A mother of three drove at 90 mph as she attempted to evade pursuing police officers before finally being stopped by a stinger device, Lincoln Crown Court was told today (Tuesday, May 4). Lauren Craig-Tyler drove through red traffic lights, went through a no vehicle area, forced other drivers to take evasive action and ignored requests from police officers to stop during ...

Police are appealing for information after a man broke into Spalding Grammar School at the weekend and stole a laptop. The perpetrator broke a window at the Priory Road school shortly before 5am on Saturday, May 1. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We are appealing for information following a burglary that took place on Saturday 1st May at the ...

A decision on a woman’s bid to build a dog training centre between Gosberton, Surfleet and Pinchbeck has been deferred amid an issue over land ownership. Atomic Dog Training previously had an application refused by planning officers for the site off Gubbole’s Drove but a smaller resubmitted application had been recommended to be granted permission. However last week South Holland ...

A new village hall for Deeping St Nicholas is set to be built alongside 120 homes. South Holland District Council’s Planning Committee granted outline permission for the site at Home Farm which has been subject to several successful applications for up to 135 homes in the past few years. Building a village hall has previously been in some of the ...

It had lain buried underground for 74 years – but an extraordinary project to locate and dig up an amphibious tank in Crowland was completed on Thursday. The Buffalo landing vehicle was one of two which sank after being washed away during an operationto construct a temporary dam following floods in 1947. Crowland farmer Daniel Abbott pored over records and ...

Two South Holland companies have announced they’ve signed up to ‘a closer collaboration’. Greenyard Fresh UK and logistics and fresh produce packing specialists, Produce Logistics, have signed anagreement which includes the latter operating directly from the former’s distribution centre in Pinchbeck It utilises Greenyard ripening and packing products on their behalf. A Greenyard spokesman said: “The collaboration is not new ...

It’s been a fine start to the season for Long Sutton Cricket Club ahead of the local derby with Spalding on Saturday. Dan Oldfield’s side made it two wins from two to start the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division as they beat Market Deeping 2nd on Saturday. Only a handful of sides have won both of their opening ...

Spalding United have announced that Spalding Youth FC will be returning to the club for the first time after breaking away a number of years ago. The move, which has been welcomed by CEO Leigh Porter, first team manager Gabriel Zakuani and youth chairman Sharla Slayven, will see 17 teams representing the club under the Spalding United banner for the ...

Rob Simpson claimed seven wickets on Saturday as Long Sutton made it two wins from as many games in the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division. Spinner Simpson (7-17) starred as Sutton blew Market Deeping 2nd away for 136 at Paradise Field, before the hosts chased down their target in just 20.1 overs with six wickets to spare. The ...

The wait for a win, and even a goal, goes on at Pinchbeck United as they lost their latest Kingfisher Lighting Premier Division Cup game 4-0 at ON Chenecks on Saturday. It’s played three, lost three, scored none and conceded eight so far in the end of season competition for the Knights who last won a competitive game in September ...

Chris Davies edged to victory in Gedney Hill Golf Club’s Chairman’s Cup competition. His score of 39 Stableford points was the same managed by second-placed Paul Purcell, but Davies took the glory on countback. Adam Britton (38 points) was third in the men’s section event. * Results: Men’s section: Chairman’s Cup – 1st Chris Davies 39pts (ocb); 2nd Paul Purcell ...

Nine ladies who had won previous monthly medals throughout 2020 competed for the prestigious Gold Medal at Spalding Golf Club last week. In windy conditions, Nicky Weller came out triumphant with a net 74 and Barbara Newcombe was second with a net 77. A fun team competition was played on the same day, with the winning team being Sally West, ...

Andy Prior sailed to a pair of victories as Welland Yacht Club’s Morning Points Series got under way on Sunday. Some seven boats took to the start for the first race, with Prior (Laser) making the best start of the bunch. He was followed by Clive Herd (Streaker), Alan Cox (Laser Radial), Mark Holland (Laser Radial), Gail Follington (Topper), Tom ...

Jake Mason’s late strike earned Tydd a fine 2-1 win over Leverington Sports in the ChromaSport PDFL’s Peterborough Senior Cup on Saturday. Tydd looked to be heading for defeat after Dale Palmer’s first-half strike saw them 1-0 down at the break. But an own goal and Mason’s 85th-minute header earned the hosts a big victory at Tydd St Mary Playing ...

Abbi Pulling says she will return to the F4 British Championship as a completely different driver as the JHR Developments racer looks to put together a title bid. The 18-year-old Gosberton racer will once again join forces with Steven Hunter’s outfit and W Series star Alice Powell to contest another action-packed, 30-race schedule across the UK’s most iconic and challenging ...

The loss of a best friend has prompted a South Holland cyclist to embark on a marathon ride to raise money. Chris Peel is aiming to complete 100 miles a day for seven consecutive days and has been training hard for the event. His best friend Stephen Fennelow (pictured left) died from lung cancer four years ago but Chris has ...

A South Holland charity has not stopped working during the pandemic, but it faces a tough future if things don’t change. Ella’s Project usually collects and distributes children’s clothes, aged 0 to five, to families in need.But COVID-19 put an end to the regular role of the charity and its supporters. Thanks to the support of two local companies and ...

A parish council has apologised for ‘not being as transparent as we’d like to be’ while pledging to improve its area in the future. Holbeach Parish Council has received criticism after The Voice revealed in December it had made two payments totalling over £27,000 to recipients whose names were blanked out in financial documents. The council also entered into a ...

A company says it’s going to offer an alternative to current internet providers by boosting broadband speeds in Spalding, Holbeach and Long Sutton. Lightspeed Broadband says its “state-of-the-art fibre network will deliver gigabit internet speeds, 15 times faster, more stable and reliable than standard fibre broadband, directly to homes and businesses”. The company, which is backed by private investment, is ...

A Spalding undertakers is among those across the county to have been recognised for its services to the community in the past year. Spalding Funeral Home won the gold award for Funeral Branch of the Year at Lincolnshire Co-Op’s awards, this year held virtually. Funeral services manager Debbie Staff said: “I’m so proud to be part of a team that ...