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Tributes to retired doctor

Richard Rush — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:32:03 +0000

A former doctor at Moulton Medical Centre has died in circumstances that police are investigating. Dr Richard Thorpe was found with serious injuries at his home in Kirkby on Bain on Saturday, October 24 but died a week later. The medical centre issued a statement following the 72-year-old’s death. “It is with great sadness that […]

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John first to use new treatment

Richard Rush — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:17:33 +0000

A Spalding man was the first person in the county to use a new radiotherapy treatment machine that NHS staff say can save lives. John Ralph, 77, was the first to use the Halcyon Linear Accelerator (LINAC) at Lincoln County Hospital.It delivers external beam radiotherapy, using high-energy X-rays or electrons to destroy cancer cells while […]

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Early diagnosis is the key for Ian

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:18:41 +0000

A South Holland darts referee who has been battling prostate cancer says early diagnosis proved crucial as he recovers. And years of working with a prostate cancer charity to encourage men to get tested has made a difference to his attitude to testing. He is an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK.“I was in Sainsbury’s recently […]

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Sam’s award for community role

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:11:37 +0000

A manager at the heart of a charity’s efforts in Holbeach has won a prestigious award. Sam Collins, the manager of Tonic Health’s Holbeach Hub, has been officially presented with a Make A Difference award as handed out by BBC Radio Lincolnshire.The Hub hosts a vast array of groups and sessions that aim to provide […]

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Kick off for town’s new PlayZone

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:29:24 +0000

A new sporting facility for Sutton Bridge is to be officially opened on Sunday (October 4). The new PlayZone in Memorial Park will be able to be booked for a host of sports.The Lincolnshire FA and Sutton Bridge United have been heavily involved in its creation with funding coming from The Football Foundation, Sutton Bridge […]

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Care home must improve

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:46:29 +0000

A Spalding care home has been rated as requiring improvement following a Care Quality Commission inspection. St John’s Care Home, Hawthorn Bank, supports older people and those living with dementia.It requires improvement in terms of safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership. It was rated as good in responsiveness.“People and relatives told us people were safe and […]

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Care home given double warning

Richard Rush — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:23:03 +0000

Two warnings have been issued to a Spalding care home following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission. The inspection which took place between June and August at Brun Lea, Surfleet Road, found it was in breach of the legal regulation for safe care and treatment and good governance. It was rated as ‘requires improvement’ […]

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QEH told to improve emergency and medical care

Richard Rush — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:15 +0000

A hospital that serves the south of this district has been issued with a warning and told to improve its Urgent and Emergency Care and Medical Care by assessors. The departments at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn has had its rating ‘downgraded’ by the Care Quality Commission. It follows an unannounced inspection last […]

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Friends look to break stigma over men’s mental health

Richard Rush — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:39:38 +0000

A man who has spent years battling mental health issues says the regular walks set up with his friend around Spalding are having more of a positive impact on him than any treatment he’s had before. Paul and Wes have launched Walk If Off in the town with the idea of men getting together just […]

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Care team highly commended

Richard Rush — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:33:40 +0000

The South East Lincolnshire Palliative Care Team has been ‘Highly Commended’ at an annual awards. The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards were held in London last month. The South East Lincolnshire Palliative Huddles were highly commended in the Integrated Care Systems Award category. The award recognised effective multidisciplinary partnership working, collaboration and coordination […]

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