Rev Canon Alan Robson is due to speak at the Plough Sunday service being held at St Andrew’s Church, Rippingale, on Sunday, January 13 (10.30am).Mr Robson is agricultural chaplain for the...
View ArticleCash problems still to come for our farmers
The stress associated with cashflow problems are yet to reveal themselves to farmers and growers, believes the Rev David Creasey, associate priest at Morton, Rippingale and Haconby.Mr Creasey is...
View ArticleFrom our archives 50 years ago
Hard frosts persisted throughout the month of January, causing all sorts of problems.The big freeze resulted in this historic image of ice floes piled up near the swing bridge at Sutton Bridge.
View Article‘Cautious tale’ for drink-drivers
A driver thought he had slept off some drink but was over the limit when police stopped him, Spalding magistrates heard today (Thursday).Matthew White (24), of Hall Hill Road, Holbeach, was banned from...
View ArticleHunt hares and risk jail, say police
Hare coursing gangs targeting South Holland have been warned to expect jail if they continue with their illegal activities in the area.Hare coursing gangs targeting South Holland have been warned to...
View ArticleNo fear of riots on the streets across district
South Holland District Council “will not be wasting taxpayers’ money” on a judicial review of the support grant from the Government that some authorities fear will lead to rioting in the streets.The...
View ArticleDad stole to treat his children
A dad stole gammon joints from a supermarket to sell at half-price so he could spoil his children at Christmas.Darren Sheridan (33) took the joints worth a total of £30 from the Coop’s Rainbow Stores...
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