The latest round of Spalding and District Darts League action served up some close contests. In Division One, Lincoln Arms beat Tigers C 4-3 with Si Barnett going on last to beat Pete Richardson 3-2 to secure the win. On the night Duncan Hunt, Dean Murray and Steve Stancer all had 180s, while there was also a 117 check out ...

It’s a huge day in Pinchbeck United’s season on Saturday as they make the trip to Uhlsport UCL Premier Division relegation rivals Quorn (3pm). Two of the league’s bottom three sides with only Holbeach United below them, the Knights are just two points clear of their Leicestershire rivals. Should Lewis Thorogood’s side lose, they will find themselves in the drop ...

Gary Frost admits that he’s been shocked by how difficult a job he’s facing at Holbeach United. The former Boston Town boss, who replaced club legend Phil Barnes in the Carter’s Park hotseat almost six weeks ago, is amazed by just how far the Tigers have fallen from grace. Frost is finding it very difficult to recruit Uhlsport UCL Premier ...

Spalding Indoor Bowls Club’s men and women have booked their places in the next round of their respective national inter-club knockout competitions. In the Denny Cup, Spalding’s men beat Stamford by 14 shots in a tight encounter, winning 81-67. The early exchanges were tight and the score was 17 all at five ends, with Stamford actually having their noses in ...

Spalding 1st are back on top of East Men’s Hockey League Division One North after defeating one of their chief title rivals Harleston Magpies 2nd 3-2 at Glen Park on Saturday. With Harleston top and Spalding 2nd at the start of play, the sides knew that whoever won would be sitting pretty for at least the next week. Spalding started ...

Two players helped themselves to five goals apiece as Spalding Poachers 1st continued their remarkable form in East Women’s Hockey League Division Two North West on Saturday. Both Charlotte Maplethorpe and Mia Dewing netted five times as Poachers hammered Cambridge University 3rd 12-0 – making it 25 goals in two weeks for the flawless table-toppers. Harriet Mowbray and Sally Pilgrim ...

A fine 49 break from Dan Burt helped Donington C derail Pyramid C’s title charge in Spalding and District Snooker League Division One on Thursday night. Burt, who plays off an O42 handicap, made the score en-route to winning the second frame against Paul Blackbourn (R7) from the Bourne club. That made the score 2-0, with the talented Neil Reynolds ...

An amazing 125 medals were won and 19 club records smashed as South Lincs Competitive Swimming Club starred at the City of Leicester Open Meet. A 33-strong squad from the Spalding-based club enjoyed one of their best-ever outings, with numerous personal best (PB) times also clocked. The team was led by senior swimmers Rico Bringeman, Ellisha Cookson and Emma Croker ...

Co-boss Bobby Patterson praised his Moulton Harrox side as they bounced back from last week’s defeat with a routine 4-0 victory at Leverington Sports on Saturday. Goals from Declan Earth, Joe Townsend and Alfie Woodward all found the net to put Moulton 3-0 to the good at half-time in the ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division clash, before Ian Bradbury wrapped up ...

Sleaford Town 4 Holbeach United 0 Gary Frost described Holbeach United’s performance as “grim” as they suffered another Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North on Saturday. The rock-bottom Tigers suffered a 4-0 spanking at Sleaford Town as their winless streak in the league reached 14 games. Goals from Charlie Ford (2), Harry Millard and ex-Tiger Mitch Griffiths for improving Sleaford put ...

Pinchbeck United 1Boston Town 3 Ten-man Pinchbeck United put up a strong fight against Boston Town on Saturday before eventually succumbing to a 3-1 derby defeat at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. The Knights performed admirably against their high-flying rivals at the Sir Halley, given they weren’t at their full complement of players for more than an hour after ...

Matt Eaton helped himself to four goals as Tydd thrashed promotion rivals Ramsey Town 5-2 in ChromaSport PDFL Division One on Saturday. Striker Eaton netted on 28, 57, 60 and 63 minutes at Tydd St Mary Playing Field, before Timmy Magnus wrapped up the victory ten minutes from time. The win leaves Tydd fourth, just three points off second place. ...

Coleshill Town 1Spalding United 2 Spalding United began life after Gaby Zakuani with perhaps their most impressive result of the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division season so far. A double from top scorer Jordan Macleod – including a winner six minutes from time – gave the Tulips a terrific 2-1 triumph at title-chasing Coleshill Town on Saturday, just two days ...

Rushden & Higham 48 Spalding RFC 12 Spalding RFC are still looking for their first away win of the Midlands Three East (South) season after suffering a 48-12 defeat at Rushden and Higham on Saturday. With plenty of first team regulars missing, Town travelled with a squad topped up by several call-ups from the second side – and they were ...

Spalding United began life after Gaby Zakuani with a superb 2-1 win at Coleshill Town on Saturday, while Pinchbeck United lost 3-1 at home to Boston Town and Holbeach United slumped 4-0 at Sleaford Town. Starting with the Pitching In NPL Midlands Division action, the Tulips reignited their play-off push with a Jordan Macleod inspired success at one of the ...

Harry Turner emerged victorious in Division One of Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s November Stableford. A score of 36 points was enough to edge out nearest rival James Dack in the men’s section event. The other divisional winners were Paul Brown (Division Two, 41 points) and Karl Barker (Division Three, 42 points). Results: Men’s section: Men’s November Stableford: Division One ...

A family who were left with nothing after fleeing their home as it went up in flames have issued a big thank you to the local community for their help during and after the dramatic event. Over £3,500 has been raised and essential possessions found for Sabina Olszycka and her three daughters Olivia (14), Emilia (9) and Maya (5) who ...

A couple who live on a Spalding housing estate have spoken of the crime they’ve experienced around them and claimed criminals have been targeting vulnerable people to use their homes for drug running. The couple, who live in the Severn Road area and who wish to remain anonymous, say neighbours have been threatened by a group they say are dealing ...

The merger of two special schools is to take place next year with the creation of Tulip Academy Spalding. The Priory and The Garth Schools will respectively become the Waterside and Springview campuses of the new school now intended for all ages and all abilities. It was first proposed in 2017 as part of what Lincolnshire County Council called at ...

Thanks to everyone who has donated to this year’s Give A Gift campaign so far but we still need more presents. The appeal makes a huge difference to struggling families across South Holland and Boston, ensuring children who wouldn’t get a present have something to open on Christmas Day. We’ll be delighted if you decide to support the appeal, which ...