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A new super council – promoted for its ability to bring millions of pounds into Lincolnshire – looks increasingly unlikely to go ahead. Ten authorities need to approve the deal for the Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority for it to happen and representatives of two have now indicated they are not in favour. Following a Lincolnshire County Council ‘no’ vote last ...

Spalding High School is pressing ahead with its plan to convert to an academy. Following a formal consultation carried out by the governors, this week they voted unanimously to continue the process. Chairman of the governors, Dr Peter Gorton, said: “I would like to thank the students, parents, staff and stakeholders who have participated and shared their views on this matter ...

People involved in a new Macmillan Volunteer Hub at The Market House in Long Sutton have been learning more about the role. Macmillan Cancer Support is gradually opening hubs throughout Lincolnshire. The hub will provide practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer. Last week an induction day was held at The Market House for the volunteers. There will ...

Police are urging trailer owners to review their security arrangements following a spate of thefts. Since October 6, nine trailers of various types have been stolen from in and around Long Sutton. Police said: “Owners should ensure that they have a good quality hitch lock and that the trailer is further secured by wheel clamp, or it is securely tethered to ...

Spalding Monkshouse Primary School now has two extra classrooms and a new, larger hall. The aim of the project, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, was to expand the school to two-form entry with a capacity of 420 to meet demand for places in the area. Headteacher Sue Goodsell said: “The school hall has been on the children’s wish list since ...

From transferring patients’ paper records onto one of the first computerised systems, to playing a part in the building of a brand new surgery, Dr Charles Lennon has been part of the fabric of Munro Medical Centre in Spalding for 28 years. But he will make out his final prescription on Monday, October 31 – his final day before retirement. ...

A man who suffered serious injuries in Spalding last Sunday has died. Emergency services were called to the 34-year-old – thought to be a Lithuanian national – in Winsover Road at just after 7.15pm. Police said on Thursday (Oct 20): “We regret to update that the injured man died in hospital. His family have been informed and we are working with the Coroner ...

The post of Lincolnshire Police chief constable is to be readvertised on Monday (Oct 24) after the first attempt failed to find a suitable candidate. Two applications were considered by the appointments panel on Tuesday (Oct 18). One UK-based application had “considerable merit but provided insufficient evidence against the sifting criteria for appointment”. The panel recommended that it should not ...

Human rights and workers’ rights campaigner Andy Hall says he will continue despite being handed a three-year suspended jail sentence in Thailand. Mr Hall (36) was convicted last month on a criminal charge of defamation after carrying out research for a report critical of pay and conditions in a Thai fruit factory. He maintains his innocence and his legal team, ...

A renewed bid is being made to gain planning permission for a care home on the former Goodfellows School site in Spalding. Country Court Care homes says around 80 jobs will be created if it is allowed to redevelop the site with a 60-bedroom care home. A document supporting the application said: “The business will create new full time and ...

Support for people with mental health issues while they are out and about in Spalding is now available. The local Safe Places Scheme launched on World Mental Health Awareness Day. The Safe Places Network aims to train representatives from local businesses and organisations to support people with mental health. Businesses get free promotion as a local safe place and free ...

Baytree Garden Centre is ensuring that Spalding town centre will have a Christmas tree after all. The Weston business has offered to donate a tree, despite saying last month that it would not be able to this year due to a shortage of larger trees. Last week Coun Jack McLean, chairman of Spalding Town Forum, was invited by Baytree’s managing director Reinhard ...

A 28-stone plus-size model has denied she is putting her career before health and maintained she is trying to lose weight. Sarah Rout (30) has grabbed headlines in national newspapers and magazines over the website she runs with husband Anthony featuring photos of her and other large women. Mum-of-three Sarah, of Park Lane, Long Sutton, said: “I’ve had a lot ...

Holbeach is due to be alive with festive attractions on the first weekend in December as two Christmas events get under way. Charity fundraiser Les Ward has formed a new committee to see the return of a Christmas street parade, market and fairground on Sunday, December 4. Meanwhile, organisers of Holbeach St Nicholas Fayre, which sees stalls and entertainment in ...

Paul Easey is approaching retirement in two years’ time with a little trepidation. After 46 years cycling to work at what is now Bakkavor Meals Spalding, he accepts that the change is going to hit him quite hard. But he will look back on a career based in West Marsh Road with pride and fondness. It was a career determined by ...

The lead detective in the investigation, Det Ch Insp Martin Holvey, of East Midlands Special Operations Unit (major crime), issued the following statement after the jury’s verdict to convict a 15-year-old girl of the murders of Liz and Katie Edwards: “Between 13th April and  the 15th April this year, a tragic event happened in Spalding, Lincolnshire, whereby a mother, Elizabeth Edwards ...

A bid to establish a new off-licence in Spalding has been thwarted after the applicant was found to have links with a shop involved in criminality. Zarid Limalia (19) wanted to turn Global Image unisex hair salon in Winsover Road into VIP Alcohol. However, a panel of members of South Holland District Council’s licensing authority comprising Angela Harrison, Harry Drury and ...

A 15-year-old girl has been convicted of the murder of Spalding mum and daughter Liz and Katie Edwards. The jury at Nottingham Crown Court decided that, even though the girl did not carry out the killings, she was just as culpable as a 15-year-old boy who last week admitted to two counts of murder. The prosecution said the girl was ...

Spalding pub The Punch Bowl has scooped £1,500 after being voted top in a field of 14 finalists for Enterprise Inns’ 2016 Pubs in Bloom competition for East Anglia. After winning £500 for being a regional winner, the New Road pub bagged an extra £1,000 as divisional champion. Judges were impressed with the pub’s colourful and unique flower displays including inside ...

Witnesses are urgently being sought to help police establish how a 34-year-old man suffered “serious injuries” in Spalding on Sunday. (Oct 16) Police were called at about 7.15pm. The footway outside two shops near the junction of Winsover Road and St Thomas’s Road was taped off and a police scene guard was in place until mid-morning on Monday. A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police ...