The ‘clampdown’ on anti-social behaviour has just been announced by the government at the same time as we have seen there is going to be a reduction in the number of PCSOs in the area.It makes me wonder who thinks up this patronising rubbish which insults everyone in the country with more than two brain cells.Living in London for six ...

With the Abbey Passage situation now involving action, the benefits of anti-pee paint could certainly bring control to the area. Versatility of the coating would enhance artwork and control the peeing problem over larger areas.If artwork was on the skyline the people would need to be a long shot to reach it. In any case the wonder of anti-urine paint ...

I refer to the article in the Voice dated March 22, regarding Lord Porter’s boastful opinion on how he and the Woodland Trust wish to create a woodland in every town and village in the local area.Maybe he could lend an idea to the builders building thousands of properties and request they stop tearing up large swathes of land destroying ...

A school has said a fond farewell to its librarian of more than 30 years. Spalding Academy’s Avril Rogers first started when it was Gleed Girls’ School in July 1993.Over the 30 years, Avril will have stamped and zapped over 500,000 books.Students have always been at the heart of the job for Avril as she runs a popular after school ...

Members of Long Sutton Parish Council have voiced ‘disappointment’ over the handling of a review request. The council had been hoping a request to South Holland District Council in August 2022 for an independent review would prove to be successful.It was January this year, says the parish council, before it was notified by South Holland District Council that no action ...

A new group has been launched in Holbeach to get people growing and socialising. Growing Well Together will launch at the Holbeach Hub on Thursday, April 20 from 2pm to 4pm.A spokesman said: “They will provide residents with the tools and knowledge they need to grow their crops, and in return, the community can come together to share their produce ...

The secretary of state for business and trade Kemi Badenoch visited South Holland last week. She toured two factories and met local Conservative politicians on Thursday, March 23. She visited the Bridge Farm Group’s Clay Lake Bank glasshouse to see their investment in automation before heading to Freshlinc and Lincolnshire Field Produce in Pinchbeck to look at some of the ...

Spalding Grammar School has netted a new dug out for its football pitches thanks to a local firm. CG Godfrey Ltd has built the new feature next to the main football pitch. The dugout was officially unveiled this week by the company’s Karl Royce, and representatives of the senior football’s captaincy team. 1st XI captain Kian Weetman, was joined by ...

Both Beatles and Bee Gees tribute acts are coming to the South Holland Centre later this year. The Magic of The Beatles will be performing the fab foursome’s tunes on Saturday, October 28 returning to the Spalding venue after wowing on a previous visit.And the Saturday two weeks before, October 14, it’s The Magic of the Bee Gees.“Whether you’re a ...

Holbeach Town Band is on a mission to encourage former brass players to come back to playing. Musicians who stopped playing due to work commitments, or they learned to play at school but didn’t continue afterwards, are welcome. Whatever the reason, the band is holding ‘open’ practices from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday, April 12 for the main band and ...

The South Holland Outdoor Festival has returned for the Easter holidays, with a host of great activities, free taster sessions, nature labs and seven Easter egg hunts across the district to get involved with. Throughout the Easter holiday, a number of free dance, cheerleading and fitness ninja taster sessions are being held throughout the district by Empire Elite All Stars ...

For the last 15 years a smile has been brightening trips to a Spalding store and it was recognised at the recent Pride of South Holland Awards. Angie Stevens was presented with the Service With A Smile award after several nominations were received from members of the public. Customer service is her job title, but there can be few who ...

The Jeff Gallant band are heading back to Gedney Dyke this weekend. Country singer-songwriter Jeff returns to the Village Hall with his band this Sunday, April 9 for its fortnightly country music sessions. He is an established singer-songwriter who frequently performs either solo or as a duo. And he’s teaming up with his entire band for the Gedney gig. Doors ...

A Holbeach man who was convicted of sexually abusing a teenage girl was today (Wednesday) jailed for ten years. Tom Louth, 36, formerly of East Elloe Avenue, was found guilty of three sexual assault charges and two offences of assault by penetration after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court. All the offences occurred over a short period in May 2020. ...

A police appeal has been launched after Crowland’s historic Trinity Bridge was damaged. The Voice understands that some of the steps on the Grade One listed monument have been chipped away at. The bridge dates back to the 14th century and once spanned the River Welland and one of its tributaries. South Holland Police said in a statement: “We are ...

South Holland residents are being urged to be on the look out for exotic birds after a break in at the aviary in Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Gardens. The district council hasn’t said how many of the birds are missing or released any details of the incident which happened sometime between midday on Friday March 31 and 7.25am the following morning. Riverside ...

A man who was alleged to have introduced other investors to the Spalding based Lottery Syndicate Club has walked free from court. Philip Cavener, 61, has been on trial at Lincoln Crown Court alongside former Spalding football club chairman, Chris Toynton. Mr Cavener, of Douglas Road, Bedford, had denied one offence of contravening  the general prohibition on carrying out a regulated ...

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons following an incident in Spalding town centre yesterday. Armed officers attended an address in New Road, Spalding, at around 5.20pm yesterday Thursday March 30 after police received reports of offensive weapons being seen. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “The four men, aged 45, 24, 23 and 22 ...

A Holbeach resident has appeared in court on a drink-charge for the second time in as many months. Joshua Swepstone lost control of a Ford Focus in Long Sutton. The car hit a streetlight in Gedney Road and rolled multiple times before colliding with a telegraph pole. Michael Little, prosecuting at Boston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, said: “A witness goes ...

A 52-year-old HGV driver from Spalding was immediately sacked after being caught drink driving in his car. Police received reports of a Ford Mondeo swerving in the road at about 8.50pm on March 9. They found the vehicle in Wallace Way, Boston, and driver Kazimierz Kiedrowicz was arrested after failing a roadside breath test. He then gave an evidential reading ...