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Family’s thanks for saving their home

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:39:05 +0000

A mum-of-two has thanked the community for saving her family’s Gedney Dyke home, and potentially their lives, from a fire. Amanda Roberts (35) said she was only aware the blaze had started around 7pm on Tuesday (August 11) in the carport at her Main Street house after being alerted by passers by. Among the items […]

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Ms Earth Air on top of the world

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:33 +0000

A Quadring woman has been making waves across the planet as a finalist with Ms/Mrs Earth. Laura Hudson travelled to finals of the pageant competition for people aged over 27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After winning the first ever UK title she’s been preparing for the world event including a visit to the Children’s Climate […]

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Brilliant volunteers get trollied

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:14:35 +0000

A new group has taken on a charity stall that helps raise money for Spalding’s hospital as the charity behind it said thank you to those who helped bring it back. The Trolley Shop is wheeled out in the foyer as a fundraiser for the Friends of Johnson Hospital, as well as to provide everyday […]

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Town youth club needs volunteers

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:07:16 +0000

A Holbeach youth club is appealing for volunteers so more young people can attend. The Holbeach Youth Club based at the charity’s Tonic Health’s Boston Road South hub in the town, has proved a huge success. There are two in the town, one for primary school aged children from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday afternoons […]

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Golfers club together for drive

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:02:16 +0000

A distinctive Long Sutton industrial area has been given a refurbishment. The Hoddins Way Business Park just off the A17 is formed of seven earth-sheltered business units. Lincolnshire County Council says it has refurbished the external lime render, repainting of units, upgrades to site lighting and facilities, and improvement to access by resurfacing the approach […]

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Charity match raises over £1,800 in memory of Jack

Richard Rush — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:59:01 +0000

Spalding Water Polo Club hosted the inaugural Jack Carpenter Memorial Cup at Bourne Outdoor Pool on Saturday, bringing together current and former players, friends, and family to celebrate the life of a much-loved club member while raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. The event was held in memory of Jack Carpenter, who passed away […]

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Circle rounds up for breast cancer charity

Richard Rush — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:07:16 +0000

An afternoon tea that raised over £1,500 for a breast cancer charity last year is back next Thursday (August 13). The Friendship Circle of South Lincolnshire are putting on the event for Breast Cancer Now from 2pm to 4pm at Pinchbeck Hall on Knight Street. Entry is £5 and you can book your spot in […]

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3,000 mile cycle challenge is a message of thanks from Rudy

Richard Rush — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:20:08 +0000

A 58-year-old man from Spalding is partway through a mammoth charity cycling challenge pedalling 30-miles a day for 100 days around his local area in memory of his dad. Rudy Pierre started his bespoke’ cycling challenge on May 24 and is set to finish on August 31, having racked up a total of 3,000 miles […]

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Gateways’ sporting heroes

Richard Rush — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:11:48 +0000

There were some incredible performances as the Spalding Rotary Disability Games returned. This year it was held at the Tulip Academy in Spalding and saw those associated with members of Spalding and Boston Gateway clubs taking part. The club provides people with learning disabilities a safe place to socialise, take part in activities and enjoy […]

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Valerija’s work proves fruitful

Richard Rush — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:58:35 +0000

Artwork by 11-year-old Valerija Podberiozkina from Spalding has been selected from hundreds of submissions to a recent children’s drawing competition, and is being used in 101 local shops, to promote Lincolnshire Co-op’s free fruit scheme. The scheme allows children that are linked to an adult member’s account to pick up either a Gala apple, banana, […]

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