A Spalding motorist convicted of a third drink-driving offence has been banned for 46 months. Police had received a tip-off that Nauris Mulers (41) might be over the limit. They were in Hannam Boulevard looking for his Ford C-Max car at about 7.30pm on April 17. “They saw it turn into the road from Pennygate,” said prosecutor Paul Wood at ...

A man who was previously homeless has been given a suspended sentence for repeatedly breaching a restraining order. Kaspars Blanks (41) carried on going to an address in London Road despite a 12-month court order preventing him from doing so.On two occasions he stayed overnight in the back garden, magistrates in Boston were told on Wednesday.Blanks, now of Chestnut Avenue, ...

Spalding Hockey Club junior presentations took place on Saturday. Pictured are (left) Spalding Hockey Club Junior members and Head of Juniors, Sally Pilgrim, following their awards presentation at Glen Park; (above) Under 13 junior players with their awards; Bottom (from left): Under 11 junior players with their awards; Under 9 junior players with their awards; Junior award winners – under ...

Welland Yacht Club members took to the river on Sunday, which once again saw wind that was slightly stronger than forecast and from a direction blowing onto the clubhouse at an angle. The first race of the day was the first in the Pursuit Series where each individual boat class has their own timed start, making it ideal for those ...

Spalding Badminton Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a tournament for club members last weekend. The first semi final was won by Stuart Walsham and Acer Webb against Arron Tang and Kevin Brand,The second semi final saw Kevin Barron and Tim Richards defeat Christy Udupuzha and Akhil Nath.The final was a fitting end to the tournament with a close match ...

A team of 19 South Lincs swimmers were in action at the first weekend of East Midlands Regional Championships. This first weekend was primarily for the 14 and under age groups, although they were joined by some the club’s older swimmers for the 800m freestyle event.The swimmers brought their best to the meet as they stormed to a host of ...

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Spalding man accused of robbery. Mark Stone (47), of Bowditch Road, did not appear at Boston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday as scheduled. He is charged with robbing Anthony Eccles of power tools worth £1,500 in Spalding on May 31, 2021. The bench issued a warrant not backed for bail.

Drivers are being warned to brace themselves as Network Rail diverts an extra 50 trains a day through Spalding for two days later this month. If the level crossing on Winsover Road is closed for just three minutes a time, the gates will be closed for an extra hour-and-a-half in total each day.The traffic can back-up massively whenever there is ...

A group of alpacas have had to be moved from Pinchbeck due to concerns for their safety. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have been living on land off Northgate by the River Glen for a decade.But owners Samantha and Paul Jeffrey says the quartet have been subject to ‘an escalation in violence’ recently so have been moved to a sanctuary ...

A Sutton Bridge man is spending his last months enjoying his pride and joy train set after a huge community effort. Clive Forder has been given four to six months to live due to a tumour in his lung which has also now spread to his lymph nodes.The former bus driver and supermarket worker has also had a bleed on ...

A Spalding man and former army cadet will be taking part in the parade for the Coronation of King Charles III this Saturday. Andrew Cawthorne has been specially selected to march in the parade, having served in the army for 21 years.He’s getting a promotion to Regimental Sergeant Major of the Light Dragoons, and found out last week he’d been ...

Two ladies who bake cakes to raise funds towards another defibrillator for their village. Pride of South Holland Awards Community Heroes Julie Collins and Lisa Atkinson have raised £15,000 in the last few years and their latest donation has gone towards the second of a planned three defibrillators for Pinchbeck.Councillors James Avery, Sally Slade and Elizabeth Sneath have also helped ...

A new bench has been erected in Gedney to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. It’s been purchased using the ward council budget of Jo Reynolds.Jo said ‘It is nice to be able to do something for the village and the residents.“The bench is also in honour of his Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation on Saturday and has a ...

Voters head to the polls today (Thursday, May 4) for the district council plus some parish council elections – and they’re being reminded to take ID. For the first time ever, you’ll need to take photographic ID with you to vote. Those allowed include passports and driving licences. The polls are open until 10pm. There’s 37 seats. Local Democracy Reporter ...

I write to share dissatisfaction that with two months still to go to Fleet Parish Council’s summer fete huge and expensive posters were erected around Fleet, belittling an event volunteers are planning to give families a low cost fun day out to celebrate the Coronation.The parish council chairman took his position as Independent candidate to a new level as he ...

i want to support the Conservative party; I feel it is important as they helped and supported me over the last few years to survive as a business and not fail during the COVID-19 pandemic. The entertainment and hospitality businesses suffered badly, many losing their businesses as they couldn’t open again when the restrictions were lifted, and people tried to ...

I discovered last week that the restaurant in the Red Lion Public House, Market Place, Spalding is now open again for lunch and evening meals.It’s so nice to have a local restaurant open again in the town centre. I went for lunch and it was very good and I do hope people will try it out. Gill AllenSpalding

It amazes me how many election candidates come out of the woodwork when voting time arrives.I’m seeing names I’ve never heard of, suddenly appear as though by magic and it worries me.Having been elected last year to represent the ward of Monks House, I’ve come to realise that being a district councillor is an endless job with no set working ...

I’ve been on the campaign trail for the past three weeks and sadly, I’ve come to the conclusion that the turnout will be very low on May 4.I’ve been fortunate to serve my ward as a Conservative district councillor for over 14 years. This election has thrown up a worrying scenario because people are telling me at the door how ...

Why vote? What a great question…Voting gives you the choice to vote for your local representatives. If you don’t vote, others get to choose who represents you and will make decisions you may not agree with. It’s that simple.Voting gives you a say on important issues that might affect you. From housing to leisure, rubbish and recycling collections to local ...