Passers-by rushed to rescue a woman from her car after it plunged into the River Welland in Spalding. The 35-year-old driver was checked over by an ambulance crew at the scene but was unhurt in the accident, which happened at about 8.50pm yesterday (Tuesday). It is believed the woman’s blue Vauxhall Corsa had been pulling out of Haverfield Road just prior ...

St John Ambulance volunteers who helped a young finalist when he lost control of his car at a grass track event are backing a call for more people to train as first aiders. Spalding St John Ambulance volunteers Peter Houldershaw and Harry Griffen have lent their support to a campaign from the leading first aid charity to recruit new first ...

Spalding’s police inspector has urged people to report anti-social behaviour and street drinking after a snapshot survey suggested more than a third would not bother to call it in. Insp Jim Tyner said it is important that bad behaviour linked to street drinking was reported as the information could be used to allocate resources and plan future efforts to tackle ...

If you head down to Nene Valley Railway you’re sure of a big surprise. For every bear that ever there was … loves steam trains apparently and on July 5 and 6 Nene Valley Railway is hosting a Teddy Bears’ Picnic weekend. Children are invited to take along their favourite teddy and jump aboard the steam-hauled Teddy Express for a ...

As I am sure you have seen, the 2014 Budget proposed changes that could mean the biggest shake-up to UK pensions ever, potentially as soon as 2015. After letting the dust settle, I thought it a fitting time to summarise the changes. The proposals are targeted towards giving pension savers more freedom, choice and flexibility than ever before over how ...

The team at Crowsons of Spalding are going from strength to strength. Long-serving workshop technician Julian Lunn has recently qualified under the prestigious Volkswagen Training Scheme as a Master Technician. He joins fellow qualified colleague Aubrey Foreman with the accreditation, which he earned after taking part in in-depth training programmes provided by Volkswagen Group UK. Crowsons, based in Wardentree Lane, ...

More than 40 people in South Holland have found the key to getting a leg up the property ladder using the Help to Buy scheme. The Government scheme has now been running for 13 months and across the country has helped thousands of people to buy their first home. The initial “equity loan” scheme sees the Government lending up to ...

A very determined but muddy Sarah Le Sage fought her way around the toughest assault course in the UK at Burghley House, Stamford. Sarah was taking part in the 20-mile, 200-obstacle Dirty Weekend Rat Race in aid of her favourite charity. After completing the challenge, Sarah said: “It was an amazing experience and, although hard work, I really enjoyed myself.” ...

Lincolnshire Police are recruiting for a deputy chief constable to fill the shoes of retiring Keith Smy. Senior officers looking for the next step up the career ladder – with an eye on the future top job of chief constable – have until Friday (May 30) to apply. The successful applicant will take over from Keith Smy, who joined Lincolnshire Police ...

The Greater Lincolnshire has set out ambitious plans for the county in its new Greater Lincolnshire Agri-food Sector Plan for 2014-2020. The plan highlights the greater Lincolnshire area’s role as a market leader in the agri-food sector, with 10 per cent of English agriculture, five per cent of UK food processing jobs and 70 per cent of the UK fish ...

South Holland primary schools are “on track” to provide thousands of pupils with free school meals from September. From the start of the new school year all youngsters in their first three years of primary school will be entitled to free dinners under a new Government scheme. Lincolnshire County Council has welcomed the move to ensure all children get a ...

Businesses are taking on more people and optimism is at its highest level since 1998, according to the business lobby group, the CBI. Its survey of 151 businesses said consumer and professional services were increasingly happy about the economic situation. However, businesses were finding it hard to find staff with the right skills, the CBI said. Skills gaps could constrain ...

Music from the era of the First and Second World Wars rang out across Ayscoughfee Hall School as pupils performed for special guests. Senior members of the community were invited along to the school for a performance of “musical memories” by the whole school and to enjoy tea and refreshments. Headteacher Clare Ogden said: “It was a fantastic afternoon in ...

Two Spalding primary schools are hoping to expand to meet the need for extra places. Pinchbeck East Primary School has been granted planning permission for a two classroom extension, while plans for two more permanent classrooms at Spalding Primary School have also been submitted. The classrooms are in addition to a new primary academy due to open on Spalding’s Wygate ...

Pets can bring great joy, companionship and comfort – but what happens when their owners fall ill or are injured and can no longer take care of them? Animal-lover Gillian Burch is trying to recruit volunteers in the Spalding area for a charity which provides a vital lifeline. Tracey Sweetland met Gillian to find out more about The Cinnamon Trust ...

It’s been a busy few weeks for Spalding’s air training corps as cadets have celebrated successes in two competitions and packed bags to raise funds. First aid teams from 1406 Squadron ATC Spalding took part in the annual Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing First Aid Competition in Cambridge, with young adult and youth teams taking first place, claiming gold medals and ...

Priorities and targets have been set in a bid to drive down the human and financial cost of road accidents in Lincolnshire. A report out this month includes figures for the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads in 2013 – and the almost £173million price tag of road traffic accidents. South Holland has the third ...

Almost 100 people have signed a petition calling for a village speed limit to be enforced before a child is killed. Parents and villagers have joined forces to create an online petition demanding action in Six House Bank, West Pinchbeck, where drivers regularly exceed the 40mph speed limit around the school. The petition has been set up by Lizzy Mich, ...

No one was hurt after lightning struck a house in Spalding during Thursday’s storm. Fire crews from Spalding and Bourne were called to Stonegate at about 5.10pm after the house was hit. Firefighters removed tiles from the roof to check for fire and disconnected the electricity to make the property safe. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue attended a total of 34 ...

A special event to celebrate the market’s contribution to Spalding life has been heralded a success. Sunny weather brought shoppers out in good numbers as traders marked Love Your Local Market Day. Some stallholders even went to work in onesies to bring a smile to their customers’ faces. The day will be followed by another celebration this Saturday as part ...