Four badminton players want to break a world record in memory of a friend who died from motor neurone disease. Lewis Pearson, Andrew Scoot, Richard Johnson and Stuart Cunnington are trying to break the world record for the longest doubles badminton match. The current record is 30 hours and the foursome hope to set a new record while raising invaluable ...

A former death row inmate now living in Moulton has vowed to make it his mission to see the death penalty abolished in California. Nick Yarris, who settled in Lincolnshire when he fell in love with Spalding barmaid Jessica Stubley – who he married earlier this year – is currently in America promoting his book and the film rights to ...

Spalding’s newest primary school, Wygate Park Academy, is on schedule to welcome its first pupils in September with building work almost complete. The academy, which is part of The Boston Witham Academies Federation, has seen 51 applications for places, although only eight of these were first preference. So far Lincolnshire County Council has filled 22 of the 30 places available. ...

Youngsters enjoyed a very special storytime session thanks to a fairytale visitor. Snow White dropped in to read stories to the children at Spalding Primary School this week. The visit was timed to tie in with the topic of Fairytales, which the children are studying this term. Photo: VNG220414-59. To order call 01775 768815.

Spalding’s newest primary school, Wygate Park Academy, is on schedule to welcome its first pupils in September with building work almost complete. The academy, which is part of The Boston Witham Academies Federation, has seen 51 applications for places, although only eight of these were first preference. So far Lincolnshire County Council has filled 22 of the 30 places available. ...

SCARY STUFF: Steph Ransom is running scared at the Jurassic Golf Course at the Playbarn, Spalding, thanks to the course’s latest addition! Photo: VNG210414-28