- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Government record on racism slammed
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Welfare protesters plan occupation
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Brothers in court on murder charge
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
- Britain braced for cold weather
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News
Positive first meeting of logistics firms
LOGISTICS firms have been brought together at a new forum set up to discuss issues affecting South Holland.
Landlady loses licence after knowingly serving children
A PUB landlady accused of ushering underage teenagers into a back room to drink and “briefing” them on what to do if they were caught has had her licence revoked.
4 commentsChequers licensing hearing postponed
SOUTH Holland District Council revealed late yesterday afternoon that it has called off today’s licensing panel hearing involving The Chequers Hotel at Holbeach.
£200 dog bill help for Doris (90)
A WYBERTON businessman has donated £200 to help a 90-year-old woman pay an £800 vet’s bill after her blind dog was savaged in a Long Sutton park.
Brave men rewarded by court
TWO men who intervened when a drunk turned violent have been praised by a judge.
Sport
TIGERS: Lincoln teen Wilson signs loan deal
HOLBEACH United have swooped to sign teenage Lincoln City striker James Wilson on loan.
SPORT TALK: Why leaving Sir Halley would be best for Tulips
SO it seems Spalding United are gearing up for life away from the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field.
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TULIPS: Spalding bidding to bag Ben
BEN Porter is the latest transfer target for new Spalding United boss Pat Rayment.
SPALDING RFC: Harry wants same again in basement battle
Nuneaton OE v Spalding RFC (Saturday, 2.15pm): “SAME again lads,” is the verdict from Town skipper Harry Sharman ahead of this crucial Midlands One East basement battle.
INDOOR BOWLS: Spalding net big victory
SPALDING Indoor Bowls Club’s friendly side ran out comfortable winners against a 20-strong team from Deeping on Sunday.
Lifestyle
Superb singers’ church concert
A MIX of sacred and modern music from the likes of The Beatles and Billy Joel will fill Spalding’s St John’s Church when acclaimed singers Lincs Effect perform.
Tavaziva Dancers return to Spalding
TAVAZIVA Dance have previously wowed South Holland Centre audiences with their shows and are returning to Spalding on Thursday, February 2 with Sensual Africa.
Imaginations presentation
A DIGITAL presentation by Graham Heywood entitled “Imaginations” will take place at the Spalding Photographic Society meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm.
New course in Spalding
A NEW creative writing course takes place at the South Holland Centre, Spalding starting on Wednesday, February 1.
Community
The residents giving an open invite to criminals
SOUTH Holland’s police officers aren’t asking homeowners to create an impenetrable fortress but there are a few simple things you can do to stop yourself from being easy pickings:
Behind the scenes at worried day centre
THE introduction of specialist services for people with learning disabilities has broken down barriers in terms of them becoming part of society.
Men’s challenging year of charity fundraising
2012 will provide a special challenge for two Spalding men who plan to spend the year raising as much cash as possible for Parkinson’s UK.
Baby service of remembrance
PARENTS and families are being invited to a special annual remembrance service for babies at Pilgrim Hospital.
Grandstand seats at the races for charity punters
BIG-hearted ‘punters’ contributed £2,300 to charity by having a flutter at a race night in Spalding.
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Weather for Spalding
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -0 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -0 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
