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A pensioner from Pinchbeck who admitted a series of historic sex offences against young girls was jailed for ten and a half years at Lincoln Crown Court. John Baldwin was told he had caused “immense harm” to his two victims.Judge John Pini QC, passing sentence, told him: “Your conduct was appalling and disgraceful. “It is clear that you have done ...

A mum has expressed frustration over her autistic 11-year-old son not having a school to go to next week. Julie Holmes will instead have to home school son Zak after he was told he would not be able to attend the family’s preferred school, The Priory. She’s full of praise for the school that’s close to their Royce Road home ...

Plans for a development of more than 40 affordable rental homes is set for approval despite a raft of objections. Minster Property Group has submitted the proposals for a site at Locksmill Farm, Cowbit Road, Spalding which is due to be discussed next week. Members of the planning committee at South Holland District Council are recommended to approve the plans. ...

A new group of volunteers that aims to help others in eastern parts of South Holland is to go live in October. The East Elloe Good Neighbour Scheme will be offering to do tasks for those who might be unable to do them. They’ve been busy planning for the launch via a host of online networking sessions. And they’re set ...

A Spalding Grammar School teacher has been selected as one of handful of people to help others in the profession with their IT skills. Chris Harris (pictured),of Moulton Seas End, has been selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert for 2020-21. It is a program where Microsoft select educators can demonstrate a wide range of skills with its educational technology and ...

A 34-year-old who moved to Spalding in an attempt to get away from drugs died ‘speedballing’, an inquest has heard. Brian Greaves was found dead at his uncle’s Chestnut Avenue home on January 3. A toxicology report into his death revealed he had taken heroin and cocaine at the same time, known as speedballing, and had also been drinking. The ...

A long-established South Holland dance school could be housed in a purpose-built studio later this year. The Rebecca Dear School of Dance has been teaching students in the Long Sutton area for many years. But the pandemic has meant things now have to change for owner Rebecca Harris and plans have been submitted for a brand new home. Spare units ...

Police have issued a warning over a spate of thefts of GPS equipment from farmers in South Holland. They include the taking of such systems from a farm in Donington overnight on Tuesday, August 8. Members of the Farmwatch community have been urged to be vigilant.A message from Colin Abbotts, PCSO for Spalding Rural North, states: “Can all Farmwatch members ...

Lincolnshire County Council is looking for residents to join a new ‘County Views’ residents’ panel to help shape services and develop ideas. The residents’ panel is a joint venture between the councils in Greater Lincolnshire, to help understand issues which matter, develop local priorities, evaluate their services and identify ways to improve in the future. Residents involved in the panel ...

Sutton Bridge Power Station has been placed ‘in a dormant state’ after its operators went into administration. Staff at the plant, which was only upgraded in 2017, face an uncertain future after owner Calon Energy Limited went into administration June. On Monday administrators KPMG yesterday (Monday) announced that they will be overseeing Calon companies include Severn Power Limited, Calon Energy ...

A boy has had to be cut out of play equipment in Holbeach. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue were called to Fishpond Lane at around 1.30pm after the boy’s leg became trapped in a climbing frame. Holbeach Fire Crew attended the scene and used small tools to cut the boy out, a spokesman for the fire service said.

GCSE students across South Holland are finally able to celebrate after months of uncertainty. Despite the controversy surrounding this year’s exams and how grades were calculated, students received their results yesterday (Thursday) as expected. Spalding High School saw 98 per cent of students achieving a Grade 4 or higher in English and maths, with 83 per cent achieving a Grade ...

Students across South Holland who were fearing the worst with the arrival of their GCSE results this week will be receiving their teachers’ grade today (Thursday) after a government U-turn. A furious row over last week’s A-Level results left many teenagers, parents and teaching staff wondering what to expect from this year’s GCSE results which were due to be graded ...

A 67-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three counts of carrying out a sex act on a seven-year-old. Terence Mackenzie whose given address to the court was Havering in Essex, admitted the charges which relate to incidents in Moulton this year at a hearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on August 6. He was committed for sentencing at Lincoln Crown Court ...

Charges to park at Gore Lane in Spalding will not be introduced as yet after councillors were led to believe they would. A notice in last week’s edition of The Voice advertised charges proposed to be introduced at the site off Sheep Market though South Holland District Council commented there were “no plans” for this to be introduced yet. That ...

A 90-year-old who only retired last year and lit up Christmases in Holbeach while raising thousands for charity has died. Jack Turner has been a barber and then car salesman for decades and in recent years had also been known for his festive displays outside of his Fleet Road home. He grew up in Long Sutton where he had his ...

A South Holland fossil hunter hit the jackpot when a bone he found has been confirmed as belonging to a new species of dinosaur. The discovery was a ‘bucket list’ dream for James Lockyer, of Spalding, who unearthed one of four bones thought to belong to the newly-named Vectaerovenator inopinatus. The dinosaur was thought to be four metres long and ...

The Information Commissioner’s Office has decided to take ‘no further action’ against Holbeach Parish Council over data protection breaches, but has recommended the authority takes up set recommendations. It follows the theft of a CCTV camera and associated memory card from Carter’s Park in June. All Holbeach’s CCTV is to be taken down to be checked by independent professionals as ...

Socially distanced commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two were held across the region. Friday, August 15 was Victory over Japan Day or VJ Day, marking the surrender of the Japanese forces. Much like the VE Day events, due to social distancing they had to be largely low key affairs. * On Saturday various ...

After two extremely windy rounds, the riders from Spalding Cycling Club were blessed with perfect conditions for the fourth round of their ten-mile time trial league – but it was a visitor who took full advantage. Following the successful running of the first three trials, organiser George Bellars decided to take a step towards normality by opening the race up ...