Lincolnshire Police have warned the public about a scam in which fraudsters contact potential victims saying they’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Clicking on the texts or emails leads to what looks like an official link. A Lincolnshire Police, spokesman, said: “The scam message reads “We have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine” which prompts you ...

Over 300 weapons were handed into Lincolnshire Police as part of a 10 week amnesty. From October 8 until December 18 secure bins were in place at police stations in Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Spalding and Skegness for those that wished to dispose of a weapon or an item that could be used as one. The amnesty allowed those who took ...

All non elite-sport has been placed on hold again following the announcement of a new national lockdown. Many sports were already facing tougher COVID-19 restrictions with all of the local football leagues having been suspended when South Holland moved into Tier 4 last week. The new lockdown means all non-elite sportsmen can’t play or train, with golf clubs and outdoor ...

There was huge frustration for Pinchbeck United after a 94th minute winner denied them a point while the league’s suspension stopped them from building on an impressive performance. A wonder half volley from 40 yards out by Ollie Jepson had looked set to earn the Knights a 1-1 draw with high-flying Shepshed Dynamo on Boxing Day. But a 94th minute ...

COVID-19 vaccines will start to be rolled out in GP surgeries in Lincolnshire by the end of this week The Voice has been told – but the leader of South Holland District Council doubts it will happen that soon. Lord Gary Porter says he’s been frustrated by the lack of information over vaccine availability which comes as residents were plunged ...

A charity that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds literally reach new heights has had its headquarters and two aircraft destroyed in an arson attack. The Lutton based Get High Volare is now appealing for help from local businesses after being targeted last weekend. It was set up three years ago by pilot of 35 years Tim Wiltshire, the first ...

A community has rallied around a family who lost ‘everything’ in a Christmas Day fire at their house. Nearly £5,000 has been raised and furniture and clothes sourced for the Fleet Hargate family of three after fire hit their Eastgate Gardens home.Fire crews were called around 1.10am on December 25. A welfare unit from the Red Cross attended the incident ...

More than 300 ‘wombles’ have volunteered to help clean the streets of Spalding just five days after a group of friends decided to pick up litter. They mentioned it to their friends and put a line on social media and within days had a small army of people wanting to help. It didn’t take long for them to get organised ...

Council Tax bills are set to rise this year as budgets are being set while the final cost of the pandemic to local authorities is unknown. South Holland District Council’s draft budget sets out a plan to add £4.95 a year to the annual band D bill. Lincolnshire County Council also looked at budgets this week and looked to add ...

Almost 60 new jobs could be created if permission is granted for a new care home in Holbeach. An application has been submitted to South Holland District Council for the purpose-built home on Daisy Road, on the Meadows at the edge of the village. A total of 66 beds will be available when building work is complete. “It is anticipated ...

It’s back to the drawing board for plans for Holbeach town centre after missing out on £4.5m worth of funding. The town bid for money from the Government’s High Street Fund last year to pay for ambitious plans including creating a new ‘public realm’ to the rear of the recently refurbished The Chequers. Holbeach had been given £150,000 of funding ...

Lincolnshire Field Products Ltd has acknowledged the loyal service of seven members of staff. Five of the employees are deployed within the farming division, with the other two located at the production facility at Wykeham near Spalding. All of the recipients have achieved more than 25 years of service each, which is a great achievement and deserved to be acknowledged, ...

Why is it now no matter which vets you use in Spalding if you need your vet over a holiday or out of hours, you now have to ring Peterborough? If you need to take you pet over it’s a £179 call-out fee, plus you pay for the vet to look at you pet, plus any meds they might need. ...

There’s no getting away from it, 2020 was a terrible year for jobs. With forecasters predicting that 2021 will be just as tough, and unemployment possibly soaring to 2.6 million, UK workers desperately need a plan for jobs. My union, Unite has a plan for 2021. Here’s how it can be achieved in seven steps. Carbon Capture Use and Storage ...

Now that our departure from the EU is finalised further discussion might be considered futile as we must look to the future where we are all going to prosper mightily, or is it mightily prosper, I forget, given the barrage of hyperbole and exaggerated metaphors to which we have been subjected for years. What can we look forward to? Assaults ...

South Holland District Council has paid tribute to staff member Glen Chapman who died at the weekend. Glen, (63) worked as Environmental Services Business Support Manager, died with his family at his side following a short illness. He was a hugely popular figure and respected by his colleagues, said a council statement. Glen started his career in 1975 and also ...

Staff at four local nursing homes have been given special awards to mark their support. Country Court, which runs four local home, has recognised the carers through their internal awards Winners at Ashwood Care and Nursing Home in Spalding Common were receptionist Hilda Villarete, senior carer Anca Toderas and Care assistant Louise Norman. A family member who nominated Hilda said ...

South Holland has seen a spate of catalytic converter thefts from cars. The Voice has heard several reports of incidents in the area and Lincolnshire Police has released an appeal following events in Cowbit, Swineshead, Holbeach St Johns, and Willesby Road in Spalding. Incidents have also been reported in Boston. The converters are being cut from the cars to be ...

The body of a man was found at the Castle Sports Complex in Spalding yesterday (Tuesday, January 5). Police cordoned off an area around the leisure centre after the body was found at around 6.30am. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “We can confirm that the body of a man was found at around 6.30am on January 5 in a ...

Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire that damaged a Whaplode home this morning (Tuesday, January 5). Holbeach Fire Crew were called to the incident on Mill Lane at 11.45am. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: “There was moderate fire damage to a duel fuel cooker and moderate smoke damage to approx 10 per cent of the property. ...