Voters head to the polls today (Thursday, May 4) for the district council plus some parish council elections – and they’re being reminded to take ID. For the first time ever, you’ll need to take photographic ID with you to vote. Those allowed include passports and driving licences. The polls are open until 10pm. There’s 37 seats. Local Democracy Reporter ...

I write to share dissatisfaction that with two months still to go to Fleet Parish Council’s summer fete huge and expensive posters were erected around Fleet, belittling an event volunteers are planning to give families a low cost fun day out to celebrate the Coronation.The parish council chairman took his position as Independent candidate to a new level as he ...

i want to support the Conservative party; I feel it is important as they helped and supported me over the last few years to survive as a business and not fail during the COVID-19 pandemic. The entertainment and hospitality businesses suffered badly, many losing their businesses as they couldn’t open again when the restrictions were lifted, and people tried to ...

I discovered last week that the restaurant in the Red Lion Public House, Market Place, Spalding is now open again for lunch and evening meals.It’s so nice to have a local restaurant open again in the town centre. I went for lunch and it was very good and I do hope people will try it out. Gill AllenSpalding

It amazes me how many election candidates come out of the woodwork when voting time arrives.I’m seeing names I’ve never heard of, suddenly appear as though by magic and it worries me.Having been elected last year to represent the ward of Monks House, I’ve come to realise that being a district councillor is an endless job with no set working ...

I’ve been on the campaign trail for the past three weeks and sadly, I’ve come to the conclusion that the turnout will be very low on May 4.I’ve been fortunate to serve my ward as a Conservative district councillor for over 14 years. This election has thrown up a worrying scenario because people are telling me at the door how ...

Why vote? What a great question…Voting gives you the choice to vote for your local representatives. If you don’t vote, others get to choose who represents you and will make decisions you may not agree with. It’s that simple.Voting gives you a say on important issues that might affect you. From housing to leisure, rubbish and recycling collections to local ...

Two South Holland firms have announced they are looking to cut jobs. After Gousto announced it was to close one of its Spalding sites last week, Lightspeed Broadband is to cut at least 19 jobs and staff at Flamingo flowers are also taking part in a consultation.A statement from Flamingo said: “Following a significant increase in operating costs, Flamingo Flowers ...

It’s been claimed a village has never been so united against an issue like it is against a planned solar farm. AUK PE12 says its planned 80 hectare plant north of Roman Bank and east of Middle Marsh Road will provide 48 megawatts will power up to 14,400 homes.Last week a meeting was held in Holbeach St Marks Village Hall ...

Members of Spalding Rugby Club recently planted trees and shrubs generously donated by Baytree Garden Centre on their new site alongside the A16 Peterborough road. When their Centenary 2023-24 season starts in September, all club matches will be played at the roadside venue – the senior sides joining the mini and junior sections which have been using the pitches for ...

A Spalding man has published a book into the history of some of Spalding’s businessmen and women. Keith Seaton of Belgrave Road has written Mariners and Associated Traders of Spalding.The 114 pages includes the details he’s researched of 43 mariners and 22 other traders from the town during the late 18th to early 20th centuries.Its a follow up to Keith, ...

On Saturday (May 6), King Charles III will be crowned. And to celebrate the historic occasions, town and villages across South Holland are putting on events.Here’s a sample of what’s on: COWBITAdele, Oasis and Pink tribute acts will be singing on Sunday, May 7, from 1pm on Cowbit Playing Field.There’s also a beer tent, refreshments, arena events, Vikings of Middle ...

Be there at the South Holland Centre this Friday (May 5) for a tribute to the spirt of Motown. The American Four Tops Show is heading to the venue for a celebration of the soul music that lit up a generation.A spokesman for the South Holland Centre, said: “Direct from the USA – the show everyone is raving about!“The show ...

The Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond and Motown are all being featured at King’s Lynn Corn Exchange next month. First up on June 9 Walk Right Back is…BACK!Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers around those ...

A car being on its side after a road traffic collision closed part of the A17 in Fleet. The incident is believed to have happened near to the Anglia Motel around 7.20am this morning. Only minor injuries were reported as a result of the incident which partly blocked the road. Holbeach residents reported a large amount of traffic being directed ...

Sutton Bridge residents are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to a fire at the nearby port. There’s been reports of large smoke clouds and nasty smells in the area following the incident reported at 3.22pm this afternoon (Tuesday, May 2). A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We have received reports of a large fire at ...

Residents in a Spalding street were woken by the sound of screeching tyres and a drink-driver’s car hitting a tree. A Peugeot 508 being driven by Andrius Jankauskas left St Thomas’s Road at about 11.30pm on April 9.He was still twice the alcohol limit when he gave an evidential breath test more than four hours later.Prosecutor Paul Wood told Boston ...

A juror was allowed to reach a verdict in the fraud trial of former Spalding United chairman Christopher Toynton after drawing a pencil sketch of his barrister during the case, it can now be revealed. The picture of fraud specialist James Bourne-Arton was passed to a court usher by the juror after the 12 members of jury retired to consider their ...

A Spalding road is blocked after a two vehicle collision left one car on its roof. The incident occurred in Albion Street shortly after 11am. It’s not currently clear if anyone has been injured in the incident. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are on scene at a two car collision on Albion Street. This was reported to us ...

A former Whaplode tractor drive charged with causing the death of a car passenger following a three vehicle collision near Sutterton has gone on trial at Lincoln Crown Court. William Flynn, 41, formerly of Whaplode but now of Carrick-on-Suir, County Waterford, has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Karen Fenton by driving dangerously on the A16 at Sutterton. He also denies charges ...