It is with deep sadness that we, your bishops, received the news that our Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth died.It is taking time to sink in that the monarch most of us have trusted and relied on all our lives has been promoted to glory.For us as Christians she has fulfilled her role as Defender of the Faith, offering the most ...

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our sincere condolences to King Charles III and all the Queen’s family. As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and figurehead over seven decades, the Queen demonstrated the very essence of unstinting public service, winning hearts and minds wherever she went. Her inspiring constant integrity, humanity and support ...

Further to my letter published in The Voice on August 18, I was contacted by phone on the same day by South Holland District Council. What a coincidence some might say! The adviser I spoke to dealt with my request for a garden waste bin, and also the £150 energy rebate. Her name escapes me, but she dealt with both ...

In this past week, we have seen the enormous swell of public feeling released on the occasion of the death of Queen Elizabeth. It is plain that many, who may never have met her directly, have felt a deep respect and a relationship with her. It’s not too much to say ‘a loving relationship’. I believe that is a consequence ...

I note your report on fly-tipping in last week’s Voice newspaper. As a regular cyclist of the fens, I often report acts of fly-tipping to the appropriate authority. Most recently I came across large amounts of tipping on New Road, just off the Common Road Crowland. Also, one of the worst cases I have seen on the Common Road itself. ...

A dancing dinosaur, a climbing wall and lots of dogs were just some of the attractions at this year’s Celebrate Surfleet event. The event at Glen Park, saw hundreds of people enjoying all that was on offer during Sunday. Demonstrations, live music, trade stands, lots of food and drink, a dog show, a hot air balloon and traditional funground rides ...

A pub owner has been given the green light to down the establishment and replace it with homes. The outline permission to demolish the Duke Of York in Gosberton Risegate came back before South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee after its owners were asked to provide more evidence it was not viable to keep running. Lucy Stevens, the daughter of ...

A 24-year-old man who was stopped by police after he was seen to be swerving over the road, was found to be more than twice the legal limit for alcohol. Thomas Taylor of Harrow Road, Deeping St Nicholas, who admitted the offence, was seen by police driving his Citroen Berlingo on Littleworth Drove, Spalding on August 21 and was arrested ...

At some point this week you’ve said or thought about someone that deserves more recognition – this is your chance to make that happen. The Pride of South Holland Awards are back. On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the lady behind it Jan Whitbourn will be handing out recognition to many of those who make the district what it is. But ...

A bid to build a three bedroom house on garages in a small Holbeach road has been passed despite objections. Residents had expressed concerns that Chancery Lane was already the scene of traffic problems due to parking on the road and argued that and the additional home along with the loss of garages would make it significantly worse. However South ...

A Donington farmer has been granted permission to build a huge chicken farm to house hundreds of thousands of birds. Northorpe Farm, off Gibbet Fen Road, is to build six poultry buildings housing a total of up to 330,000 birds at any one time. While previously the farm had specialised in crop farming, documents submitted with the planning application states ...

A Spalding man who sent sexual messages to five Facebook users who he believed were under-age girls was given a suspended jail sentence. James Killner, 50, of Spalding Common, understood he was messaging teenage girls aged either 13 or 14, Lincoln Crown Court heard. However, the profiles were infact decoys set up by a paedophile hunting group, the court was ...

The legend of Johnny Cash will take to the stage in South Holland at Christmas. Johnny Cash Revisited is a theatrical production which follows the career and music of the star through five decades. The show will be at the South Holland Centre in Spalding on Friday, December 2 at 7.30pm.The Christmas special features Rick McKay as the great man ...

You don’t have to walk 500 miles to see Act II’s latest creation – just head to The South Holland Centre. The smash hit Scottish musical, Sunshine On Leith is heading to Spalding for the very first time. The musical, performed by the students of Act II Theatre Company (plus an eight-piece live band) features songs by The Proclaimers, famous ...

King Charles has officially been proclaimed South Holland’s ruling monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Ceremonies have been held across the area this weekend to proclaim the new king following the passing of the Queen on Thursday. In Spalding, South Holland District Council chair Paul Redgate carried out the proclamation on Sunday. A book of condolences has been ...

The South Holland Centre is set for a night of laughter as three top comedians take to the stage. Harriet Kemsley and Andrew Maxwell will now be joined by Rich Wilson on Saturday, September 10 as part of a hugely talented line up for the latest Best in Comedy Show. Andrew is something of a veteran of the comedy circuit ...

Dinosaurs are coming to Surfleet! The animatronic animals are the latest attraction as part of Celebrate Surfleet which is back at Glen Park on Sunday, September 11 from 11am to 4pm. There will be a host of attractions alongside the usual fayre and dog show. There’s a classic car show and its even hoped that the weather will be good ...

A 24-year-old Holbeach drink-driver has been banned from the roads for three years. Connor Hart was sentenced at King’s Lynn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for his second offence ofdriving under the influence of drink or drugs. He had previously been banned in December 2020. The court heard that the latest offence happened in Lynn’s Norfolk Street on July 23. Police ...

For the first time in 700-years, a Spalding choir is set to allow females in. St Mary and St Nicholas Parish Church have decided ‘it’s time for change’ and are now allowing women and girls into the choir. Under the direction of organist and choir master, Nicholas Pitts, the choir has long been regarded as one of the best male ...

A Gosberton man was over the limit for cannabis when involved in a collision that left four injured, one of whom had to be cut from their vehicle. Ivaylo Ivanov, 42, of Churchfleet Lane, Gosberton admitted driving under the influence of drugs andcareless driving when he appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. The court heard that while on the way to ...