Business

A Spalding salon director says her trust in people has been rocked by a hairdresser who stole money from the business. Ashleigh Hubbard used a card machine to make refunds of customers’ payments to her own bank account. She denied stealing £808.10 from Oasis Beauty Hair and Day Spa, but was found guilty during a trial at Boston Magistrates’ Court ...

Congratulations to NFU Mutual, St Nicholas House and Kenny’s Removals – the lucky winners in our advertising competition. To celebrate our first anniversary and to thank all of those businesses, from one man bands to large corporations, who have supported us over the past 12 months, we ran a competition which was open to all our advertisers. Anyone who placed ...

Planning permission to extend a controversial proposed off-licence in Spalding has been refused on the grounds of road safety and privacy grounds. A premises licence was granted to Hemen Ahmad for the former sub-Post Office in Bourne Road in January. He then applied for permission to build a single-storey extension to the rear. South Holland District Council said the proposed ...

Shock has been expressed at the untimely death of Holbeach businessman Bryan Thompson at the age of 64. He established a successful windows and conservatories business in his name. It began in his garage 28 years ago before having a first base in Battlefields Lane, later moving to its current premises in Boston Road South. It has nine employees. Son ...

A former electrical store in Spalding is poised to become an international supermarket. Soran Kareem wants to turn the shabby-looking Paul Taylor DJC Ltd shop in Winsover Road into a butchery, bakery and off-licence. The move would create eight jobs. Mr Kareem, an Iraqi Kurd who lives in Spalding, has applied to South Holland District Council for a premises licence to ...

A lengthy catalogue of food hygiene breaches at a Spalding takeaway – including maggots on a “clean” knife and evidence of rodents – has been detailed in court. One South Holland District Council food hygiene inspector described it as the worst case he had ever witnessed, while the judge hearing the case said it was a “miracle” that nobody had ...

Carpentry and joinery students were able to pick up tips from a leading factory in Donington. George Barnsdale showed the Boston College group the production processes used in the manufacturer of quality timber windows and doors, including CNC routing and robotic spray lines, supported by traditional carpentry and joinery skills. And through meeting with Darren Templeman, a former student of ...

Spalding fish and chip shop Oh My Cod has been rated one of the best in the UK. A mystery shopper competition run by Fry Magazine saw the Alexandra Road chippy finish in the top 50 of almost 500 entries. The shop, run by Bill and Sandy Rai, scored 97 per cent after being rated across several categories including taste ...

One of the largest personal record collections in South Lincolnshire is on sale as part of a new business venture. Uptown Vinyl Records has opened at Spalding Lifestyle Centre in Spalding Road, Pinchbeck. Alan Barnsdale – a record collector for more than 30 years – has amassed around 40,000 vinyl singles and albums, as well as CDs. And with vinyl ...

A fleet of lorry trailers belonging to Pinchbeck firm FreshLinc have been transformed with artwork reflecting South Holland. Ten trailers are now carrying images created by artist Alisha Miller, who was commissioned by arts programme Transported. The £30,000 project was funded by Transported. Communications and relationships manager Melissa Poulson said: “This project is the cornerstone of Transported’s ethos – that ...

One of Spalding’s finest hotels is up for sale as a going concern. The Cley Hall Hotel, in High Street, is being sold for £695,00 and is described as a “lifestyle business with tremendous potential for future growth.” The elegant Georgian property, being marketed by Colliers International property experts, has been put up for sale by its current owners David ...

Jods’n’Jackets is a small boutique style shop in Long Sutton Market Place and can be found above Long Sutton Flooring. The shop sells riding and casual wear and horse products with the competitive rider in mind. Born from owner Nicola Clarey’s background and passion for anything equestrian, Jods’n’Jackets soon evolved from a used riding jacket exchange to what it is ...

It has been an exciting and successful year for the Spalding and South Holland Voice – and we couldn’t have done it without you. As a free newspaper, advertisers are our lifeblood – and to thank all of those businesses, from one man bands to large corporations, who have supported us over the past 12 months, we are offering you ...

Spalding firm Tonic Health has expanded and moved to new premises. The company has relocated to Broadgate House in Westlode Street under the banner of “a community hub for health and wellbeing.” Owner Michael Morris has been joined in the business by physiotherapist Ebron Doherty, yoga instructor Sarah Tite and three personal trainers.

Problems with your feet can affect every area of your life, so keeping them in tip top health should be a top priority. And that’s where a podiatrist comes in . . . Gail Davidson based at Total Health Clinic at High Street, Spalding, is a qualified podiatrist with a BSc Honours degree in podiatry and is registered with the ...

A successful dog grooming business is hoping to extend its pooch pampering services in the coming months. Pretty 4 Pawz dog grooming, based in Moulton Chapel, is a family owned business, started in 2013 by Sue Thrush. Sue is a passionate animal lover with more than 40 years’ experience of owning, training and rescuing dogs. After running a dog walking ...

Holbeach firm Ashley King (Developments) Ltd has submitted plans to build 48 homes in an extension of the town’s Balmoral Way, off Foxes Low Road. A statement accompanying the plan with South Holland District Council says: “This proposal for 48 1/2/3/4 bedroom homes addresses housing need and the difficulties facing first-time buyers and young families by providing modern. stylish, energy ...

More than 140 homes could be built in the next two years by a new housing company owned by South Holland District Council. The £15.2million project – funded by loans and £2.621million from council reserves – is expected to boost growth in the local economy and create jobs. The homes would be for a mixture of sale and rent. The aims ...

Landlords can get useful advice on housing issues at a South Holland District Council forum. The session on Wednesday, April 8, will offer the chance to talk with housing professionals about relevant topics and key changes to government legislation. A guest speaker from the Department for Work and Pensions will discuss Universal Credits and how this will affect landlords. Advice ...

Cute and cuddly animals are always a firm favourite with children – and adults alike – but places to go to get up close to species such as pigs and sheep can be hard to come by in south Lincolnshire. And that’s the gap that Spalding Farm Shop is hoping to fill with the latest addition to its shop and ...