The future of recycling paper and card in South Holland remains unclear as other councils in the county look to roll-out purple-lidded wheelie bins. The consistent refusal of South Holland District Council to utilise wheelie bins means it cannot be part of the scheme which Lincolnshire County Council hopes to see implemented by 2025, unless there’s a major change.Proposed legal ...

Young fundraiser Lewy Royle-Hutson has completed his sponsored cycle ride to raise money for a football club. He completed a total of 5.4 miles in just 50 minutes to boost the coffers of his club, Spalding Under-6s.His parents, Ellis and Brett, and big brother Theo (10), cycled alongside him to keep the big-hearted five-year-old motivated.The group was met at the ...

South Holland rivers were subject to more than 1,000 hours of sewage being released during 2022, according to a recent report. The total number of spills has reduced, but Anglian Water acknowledges there is still ‘much to do’ in the future.The Rivers Trust has published its findings for last year, and Spalding’s treatment works saw 38 incidents with 255 hours ...

More than 250 Easter eggs were donated by generous South Holland residents to those who might otherwise not receive one, following an appeal by a local charity. Ella’s Project teamed up with Nationwide’s Spalding branch as members of the public were asked to donate eggs.They were passed on to social services to be handed out to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.Rebecca ...

A ‘one-stop shop’ for veterans to highlight what services are available is being held in Spalding next week. More than 20 organisations will be at the South Holland Centre on Wednesday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm.They will be offering practical help and advice on how to cope with the cost-of-living crisis, benefits, mental and physical support as well as ...

I find it so frustrating to see the local independents going on….I’ve just had a leaflet through my door from one of them.This has come over a week after one from the Conservatives.Bizarrely the independents are saying they are going to do the same as the Conservatives. Do they not have any new ideas for the town?Seems to me they ...

As the day of the election draws closer (please don’t forget to take ID when you go to vote or ask for a postal vote now) the prospective councillors have set out their stalls.It’s clear that a number of them are seeking to transition from parish councils to the district council and that’s a great thing. But they are largely ...

What have the Tories done for us?There has been a Conservative controlled government since 2010.Lincolnshire County Council has a very large Conservative majority.South Holland District Council is Conservative controlled and has elected a conservative MP since time immemorial, and Sir John Hayes has been in that role since 1997So with local elections on the horizon let’s consider what the Tories ...

Thousands of homes in South Holland are set to benefit from a £301 cost of living payment in a matter of weeks. It is the first of three instalments being made to people claiming tax credits and other Department for Work and Pension (DWP) benefits writes Local Democracy Reporter James Turner.There are 11,000 families in South Holland eligible for the ...

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a road traffic collision outside Vine House Farm last week. Police and the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance attended the incident involving a car and motorbike.It occurred around 11.30am on Tuesday, April 11 outside Vine House Farm, a sign for which was damaged as a result.A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “The ...

Fantastic photos have been flooding in to help brighten-up the walls of Spalding’s Johnson Hospital Tulip Suite. Staff appealed through our paper for photographers to send in their shots of the lovely countryside that surrounds the town and it didn’t take long for pictures to arrive.There were 87 amazing images submitted in total and the top 16 able to be ...

Spalding is getting ready to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The Bank Holiday weekend around the 11am ceremony on Saturday, May 6 will see a host of festivities in the town centre and Ayscoughfee Gardens.A spokesman for South Holland District Council, said: “Our Communities team and Spalding Town Forum has a jam-packed weekend planned for residents to enjoy, ...

A choir has provided two of this year’s Pride of South Holland Awards, and they’ve been collecting even more, less glorious, accolades. Both founder Zeph Churchill and pianist Jack Wheatley have helped boost Spalding Community Choir’s numbers to over 100.Jack was named the Young Achiever by sponsor Molsom Associates while musical director Zeph was the Bakkavor Local Community Champion.To celebrate, ...

Five brilliant comedians are heading to the South Holland Centre on Saturday. Ahir Shah heads an impressive bill having made appearances on QI, Mock The Week, Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo.He’s joined by Rachel Fairburn, one half of the hugely popular All Killa No Filla podcast who has appeared on Pointless Celebrities and The ...

St Bartholomew’s Church in West Pinchbeck is launching its flower festival next week. The church will be open from Wednesday, April 26 to Monday, May 1 from 10am to 4.30pm.As well as the spectacular flower displays created by the community there will be stalls and refreshments available.A special Flower Festival Praise service will also take place at 7pm on Friday, ...

A Spalding school has been evacuated after a chlorine leak. Two fire crews are at Spalding Grammar School following the incident today (Wednesday, April 19). A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: “We currently have two crews from Spalding in attendance to a chlorine leak from a container. “The school has been evacuated as a precaution.”

Two wins in two games have secured a play-off spot for Spalding United in the Midlands Division of the Northern Premier League. A late winner from Dylan Edge secured derby bragging rights at newly crowned champions Stamford last Thursday, while Saturday saw the Tulips hit scoring form with a 4-0 win against Gresley Rovers.However, Elliot Sandy’s team are now hoping Stamford can ...

The saga over Holbeach’s game at Harwich and Parkeston was concluded on Tuesday night and the Tigers made a point. The Thurlow Nunn League ordered them to replay a game they won 4-2 after the referee failed to notice he’d booked the same player twice late on.After taking the three points off them, the league ignored Holbeach’s emailed notice the ...

The Dor-Jan Peterborough League Premier Division title race still has plenty of twists and turns ahead. All the top seven are still in with a chance of glory but, for now, it is Moulton Harrox who are in pole position.Gary Chappell, Ashley Coddington and Declan Earth earned a 3-0 win against Oundle Town on Saturday to stay ahead of Warboys Town on ...

Only one local team managed to beat the weekend’s wet weather on the opening day of the cricket season, with Long Sutton winning by 14 runs at Sleaford Seconds in the South Lincs and Border Premier League Championship. Openers Nathan Oliver (25) and Josh Baker (19 – including two 6s) put on 32 before Angus Bell (16) and Tim Norris (17) ...