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Lewis’ pledge to hospital that cared for his baby brother

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:35:44 +0000

A Spalding business owner is committing to support families of premature babies in memory of his baby brother. Lewis Clarke, owner of roofing and groundworks company Evercrest Property Care Ltd, has pledged to share a proportion of company profits with the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in King’s Lynn. The commitment includes an initial generous contribution […]

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Family looks to give Tymi best life

Richard Rush — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:33:38 +0000

A group is raising funds for a Spalding family looking help their six-year-old son learn to talk and control his body more. Tymek Sienski, known as Tymi, is at the same developmental stage as a one-year-old, due to the numerous seizures and strokes he’s had as a result of the rare Sturge Weber Syndrome. He’s […]

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Big step towards new hospital

Richard Rush — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:09:27 +0000

A major step has been taken in the building of a new hospital in King’s Lynn. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has bought land to the north of the current site which will be used for a contractor compound during the new build. Once the new hospital is completed, the 90 acres of land will be […]

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Cycle challenge in honour of dad

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:08:50 +0000

A South Holland mum is taking to the saddle to raise funds in honour of her dad who has a brain tumour. Jeff Stancer (60) thought he may have the ‘seasonal blues’ when he felt below par last autumn. Fit and active, Jeff went to the gym three or four times a week and was […]

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Bash to make Becky memories

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:32:55 +0000

Holbeach residents are hosting an event to help a woman with cancer make memories with her family and cover the cost of expenses during treatment. Becky Brothwell (51) (pictured) was shocked to be diagnosed with anal cancer in February. She later learned It had also spread to her liver and lungs. After a wait that […]

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Blood relatives go extra mile for mum

Richard Rush — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:43:50 +0000

A Quadring family and their friends have rallied around to help give a teacher and mum of two ‘a second chance’ at life. Hollie Stafford was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, last September. The 35-year-old says she is ‘very lucky’ that her sister Megan has basically been able to […]

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Supporting your mental health

Richard Rush — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:05 +0000

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and one woman continues to go above and beyond when it comes to making sure there’s support available for those who are suffering in South Holland. Vanessa Browning decided to help put on events and provide support after struggling with her own mental health issues around ten years […]

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Students given hospital experience

Richard Rush — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:56:14 +0000

Students from University Academy Holbeach enjoyed a three day sample of life in a hospital recently. The BTEC level three health and social care were invited as part of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn’s Insight Week. The event was hosted by the hospital trust’s Youth Council, members of whom accompanied the students. Carrieanne Davies, […]

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Jack’s new hope for tumour rehab

Richard Rush — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:26 +0000

Five years after undergoing life-saving emergency surgery for a brain tumour, a Spalding man is raising money to help his rehabilitation. Jack Jarvis was just 25 when severe headaches forced him to the accident and emergency department at Peterborough City Hospital. He was blue-lighted from there to Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge for emergency surgery which removed […]

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Outstanding surgery report

Richard Rush — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:50:51 +0000

A South Holland GP service has been found to be Outstanding overall by inspectors. Gosberton Medical Centre was inspected in September but it took the Care Quality Commission until the end of March to publish the results. “We conducted this assessment due to issues identified at our previous assessment in 2024 which had resulted in […]

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