Spalding Guardian - Latest News Feed

Injured cyclist’s warning over road pothole danger

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:04:17 GMT

A Weston Hills cyclist is considering lodging an official complaint after hitting a pothole and hurting his ankle.

Men siphoned fuel as lorry driver slept

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:01:25 GMT

Police woke a sleeping lorry driver in his cab who was “completely unaware” men were siphoning diesel from his tank in a layby on the A17.

Jailed for child rape

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT

A Spalding man has been jailed for 19 years for a string of sex offences against young girls, including several counts of rape.

Last post for retiring pilot

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:56:17 GMT

Veteran ship pilot Peter Vile was given a memorable send-off by friends and colleagues after a 34-year career at ports in Sutton Bridge and Wisbech.

Fresh appeal after half-naked kerb crawler incident

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:43 GMT

Police are hunting a man with a London accent in connection with an incident where a girl was followed by a driver naked from the waist down.

Bad weather leads to lower yields

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:27 GMT

Poor weather has contributed to UK farming becoming more profitable but less productive, according to new statistics.

Holbeach rose grower at NEC

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:33 GMT

Chris and Margaret Styles, of Style Roses at Holbeach, are preparing their exhibit for the BBC Gardeners’ World Live exhibition at Birmingham.

Chelsea gold for south Lincolnshire growers

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:25 GMT

A number of Lincolnshire growers have triumphed by achieving Gold Medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Stroke support group is formed

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:50 GMT

A new group has been formed in Spalding to support patients who have suffered a stroke.

Helping hands from the high school

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:06 GMT

Sixth form students from Spalding High School raised a staggering £1,124 for Spalding’s Southernwood House, a residential home for the elderly.

South Lincolnshire beet problems no mystery: it’s the cold

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:55:50 GMT

Problems experienced by some sugar beet growers is no mystery, according to the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO).

Student loans now available for adults to study at Boston College

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:38:48 GMT

Adults looking to study further education at Boston College are now entitled to an ‘Advanced Learning Loan’ which will see them being able to access funds to support learning for the first time.

Spalding Lions toast another year of helping others

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:51:33 GMT

Spalding Lions marked another year of community service with members and guests at the club’s 42nd annual charter night at South Holland Centre.

Councillor stoops to conker ...

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:32 GMT

UKIP county councillor Alan Jesson is spearheading a campaign for conkers to return to school playgrounds.

Phillip promoting lettuce salads and farming

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:40:13 GMT

Gedney Marsh production director for J E Piccaver & Co Phillip Hubbert is to play a key role in increasing the consumption of leafy salads.

Man, 26, charged in relation to Spalding robbery

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:51 GMT

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 5PM: A 26-year-old man from Spalding has appeared in court today in connection with a robbery near a town cycle shop.

Holbeach Hurn grower welcomes spring visitors

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:50:12 GMT

Well, spring reluctantly arrived on the farm in early April, after what seemed like a year of cold and wet weather.

History delays new cashpoint

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:03:46 GMT

The historic interest of the Barclays Bank building at Long Sutton is delaying works to reinstate the cashpoint following a ram raid last August.

Enjoy a voyage on the Spalding water taxi

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:39 GMT

Nothing beats hopping aboard a boat to give you that “get away from it all” feeling, however close to home you may be.

Community-based town parade likely for 2014

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:05:36 GMT

“We want a parade, we want it during the May Bank Holiday weekend and we want it to start and finish in Spalding.”