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Police appeal after four field fires in South Holland in last 24 hours

Richard Rush — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:52:25 +0000

Lincolnshire Police has appealed to young people to stop starting fires and parents to talk to their children after reports of four field fires in South Holland in the last 24 hours. The force has issued the plea for the area as they’re ‘concerned some of the incidents may be linked to anti-social behaviour’. A […]

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Lincolnshire Council set as name for new authority that will oversee this area

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:16:29 +0000

Lincolnshire Council is the name of the new authority set to replace the county and district councils in two years time. The eight current district and county councils will be abolished in 2028 in the biggest shake-up of local government in more than 50 years, writes Local Democracy Reporter Jamie Waller. The approved plan, put […]

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Delivery of new waste bins to start across South Holland next week

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:32:54 +0000

South Holland properties are set to start receiving their waste wheelie bins from next week. The new waste collection system is due to start in November with one of the biggest changes seeing wheelie bins provided. Every eligible property will receive a black-lidded bin for general waste, a blue-lidded bin for mixed dry recycling, a […]

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Top darts referee’s ‘check out’ call

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:38:22 +0000

A local darts legend, who jumped out of a plane while raising thousands for a prostate cancer charity has urged men to get checked after being diagnosed with the condition himself. Ian Tilley is a popular darts referee both locally in his hometown of Spalding and nationally having refereed at the very top of the […]

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Fire chief backs proposed change

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:25:02 +0000

The chief fire officer at Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue has said proposed changes to how it operates ‘will be a real improvement’. As reported last week, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue wants to have just three fire stations with 24/7 coverage by full-time firefighters. It is proposing to make Spalding a ‘day-crewed, Monday to Friday’ station.Specialist […]

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Sam’s making a big difference

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:19:15 +0000

A charity worker has been recognised for making a difference to Holbeach and South Holland. Sam Collins, manager of local charity Tonic Health’s Holbeach Hub, is to be given a Make A Difference award from the BBC. The Hub hosts a vast array of groups and sessions that aim to provide help in the community. […]

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New contract to see more shops

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:14:14 +0000

New re-use shops at recycling centres could come as part of a contract to manage ten of them across Lincolnshire from April next year. Details of the tender will go before members of the county’s Environment Scrutiny Committee on Friday and, in a change to the current system, each site will be offered as a […]

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More cuddles in Wyatt’s memory

Richard Rush — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:07:32 +0000

A Pinchbeck family who have been fundraising in memory of a stillborn son have given another gift in his memory. Chris and Emily Maltby-Gills’ son Wyatt Emrys was delivered 20 weeks early on September 8, 2024. The Pennysuite at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital had a ‘cold cot’ donated by another grieving family which allowed the couple […]

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After Amy plea to drivers on safety

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:31:11 +0000

A Whaplode Drove 20-year-old who died following a collision is the face of a new police road safety campaign. Amy Cooper died on November 13, 2022 when the motorbike she was riding home after being at a friend’s house was hit by a car attempting to overtake in thick fog. This week Lincolnshire Police and […]

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Spate of leaks ‘due to hot spell’

Richard Rush — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:58 +0000

Anglian Water says the recent hot weather has led to a spate of water leaks in the area. Due to the lack of recent rain a hosepipe ban has been imposed by the water company. But it has also led to frustration from customers when they have seen heavy leaks. One has sprung just outside […]

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