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Local farm is backingNational Grid pylon bid

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:09:46 +0000

A Moulton Seas End farm is working with National Grid to promote its plans for energy pylons. Jack Buck Farns has been hailed as a ‘regional star’ for its campaign in relation to The Great Grid update.Locally it proposes to include the building of new substations at Weston Marsh as part of at least two […]

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MP sees pumping station work

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:28:19 +0000

South Holland MP Sir John Hayes has visited a pumping station, which has benefited from a £2.6m investment.South Holland Internal Draining Board invited him to see the work at Holbeach Bank Pumping Station.The programme, completed in March, has delivered a range of essential works, including pump repairs, weedscreen refurbishments, bank slip repairs, culvert replacements and […]

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Spalding centre pub closes to patrons

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:23:56 +0000

The doors of a Spalding pub have closed with difficult trading, rising costs, roadworks and lack of footfall all an issue. Landlord Padraig Hughes issued a lengthy statement as The Royal Mail Cart closed last week.He took over the pub last August but said the commercial pressures of running the business were mounting and the […]

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French Connection and Rituals to open at Springfields

Richard Rush — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:26:09 +0000

Two iconic brands are opening new stores at Springfields Designer Outlet. French Connection and Rituals are due to open in the next few weeks at the shopping centre just outside Spalding. A spokesman for Springfields said: “Effortless British style meets luxury wellbeing as Springfields Designer Outlet welcomes two of the UK’s most iconic and best-loved […]

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Firm celebrates 200th anniversary

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:24:39 +0000

A South Holland solicitors company has celebrated 200 years in business. Mossop & Bowser, has a main office in Holbeach and premises in Long Sutton, was set up in 1826 by Robert Mossop. To celebrate the huge milestone, more than 150 guests gathered for a party in the sunshine recently, including staff, their families, local […]

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New store opens Saturday creating 46 jobs

Richard Rush — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:45:17 +0000

Home Bargains is to open its new £1m Spalding store this Saturday (July 25). The firm says its creating 46 new jobs as a result of he 3,724 square foot store opening at 8am. Emelia Mullis, the new Spalding store manager, said: “I’m incredibly excited to be opening our new store. “It’s fantastic to be […]

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Crown-ing moment for pub

Richard Rush — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:33 +0000

A Holbeach pub has officially been presented a prize for being the best pub in Lincolnshire. The Crown Hotel is the county branch of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year. Bob Foulgar, Lincolnshire CAMRA organiser called in on Saturday, July 11, and congratulated staff on receiving the award. The Crown will now go forward to the […]

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Leading from the front for new fuel

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:40:27 +0000

A South Holland logistics company is spearheading the drive into carbon-neutral transport by running lorries on gas and sharing its refuelling station with neighbours. FreshLinc is working to offer Bio-LNG refuelling as it brings in its own fleet of trucks capable of running on the alternative to fossil fuel. The project will open the door […]

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National awards for village firm

Richard Rush — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:13:26 +0000

A Whaplode firm has scooped three awards at the Learning Excellence Awards in London. NTP Online Learning enjoyed a standout evening, taking home gold for Outstanding External Provider, being named Sector Winner for Supply Chain, and receiving an Award of Merit for Innovation in a New Course or Training Initiative. The Whaplode based business, which […]

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Nursery firm says it’s out of administration

Richard Rush — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:43:44 +0000

A family run nursery says it is out of administration. Mike Opperman of Opperman Plants Ltd on Mallard Road in Low Fulney made the announcement in a social media post last Friday (May 15). The firm has has 40 members of staff and announced last month that FRP Advisory had been appointed administrators. It also […]

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