Recently we have read two excellent letters by Messrs. Sadd and Meekings which demonstrate the failures in society directly attributable to the governing political party. Since then we have also had the suppression of a report regarding possible Russian interference in British politics and the reports of millions of pounds being donated to the Conservative Party. With regard to the ...

We’ve had lots of entries to this year’s Festive Pets competition already – here are the ones in this week’s paper. Festive Pets is back and now is your chance to send in a photo of your pet in Christmas finery and be in with the chance to win a £100 Rooke’s voucher. We will publish all the pictures submitted ...

Two brothers who have campaigned to speak out about domestic violence after their father murdered their mother and sister in Spalding have been given a public service award. Luke and Ryan Hart were recognised by Lincolnshire Police at a ceremony in Lincoln. A police spokesman said: “Since [their] heart-breaking experience, Luke and Ryan have demonstrated an outstanding ability and commitment ...

A former civil servant and army veteran who was left without cash when his card was eaten by an ATM has thanked a pair of good Samartians who brought him money for a coffee. Ernest Goldie (73), from Holbeach, was at Springfields Outlet last Wednesday when he used the cash machine to draw out money but was shocked when his ...

A Holbeach food bank has released a list of items required to get hampers ready for Christmas for those in need. Hampers made up for people and families in Holbeach and surrounding areas, including Moulton, Whaplode and Weston, are produced each year by Holbeach Community Larder and Cafe Food Bank and cafe. Organisers have requested the following items are dropped ...

The chance to make a man beardless and bald for Christmas is here as he has pledged to go “complete egg” for a Spalding charity. Sam Fowler (27) has spent 2019 growing his beard. “People that know me know how attached I’ve become to it, despite numerous comments to get it shaved off,” he said. He said things “recently escalated” ...

Staff, patients and visitors to Lincolnshire hospitals – including Boston’s Pilgrim hospital – will no longer be able to smoke on hospital grounds when a new ban comes into place next year. Smoking is currently permitted within designated areas of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) sites at Lincoln, Boston, Grantham and Louth, but will cease entirely with effect from ...

Lincolnshire Police have issued a warning after a man entered the back door of a home in Holbeach. PCSO Jane Gardner from Holbeach Neighbourhood Policing Team this morning issued an alert after police received a report of “an unknown male” entering the rear of a property via an insecure door in King George V Avenue. The occupants were home at the ...

Combining state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture, Ragdale Hall Spa offers luxurious and extensive spa facilities. The Rooftop Infinity Pool (Ragdale Hall’s sixth pool) is heated to 35°C and offers stunning views across the rolling Leicestershire countryside. Awarded ‘UK’s Best Destination Spa’ by the Good Spa Guide and renowned for outstanding customer service, Ragdale Hall Spa has ...

Lincolnshire County Council will discuss the route next month but the recommended option remains the one that’ll mean people will lose their homes. The report will be discussed by the county council’s Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee on Monday, December 9. Andy Gutherson, Executive Director of Place, said: “Following the feedback we’ve received over the past month, officers have reviewed ...

A Spalding shop has had its Premises Licence revoked after it was found to be undertaking working practices which raised serious public safety concerns and the apparent use of an illegal worker. Delicja, of Westlode Street, was in front of South Holland District Council’s Panel of the Licensing Committee today (Thursday) after an application for review of the Licence by ...

A teenager narrowly avoided immediate custody after admitting carrying a combat-type knife in his car. College student Daniel Upton, of Daniels Gate, Long Sutton, was also in possession of quantities of amphetamine and cannabis. Boston Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday that police found the items with him after being alerted by a member of the public about a disturbance. Prosecutor ...

Lincolnshire Police would like to speak with a man in connection with the theft of a Poppy collection box. Police said a man entered G Simpsons Butchers in Hall Place, Spalding, on November 13 at around 3.30pm and left with the box. If you know who this man is or can assist with the investigation, contact the police in one ...

An 83-year-old says she’s been left unable to knit the children’s clothes she normally provides for charities after being hit by a car close to her home. Jean Cox says she was hit by a black Jaguar car while crossing St Andrew’s Road at around 3.40pm on Wednesday, September 25. She was making the short journey from Tavistock Road to ...

If you have a present to donate to this year’s Give a Gift appeal, you can drop it off at South Holland District Council’s Spalding offices. The district council is one of the companies kindly supporting this year’s campaign as a collection point. The appeal, which was launched by Coun Harry Drury in 2011, helps to ensure Christmas is a ...

Friday night’s general election hustings were a spirited affair, with each candidate fighting for votes to earn their place in Parliament and members of the audience disrupting the event. CLICK HERE to watch the video. Hustings organiser John Bennett said there were around 75 people at The Vista for the event, which The Voice streamed live on Facebook, where it ...

The Crystal Charity Ball this weekend smashed its fundraising expectations, raising almost £15,000. Revellers on Saturday night had fun and gave generously at Springfields Exhibition Centre for the ball. Committee member Kelly Beba said: “Last year was our best fundraising total and in our wildest dreams we didn’t think we could match that. We are confident that we have surpassed ...

You can get your skates on this weekend to help a Spalding women who’s to run the London Marathon for a mental health charity. Sam Hall will take on the 26.2-mile challenge in April next year for the Mental Health Foundation. And as part of the fund raising a special roller disco is being held in her honour at the ...

Festive Pets is back and now is your chance to send in a photo of your pet in Christmas finery. Last year’s winner, Ozzy, received a £100 voucher from competition sponsor Rooke’s Pet Products. You can win the same this year by sending in a picture of your pet, not just cats and dogs, to the Voice. We will publish ...

I don’t usually write letters to local media, but having heard Lib Dem candidate, Davina Kirby talk down South Holland and the Deepings on BBC Radio Lincolnshire, I felt compelled to do so. As she lives hundreds of miles away, how does she have the authority to describe our community in such insulting terms? Her leaflet that came through our ...