- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Police probe Ferdinand package
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Judges bid to speed up hacking case
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Two charged over decapitated body
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
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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.
Public censored after allegations
PEOPLE will no longer be able to speak freely at a public forum after councillors agreed that all topics must be vetted beforehand.
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Latest News
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.
Burgled old boss – but owned up
A MAN got clean away with a £1,200 burglary at his old boss’s home but then owned up two months later and handed himself in to the police.
1 commentMinor success for police’s drink-drive festive campaign
THE number of drink and drug-drivers on Lincolnshire’s roads over the festive period appears to have “stagnated”, according to the county’s Road Safety Partnership.
1 commentDangerous driving case
A MAN accused of driving dangerously on Boston Road South, Holbeach – and in the Tesco store car park on that road – will stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court.
1 commentCouncil puts off centre protesters
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to the closure of Spalding’s Chappell Centre must postpone their planned visit to the county council’s Adult Scrutiny Committee.
Regional News
Campaigners attack police payouts
A campaign group has criticised police forces for making "bonkers" compensation payouts to injured staff, with Hertfordshire Police paying out £550,000 to a civilian worker.
Clues sought on Sandringham murder
Detectives investigating the death of a teenager from Cambridgeshire whose body was found on the Queen's estate have begun a fresh search for evidence.
Youth club set for major revamp
A youth centre in Lowestoft is to get a major revamp when it is taken over by a local mentoring project.
Widower's killer gets 30 years
The family of a widower from Luton beaten to death with a hammer in his own home have spoken of their loss after his killer was jailed for 30 years.
Critical patient ambulance crashes
An ambulance transporting a critically ill patient has been involved in a road accident in Essex.
National News
Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
A fearless pensioner who fought off a pair of robbers said "instinct" kicked in when he witnessed them attacking the driver of a security van.
Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
A British soldier from the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
Police probe Ferdinand package
The Metropolitan Police is investigating an alleged "malicious communication" sent to Queens Park Rangers footballer Anton Ferdinand.
Farmer jailed over rotting animals
A farmer has been jailed for 12 months after scores of animals were found dead and decaying at his farm.
Judges bid to speed up hacking case
The High Court has expressed concern over how long it is taking the case of computer hacker Gary McKinnon to come back to court.
Business News
Vow to replace Sir Halley with better
DEVELOPERS behind plans for Spalding’s Holland Market have promised to give back more than they take away if the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field is built on.
10 commentsTroubled Holbeach hotel could lose licence
POLICE are seeking revocation of the premises licence at The Chequers Hotel, Holbeach, following alleged violence and under-age drinking.
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Town centre playing field could be used for shops
SPALDING’S Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field is likely to be built on as part of plans to redevelop Holland Market.
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New shoes firm will support good causes
Groups, charities and good causes in the local area can make money on the back of a new online shoe retail business.
Crossing work delay due to access issue
THE delay over work starting on a Spalding railway crossing was down to a misunderstanding between Lincolnshire County Council and Network Rail over pedestrian access.
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Campaigns
Mystery £2K boost for Two Lips appeal
EFFORTS to raise more than £10,000 for local charities have been given an early boost with a mystery £2,000 donation.
Your bills could be slashed by a third
A UK first is in the making now a consortium has stepped forward to offer South Holland residents a deal equal to a massive 33 per cent cut in electricity and gas bills.
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Two Lips campaign to raise £10,000
SCHOOLS, voluntary groups and clubs are being called upon to pitch in to help kick-start a fundraising week in the hope of raising thousands of pounds for local charities.
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GENEROUS readers from across South Holland have made Christmas a time to remember for almost 300 people.
Features
Recognition for Frieda’s service to community
WHEN Frieda Minns’ younger son became English Schools Hammer Throwing champion and was asked who his coach was, he replied, ‘My mum’.
Personal trainer Daniel enters the Dragons’ Den
YOUTH unemployment nationally is the highest it has been since records began in 1992 at 1,027 million.
Photography is developing into a favourite topic
TOM Clare’s interest in photography started with a pocket camera when he was a boy of 12 and now he is encouraging an interest in the hobby among other youngsters.
The beginning of change for the better
AS A policeman in Thames Valley for more than 20 years Mike Williams saw some pretty distressing things.
Huge landmark for county trust as 1,000th greyhound rehomed
LINCOLNSHIRE Greyhound Trust’s kennels has reached the incredible landmark of re-homing its 1,000th greyhound since the opening in 1998.
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Letters
Yes please, let’s close it
Yes please, let’s see the permanent closure of Swan Street’s juntion with Station Approach.
Why does it take a week to get a blood test now?
Further to Tony Martin’s letter regarding getting a doctor’s appointment, I haven’t had this problem.
It’s now time for the Tulips to move on
As much as I like the Halley Stewart and its central location for football in the community, I feel it is time to move on and modernise for the benefit of all concerned.
Do they want total gridlock?
Who in their right minds would close a perfectly operating road junction?
1 commentNot Spalding any more
REGARDING immigrants opening shops in Spalding, there seems to be no point in saying anything about these people as the government, judges and human rights do-gooders all seem to be on their side.
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Crime and Courts
Burgled old boss – but owned up
A MAN got clean away with a £1,200 burglary at his old boss’s home but then owned up two months later and handed himself in to the police.
1 commentMinor success for police’s drink-drive festive campaign
THE number of drink and drug-drivers on Lincolnshire’s roads over the festive period appears to have “stagnated”, according to the county’s Road Safety Partnership.
1 commentDangerous driving case
A MAN accused of driving dangerously on Boston Road South, Holbeach – and in the Tesco store car park on that road – will stand trial at Lincoln Crown Court.
1 commentCourt to homeless migrant: ‘Consider going back home’
HOMELESS and jobless migrant Andrzej Jasik was urged to seek repatriation when he appeared in court on theft and drug charges.
16 commentsWarrant for man’s arrest
SPALDING magistrates issued a warrant without bail for the arrest of a 38-year-old man charged with burglary and theft at a home in Northon’s Lane, Holbeach, between August 19 and 22 last year.
Education
Astronomy club members enjoy some stargazing
STARGAZING has been the topic of extra lessons for aspiring astronomers from Spalding Grammar School.
Pupils experience life during Second World War
YOUNGSTERS took a step back in time to discover what it was really like to be an evacuee during World War II.
Surfleet Seas End pupils step back in time
CHILDREN from Surfleet Seas End Primary School donned military uniform for a tour of the marshes at Freiston Shore, near Boston, and a close-up look at Second World War installations such as pillboxes and gun emplacements.
Pupils cycle for their lives
A SPALDING school is proud to have boosted numbers of students and staff who cycle in to an average 95 a day – but allows it could do better.
Success for squash players
YOUNG squash players are celebrating after reaching the second round of a national competition.
Health
Vicar shines spotlight on social issues
THE vicar of Long Sutton, Father Jonathan Sibley, is one of two Church of England figures taking a fresh look at easing social troubles in the Fens.
Have your say on mental health services
USERS of Lincolnshire’s mental health services are being given the chance to have their say about the support they receive.
Getting an appointment with a doctor is like gaining an audience with the Pope
Progress. We have phones now with internet on. We have cars that don’t need servicing for a year at a time. We have hundreds of TV channels.
6 commentsGet going with health walks
WALKING is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to exercise, and there are numerous health walks in South Holland.
1 commentAdvice to take the strain off hospitals
HOSPITAL bosses are urging anyone feeling unwell to only use the accident and emergency departments if there is an emergency.
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Environment
In the week to mark most important meal of the day
THIS week is Farmhouse Breakfast Week when hundreds of events take place across the country to celebrate the most important meal of the day.
Promise to force bridge clean-up
A COUNCILLOR has vowed to “explore all avenues” to force landowners to clear rubbish from under a railway bridge used by children on their way to school.
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Trolleys, tyres and traffic lights dredged up from channel mud
SHOPPING trolleys, tyres, televisions and traffic lights were among the trash trawled out of Spalding’s Coronation Channel.
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Mushroom grower vows to carry on in dark times
SIMON Cooper is possibly the only small grower of mushrooms left in this district as he says the rest have “seen the light” and moved on to other crops.
Public invited to wind farm update
RESIDENTS interested in hearing about the progress being made on a wind farm site at Tydd St Mary Marsh have been invited to a public meeting.
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Politics
Split on support for crematorium
OPINION was divided as members of the public came face-to-face with developers behind a proposed crematorium in Surfleet.
5 commentsVacancy on Holbeach Parish Council
Holbeach Parish Council is looking for a new member for the town ward following the resignation of Elizabeth Martin-Wright.
Town forum adds to spending
SPALDING Town Forum has added another £930 to its proposed £209,550 budget for the 2012-2013 year.
Views are sought on electoral changes
PEOPLE are being asked for their input into a review of the electoral arrangements for Boston Borough Council.
Up to £27k salary for new clerk
THE new clerk for Holbeach Parish Council will be paid up to £27,000.
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Traffic and Transport
Crossing work delay due to access issue
THE delay over work starting on a Spalding railway crossing was down to a misunderstanding between Lincolnshire County Council and Network Rail over pedestrian access.
5 commentsBid to cut speed limit
SURFLEET Parish Council is seeking to cut the current 40mph limit in Gosberton Road to 30mph – so the village falls in line with some of its neighbours.
1 commentLight sorted, let’s solve flood
BATTLING district councillor Roger Gambba-Jones is delighted Network Rail and Lincolnshire County Council are finally agreed on a plan to light Stepping Stone Bridge in Spalding.
3 commentsPublic vent anger over lorry plans
ANGRY calls were directed at South Holland’s councillors as they voted in favour of removing restrictions preventing lorries from visiting a business site in Whaplode.
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UPDATE: Driver in hospital after car hits tree
Update, 5pm: Police have reopened the Moulton road which was closed after a car hit a tree.
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Weather for Spalding
Friday 27 January 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 2 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South west
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