Crowds have been flocking to Springfields from across the region to take in this year’s festive lights. The shopping outlet says 2022 has been its best year ever for the light show with people coming from far and wide to view the transformation of the gardens. A spokesman said: “The word has been spreading fast in the press, on the ...

A professional mermaid is looking to make a splash as the Ambassador for the Spalding Flower Parade. Laura Hudson, of Quadring, says she remembers going to the parade as a young child. “It was only half an hour’s drive away, but felt like we were going on an adventure for the day and I was always mesmerised, especially with the ...

Sports clubs in South Holland are being urged to come forward and recognise the clubs and groups who play such a vital role in the district. The nominations are open for the Pride of South Holland Awards and nominations are being sought for the Community Sports Group. It’s sponsored by Coun Paul Redgate and is for a community group that ...

Ahead of a huge Boxing Day fixture with Stamford, Spalding United moved into the Lincolnshire Senior Cup semi-finals by knocking out National North neighbours Boston United. The Tulips continued their fine form to see off a side two levels above them in front of a crowd of 413 at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Tuesday night. They produced ...

Bourne SC A have held onto the top spot in Division One of the Spalding and District Snooker League going into the Christmas break. Despite not having a match this week, the team remains at the top with 50 points. Following a 5-1 win at home over Holbeach D, Bourne SC C move into second place, just three points behind ...

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have issued a warning to dog owners after a pet had to be recused from an icy Vernatt’s Drain yesterday (Sunday). Spalding Fire Crew were called out to the waterway around 3.10pm after a spaniel became stuck in icy water. A spokesman for the fire service said: “This spaniel was rescued by one tethered crew member ...

A Spalding man has been banned for driving under the influence of drugs. Deivydas Rocys, 20, of Hillary Close, who admitted the offence, was stopped on the A16 Surfleet Roadon September 18 and found to be over the limit for cannabis and to have cannabis in his possession, forwhich he had already been given a conditional discharge. He was said ...

A Moulton teenager has appeared in court in Boston charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing a knife. Mehmet Yildiz, 18, of Broad Lane, Moulton was sent for trial at Lincoln Crown Court with a first appearance on January 11 and was allowed unconditional bail. He faces allegations that he wounded Alfie Fox at Stonegate ...

A BMW driver who failed to stop after colliding with two pedestrians in Spalding town centre has been jailed for nine months. William Jones, 29, was also disqualified from driving for two years and must take an extended driving test before he can get back behind the wheel. A Crown Court judge had issued an arrest warrant for Jones last month after ...

Young Spalding bowler Ruby Hill is celebrating after winning the mixed pairs World Championship and coming runner up in the under 25 singles. After winning the ladies’ national under 25 singles in the 2021/22 season, Hill represented England at the International Indoor Bowls Council under 25 singles and mixed pairs championships, held at County Antrim Indoor Bowls Club. As the ...

Quorn 1 Pinchbeck United 2 A 94th minute winner condemned Pinchbeck United to defeat at Quorn on Saturday. On their return to action in the Uhlsport United Counties League Premier Division after the recent FA Vase heroics, sub Benjamin Johnson thought he had earned his side a draw after scoring in the 83rd minute. But Anthony Carney’s late strike proved ...

James Dack was the winner of the Men’s December Stableford Division One at Tydd St Giles Golf Club. He beat Wayne Alder into second place.Ashley Ziebart was third on countback. Results: Men’s December Stableford Division One – 1st James Dack 42 points, 2nd Wayne Alder 38 points, 3rd Ashley Ziebart 37 points (ocb). Division Two – 1st Nathan Welsby 43 ...

The freezing conditions meant virtually all of South Holland’s sports outdoor weekend fixtures were postponed. There were no hockey or rugby games played by the area’s sides. In football, both Spalding United and Holbeach United were called off. The Tulips are scheduled to be back in action this weekend at Daventry Town in what is a 2pm kick off this ...

With just one week to play before the Christmas break, Whittlesey C have kept up their unbeaten run in the Spalding and District Snooker League. The team are currently leading Division Three with 12 wins from 12 matches. They beat Donington B 4-2 at home on Thursday to keep their run going. Winners were Paul Cook (O7), Neil Burton (O14) ...

An urgent plea for help has come from Holbeach Hospital amid fears that it could disappear. The hospital was saved when the NHS announced it was to close in 1988 but the community rallied and kept the doors open. It is run by a group of trustees as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, but new trustees are needed. Chairman Chris Penney ...

A grieving mum says she hopes the death of her 20-year-old daughter will make motorists think more about the safety of motorcyclists. Last Thursday 33 bikers gathered to be part of the funeral procession for Amy Cooper of Whaplode Drove. She died after being involved in a collision with a BMW Three Series estate around 5pm on Sunday, November 13. ...

The northern section of the Spalding Western Relief Road is slightly delayed with work now set to be completed by the end of 2023. When started it was due to be completed by Autumn of that year. An update to Lincolnshire County Council’s Highways and Transport Committee though has revealed the new date. It says: “Works commenced in January 2022 ...

This year’s Give A Gift appeal has been given a boost thanks to the Rotary Club of South Holland. The Rotary Club made a £150 donation to the appeal, allowing us to buy a trolley full of toys. Although the appeal has now officially closed, the gifts at Sainsbury’s collection point won’t be picked up until Monday, so there are ...

Residents at a care home have a newly bench built by members of a local group funded by a supermarket. The Long Sutton Men’s Shed was awarded a generous donation from Tesco Holbeach, with the funds to be used for the benefit of the community. Members of the shed agreed to make a wooden bench and donate it to the ...

A school’s Christmas Fair has raised a fantastic £2,000 to boost its pupils. Sutton St James Primary School put on a host of games, stalls and goodies on Friday, December 2 which saw a great turn out from those associated with the school and visitors. The school’s Rachael Gadden said: “This money will be used to enrich the education of ...