Spalding Town have set their sights on landing a title treble. They got their South Lincs and Border League Premier Division championship charge back on track on Saturday with a seven-wicket win against Grantham 2nd. And 24 hours later the club’s Rutland League side moved to the top of the Division Six table after beating previous leaders Uffington. The Saturday ...

A disciplined defensive display helped Holbeach United get their United Counties League Premier Division campaign off to winning start on Tuesday night.   The Tigers set up to frustrate the free-scoring Cuckoos who had smashed 12 goals past league rivals Huntingdon Town in Saturday’s FA Cup clash.   And the plan worked a treat as Holbeach stifled Yaxley’s attacking threat ...

Long Sutton slipped into the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division drop zone after an eight-wicket defeat at relegation rivals Woodhall Spa 2nd on Saturday.   Sutton were dismissed for 145 by Woodhall who leapfrog the Paradise Field outfit and move out of the bottom two relegation places.   The visitors had elected to bat first on Saturday after ...

Reigning champions Moulton Harrox are making an early statement of intent after a stunning start to the new Peterborough League Premier Division season.   Harrox followed up an opening day 5-0 victory at home to Stilton by beating Thorney by the same scoreline on Tuesday night.   Louis Steadman, Joe Townsend (2), Martin Sandall and Ryan Wheeler were their goalscorers. ...

Donington’s Christian Slater has seen his plans turn into reality after being accepted for the Isle of the Man Manx Grand Prix.   This will be the third season in succession that ‘Bomber’ will compete alongside 90 other racers in the senior race on September 2.   His application was successful after more than 400 amateur motorcycle racers from around ...

Jonny Lockie scored his first senior goal as Spalding United bowed out of the Lincolnshire Senior Cup after Saturday’s semi-final defeat to league rivals Stamford. The teenager struck just six minutes after coming on as a second half substitute as Spalding sought a way back into the last four clash after two stunning Stamford strikes had rocked the Tulips. Ex-Tulip ...

Frustrated Pinchbeck boss Ian Dunn admitted he was disappointed his side didn’t see the game out after conceding a late leveller in Saturday’s entertaining Peterborough League Premier Division opener at Netherton.   Dunn’s charges were just five minutes away from a superb victory when the hosts snatched an equaliser to earn a share of the spoils in a 3-3 draw. ...

Tom Bell finally relinquished his hold on Welland Yacht Club’s Paddle regatta crown on Sunday after four successive victories. Bell had to settle for a third place finish overall as Andy Prior claimed the honours. There were eight participants competing in seven boats with clear skies and a reasonably strong breeze giving the river a few waves. Bell and Prior ...

Holbeach United’s clinical finishing proved the difference as they made FA Cup progress at Carter’s Park on Saturday. The Tigers were probably flattered by the final scoreline as their Eastern Counties Division One visitors created just as many chances in the extra preliminary round tie. However, some wayward Swaffham shooting and crucial saves from home goalkeeper Ricky Drury helped smooth ...

Kirton’s Aaron Clarke was left disappointed after a red flag halted his progress in the Superstock 600 race at Brands Hatch on Sunday.   Clarke claimed one point after being awarded a 15th place finish when the race was brought to an early end.   However, the draperRACING ace felt he was mounting a challenge for a higher-place finish when ...

Wyberton-based G&S Racing Kawasaki team are looking to improve their qualifying times after returning to full strength for round eight of the Superstock 1000 championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday.   They had Kevin Van Leuven back in the fold after missing the Thruxton race to accompany Tom Fisher.   Fisher, however, was forced to retire from the race on ...

Five-star Moulton Harrox made an emphatic start to their Peterborough League Premier Division title defence on Saturday.   The reigning champions romped to a 5-0 home victory over Stilton in their opening game of the new season at Broad Lane.   Despite a somewhat turbulent pre-season campaign, which saw title-winning boss Dave Panton leave his post, Moulton made light work ...

Magpies boss Matt Cawthorn had mixed emotions after seeing his side share the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Oakham United Reserves in Saturday’s Peterborough League Division One clash.   Cawthorn was happy with his side’s performance, but felt they should have won the contest after creating the better chances against a visiting side who is he tipping for a ...

Home player Gary Allen took top spot with a super round as Tydd St Giles Golf Club held their 2016 Captain’s Day  open  competition.   Neil John’s event attracted 120 players from all over the region to contest the individual Stableford competition – and also raised £1,600 for charity.   All of the money raised goes to John’s chosen charity ...

Rising Spalding Golf Club starlet Hugo Kedzlie has retained his place in the England Under 16 side to play in the annual international against Wales. The 15-year-old is part of the eight-strong squad playing at Newport Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday next week. This match is the first of an annual series of three against the other Home countries. ...

England ladies’ captain Heather Knight is attending an open day at Spalding Town Cricket Club on Sunday, August 28.   The 25-year-old, who has been a regular in the England side for several years, will be taking a ‘masterclass’ training session with the Spalding Town ladies’ team.   The event at Town’s St Thomas’ Road base will include multiple matches, ...

John Camm and Steve Leggett emerged victorious at the new Tuesday Extra competition in Spalding Golf Club’s seniors’ section.   Played in the form of a fourball betterball bogey pairs competition, some 21 took part. The winning pair, with an excellent score of +10, were seniors’ captain Camm and his team-mate Leggett.   Second place went to Lester Pybus and ...

A young and largely untested team of Spalding Cycling Club riders finished in a highly-creditable fourth place at the Heckington Show. Spalding were competing against Go Ride teams from Bourne Wheelers, Sleaford and Witham Wheelers on a fast and furious circuit in front of a packed audience. It was a major event for the Spalding members in a programme of ...

Spalding Gymnastics Club’s young guns shone at a competition hosted by TJ Gymnastic Club in Boston. This was a friendly competition involving clubs from all over Lincolnshire –and it was well supported by enthusiastic children and parents alike. The first round – for the beginners – saw Spalding win medals in all pieces, while Sophie Wells won the overall trophy ...

Holbeach United got their United Counties League Premier Division campaign off to a superb start with a 1-0 away success at Yaxley tonight.   Tommy Treacher’s deflected effort just past the half-hour mark earned the Tigers a cracking away victory against a Yaxley side strongly tipped to challenge for honours this season.   Moulton Harrox and Pinchbeck United both enjoyed ...