After a decade of serving the community, Iris Landen has retired from the volunteer driver scheme in Spalding and Cowbit. She worked as both a driver and co-ordinator for the area served by the Voluntary Car Service. “Drivers and patients using the service will all be very sorry to see Iris retire, but realise all good things have to come ...

A South Holland theatre group is on the lookout for its latest new stars. Act II Theatre Company put on a host of events throughout the year and are this Saturday (January 29) holding an open day as they look to attract yet more talent. The group’s Karl Gernert said: “As we start to emerge from the pandemic, South Holland’s ...

The mother of a man who was allegedly stabbed to death by his partner told a jury they would “bicker alot.” Charlie Stevenson, 21, is alleged to have deliberately stabbed Christopher Higgs, also 21, with a kitchen knife at her home in Portland Street, Boston. Mr Higgs, from Spalding, was found with a single stab wound to his heart after ...

Lincolnshire Police have urged people to be aware of scams that have taken place in the county with several reports in Holbeach. A meeting of Holbeach Parish Council was read a police statement which said there were “lots of reports of cold callers targeting older residents” in the town. The statement said: “They’re asking for extortionate fees for insulating lofts, ...

A woman in hers 60s has been found dead following a fire at a Weston home thought to have been started by discarded smoking materials. Discarded smoking material is thought to be the cause of the blaze in Broadgate reported at 3.38pm on Saturday, January 22. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “A woman in her 60s was found deceased ...

A woman accused of murdering her partner told police at the scene that he had stabbed himself, a jury was told. Charlie Stevenson, 21, is alleged to have deliberately stabbed Christopher Higgs, also 21, with a kitchen knife at her home in Portland Street. Mr Higgs, from Spalding, was found with a single stab wound to his heart after Ms ...

A Sutton Bridge home was raided by burglars brandishing a screwdriver and a knife in a “terrifying ordeal” on Tuesday night. The incident happened around 6.30pm on New Road. Nobody was injured in the incident, but jewellery was taken. South Holland Police issued a statement, saying: “We are appealing for information and dash cam footage following a burglary which was ...

Visitors are being limited to a home in Severn Road, Spalding amid reports the occupant was being exploited to house illegal activities, including drug dealing. A Partial Closure Order lasting three months has been issued against the property meaning only the occupant and key workers can enter it. South Holland District Council say its believed the tenant is a victim ...

A team of 30 military personnel is supporting United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust – due to staffing shortages caused by COVID-19. Boston’s Pilgrim Hospitals is among the place the 20 military healthcare trained and experienced staff are helping out after the trust declared a critical incident. They’re helping with patient care in the emergency departments and other wards and areas. ...

A man who kicked a police officer as he was being arrested for shoplifting, had not taken his medication for depression, a court has been told. Callum Fuller of Thorpe Avenue, Spalding, who admitted shoplifting and assault of an emergency worker, was said to have been caught stealing beer from B & M in Spalding on December 2, but when ...

A man dropped his trousers and exposed his genitals after police said they were arresting him following a positive breath test, a court has heard. Wesley Beeken, 35, of Earlsfield, Moulton Seas End, who admitted driving with excess alcohol and behaviour likely to cause alarm or distress, was stopped by police at 6.10pm on December 5 in Albion Street, after ...

The lack of NHS dentistry is causing a generation of children in South Lincolnshire to grow up with little access to preventative care. Instead they only see a dentist if there’s an emergency because many practices are not signing on patients at all and others have long waiting lists. Healthwatch Lincolnshire, which champions healthcare for patients, said the issue had ...

A man’s bid to take on the premises licence of a Sutton Bridge shop where an illegal worker sold 15-year-olds alcohol has failed due to claimed connections with the previous owners. Ramesh Babu Mohan had applied to South Holland District Council’s Licensing Panel to take over the responsibility for City Stores in Bridge Road. In October the committee revoked the ...

A plea for ponies has been issued by a charity which helps children with disabilities in the area. Sessions of Riding for the Disabled are ready to be re-started at The Priory and Garth Schools in Spalding, but more equine friends are needed. “While we still have a large group of enthusiastic volunteers, we’re in desperate need of more ‘volunteer’ ...

A charity has been bowled over by a Long Sutton cricketer’s innovative fundraiser inspired by his late grandfather. Jake Burton, with the help of more than 250 cricketers across the country he persuaded to sign on, has run up £5,819 for Alzheimer’s Research UK during their performances at the wicket in the 2021 season. The 27-year-old decided he would give ...

Moulton residents are being asked for their views on the latest plans for a long-awaited play and picnic area for the village. South Holland District Council has ear-marked £88,000 towards the development in its budget for the 2022/23 financial year. The current plan is for Moulton Parish Council to lease an acre of Moulton Park, off Bell Lane. A parish ...

The search for a new home for Spalding’s historic drinking fountain could be about to come to an end – at its old home. A planning application is set to be submitted to site the Johnson Water Fountain in a “prominent” place in Ayscoughfee Gardens. It had previously been erected there, before making way for the more recent war memorial ...

A mural created by every pupil and staff member at a Spalding school has been unveiled marking 50 years of special education. Throughout 2021 The Priory has been working on the project to commemorate SEND schooling. After funding was sourced thanks, to the Mighty Creatives project, pupils themselves came up with ideas for what the artwork should show. Kalvin Laughton ...

As traditions go, it was a particularly enduring one at one of Spalding’s oldest shops. For many long-time customers at Gibbs, handwritten invoices – produced in triplicate – were as established as the fitting service itself. But now they will no longer be issued. The business is moving to an electronic sales and stock system, which will mark a change ...

‘Good Golly Miss Molly’ it’s time to ‘Hippy Hippy Shake’ at the South Holland Centre next month as Merseybeat legends The Swinging Blue Jeans bring their 60s rock and roll to town The band have made their mark on musical history and continue nearly 60 years after their debut single ‘It’s Too Late Now’ arrived in the UK top 40. ...