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Call for river clean up as taxi remains stuck

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:19:51 +0000

A councillor has criticised those who look after the River Welland as Spalding’s Water Taxi remains stuck and unable to get out. It’s been unable to leave its base since August 29 due to the build up of weeds around Little London Bridge. Anthony Grunwell, who operates the attraction ferrying people between the town centre […]

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Author Russell hunts more success

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:07:14 +0000

The third book in an acclaimed Spalding author’s Britannia series is landing next month. Russell Dumper’s creations tell the story of an alternate timeline where the British Empire continues to rule the waves. Britannia Hunts is released on Amazon on October 12. It follows on the back of Britannia Rises and Britannia Strikes with eight […]

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Police’s thanks to Amy’s family

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:37:19 +0000

Lincolnshire Police have thanked a South Holland family whose daughter was killed in a hit and run incident for fronting its summer road safety campaign. AfterAmy saw loved ones of Amy Cooper speak about how her death aged 20 in 2023 affected their lives. It was caused by Shane Kelk’s dangerous driving and he’s serving […]

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Film to focus on PAPA’s roots

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:28:35 +0000

A Long Sutton man who set up a group to campaign for fathers’ parents rights has begun filming a documentary on the journey. PAPA – People Against Parental Alienation was founded ten years ago by Simon Cobb. Its central message is that ‘children should have the opportunity to enjoy safe, loving and meaningful relationships with […]

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Village’s big weekend returns

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:19:37 +0000

The Moulton Harvest and Tractor Weekend is rolling back into the village this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13 there will be a host of goings on in and around the village. The free event is based around the field off Austendyke Road. Among the attractions there on both days will be a […]

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Grant ramps it up in Cowbit

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:10:24 +0000

Cowbit Parish Council has been given £11,500 to improve accessibility to the village’s park pavilion. It has come from Lincolnshire County Council’s Strategic Grant Fund. County councillors can vote for projects to receive the funding. Couns Raymond Condell and Thomas Sneath nominated the Cowbit authority’s bid to provide a wheelchair ramp to the outside and […]

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Darters raise £1,500 for cancer charity

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:39:59 +0000

The JMC Spalding & District Darts League raised £1,500 for a prostate cancer charity thanks to superb support at the Spalding Darts Open, held at Spalding Services Club. Sponsors, donations and raffle tickets helped towards the total and league secretary was among those thanked for their support and help with the competition. League chairman Ian […]

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Water taxi hit by river weed block

Richard Rush — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:59:25 +0000

Spalding’s Water Taxi has been unable to run after a build up of weed blocked the waterway. The weed at Little London Bridge was bank-to-bank and meant the popular service was halted on Friday. The situation failed to improve and on Saturday the operators posted a message on Facebook. “The weed build up at Little […]

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Charity founder stands down after a decade

Richard Rush — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:37:06 +0000

The founder of a South Lincolnshire charity has stepped down after ten years of helping people in the district. Tonic Health’s Michael Morris left his role as chief executive officer on Monday (August 31) to return to university and study for a PhD on men’s mental health. He’ll be replaced by Barrie Pierpoint, a well […]

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Great start to village roof appeal

Richard Rush — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:29:15 +0000

A village hall has enjoyed a fantastic start to its fundraising drive for a new roof ahead of event for those who don’t want to donate money via the internet. West Pinchbeck Village Hall is looking to raise at least £20,000 to buy and install 4,000 tiles on the roof of the former Six House […]

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