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A Spalding man accused of defrauding customers by failing to supply orders of memorial headstones is to face trial next year.   Julian Karl Gaunt, who is accused of defrauding nine customers of JG Select Memorials Ltd, made a brief appearance today (Wednesday, July 4) before Lincoln Crown Court.   Gaunt (49) of Queens Road, spoke only to confirm his ...

Childrens and maternity services will be maintained at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital, the Board of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) has today agreed despite fears staff shortages would lead to closure. Today the ULHT board agreed to move towards an interim model for the services, which sees women and children who present to Pilgrim continuing to be seen and assessed ...

Several police officers attended Market Place, Spalding, at around 4.30pm on Thursday (June 28) to what had been reported as people fighting but turned out to be a fight between two dogs. South Holland inspector Gareth Boxall said: “One of the dogs was taken to the vets to get checked out and we are satisfied that no further investigation is ...

Motorists face delays and speed restrictions for the next couple of weeks as a £9m countywide road surface dressing programme comes to South Holland. The works are part of an annual programme carried out by Lincolnshire County Council. A council spokesman said: “Each location will take around one to two days to complete. The exact dates and timings for each ...

Ten new car park payment machines await their fate after public backlash forced the council to scrap plans to bring cashless parking to Spalding. After three weeks of mixed messages and public confusion, South Holland District Council issued an apology on Friday (June 22) and announced that its parking payment plans were on hold. Following multiple shifting dates, June 22 ...

The council has enlisted the services of a data investigation company to help identify tax cheats. South Holland District Council (SHDC) is urging more than 10,000 households to tell the council if they are claiming council tax discounts they are not entitled to. A statement from South Holland District Council said the Single Person Discount (SPD) gives a 25 per ...

A former Royal Marine has set himself a new mission: help Holbeach get healthy. At the start of August, Sam Fowler (30) from Whaplode will leave the Royal Marines and walk into his brand new gym. Royals Gym is to take over the Fleet Road site currently held by home and garden centre, Limmings. Limmings will close this Friday, June ...

Almost 500 people went to the Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field on Sunday to a ‘Give it a Go’ event. The event, part of South Holland District Council’s SHout and About health and wellbeing campaign and the Great Get Together weekend in memory of Jo Cox MP, gave people the opportunity to try a new sport or activity for free, ...

The 40th Crowland Show proved one of the most popular in recent years, attracting more than 2,000 people. Profits, often totalling around £1,500, are donated to community causes. This year a free ‘Party in the Park’ is being planned for September 8, 2pm-10pm at Snowden Field. Crowland Show Committee deputy chairman Helen Turpin said: “We’d like to thank all our ...

Everyone wants to make a difference to the world but few would move thousands of miles away and risk their freedom for it. That’s exactly what former Spalding Grammar School student Andy Hall has dedicated his life to doing. The 37-year-old human rights activist faces constant threats of legal action from companies who are worried their profits will take a ...

The number of homeless people in Lincolnshire has dramatically increased but the district council says it’s “optimistic” its new approach can reduce figures. A South Holland District Council press release reports that rough sleeping is rising and there has been a year-on-year increase in rough sleeping levels across Lincolnshire. It says: “There has been a 100 per cent rise from ...

A Cowbit man who suffers a condition said to cause pain worse than childbirth has taken his awareness raising mission to the European motor racing stage. Motor racing fan James Wilson-White launched ‘CRPS Awareness Racing 4 A Cure’ at the end of last year and around 500 cars have now raced displaying the logo. James (43), of Parkin Road, said: ...

The popular dog run in Holbeach has been moved to its new home. While the run has only moved across Carter’s Park, the shift marks Holbeach Parish Council’s completion of the project. The off-lead dog run has opened following the installation of new fencing, landscaping and an accessible lock. The work came about after it was decided the previous dog ...

An article in The Voice inspired a businesswoman to start a vegetarian and vegan food stall in Spalding. Audrey Gregory has worked in catering her whole career but The 3 Witches Catering company’s mobile stall is her first venture on wheels. The stall, which is on Spalding market on Tuesdays, came about when Audrey read an article about a Spalding ...

Ahead of their local derby with Long Sutton, Spalding enjoyed a statement win over Skegness to remain top of the South Lincs and Border League Premier Division. The league leaders from the past two weeks came together and it was current leaders Spalding who romped to an 186 run away win. Batting first they amassed a huge 263-6 which proved ...

Show jumping made a return to the programme at this year’s annual Long Sutton Horse and Pony Show. There were four rings and 37 classes at this year’s event as well as a family dog show, including a dog agility ring, rally and scurry. Ring Four was dedicated to have-a-go jumping with a mixture of show jumps and working hunter ...

A Spalding man hit by a car near the Bridge Inn pub in Crowland has died. Police have named the victim as Kevin Nix (46). He was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Sunday night. A police spokesman said: “In light of Kevin’s death, this is now being treated as a murder investigation and charges will ...

A Spalding woman will appear in court today charged with wounding with intent and failing to comply with a breathalyser test. Lincolnshire Police said Alison Skingsly (42) of Thames Road will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court today (June 26). A man was critically injured after being hit by a car near the Bridge Inn pub in Crowland on Sunday night.  The ...

A man was critically injured after being hit by a car near the Bridge Inn pub in Crowland last night (Sunday, June 24).  Lincolnshire Police said the victim is a man in his 40s and remains in a very serious condition in hospital. The collision happened on Common Drove. A woman in her 40s has been arrested for attempt murder and ...

After weeks of cashless car parking controversy and confusion, South Holland District Council has scrapped immediate plans to change Spalding’s ticket machines. The council has issued a statement saying plans to upgrade its car park payment machines by today (Friday, June 22) are no longer going ahead. The statement reads: “Following internal discussions and feedback from residents, we have decided ...