The directors of Sutton Bridge Power Station say they hope to bring back 30 jobs by getting it switched on again before Christmas and help beat current shortages. Those now in charge of the plant say they’re in talks with the government to get the station back on the grid but it’s going ‘slower than hoped’. The station and its ...

A Spalding filling station has its own defibrillator thanks to the fundraising effort of a staff member. The Applegreen site on the A16 took delivery of the life-saving equipment this week after supervisor Kieran Vertannes started raising money in June. The new piece of kit is voice activated and literally ‘talks’ users through the procedure. “It is very easy to ...

A Spalding shop should not be able to sell super-strength beer or individual cans, according to police. An application has been made by Saglar Ahmat to remove two conditions to the alcohol licence of A2Z Food Express, Westlode Street, Spalding. But police are opposing the move and want the conditions to remain in place. The current conditions mean beer above ...

Park Road path is for pedestrians. It is not a cycle path, it never has been and Rodney Sadd’s letter is giving out incorrect information. Neither is Pinchbeck Road from the top of Enterprise Way on to Pinchbeck Road. The cycle path ends and does not start again until you reach the traffic lights at West Elloe Avenue, both are ...

A open letter to Sir John Hayes: Sir John Hayes, what is happening in South Holland? We’re in a total mess more than any other part of the UK, a big vote to leave Europe, lead by your good self. We have a major shortage of land workers, land produce left unpicked, shortage of lorry drivers, food left to rot ...

On my recent visits to some local pubs/ restaurants, I have been offered ‘field reared sausages’. I have seen cows, sheep and pigs being reared in fields, but not sausages. Has anyone seen a sausage being reared in a field? I presume they must also be reared in fields where chickens have teeth. Phillip JamesFleet Hargate

I read with interest Rodney Sadd’s letter regarding the condition of cycle paths around town. May I add my voice as a wheelchair user as to the conditions of the pavements and riverside walkways. Just to journey into town is a nightmare, I can rarely use the footpath down my road for cars parked too far on to the pavement, ...

Lincolnshire had more than 82,000 patients on hospital waiting lists in August – up 18,000 in a year. The figures ‘compare well’ to the rest of the country, says a report to the county’s Care Commissioning Group which met yesterday (Wednesday) morning. The report also says that 47 per cent of patients who contact their GP are seen on the ...

A Pinchbeck company that helps people back to living in their homes after stays in hospital has been recognised for its support for carers and also raised money for charity. Last week Libertas, based at Apex Court, held its long overdue staffing awards and also took part in Breast Cancer Awareness’s Wear It Pink day. Peter Hagan, from Lincolnshire-based charity ...

Spalding Library is set for a Month of Crime – and it’s to start with a bang thanks to a visit from a top author. Christina James, author of the DI Yates series of books and who is originally from the town, will be giving a talk on crime fiction at the Victoria Street library from 2pm to 3.30pm on ...

A ghoulish gathering is set to raise funds for two worthwhile charities. Ella’s Project, which sources and provides children’s clothing for those that need it most, is holding its annual Halloween Party at the Deeping Stage on Saturday. The band Zebra will be earning their stripes on the night as part of a fantastic evening of spooky entertainment. All proceeds ...

There are plenty to choose from given that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a backlog of blockbusters, but Dune is the film I’ve been most looking forward to this year. Based on the hugely popular 1965 science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, the combination of director Denis Villeneuve – of Bladerunner 2049 fame – and a loaded cast made ...

A brilliant showing from Spalding Golf Club saw them finish fourth in the European Men’s Club Trophy in Portugal at the weekend. After qualifying by becoming the first Lincolnshire side to win the English championship, the playing trio of James Crampton, Simon Richardson and Darryn Lloyd more than held their own against some of Europe’s best amateurs on the challenging ...

Abbi Pulling rounded off her season in brilliant fashion in America by earning a first ever W Series pole position and podium. In just her third ever World Series event, the youngest driver in the field finished second and fourth in the two races at the Circuit of Americas, earning her enough points to finish in the top eight in ...

Spalding 22 Melton Mowbray 30 Spalding put on an impressive showing to push league leaders Melton Mowbray all the way in Midlands Three East (South). Melton Mowbray arrived at the Memorial Ground as league leaders, whilst with two away loses and an impressive home win against Huntingdon, Spalding were lying lower down the league. With injures and availability issues still ...

Pinchbeck United manager Lewis Thorogood says there’s plenty more work to be done as a year into his tenure he continues to re-establish the Knights as a step five side. The former Spalding United boss came in during the second of the two COVID curtailed seasons, in both of which Pinchbeck were rock bottom and facing relegation from the United ...

Pinchbeck United have been dumped out of another cup competition by Skegness Town, with their Lincolnshire Senior Cup bid ending by the seaside the same way as their FA Cup campaign. The Knights were much improved in the first 45 minutes from previous performances but were still comfortably seen off by fellow United Counties League side Skegness. New signing Caleb ...

Holbeach United Reserves came from 2-0 down at the break to beat Crowland and move up to third spot in the ChromaSport Peterborough and District League Premider Division. The 4-2 win was inspired by Kyle Compton who hit the second half hat-trick. Alex Richardson was also on the scoresheet for the Tigers after Jordan Kirchin had struck twice to give ...

Dave ‘Victor’ Simmonds took the honours at Tydd Gote Angling Club’s latest match. With a bit more colour in the water, there was some expectation beforehand that the North Level at Main Road would fish well for the latest Sunday club match and whilst it wasn’t a real block buster event, there were some nice nets of silvers to be ...

Spalding Grammar School are off to a winning start in their brand new kit thanks to a local company. The 1st XI’s new kindly provided and sponsored by local civil engineering company CG Godfrey Ltd. Prior to the team’s first home match of the season, the company’s Matthew Morley visited the team to present them with their new kits and ...