Author Archives: Nigel Chapman

LETTER: Prospect of Corbyn as PM is scary

It scares me beyond belief that Jeremy Corbyn might be the next Prime Minister. The very same Jeremy Corbyn who has backed the IRA, doesn’t support NATO, wouldn’t renew Trident, won’t control immigration and wants to massively increase taxes on working families! So, what am I looking for from our next government? The best deal from Brexit, with new free ...

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LETTER: Tories best for right Brexit deal

Making sure that we all get the best possible deal from the Brexit negotiations is, by far, the most important task facing the next government. Which is what only John Hayes of our local candidates has straightforwardly said. All credit to him for actually saying so in his leaflets. After all, we voted in the referendum to take back control ...

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LETTER: Not so well said…

When I went to primary school in Lincolnshire I was taught that there are 26 letters – a, b, c etc. I have heard a rumour that if Priti Patel and Angela Rayner are returned to Parliament on June 8 they are going to introduce a bill to outlaw the letters “t” and “g” from the English alphabet. Is this ...

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LETTER: Streetlights turned off is appalling

As I am a resident in Spring Street, I am appalled by the lack of street lighting after 11.30pm (approx). In the council’s infinite wisdom is the authority penny-pinching as per usual? Have they not thought of the implications that, because of this, it may well cause the event of an injury. Or, by the same argument, how long will ...

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LETTER: Yes, Spalding is absolute mess! (letter writer should be PM)

We are writing to congratulate Neil Bingham on his excellent letter (“Criminals should be hit harder”, May 25). We agree with your every word, Mr Bingham. You’re right – Spalding is an absolute mess. You have hit the nail on the head. We think you should be Prime Minister. Perhaps the whole country could be cleaned up as well as ...

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LETTER: Help for the floating voter…

Are you bored with elections? Fed up with lies and sleaze? Sick of spin and false promises? Don’t like Jeremy? Can’t trust Theresa? Loved on Thursday, forgotten on Friday? Then vote John Nobody of the Why Bother Party and you won’t be disappointed. More taxes, more benefits, more foreign aid, less service. Life carrying on just as before! But at ...

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LETTER: ‘Will of the people?’ It was will of 37.5% of people

I’ve a lot of respect for John Hayes’ record as our constituency MP. I wish I could say the same for his election leaflet. He writes: “I believe in positive politics”, and declares his readiness to “work in partnership with representatives of other political persuasions”. Admirable sentiments both. But open it up and there – highlighted in red – is ...

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LETTER: A closer look at some of the issues in Voice edition

Election looms, and although independent and non-political personally, I think several topics in The Voice (May 25) justify closer inspection. My view of our present Government and Cabinet seems validated by the German Chancellor’s comments recently. She certainly sees Mrs May as a very lightweight irrelevance. Perhaps we should anticipate extensive financial restructuring during the term of the next parliament ...

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LETTER: Local Labour Party members’ assertions must be challenged

There have been a number of letters from members of the local Labour Party concerning Brexit, national security and terrorism, which as the Vote Leave Constituency Coordinator, and a former member of the armed forces, I feel must be challenged. First, Brexit. It would seem that the local Labour Party suddenly believes that Comrade Corbyn is better placed to lead ...

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COLUMN: Troubled times but remember our year-round local heroes

by Coun Gary Taylor South Holland District Council portfolio holder for communities and facilities Following the recent horrendous terror attacks we hear so many examples of the extraordinary bravery from members of the emergency services and from passers-by, as they put the safety of others before their own welfare.   Events such as this change lives and their life and ...

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LETTER: Hayes not only the people’s voice, but the people’s choice

In praising John Hayes’ amazing track record, Allan Beal speaks for many local people. In marked contrast to Jennie Thomas, who speaks for few, if any, when rather conveniently she overlooks the fact that, as is well known, his past personal experience drives John to be a very effective champion for those with greatest need. John Hayes lives with his ...

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Banned motorist three times drink-drive limit escapes immediate jail term

A banned motorist caught at the wheel while three times the drink-drive limit has escaped an immediate jail sentence. Arturs Eversons (31), of Walnut View, pleaded guilty to driving in Albert Street, Spalding on May 13 with 110 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35. Appearing before magistrates in Lincoln on June 1, Eversons ...

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Bingo! Phyllis’s fundraising passes £7,000 mark

Charity champion Phyllis Harris has taken her fundraising past the £7,000 mark after her latest bingo event at Whaplode Village Hall. Phyllis raised £374.50 for a memorial garden which is being created in Westgate Woods at Boston. The plan is to develop a restful memorial space accessible by all for relatives, friends and colleagues to come and remember those who ...

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Man (45) jailed for six weeks term for string of offences

A Gosberton Risegate man has started a prison sentence after admitting assaulting a woman. Darren Paul Matthews, of Sheppersons Avenue, was handed a six-week term seven days after beating Megan Parr on May 24. He was also ordered to pay £50 compensation. Appearing before Boston magistrates on May 31, Matthews (45) also pleaded guilty to: taking a car on May ...

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19-year-old accused of having drug with intent to supply

A Deeping St Nicholas man accused of having 71.5 grams of cannabis with intent to supply has been remanded on unconditional bail. Luke Hugh Perry (19), of Cornfield Close, is said to have been in the possession of the class B drug  in St George’s Avenue, Stamford, on November 20, 2016. Perry appeared before Boston magistrates on May 31 and ...

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Holbeach growers’ display at Champions League final

A Holbeach firm’s expertise at growing daffodils earned it a place at the Champions League final last Saturday night. (June 3) Walkers@Taylors Bulbs was chosen specifically to provide the displays within the corporate areas for the showpiece event at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Grower Johnny Walkers explained: “We were asked last November if it would be possible to have ...

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‘Pleasing’ plan for 188 homes in Holbeach approved

Planning permission has been granted for 188 new homes in Holbeach. After an hour-long debate by South Holland District Council’s planning committee on Wednesday (May 31), members agreed 12-2 in favour of King Bros (Butchers) Ltd’s proposal for an 8.4 hectare site off the town end of Damgate. Councillors were generally pleased with the plan in terms of layout, density and ...

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Gardening gloves at the ready to muck in with Big Co-op Clean events

Lincolnshire Co-op is asking for volunteers to muck in and help spruce up some nature spots and environmental projects.   Long Sutton Primary School is one of the locations for this year’s Big Co-op Clean. On Thursday (June 8) between 10am and 2pm there will be gardening work in polytunnels and raised beds, and clearance of the forest area.   ...

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Victim in burglary spree on elderly ‘won’t trust using key safe again’

The daughter of one of the many elderly burglary victims targeted in the Spalding area over the past fortnight says her mother will not feel comfortable using a key safe again. Many of those targeted have been burgled using keys kept in coded boxes on the outside of the property, which enable access for trusted people. The daughter (who we ...

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UAH is school of rock

University Academy Holbeach’s first Battle of the Bands was organised by some of its older students.   As part of their BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music, Edward King and Austin Walker-Hyde had to organise and run a community music project. They decided to work with Year 7 pupils to develop the younger pupils’ knowledge of and skills in rock ...

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