The police team which dealt with a brutal double murder that stunned Spalding have been commended at the Lincolnshire Police Annual Recognition Awards. The 13-strong group worked on Operation Leopard, the investigation into the murders of Elizabeth Edwards and her 13-year-old daughter Katie in Spalding in April 2016. The murders were committed by Elizabeth’s 14-year-old daughter Kim and Kim’s 14-year-old ...

Donations topping £20,000 were distributed at a special event in Holbeach at the weekend. The town’s community centre was transformed for a thanksgiving party organised by Harold Payne of the Anglia Motel. His customers donated more than £20,000 via the charity boxes in the motel at Fleet and Mr Payne said he was delighted with the amount raised. “I am ...

A report of criminal damage and intimidating behaviour in Spalding wasn’t reached in time by police due to “dynamic prioritisation”. On January 18, the police received calls about “two men acting drunk and disorderly in public, allegedly smashing a window and showing intimidating behaviour”, a police spokesman said on the day. Shopwatch members mobilised, but the police response time meant ...

South Holland District Council faces a financial black hole of around half a million pounds every year between 2019 and 2022 as it looks to save over £1m in two years. A report by the authority’s head of finance, Jane Crosby, to its cabinet says the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) shows a budget gap of £475,000 for the financial ...

Contacting the Police recently regarding Parking on Pavements and Cycling on Pavements. Lincolnshire Police quote: “It is an offence to ride a pedal cycle intentionally on a pavement – a penalty ticket may be issued with a fine.” Well isn’t it about time that the Police started using the law to stop this dangerous act all over Spalding? Running along ...

During the huge Save the NHS rally in London last Saturday (February 3), the placard that most caught my attention was one saying “We can either have Brexit or the NHS. We can’t have both.” Readers will remember that, prior to the EU Referendum, the Leave Campaign promised a huge Brexit bonus of £350 million a week to spend on ...

In support of the letter written by A Chalkley, Pinchbeck on February 1, I would like to add that seven out of ten walkers or cyclists do not observe the traffic lights at the junction of Pinchbeck Road and Sherwood Drive, where I am a resident. On the traffic light there is a button for one to press before crossing ...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the paramedics Geoff and Paul who attended the gentleman who collapsed outside our office on Winsover Road on Friday afternoon. You were true gentlemen and acted in a professional and compassionate manner putting everyone at ease. Also to the two Polish ladies that assisted with the translation. You were both marvellous ...

I read that Lincolnshire Police are aiming to raise money from the council tax we pay. May I suggest that if they want more money they station an officer with a speed gun in Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge at or near the zebra crossing outside the local school. This was promised not only by the police but our councillor who ...

Having lived here for a number of years, I still feel an outsider. This area has nothing to offer someone alone through no fault of theirs. The transport system is appalling which, if you have no car, makes life even more lonely for a lady. I would love to learn ballroom dancing or even line dancing, but where in Spalding ...

A charity for veterans and their families is looking for more volunteers to help in Lincolnshire. SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) helps those leaving the services including helping them find employment and integrate back into civilian life. A spokesperson for SSAFA’s Lincolnshire Branch said: “Volunteering for SSAFA is a great way to give something back to your local ...

A new community hub and changing facility for hockey players in Surfleet has been given the thumbs up by planning officers. Local charity Tonic Health, which runs projects geared around dementia and mental health, is looking to convert a disused art studio off Station Road into a kitchen and cafe area. It will also provide much needed changing facilities for ...

Officers are concerned for the safety of a girl with links to Lincolnshire. Hannah Patton (15) was last seen in the Carrington area of Nottingham around midday on Tuesday, January 30. Hannah is described as being around 4ft 10ins tall and of small build, with shoulder length straight red hair. She was last seen wearing a camouflage coat with a ...

The future of the UKIP branch in South Holland and the Deepings is in doubt after resignations. District council member and branch chairman Paul Foyster, branch secretary Geoff Garner and treasurerRobert Gibson have all said the branch will wind-up unless others come forward. The actions of party leaders at national level have been blamed for the action with current leader ...

Motorists are being warned about three weeks of disruption while a major route through Spalding is repaired. There will be three weeks of roadworks on Spalding’s Winsover Road from Monday, February 19. Resurfacing will be carried out in phases with temporary traffic lights and night-time closures in operation. Work will be carried out at Carrington Road to the level crossing ...

Spalding Hospice Foundation got baking to raise money for the Tulip Suite at Johnson Community Hospital. Volunteers raised £200 for the ward by holding a cake sale at the Market House, Long Sutton after one of their members passed away in the Tulip Suite recently. Spalding Hospice Foundation treasurer Liz Sneath said: “They were so grateful for the wonderful care ...

Dementia patients and their families are being encouraged to get involved in research as all three health trusts and the county council join forces. It is the first time a whole county has promised to get behind the national campaign. By 2025 it is predicted more than a million people will be diagnosed with dementia in the UK. The National ...

Nick Franklin will be running, swimming and cycling his way to raising £5,000 as he takes on five half iron man challenges over five consecutive days. The mammoth challenge has been inspired by Nick’s dad Graham who died from a heart attack in 2009 and his in-laws Geoff and Lynda, who have both survived cancer. From March 20-24, Nick will ...

Year 11 students from across the region attended Boston College’s first Prom Event at the Boston College: Spalding campus. School Proms are perhaps the biggest social event on the calendar for Year 11 and they are growing in popularity every year. Talented college students used this popularity to showcase their skills and help those anticipating their prom look and feel ...

Just under 25 per cent of South Holland’s children are living in poverty, according to a campaign group. Coalition pressure group End Child Poverty’s January 2018 report states that after housing costs, 4,320 children in South Holland are classed as in poverty, which is 23.97 per cent. Before housing costs, 2,729 children are classed as living in poverty. The group ...