The owners of Spalding’s iconic Ye Olde White Horse say they’re still looking for a couple to take on the pub amid worries its is becoming like the dilapidated Bull and Monkie and old Johnson Hospital sites. South Holland Independent leader Coun Rob Gibson raised the issue at last week’s Full Council meeting.But the leader of South Holland District Council ...

Teddy bears of all shapes and sizes could be found at a popular picnic in Spalding at the weekend. Ayscoughfee Gardens was packed with everyone’s favourite soft toy to help raise money for next year’s Flower Parade.The parade’s Deputy Ambassador Holly Kendrick was on hand to help judge the bears.An array of traditional games were part of the fun in ...

Tributes have been paid to a former district and parish councillor. Jenny Rowe represented Sutton Bridge at district level from 1999 to 2007 and was on the parish council.South Holland District Council leader Nick Worth said: “I knew Jenny for a number of years and she was a really lovely person who looked after her community.“She was larger than life ...

Merkur Slots has applied to open its Spalding branch 24-hours a day. The application to open the Hall Place outlet was initially refused by South Holland District Council in September 2021 after a host of opposition.However the central government planning inspector over-turned that decision on the condition it can open from 7am until 12am, Monday to Saturday and 10am to ...

A Spalding street is being monitored for fly-tipping and early presentation of rubbish after numerous complaints. Two people have been fined for the offences on Ayscough Avenue and Crocus Walk with South Holland District Council’s Enviro-Crime Team visiting regular.Couns Mark Le Sage and David Ashby say they’ve launched a campaign in their St Mary’s ward to deal with it.And Coun ...

At almost 70 I decided it was time to shed a few pounds and get fit.I have always enjoyed swimming and with a pool a ten-minute walk away I thought it a good place to start.I hadn’t used the pool since COVID so visited their website.I sent an enquiry asking about pricing etc and two weeks on I have not ...

I would like to thank all the members of the public who stopped and assisted me after my fall outside the Spar shop on Winsover Road, Spalding, on Friday, July 21, at 8.50am.I hurt myself in a few places and am now suffering from some severe bruising. I was handed a bottle of water, first aid coverings to the cut ...

Recently after working a 12-hour shift, I called into a Spalding chip shop to grab myself some food. Unfortunately when I came to pay, my card wouldn’t work in their machine.I went to an adjacent ATM and still my card wouldn’t work, so I went back to the chippy, apologised and said that I’d have to leave the food as ...

Sutton Bridge port is welcoming vessels on a regular basis after new owners took over in October. The port, which dates back to the 19th century, was closed prior to being sold to Gold Star Metal Traders (GSMT) Holdings last year.A recent planning application for fencing around the site reveals that regular shipping has returned and many of the warehouses ...

A Spalding man is to join work colleagues in jumping from a plane. Tom Gosling who works for Hughes Electrical will be sky diving over Beccles in Suffolk on August 26.It’s all in aid of The Benjamin Foundation, which provides support for the homeless and young people around East Anglia.Hughes has regularly raised money for the charity with senior manager ...

Pupils from schools across South Holland have been rewarded for their determination and perseverance thanks to Spalding Lions. Every year during the last week of school term, members of Spalding Lions Club make presentations in local primary schools.The prize, a certificate and a gift token, is awarded, as chosen by their teacher/head of school, to recognise determination and perseverance of ...

The consultation over whether to close ticket offices at railway stations, including Spalding, has been extended. And it’s led to one councillor calling for more people to let their views be heard.Coun Gary Taylor was asked about East Midlands Train’s proposals to close ticket offices at South Holland District Council’s meeting last week.The consultation was meant to conclude last week, ...

A local Women’s Institute saw some new faces last week after hosting an open afternoon. Tollgate WI invited local women to go along and experience the atmosphere of a typical WI meeting.There was a chance to see the activities engaged in from monthly speakers to an always well-attended Luncheon Club whilst enjoying a chat and light refreshments.The group’s archives were ...

A Deeping St Nicholas man deliberately walked out in front of a lorry to end his life on Christmas Eve, an inquest into his death has concluded. Nigel Varley died after receiving multiple injuries from the incident which occurred outside the home he shared with his sister Caroline on Main Road.She formally identified the 54-year-old later that day.The incident occurred ...

Young traders and performers are being encouraged to get involved with The Teenage Market when it comes to Spalding and Crowland soon. The Teenage Market is a fast-growing nationwide initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport, aiming to transform town and city centres across the country, utilising the creativity of young people.Teenagers can apply to ...

A councillor says anyone who fears they may become homeless should get in touch as the issue was discussed by South Holland District Council last week. Last month Colette Law’s body was found in a graveyard tent after being homeless in Spalding since May.And the meeting heard homeless people were living in the grounds of South Holland District Council’s Priory ...

Spalding’s BMX track is to be levelled amid calls it be replaced. The track at the Castle Sports Complex held regional and national competitions after being installed in the 1980s, but it has now been deemed unsafe.Campaigners are urging South Holland District Council to replace it as part of the redevelopment of the facility through Levelling Up funding.At the authority’s ...

There’s a new regime at Rotary Club of South Holland, Spalding. The president for 2023 -24 is Carole Lewry and president elect for next time is David Spenceley.They’re both seen here at a handover barbecue earlier this month.The club members meet every first and third Tuesday evening in the month at Woodlands Hotel in Pinchbeck Road.Visitors are always welcome so ...

An event is continuing to boost mental health in Spalding thanks to Community Chatters. The regular events put on by the Community Mind Matters group, see talks from people about their experiences of mental health and encourages others to do the same.Sessions are held at the Castle Sports Complex every six weeks with Coun Mark Le Sage and Joel Wiseman ...

The leader of South Holland District Council says it won’t give up any of the services it provides as a potential devolution deal for Lincolnshire edges closer. The leaders of Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire authorities are looking to add a new level of authority above them, possibly involving an elected mayor.They claim it will bring ...