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Leaders hail ‘historic moment’ and promise new authority ‘isn't just another layer of bureaucracy’
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Leaders hail ‘historic moment’ and promise new authority ‘isn't just another layer of bureaucracy’

The first meeting of a new authority has been held - marking a milestone moment for major political changes underway in the area.
‘There will be full scale war if they don’t listen to us on pylons’
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‘There will be full scale war if they don’t listen to us on pylons’

Energy bosses have been warned to expect 'full scale war' if they refuse to listen to county chiefs over a major pylon proposal.
Pub closed due to rising costs

Pub closed due to rising costs

A pub at popular beauty spot has sadly closed its doors for the final time due to rising costs.
Dancers get in line on Let’s Dance Day

Dancers get in line on Let’s Dance Day

Dancers got in line at a town’s sports centre to join in with a national campaign to embrace dance as a way to improve health.
‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

A sizzling new restaurant and grill - named after an exotic drink - is promising a ‘holiday experience in England’ for diners.

Council tax bills to rise across all districts… how much is your hike?

Council tax bills to rise across all districts… how much is your hike?

Council tax bills to rise across all districts… how much is your hike?

Council tax bills will rise across the board from April, with every council in Lincolnshire voting to put them up.

Farmer honoured for nearly 50 years service to drainage board

Farmer honoured for nearly 50 years service to drainage board

Farmer honoured for nearly 50 years service to drainage board

A farmer who has given nearly 50 years of service to an internal drainage board has been honoured.

Marathon man Ed preparing to go the distance in Paris

Marathon man Ed preparing to go the distance in Paris

Marathon man Ed preparing to go the distance in Paris

A runner is preparing for his first 26.2-mile distance in aid of charity this spring.

“You won’t see them at any other station in Lincolnshire’

“You won’t see them at any other station in Lincolnshire’

“You won’t see them at any other station in Lincolnshire’

Ornate brackets have been fixed to the wall of a town’s railway station for baskets of flowers to hang from.

Senior councillor leaves cabinet role

Senior councillor leaves cabinet role

Senior councillor leaves cabinet role

A senior councillor has stepped down from his cabinet post.

Bookworms celebrate World Book Day in finest costumes

Bookworms celebrate World Book Day in finest costumes

Bookworms celebrate World Book Day in finest costumes

Young bookworms across the area are dressing up as their favourite characters to mark World Book Day today.
Eyesore building could be converted into cultural hub
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Eyesore building could be converted into cultural hub

A former hospital building could be transformed from an eyesore into a cultural hub if a council leader’s hopes come to fruition.
Major £8m upgrade planned for town’s sewage works as it cannot cope with extra development
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Major £8m upgrade planned for town’s sewage works as it cannot cope with extra development

A major £8 million upgrade is due for Spalding’s sewage works to help cater for the town’s growth — but developers won’t be asked to foot the bill.
New leader of South Holland Independents vows to work for benefit of community
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New leader of South Holland Independents vows to work for benefit of community

The new leader of the opposition on South Holland District Council has vowed to continue to work for the benefit of the community.
Factory workers to return to work after ending strike

Factory workers to return to work after ending strike

Strike action outside a town factory has now ended after workers agreed to an ‘improved’ pay offer.
Animal rights group demands plaque for ‘exploited’ animals to be installed at new town statues
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Animal rights group demands plaque for ‘exploited’ animals to be installed at new town statues

A plaque to commemorate the animals who were ‘exploited’ at markets should be installed next to new statues, an animal rights organisation says.
Solar farm rejected after ‘doormat’ comparison fails to convince

Solar farm rejected after ‘doormat’ comparison fails to convince

A solar farm developer did not win over the support of a planning committee by comparing our area to a ‘doormat’.

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Ladies maintain their advantage at the top of the table after triumphing in tricky test

Ladies maintain their advantage at the top of the table after triumphing in tricky test

Title rivals score seven goals against Spalding’s second team to keep up the pressure.
Determined display secures hard-fought win for Spalding

Determined display secures hard-fought win for Spalding

Maroons put their bodies on the line for vital victory.
Depleted Sutton are hit by late sucker punch from Magpies

Depleted Sutton are hit by late sucker punch from Magpies

Tricky test after travelling to Norfolk with 11-man squad through injuries and work commitments.
National first for Spalding bowlers after mixed pairs success

National first for Spalding bowlers after mixed pairs success

Lightning duo defeat England internationals on their way to glory.
Whaplode become the first side to take points off newly-crowned champions

Whaplode become the first side to take points off newly-crowned champions

Holbeach hold the league leaders as Crowland close the gap.
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‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

A sizzling new restaurant and grill - named after an exotic drink - is promising a ‘holiday experience in England’ for diners.
Four-piece band puts modern flair on traditional folk music

Four-piece band puts modern flair on traditional folk music

A night of traditional Celtic music is coming to a village.
It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

If you pay a visit to the Instagram page of this bakery, you could be forgiven for wondering whether it’s all style over substance?
Theatre-goers are swarming for A Taste of Honey - here’s why

Theatre-goers are swarming for A Taste of Honey - here’s why

After its sell-out run of Jack Absolute Flies Again last year, Shoestring is packing out the theatre once more.

Director aims to reach national theatre final with new play

Director aims to reach national theatre final with new play

A local cast of actors is set to premiere a director’s one-act play at a national festival later this month.
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Business

Pub closed due to rising costs

Pub closed due to rising costs

A pub at popular beauty spot has sadly closed its doors for the final time due to rising costs.
Dancers get in line on Let’s Dance Day

Dancers get in line on Let’s Dance Day

Dancers got in line at a town’s sports centre to join in with a national campaign to embrace dance as a way to improve health.
‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

‘It will be like a holiday experience in England’ says new restaurant owner

A sizzling new restaurant and grill - named after an exotic drink - is promising a ‘holiday experience in England’ for diners.
Gym to open inside supermarket

Gym to open inside supermarket

People will be able to get fit and do their weekly shop in one trip from next month.
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Lifestyle

It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

It’s not just picture perfect, the food tastes great too

If you pay a visit to the Instagram page of this bakery, you could be forgiven for wondering whether it’s all style over substance?
Then and now: accountancy firm was based in town in 1980s

Then and now: accountancy firm was based in town in 1980s

An accountancy firm was based in town in the 1980s.
The story of town’s once-thriving brewery

The story of town’s once-thriving brewery

In the latest ‘What’s The Story?’ column, Spalding Gentlemen’s Society explores the fascinating story of a former town brewery…
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