The Met Office has released a weather warning for snow in Lincolnshire on Sunday, December 10. Weather forecasters have said we could be in line for a period of heavy snow in South Holland and released a yellow warning for snow. The warning is due to be in effect from between 4am and 11.55pm on Sunday. A statement from The ...

A mother and father from West Pinchbeck witnessed their talented 27-year-old daughter die after her horse tripped and fell on her, an inquest has heard. Victoria Marie Howlett suffered ‘catastrophic’ head and neck injuries following the incident on Saturday, September 23 a hearing at Boston Coroner’s Court was told. The hearing on Wednesday, December 6 heard that she completed a ...

The family of a bubbly 10-year-old have launched an appeal to buy a special bath that could ease her nightly pain. Alice Bates, of Little Sutton, has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy after a brain haemorrhage and stroke soon after her birth. Her left hand is the only limb she can use functionally. The pain she experiences is worse at ...

Services at Castle Sports Complex are improving a local councillor has said. Coun Gary Taylor told a meeting of the Spalding Town Forum on Wednesday, November 29 that since April, South Holland District Council had received 55 comments from users using the electronic feedback system. Of these 34 were deemed positive, 15 negative with complaints including concerns over cleanliness and ...

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Gosberton this morning (Monday, December 4). Police were called to High Street in the village shortly after 9am following the incident outside The Bell public house. The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance was in attendance and the pedestrian has been ...

Here are the first entries for this year’s Festive Pets competition. Sponsored by Rooke’s Pet Products, the winner will be the pet that judges think shows the most Christmas spirit. Whether you have a Christmassy cat, a merry mutt, a festive fish or a holiday-loving hamster, we want to see your photos. So, what are you waiting for? Get your ...

Simmering tension between two former school friends came to a head when they met in a Crowland pub in September, a court has heard. Trina Ann Hirel Crane (35), of South Street, Crowland admitted assaulting Emma Sallis by beating when she appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. Prosecuting, Dan Pietryka said that on the evening of September 23, Emma Sallis was ...

The Give A Gift Appeal has received a huge boost this week thanks to Baytree Garden Centre donating 300 presents. The gifts donated by the Weston garden centre will be added to scores of amazing gifts given by our incredibly generous readers, ensuring children who wouldn’t normally get a present will have a happier Christmas. Harry Drury, of We’ll Let ...

A Holbeach woman stole £460 from a 78-year-old woman with dementia she was supposed to have been helping, a court heard. Jane Denise Smith (58), of Cherry Tree Caravan Park, admitted stealing the money from elderly couple James and Shirley Taylor over two occasions in May, when she appeared at Boston Magistrates Court. Prosecuting, Dan Pietryka said Miss Smith was ...

A musician inspired by rock legend Jimi Hendrix has died at his Holbeach home. Dave Stubbs  was the founder member of local band Bad to the Bone. He died on Saturday after battling with bladder cancer and was with his wife Sue and daughter Lindsay at home. Sue and Dave had been married for 43 years, and would have celebrated ...

A care worker who fled abroad after stealing hundreds of pounds from a disabled man was tracked down and arrested after nine years on the run, Lincoln Crown Court was told on Friday. Anette Jakobsen was eventually traced to Perugia in Italy where she was arrested in July. She then contested her extradition back to the UK before losing an ...

The body of a man has been found in the River Welland in Spalding. Police were called at 10.45am this morning (Wednesday, 29 November) to London Road, close to the junction with Cowbit Road. The body, which has yet to be formally identified, has been recovered. A statement released by Lincolnshire Police this afternoon said: “The body of a man ...

Infectious diseases used to kill thousands of pets every year until the introduction of vaccinations. We do still see cases but there are fewer outbreaks of diseases than there were years ago as most owners will now vaccinate their pets, but this needs to continue otherwise we will end up with a similar situation to the human disease measles, which ...

Two special schools in Spalding look likely to merge as Lincolnshire County Council overhauls provision. The town’s Garth and Priory schools both cater for children with defined special needs, but will join forces to offer wider provision. The county council is looking at changing the current system as more children need help. A strategy document for children and young people ...

Santa and his helpers from the Rotary Club of South Holland will be out and about in Spalding throughout December. Tuesday, December 5 – Beechfield Gardens, Holland Road, Church Mews, Cley Hall Drive, Cley Hall Gardens, Link Way, Halmergate, Halmer Gardens, Neville Avenue, Avebury Gardens, Low Road, Juniper Crescent, Pine Court, Ash Close, Lowfield Avenue, Helmsley Way, Ingelby Court, Rainton ...

An inspirational athlete is aiming for the top just 13 weeks after having her lower leg amputated. Alice Mason (29) only took up rowing on October 15 –and is heading to the British Championships later this month after training hard. She is already on course to be picked for the GB squad heading to Tokyo 2020 for the Paralympics and ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with Spalding getting ready for Saturday’s festive lights switch on. The official turning on of the Christmas tree lights is due to take place around 5pm on Saturday, amid a day of celebration in the Market Place. Santa himself will be in town accompanied by the Rotary Club of South Holland. Spalding’s ...

A mum of two from Spalding is to run the London Marathon as a thank you to the charity she says helped her younger sister enjoy three extra years of life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Emma Wilson (29) is looking to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of Louise Miers (nee Flowers) who passed away ...

Eight enthusiastic students took part in the annual Rotary Young Chef Competition. Students from Spalding Academy and Bourne Academy came together for this annual event. The challenge was to cook a main course and dessert, served on a table set for two within a budget of just £10. The judges, Robert Presland and Philip Sammonds, of Peterborough Regional College, and ...

A Fleet man who every year turns his house into a winter wonderland at Christmas to raise money for charity has announced he’s to switch on this year’s display tonight. Jack Turner, whose house on Fleet Road glows on an annual basis, said he estimated this year around 100,000 bulbs will be displayed to spread festive cheer. Each year, Jack ...