A 51-year-old driver was involved in a traffic collision just two weeks before his driving ban was due to end, a court has heard. Graham Walpole of Main Road, Quadring admitted driving while disqualified when he appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. Prosecuting, Daniel Pietryka said police attended a road traffic collision in High Street, Gosberton at 6pm on July 6 ...

A man found in possession of dozens of pornographic images of children while claiming to be a ‘paedophile hunter’ has avoided jail. James Edward Pratt, 42, formerly of Millfield Gardens, Crowland but who has now moved to an undisclosed address, had admitted the offences when he appeared at Boston Magistrates Court earlier this month when the case was adjourned for ...

Long Sutton Olympian Aaron Heading had a storming finish to the Men’s Trap qualification competition in Tokyo but he was unable to qualify for the final later today. Heading, who is also a member of the Sutton Bridge Coastguard, finished 23rd out of 29 after two days of shooting with a final score of 119 at the Asaka shooting range. ...

The United Counties League Premier North season kicks off next week with both Holbeach and Pinchbeck United unsure what to expect. The 21-22 campaign kicks off next Wednesday night (August 4) with Pinchbeck United hosting Sleaford Town and Holbeach United travelling to Skegness Town. Tigers manager Phil Barnes described his club’s off-season as being ‘stop-start’ with Holbeach having to call ...

Joint-boss Bobby Patterson has been very impressed with what he’s seen from Moulton Harrox over pre-season. Perennial ChromaSport PDFL Premier Division title challengers Harrox have picked up some eye-catching friendly results so far, including a 3-1 win over UCL Premier Division North side Sleaford Town on Thursday night. With a 3-0 victory over Wyberton also under their belt, new-look Harrox ...

Spalding United’s proposed friendly with Peterborough United has been pushed back to August 11. The match at the Sir Halley Stewart was due to take place last night (Wednesday), but Posh were instead in action playing a re-arranged game against Oxford United. Tickets for the original fixture will be valid for the rearranged fixture. In a statement Spalding United said: ...

Spalding Town’s perfect 10 ensured they kept pace with the top three in the South Lincs and Border League, but an agonising one-run defeat hindered Long Sutton’s title chances. It’s 10 wins in a row for Spalding who held their nerve to claim a four wicket win against Market Deeping 2nds. They chased down Deeping’s 256 for 5 with seven ...

Players from South Holland were in dominant form at the county bowls finals over the weekend. On Saturday at Cleethorpes BC, Graham Smith (subbing for Simon Lilley) and Jordan Philpott from Royal Mail Cart BC, played in the pairs. Graham Smith and Jordan Philpot. In the semi-final, they played against the 2019 county champions, father and son duo, Rod and ...

The two G&S Racing Kawasaki Superstock riders Milo Ward and TJ Toms were at Brands Hatch last weekend in rounds four and five of the Pirelli National Superstock championship – where both riders completed the two races safely. It’s not been the best start to the season for the riders as they were forced to sit out the Knockhill rounds ...

After months of uncertainty the thumbs up has finally been given to plans to build a KFC and Taco Bell in Spalding. An application to build the restaurants and drive thrus just off the A16 in Spalding were submitted to South Holland District Council planners back in February. The plans were approved on Tuesday meaning building work can finally get ...

Queues of more than an hour were reported at Spalding’s Waste Recycling Centre over the weekend after Lincolnshire County Council added more booking slots to its system. Drivers were left with long waits to get into the West Marsh Road site, despite having booked slots as part of the controversial system due to end in September. Alex Pre was among ...

Police believe the body of a 17-year-old girl murdered by her dad could still be in the Cowbit area and are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have information to come forward so officers can help give her a proper funeral. This week Scott Walker was found guilty of killing Bernadette Walker, known as Bea, despite no body being ...

A Spalding postman is hoping to deliver for a charity. Ade Mills is joining girlfriend Rachael Nichols to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday (August 1) to raise money for the charity Tommy’s which funds research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth. Ade, who lives in Spalding, said: “I was initially going down to support Rachael on the ...

This weekend sees the launch of the South Holland Outdoor Festival which runs throughout August. There will be a range of activities at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, Spalding, on Sunday. Arts and craft activities will be held with Red Granny’s Recreation Station and visitors will also be able to test their balance and coordination in a circus skills ...

A vicar who has been serving South Holland for the last 21 years is retiring this week. Rev Rosamund Seal said her last services in her current position at Holbeach Parish Church last Sunday. After serving her curracy in Grantham and Stamford she became an associate priest in St Mary and St Nicholas in Spalding before moving to Moulton and ...

A ‘new and fresh start’ will come with the partnership of three councils, including South Holland District Council, according to the authority. But concerns have been expressed over staff morale and how service delivery will look as it teams up with Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey to create the South East Lincolnshire Partnership. And leaders are keeping an eye ...

Spalding and District Civic Society is disappointed that Poundland have not chosen to take taking the opportunity to make full use of the shop frontage on Winsover Road that was specifically designed to be an entrance and shop window for a retailer to display their offer. Instead, in their planning application for new signage, Poundland have chosen to follow the ...

In answer to Robert Rowley’s letter, I have lived in Lincolnshire for 66 years, so am used to the aircraft training at night and appreciate that they have to do night training. That wasn’t what was concerning, It was the sudden different sound that concerned me that I wasn’t used to hearing.I am sorry if upset anyone, it was unintentional. ...

I picked up my copy of the Voice on Thursday afternoon as usual on my way home but on getting to read it after tea I found that a one day ‘flash sale’ was being held in a Holbeach shop but on that very same Thursday – quite unbelievable. I note this is the brainchild of Holbeach Coun Tracey Carter ...

Every so often your newspaper publishes letters from Spalding residents who are appalled, if not disgusted, with the state of deterioration of their beloved town. I am very grateful that you do so as I completely share their feelings. It is often commented upon that no visible effort is made by SHDC to do anything about it. Although I find ...