A Holbeach eight-year-old has had 14 inches cut off her hair and raised hundreds for charity in honour of her late grandma. Leila Kay Hawley took on the big cut after raising £700 for the Little Princess Trust charity.Her hair will also go to the charity to be made into a wig for a young person who has suffered hair ...

The new Carter’s Bar has officially opened at the WI Hall in Holbeach. A new community is looking to up the use of the Park Road building and the bar will be available for those looking to host events there.A spokesman for the committee said: “WI president Carol Wilson did the honours of cutting the ribbon watched by some of ...

Zebra would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came and supported their charity Halloween night at The Deeping Stage.About £100 was collected via a raffle which will be split between Community Mind Matters and Ella’s Project.The charities would also like to thank everyone who donated raffle prizes for the event.The band will be next in town ...

With what is sometimes called Bonfire Night approaching, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society recently put out the following note:“Help us spread the word and help hedgehogs this bonfire night.“Sadly, hedgehogs are particularly vulnerable at this time of year, as hibernation approaches and a pyre can be mistaken for a hibernation nest.“You can help by sending information to event organisers, to ...

An open letter to South Holland District Council regarding refuse and recycling collection:We have always used the black and green bags supplied by yourselves, recently we have now been made to change the days and the ways we have to put the refuse out.We always use the bags you supply, we use to put them in the green SHDC box ...

On a foggy, damp and dark morning last week unfortunately numerous cyclists were between Stephenson Avenue and Spalding town centre thought it was a good idea to cycle to and from I believe their workplace with no lights on their bikes.It was causing great concern and danger to other mechanically driven road users.I have even had to put additional lights ...

As you know I’m looking to be elected in the forthcoming by-election on the November 9, 2023.I choose to represent St Paul’s eight years, ago and was fortunate enough to be elected four years ago.During this time as a ward councillor, I addressed many issues with successful results,If elected I will continue to campaign for improved facilities and services in ...

I’m angry and dismayed over damaging comments made by a member of the opposition party in the recent article in The Voice about the St Paul’s election candidates.I am not a liar. (Ed – Coun Rob Gibson made the claim after Mr Timewell declared he was running for the election as a ‘True Independent’ after applying to be the Conservative ...

I would like to thank my family and friends for attending my 90th birthday party.Also thank you for the many cards and gifts and donations for the Blind Veterans UK charity.The grand total raised was £312.50.Many thanks to you all. Marlene Loveridgevia email

Details have been revealed about Spalding’s Christmas celebration. It will take place in the town centre from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, November 25.Among the attractions will be a performance by Rapunzel and a chance to meet the princess after.There will also be a fancy dress competition with the winner getting to turn on the Christmas tree lights following carols ...

Spalding Academy staff are celebrating after being named the top non-selective school in Lincolnshire. The Department of Education has released its Progress Eight scores as a benchmark to show how schools are doing from Key Stage Two to Key Stage Four.Spalding is the highest ranked public school and third overall only behind Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School and The King’s ...

Voters in the Spalding St Paul’s ward will be electing a new district council member on Thursday, November 9. It follows South Holland Independent Bailey Boulding stepping down from the position in September.The Voice asked each of the five candidates to provide 100 words as to why voters should put the cross in the box next to their name. Vanessa ...

Spalding Amateur Dramatic Society is bringing a classic British comedy to the big stage. Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em is set in the 1970s era of the hit BBC TV show, celebrating both its 50th anniversary and the death of its writer Raymond Allen earlier this year.It starred Michael Crawford as the hapless Frank Spencer and Michelle Dottrice playing his ...

Local farmers were given the chance to greet the government’s farming minister recently. Mark Spencer visited the South Holland branch of the National Farmers Union (NFU).There he met local farmer and NFU member to discuss challenges facing the industry.The discussion included pressures on food costs, the sustainable farming incentive, grant funding on capital expenditure and labour provision.Sir John Hayes arranged ...

A gorilla was trying not to be missed in Holbeach High Street on Tuesday (October 31). It was in fact local resident Paul Poll in costume in an attempt to raise awareness of his complaint about money spent on repairs to the Cemetery Chapels in the town.He stood near Market Junction in the rain for two hours from 7.30am with ...

Residents at a Holbeach care home were given some ‘pet therapy’ recently. Michelle’s Animal Therapy popped into Holbeach Meadows with a host of animals including cats, rabbits, a hen, tortoise and bearded dragon.Owner Michelle Daughtrey handed the animals to residents.A spokesman for the home said: “Pet therapy is something we incorporate into our activities programme every month, it is recommended ...

Gosberton Youth Centre is getting read to reopen after its revamp over the summer. A new committee has taken on the building as they look to bring it back after its transformation to house had previously been mooted.Those behind it say they’ve been overwhelmed by offers of help from the community.A spokesman for the Gosberton Youth Centre said: “The support ...

The ticket office at Spalding Station is set to remain manned after the government urged railway companies to row back on the proposal. East Midlands Trains, which runs the station, was one of a number in the country that said they would stop having manned offices with most tickets now bought online. But today (Tuesday, October 31) government quango Transport ...

An application that could see a Spalding store turned into a 24-hour gym has been passed by planners. Switha Ltd has been told it can turn the Carpetright store on Westlode Street.It doesn’t need planning permission but did apply to South Holland District Council for a Lawful Use Certificate.Officers have now decided to approve the application.With the shop still open, ...

An inquest into the sudden death of a previously healthy 19-year-old was told she faced a catalogue of issues with health care. A coroner ruled Holly May Maxwell, of Spalding, died due to natural causes from having sepsis, influenza, pneumonia and COVID-19 days before Christmas last year.But the inquest at Boston Coroner’s Court was told she visited her GP surgery ...