Author Archives: Richard Rush

Appeal after man smashed windscreen with bolt cutters

Police are appealing for information after a man broke into a van in Crowland by smashing its windscreen using bolt cutters. The incident occurred on Beccelm Drive at around 10pm last night (Monday, March 15). A police spokesman said: “We are appealing for help to identify this man after a van was damaged on a driveway in Beccelm Drive, Crowland ...

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Spalding takeaway damaged by fire after electrical fault

A popular Spalding takeaway restaurant has been damaged by fire. Smoke was seen emerging from American Burger on New Road yesterday (Sunday) lunchtime. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said: “We were called out at 12.23pm to a restaurant on New Road in Spalding being used as a takeaway. “Both crews from Spalding attended and used breathing apparatus and ...

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Whaplode man threatened to knife neighbour

A 53-year-old man has been warned that he needs ‘to be very careful’ following a court appearance for causing alarm, harassment and distress to a neighbouring family. David Austen Woolfson of The Tilney, Whaplode had admitted using threatening behaviour with intent to cause Martyn Rice harassment, alarm or distress when he appeared before magistrates in Boston. Prosecuting, Jim Clare said ...

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Court told man involved in pub brawl was ‘picked on’

A Spalding man got involved in a dispute with a group described as ‘travellers’ after going out to a pub on the first day they were opened after lockdown last year, a court has heard. Luke Joshua Purvis, 24, of Laburnum Grove admitted threatening behaviour when he appeared at Boston Magistrate Court. Prosecuting, Lynn Bickley said that at 10pm on ...

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Affordable homes to be cut at Moulton Chapel development by 80 per cent after tied vote

A developer has been allowed to cut the number of affordable homes it builds at a Moulton Chapel development by 80 per cent after a tied vote by councillors. Last night (Wednesday, March 10) South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee couldn’t be split on Postland Development’s request that it could only make the 58 home development financially viable if it ...

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Motorcyclist injured following Spalding RTC

A motorcyclist has received minor injuries after a road traffic collision with a vehicle in Spalding this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred on Helmsley Way shortly before 8.30am. Police and ambulance were on the scene. A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said that the motorcyclist had received minor injuries and there was no reported injuries to the driver of the vehicle.

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Cluster hub at Holbeach FEZ gets the go-ahead

The planning application for a ‘Cluster Hub’ building at the South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone, has been approved, with work due to start next month. The multi-use space will provide small and medium-sized business tenants with support services, networking, meeting and events space and catering, within the new Food Enterprise Zone near Holbeach. There will also be workshops and offices, ...

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First 100 of the season for Moulton skipper

Moulton Harrox are looking forward to the 2021 season with relish and they’ve been boosted by captain Chris Beale having already made a significant century on the field. The skipper has raised over £1,300 for the South Lincs and Border League side by running for 100 miles within 31 days, much of which took place on the field. It’s helping ...

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Spalding pro Adam is set for new challenge

Spalding Golf Club’s professional Adam Keogh is to leave the club for a prestigious new appointment. The 32-year-old has spent eight successful years with the Spalding establishment but is moving on at the end of May. He’s taking up the role of head coach and academy manager at Woodhall Spa Golf Club which is home to The National Golf Centre ...

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Hockey clubs’ league season is terminated

Spalding and Long Sutton Hockey Clubs have had their league seasons officially terminated – but there may be an opportunity for end of campaign competitions. The East League made the announcement last week that the league season would be terminated. Secretary Neil Liversedge said: “The feedback we have had from both clubs and senior members from clubs is that there ...

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Pulling eyes Formula 4 title

Gosberton’s Abbi Pulling is targeting a title tilt after confirming that she’ll be racing in British Formula Four again for the 2021 season. The 17-year-old is set for a second season with the JHR Developments team after impressing last year winning the JTR Rookie of the Year award for a sixth placed finish in the championship following several podiums. Now ...

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Knights likely, but Tigers unlikely to feature in proposed cup

The United Counties League says it’s looking to run a mini-competition for interested clubs after the season was null and voided for a second year – but it’s likely Holbeach United won’t be involved. It follows last week’s announcement that the FA was recommending curtailing all leagues at steps three to six, including the UCL and Spalding United’s Pitching In ...

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Elworthy claims club’s online championship

Matt Elworthy earned the top prize in Spalding Cycling Club’s virtual TT series but he was unable to make it a clean sweep in last week’s final round of the tournament. Instead Ant Gough was the quickest to complete the course via the online cycling platform Zwift out of the 16 competitors that took part from their own homes. With ...

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Imitation firearm and drug charges after A16 police chase in Spalding ended by stinger device

An imitation firearm and drugs were among the finds after a 12 mile police car chase down the A16 outside Spalding was ended when a stinger device was deployed. Tracy Hercules, age 22, of no fixed address, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, possession of cannabis and possession of an imitation firearm after ...

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NHS worry over more town homes

There are concerns over healthcare provision in Holbeach after the NHS raised issues over the number of new houses being built in the town. It has requested a sizeable donation from a planning application submitted for 185 homes off Battlefields Lane in the town. Outline planning permission has been granted for the site on several previous occasions but are no ...

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Family take to wombling after raising £2,000 for charity

A family who have raised over £2,000 for charity by walking more than 100 miles in February have now taken up wombling. Teresa Thorpe (54), of Weston, and daughter Kimberley Waite, accompanied by three-year-old son Evan, attempted to walk and run 56 miles in the month to raise money for Cancer Research UK as part of Teresa’s bid to get ...

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Virus ‘ripped apart’ finances

‘Fairer funding’ was likened to a unicorn as councillors lamented a ‘horrendous’ year for finances. South Holland District Council portfolio holder for finance Peter Coupland said COVID-19 had ‘ripped to shreds’ the authority’s finances, but praised staff for off-setting most of a proposed £1.7m saving. The full council passed the budget and Mid Term Financial Strategy last week. It includes ...

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Celebrating in style to mark special birthdays

A couple of residents at a Spalding care home recently celebrated clocking-up nearly a double century. Grace Heeley marked her 100 years and Lilian Brown celebrated her 95th birthday at St John’s care home on Thursday. Staff arranged a special tea party with singing and dancing to mark the occasion. “We wish both Grace and Lilian a very happy birthday ...

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Meet the growers online

A South Holland company is set to launch a new website this week for customers to order directly. The Bridge Farm Group, which has invested £45m is a state-of-the-art growing facility at Clay Lake, is creating an online community – The Growers. The new site will see a range of plants on offer with more ranges being added throughout the ...

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School friends set for first in year of charity events

A group of Spalding Grammar School alumni are taking on charity challenges to help stay in touch, with the first in solidarity with another former schoolmate. On March 27, Oliver Shores, Mario Fragale and Max Pearce will run a marathon around London while wearing 20kg backpacks and raising money for R;pple Suicide Prevention. The Untitled Gamechangers, as the group and ...

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