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Investigations into a set of broken gravestones at Holbeach cemetery have proved inconclusive. The damaged gravestones were discovered last weekend and All Saints Parish Church and Holbeach Parish Council has investigated to see whether the damage was caused by vandalism or weather conditions. Upon discovery, the gravestones were checked by the for the parish council’s working parks and cemeteries manager ...

A new housing development in Spalding will be named in honour of political activist and suffragette movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst, the centenary year of the first women being recognised with the right to vote. South Holland District Council owned Welland Homes’ new scheme at Pankhurst Close, located near Parkside Crescent in Spalding, has started with the development of 10 two-bedroom homes, ...

Major stretches of the A17 will be reconstructed over the coming weeks. A month-long improvement programme is due to start next Monday. Subject to weather conditions, the resurfacing will start in Fosdyke on Monday, September 3. The Old Main Road and A17 junction mouth will be closed from 8pm to 6am for one night. There will be temporary two-way traffic ...

A summer fete at a Spalding care home proved a popular attraction. Residents, family and staff at St John’s Care Home, Hawthorn Bank, joined forces to enjoy a great day. Entertainment was provided by Karen Clare who had everyone singing to old favourites. You are My Sunshine was a popular tune and staff and residents combined voices to create St ...

One of the country’s top antiques television shows was in South Holland last weekend. The BBC’s Antiques Road Trip was in the area on Sunday, August 26 visiting Long Sutton and Baytree Antiques Centre. Presenter Natasha Raskin and her team saw what Pieces of Eight Antiques had to offer and spent time with the businesses respective owners David Carter and ...

Planners are being recommended to flick the switch on a new wood burner, water treatment plant and associated food growing facility close to the A16 north east of Crowland. Lincolnshire County Council has recommended Sycamore Planning Limited’s application for the biomass power facility at Decoy Farm, off Spalding Road, be approved at the authority’s Planning and Regulation Committee  meeting on Monday. ...

Holbeach Parish Council has welcomed its newest member, Karl Zawisza. Following resignation of Coun Paul Gunn, a vacancy arose for Holbeach Parish Council’s Town ward, which was filled by the council after two rounds of secret ballot and then a casting vote made by chairman Paul Foyster. Karl said of his new post: “As a new co-opted councillor for the ...

The principle of University Academy Holbeach has praised his school’s pupils and listed a host of subjects that have this year seen improvement. Stood on the first floor stairwell and proudly overlooking the pupils opening their results, principle Steve Baragwanath said: “I’m very proud and very pleased with all the kids. “We’ve got some 8s and 9s, I’m pleased with ...

A host of Spalding High School pupils were on cloud nine after amassing a host of top grades. In all 141 students achieved 1546 GCSE qualifications with almost of these at grades nine to seven, which is the equivalent of an A* to B in the old system. 100 per cent of students achieved a grade four or higher in ...

Spalding Academy’s headteacher believes this year’s GCSE results will be “way above average” building on last year’s showing. Mr Laurence Reilly was pleased with the showing from last Year’s 11s. Leading the way was Maria Pasinato achieved a grade nine in art while there were grade eights achieved in a range of subjects, including English language, English literature, mathematics, science, ...

The headmaster of Spalding Grammar School has called its pupils’ achievements in GCSE exams “outstanding”, with nearly a quarter of all grades at the highest level. In a statement about this morning’s results, headmaster Mr Wilkinson said: “The school has enjoyed outstanding results this year. “Nearly a quarter of all grades were at the highest level (A* or 8/9) with ...

UPDATE: 12:25 The road has now reopened.   Winfrey Avenue in the centre of Spalding is currently closed due to a road traffic collision. The incident involving two vehicles occurred just before 11am close to the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field. Police have urged people to avoid the area and say that “injuries are still being assessed”.  

An astonishing grandmother of three is well on her way of achieving her goal of running 52 marathons in a year Di Morris (52), of Whaplode St Catherine, has already run 42 of the at least 26.2 mile races since February this year. She hopes to smash the 1,362.4 mile challenge by December, despite the fact she has to work ...

Patients at the soon to close Pennygate Surgery have called for it to remain open after it was claimed the retiring doctor had offered to hire it out to health officials rent free. However South Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) has told The Voice it has not received a formal offer regarding renting the surgery and a 90-day consultation on ...

South Holland MP John Hayes is hosting his annual cricket match at Moulton Harrox Sports Field on Sunday, August 26. The Lords and Commons XI will take on the Moulton Harrox Irregulars for the John Hayes Moulton Harrox Trophy in an around 11.10am start. The money raised at this year’s event will be donated to chosen good causes including Headway, ...

Young people normally tasked with looking after a family member were treated to a special Night at the Museum recently. Those that are part of Lincolnshire County Council’s Young Carers programme spent a night sleeping over at Ayscoughfee Hall. Through the event the under 17s enjoyed exploring the historic corridors, eating and watching films alongside those that provide regular support. ...

A group of South Holland posties will hit the heights of Mount Snowdon to raise money for a cancer charity. Postal worker Louise Bycraft, who delivers in Pinchbeck, decided to organise the event in memory of her father Geoff Smith (pictured), who was also a postie. He died in 2015 and Louise said she wanted to raise money for Macmillan ...

A Holbeach air cadet has marched into a prestigious national camp. Cadet Sergeant Helen Savory (17) was one of a just 300 invited to Beckingham training camp for the RAF Air Cadets Drill and Ceremonial Camp. There she learned and took part in drill displays usually saved for the professionals such as the famous RAF display team. Helen said: “I’ve ...

A volunteer who has helped hundreds of local people through tragic losses has been given an award as a thank-you for her services. Mo Scantlebury has been involved with St Barnabas Bereavement Support Group for the last 13 years. The retired civil servant is the coordinator of the weekly group and one of three volunteers who talk to people about ...

A letter I sent to Theresa May regarding the Chequers Plan: Dear Mrs May, I write in support of the Get Britain Out campaign. I too voted to leave, not to be tethered by the back door to the EU. Following the publication of the plan, I ask if the following still applies: ‘Brexit means Brexit’ – your proposed plan ...