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No to £87m village bypass

A bid to build a bypass around Whaplode won’t be progressed after council officers claimed it would cost £87m to buy. Lincolnshire County Council said the benefits of the project does not justify the spend.It found that the cost would be between £45.2m and £139.7 with £87.4m ‘the most likely’.Officers also said it would cause disruption to ‘over 40 private ...

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Rare ‘rainbow’ clouds spotted over South Holland

A rare form of cloud that shimmers with rainbow colours was spotted over the district this evening (Thursday December 12). Nacreous clouds, ‘mother of pearl’ or Polar Stratospheric clouds need special cold conditions to form, usually those in areas around the poles. Occasionally, cold polar air which is locked in place by strong winds high up in the atmosphere – ...

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Tribute to man who died in Tongue End in collision

A family have paid tribute to a man who died in a collision involving three vehicles in Tongue End. The car Sean Burlton (28) was travelling in overturned in a dyke following the incident on November 24. Two police officers went into the water to try and save a trapped man, but their efforts were in vain and he died ...

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Families in new council homes in time for Christmas

A number of families in South Holland will be in new homes in time for Christmas thanks to the district council’s £1m purchase of them. It’s bought eight affordable homes in Surfleet, a mixture of one, two, and three –bedroomed properties.  They have been allocated to households on the South Holland District Council Housing Register in accordance with the council’s Allocations ...

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Man in 80s seriously injured in one of three collisions that closed the A17 for 13 hours.

A man has been seriously injured in one of three collisions that closed the A17 for 13 hours last night (Wednesday, December 20). The most serious incident saw a black Vauxhall Zafira and black Ford Ranger collide at 3.40pm at the junction with Churchgate at Gedney. A man in his 80s travelling in the Zafira suffered serious injuries. A spokesman ...

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Holders Harrox through to next round of cup

In the final fixtures of the year at district level Junior Cup holders Moulton Harrox are through to the next round of that competition after a penalty shootout win over AFC Colsterworth. Declan Earth and Nathan Smith both scored for the home side, but they were unable to see off 10-man Colsterworth after extra-time before winning on penalties.Crowland Town are ...

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Voice readers make Christmas very merry

The generosity of the public will make Christmas a much nicer time for those in need as the Give a Gift campaign celebrates its most successful year to date. Give a Gift has passed on donated toys to lessfortunate children for the last 12 years.Coun Mark Le Sage, founder of Ella’s Project and partner in Give A Gift said: “I ...

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Outstanding top marks for school

There have been celebrations at a Spalding school which has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Pupils thrive in a culture of high aspiration and challenge themselves to be the best they can, says the Spalding High School report published this week.“Pupils’ contributions to the life of the school make it the exceptional place is too learn,” says the report.The ...

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New lease of life for historic bridge

A landmark historic footbridge is about to be refurbished by Network Rail. The St John’s Road Footbridge in Spalding is a Grade II listed building, and will be undergoing repairs in the new year.A new deck is to be installed made from timber, rather than a composite material which was originally suggested by the owner.“On that basis, the deck is ...

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Frustration over derelict sites

The owners of the Old Johnson Hospital in Spalding are refusing to engage with council officers as the authority continues to push for them to pay rates. In an update to councillors on its derelict sites policy last week, it was revealed the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) had said no to South Holland District Council’s request for the owners to ...

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A Day in a life for new author

A Spalding man has published his remarkable life story. It Started With A Bang covers Terry Day’s memories from the past 71-years.He spent seven years in the Royal Navy, joining as a chef aged 16, and then moved to become a fire officer, with 26 years at Spalding Fire Station.The collection of stories include his time as a ‘dignitary assistant’ ...

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Ofsted praises primary school

Pupils at a South Holland school are enthusiastic and their learning and proud of Monkshouse Primary. The school continues to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection.“Monkshouse Primary is a well-led school where pupils are enthusiastic in their learning. They are proud of their school and make every effort to do well. Pupils enjoy the challenge of their ...

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Street art excels in the district

There are calls for youngsters to be given street art lessons as the district’s policy to encourage it was on the agenda of a recent meeting. And one councillor argued South Holland District Council could even make money on them by selling electronic NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).It’s a year since the authority launched its Street Art policy and the Performance Monitoring ...

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Man (50) charged with rape and strangulation offences

A 50-year-old man has been charged with the rape of a woman over 16 and two counts of intentional strangulation. Zbigniew Kaczmaek, of Carrington Road, Spalding, was arrested on December 15 in relation to an incident that happened in Spalding on the day of the arrest.He was interviewed, charged and remanded to appear at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December ...

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Spalding man in court charged with sexual offences involving children

A Spalding man is due to appear in court on a host of charges regarding sexual offences involving children. Marvin Scampion, 47, of Edward Road in Spalding was due at Boston Magistrates Court as The Voice went to press on Wednesday, December 20.The charges include separate offences against a boy under the age of 13 between April 29 2008 and ...

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Morrisons lights up Spalding charity The Meadows

A charity that brings people together were able to host a feast in a whole new light thanks to staff from Morrisons’ Woodhead department. For the second year the company provided food for The Meadows’ Christmas lunches.Last year they noticed the lighting was quite dim at its base off Park Road. So off their own back staff came into to ...

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Police appeal over investigation into sexual exploitation of girls in Crowland area

Police investigating sexual exploitation of girls in Crowland have issued an appeal. It follows a 42-year-old male being arrested on suspicion of causing or inciting sexual exploitation of a child, trafficking and sexual assault yesterday (Thursday, December 14). A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said: “We are appealing for information following the arrest of a man in connection with an investigation ...

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Man arrested on firearms charges after police raid

A man has been arrested on firearms charges after police raided a Moulton Seas End property. Lincolnshire Police are still at the property on Moulton Seas End Road after the man was arrested yesterday (December 14). A spokesman for the force, said: “Earlier yesterday, we executed a search warrant at an address at Moulton Seas End Road, Moulton Seas End. ...

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Charity set to buy Moulton Park and open it to the public

After years of uncertainty Moulton Park could officially be opened to the public by the spring courtesy of a charity set up by a former miller. The John and Maureen Biggadike Foundation says it is in the process of purchasing 22 acres of the site from South Holland District Council. It was set up a year ago following the death ...

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Tigers and Knights games rained off

The wet weather put paid to the vast majority of the sports fixtures last weekend, including the senior football clubs’ games.In the United Counties League, Premier Division North Pinchbeck United were due at Heanor Town but it was among the many rained off.They’re due to back in action on Saturday in the league when Skegness Town are the visitors to ...

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