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] | 2016-08-27T16:48:45 | null | 2016-08-27T17:42:28 | A superstore in Wyberton Fen has been evacuated after it flooded due to torrential rain in the area today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fbreaking-news-saturday-4-55pm-shoppers-evacuated-from-flooded-tesco-store-in-wyberton-fen-but-roof-still-intact-1-7547550.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547549.1472316124!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BREAKING NEWS: SATURDAY 4.55PM: Shoppers evacuated from flooded Tesco store in Wyberton Fen - but roof still intact | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A superstore in Wyberton Fen has been evacuated after it flooded due to torrential rain in the area today.
Emergency services are currently at Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road which is currently closed while a clean-up operation takes place.
There is quite a lot of water down the aisles, customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park
An eye-witness, who asked not to be named said: “There is quite a lot of water down the aisles and the store is flooded.
“Also, there are lots of mops and brushes but they have been abandoned.
“Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue crews are in the store, walking around, but customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park.”
However, earlier reports from other media outlets that the store’s roof had collapsed were quashed by the eye-witness who added: “There’s no visible damage to the roof.”
This was confirmed by a Tesco spokesman who said that a build-up of rainwater had “come through” the roof and onto the floor of the store itself
The spokesman added: “There has been rainwater along the roof of the store and due to its volume, the pipe has overflown.
“The rainwater has come through the roof and onto the shop floor, so the store has been closed whilst that is the case.
“We are working to get the rainwater cleaned up and the store reopened as soon as possible.
“However, the roof has not collapsed and it does not appear that the store has been hit by lightning.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/breaking-news-saturday-4-55pm-shoppers-evacuated-from-flooded-tesco-store-in-wyberton-fen-but-roof-still-intact-1-7547550 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/0e0fb5ee48c5c97ad1b6ea91d2a4a8d1249f53d75e46c6bb46e4e3fc019b12b8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:06 | null | 2016-08-24T12:00:54 | Lutton is holding its Village Driveway Sale on Saturday (10am to 2pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Flutton-village-driveway-sale-1-7539565.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539563.1471947666!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Lutton village driveway sale | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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Add This ► Add This provides the social networking widget found in many of our pages. This widget gives you the tools to bookmark our websites, blog, share, tweet and email our content to a friend. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/lutton-village-driveway-sale-1-7539565 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/c5470f5a0e061ee46e5578375042e48fc59f46de4e4309b585e79a470e128872.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:50 | null | 2016-08-31T12:00:50 | The annual Moulton Park Show on Sunday (from 9am) will have a wide range of family attractions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fmoulton-park-show-1-7550128.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550125.1472549344!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Moulton Park Show | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The annual Moulton Park Show on Sunday (from 9am) will have a wide range of family attractions.
As well as an owl display and reptile stall, there will be a karate display, a clown, arts and crafts fair, vintage fair rides, face painting and a tug-of-war. Youngsters will also enjoy meeting a Minion and a character from Frozen.
The show will also have a display of vintage tractors as well as a classic car show.
The fun dog show (11am) has 20 classes, with rosettes from first to forth places – enter on the day for £1.50 per class. The horse show goes on all day.
There will be a bar, an all-day barbecue, and live music from 11am. Entry is £3 – accompanied under 16s go free. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/moulton-park-show-1-7550128 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/8659c31f40b76b5eae3f80054b829a78cb0906ae14468eb3d121c5ee14ef9737.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:00 | null | 2016-08-22T14:44:43 | Spalding face a crucial game on Saturday at Premier Division title rivals Sleaford 2nd who were without a fixture last weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fcricket-title-showdown-for-spalding-1-7538243.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7538239.1471873466!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET: Title showdown for Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Spalding face a crucial game on Saturday at Premier Division title rivals Sleaford 2nd who were without a fixture last weekend.
Their lead was extended to 28 points with a win over Billingborough and victory this week could dent the hopes of Sleaford who have two games in hand.
Hafiz Majeed hit the day’s only century to help Spalding to 310-3 with Josh Newton (65), Warren Nel (54no) and Ben Smith (53no) offering support.
Majeed then went on to take three wickets as Billingborough were all out for 126.
The closest and highest scoring game of the day was at Stamford Town whose innings ended on 268-7 – Mark Andrew with 57 and Brett Bennett 60.
Bourne 2nd set off well, Jon Howard making 89 and sharing a second-wicket stand of 112 with Tom Bentley (61).
Market Deeping 2nd v Long Sutton
David Greenfield added 54 and on 239-7 the visitors were well placed.
But the return of Tim Juggins (5-47) to the attack signalled a collapse as the last three wickets fell for just nine runs.
Market Deeping 2nd are still in with a chance of honours following another high-scoring game at Outgang Road.
They made 248-9 before bowling Long Sutton out for 210 of which Barry Stanway made 59.
Just 13 points separate Spalding 2nd and Freiston who are locked in battle at the top of Division One after both scored convincing wins.
Simon Juckes’ unbeaten 70 saw Spalding to 228-7 before Heckington were bowled out for 98.
Vidit Matta turned in a man-of-the-match performance for Welby Cavaliers to move them into third above opponents Baston.
Matta hit 53 of Cavaliers’ 185 then took 5-18 as Baston were bowled out for 102.
Billingborough 2nd picked up valuable points, beating Timberland by 123 runs.
Claypole need 15 points from their final two games to be sure of the Division Two title following their win over Boston 3rd who are neck and neck with Graves Park in second place.
Two six-wicket hauls were the highlights of Graves Park’s win over Grantham 4th.
Craig Corby took 6-38 but Joe Gilbert replied with 6-28 to help bowl Grantham out for 68.
Belton Park 2nd scored a welcome win over Pinchbeck in the division’s other game.
PREMIER DIVISION
Boston 2nd 170 (Gilding 82), Woodhall Spa 2nd 174-0 (Sargeant 93no, Hughes 73no); Market Deeping 2nd 248-9, Long Sutton 210 (Stanway 59); Spalding 310-3 (Newton 65, Majeed 107, Nel 54no, Smith 54no), Billingborough 126; Stamford Town 268-7 (Andrew 57, Bennett 60), Bourne 2nd 248 (Howard 89, T Bentley 61, Greenfield 54, Juggins 5-47); Belton Park v Grantham 2nd – abandoned.
DIVISION ONE
Skegness 2nd 48, Freiston 49-4; Spalding 2nd 228-7 (S Juckes 70no), Heckington 98; Welby Cavaliers 185 (Matta 53, Hayes 50, Dyer 5-41), Baston 102 (Matta 5-18); Billingborough 2nd 271-7, Timberland 148; Moulton Harrox conceded to Grantham 3rd.
DIVISION TWO
Belton Park 2nd 186-5, Pinchbeck 100; Claypole 202-8, Boston 3rd 101 (Revill 5-16); Graves Park 246 (Corby 6-38), Grantham 4th 68 (J Gilbert 6-28); Burgh & District conceded to Long Sutton 2nd. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket-title-showdown-for-spalding-1-7538243 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/cafd691b8bc9c036fd1a161e28bdea0b31d9574f6f3371ee08e9e48bf551532c.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T22:49:55 | null | 2016-08-27T20:42:17 | Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Flincs-premier-division-sri-lankan-star-puts-bourne-to-the-sword-deeping-suffer-a-deluge-1-7547686.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547684.1472326915!/image/image.jpg | en | null | LINCS PREMIER DIVISION: Sri Lankan star puts Bourne to the sword, Deeping suffer a deluge | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sri Lankan international Prasanna Jayawardene cracked a terrific ton for Woodhall Spa against Bourne in the Lincs Premir Division today (August 27).
Jayawardene played 58 Test matches for his country and displayed his class with an innings of 124 as Woodhall piled up 279-9 in 48 overs.
Colin Cheer claimed 4-81 for Bourne against Woodhall Spa.
Sadly heavy rain then washed out the game before Bourne had a chance to bat. Colin Cheer bagged 4-81 for Bourne.
Market Deeping’s home game with Grantham lasted just 36 overs before the weather intervened. Ashley Fisher took 3-33 as Grantham finished on 128-5.
Deeping are fourth in the table with two matches to go. Bourne are sixth.
No matches in the division were completed today.
RESULTS
MARKET DEEPING v GRANTHAM abandoned
Grantham 128-5 (36 overs) (B. Powell 67no, A. Fisher 3-33).
WOODHALL SPA v BOURNE abandoned
Woodhall Spa 279-9 (48 overs) (P. Jawaradene 124, T. Dixon 42, C. Cheer 4-81, B. Collins 2-47, J. Berry 2-66). | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/lincs-premier-division-sri-lankan-star-puts-bourne-to-the-sword-deeping-suffer-a-deluge-1-7547686 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/180f5117cbdd010f9e9a298a960f1c6ec7a2defa7c0917ecaeee1e6c7d4f2bc4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:36 | null | 2016-08-24T15:09:41 | Munton & Russell is selling the house in Boyfields, Quadring, for £249,950. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fproperty-news%2Fspacious-family-home-for-sale-in-quadring-1-7541873.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541871.1472047765!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spacious family home for sale in Quadring | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Munton & Russell is selling the house in Boyfields, Quadring, for £249,950.
This spacious detached house is for sale in Boyfields in the village of Quadring.
Stand-out features of the property are its four double bedrooms, a lounge and separate dining room, en suite to the master bedroom, gas central heating and uPVC double glazing.
Downstairs, the lounge contains a marble fireplace and hearth with inset living flame gas fire, and double glazed patio doors to the rear.
There is a work surface area separating the kitchen from the breakfast space, which has room for a table and chairs.
There is a rear lobby, with a door leading to the rear garden and to the double garage.
There is also a utility room and cloakroom.
Upstairs are the four bedrooms and family bathroom, which contains a disability bath.
The property is approached over a block-paved driveway providing ample off-road parking and giving access to the double garage.
The front and rear gardens are laid mainly to lawn, with a paved patio area in the enclosed rear garden.
Nearby amenities include a sub post office and general stores and primary school. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/property-news/spacious-family-home-for-sale-in-quadring-1-7541873 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/0f9c80fcefd40a2a590f7f35d8b36bc601ff1c472d7f31ce8a7001e5e91eab62.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:15 | null | 2016-08-22T11:15:24 | Jack Berry was the star turn for Bourne on Saturday as they beat Skegness at Abbey Lawn. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fcricket-berry-bowls-bourne-to-victory-1-7537757.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537755.1471861225!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET: Berry bowls Bourne to victory | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Jack Berry was the star turn for Bourne on Saturday as they beat Skegness at Abbey Lawn.
The all-rounder shone with the ball and finished with figures of 6-45 off 15 overs as the visitors were skittled for just 95 in 30.4 overs.
Berry also opened the Bourne innings and managed just 10.
But his heroics with the ball had paved the way for victory as Carl Wilson (40no) and captain Pete Morgan (39) completed the job.
They steered Bourne to 99-4 off just 12.4 overs for a quick six-wicket win.
Keaton Critchell almost joined the day’s century makers with 94 at Louth whose innings closed on 226-9 at home to Market Deeping.
Bourne celebrate a wicket
Tom Corden, who had earlier hit an unbeaten 31, then took five Deeping wickets as the visitors finished on 191-9 with Patrick Harrington hitting 49.
Results: Skegness 95 (Berry 6-45), Bourne 99-4; Woodhall Spa 223-9 (J Timby 60, Luffman 52), Boston 216-5 (Cheer 113no); Grantham 253-3 dec (42 overs) (Freeman 55, Carnelley 115no), Nettleham 225-5 (Bridgens 60); Sleaford 247-6 (Pienaar 122no), Lindum 208-9 (Thomas 89); Louth 226-9 (Critchell 94), Market Deeping 191-9 (Corden 5-76); Bracebridge Heath 282-5 dec (47 overs) (Spence 78no, Stubbs 51), Grimsby Town 187-8 (Crossley 68). | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket-berry-bowls-bourne-to-victory-1-7537757 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/43bf5546dd3421f5e835633deef86abd2f09e975208e172a03a60792bdbf38a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:12 | null | 2016-08-24T13:00:38 | The annual art exhibition at St Matthew’s Church, Sutton Bridge, takes place from Saturday until Friday, September 2. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fsutton-bridge-art-exhibition-1-7540019.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540018.1471959348!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sutton Bridge art exhibition | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[
"Mark Lea",
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] | 2016-08-27T22:49:53 | null | 2016-08-27T21:11:00 | Bourne Town boss Jimmy McDonnell was happy to share the celebrations and credit after their first home win of the season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-feelgood-factor-for-bourne-town-1-7547698.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547696.1472329028!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Feelgood factor for Bourne Town | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Bourne Town boss Jimmy McDonnell was happy to share the celebrations and credit after their first home win of the season.
The Wakes came from behind thanks to second-half goals from captain Dan Smith and top scorer Zak Munton.
Having collected a single point from three previous games at Abbey Lawn, they got a maximum haul against Irchester United on Saturday afternoon in the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Division One.
McDonnell said: “It feels very good, to be honest.
“But I’ve had my go and enjoyed it so I want to give credit to all the lads.
“They deserved it because we got 100 per cent from every single one of them and I really couldn’t have asked for any more.
First-half action at Abbey Lawn on Saturday
“It wasn’t just a battle – we played our way and scored good goals against a decent side who wouldn’t surprise me if they finished around the top end of the table.
“Our lads have quality and hopefully they will believe in themselves.
“I can’t fault anyone and it’s a squad game now where everyone will be involved.
“We’ve got local lads and it means a lot to me as well.
We’re a proper little family club without any big finances but credit to those who put all the effort in. Jimmy McDonnell
“On Saturday we could go all home happy but we’ve got that togetherness as a club.
“Those lads can go on to play at a higher level but they will only leave if it’s the right move.
“It’s a good day all round for everyone – and it’s not just about the players. We’ve got committee members who are working hard around the ground at 8am.
“We won’t get carried away by one result and we’ve got a tough cup game at home to Yaxley on Tuesday night.
“I didn’t want to be one of those managers who kept saying after 10, 12 or 14 games that we would turn the corner and get another win.
“At some point you have got to do it and there are fine margins which all add up.
“We all like to win but I’d give credit to everyone in the UCL because we don’t do it for the money. We could play for a village side for nothing and just give it 70 per cent.
“I wanted to come back on board because certain things have not been right for a long time but now everyone here is working together.
“We’re a proper little family club without any big finances but credit to those who put all the effort in.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-feelgood-factor-for-bourne-town-1-7547698 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/615a384ac76fd0e77c2a5d24b509a79eaf81b0ada8477127ec67c97571c0a31a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:58 | null | 2016-08-26T07:48:56 | Fire crews were called to rescue three people from a collision on Clay Drove, in Spalding, this morning (Friday). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fthree-rescued-from-collision-in-spalding-1-7545537.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6536817.1472194161!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Three rescued from collision in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Fire crews were called to rescue three people from a collision on Clay Drove, in Spalding, this morning (Friday).
The service has confirmed two crews from the town attended the single vehicle incident.
They used manpower to release the casualties from the vehicle.
A police spokesman said the incident was ‘minor injury only’. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/three-rescued-from-collision-in-spalding-1-7545537 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/2bfcaefdbc3b034655acbdba5a07433a2f5d0d66115c22d9cde1695b86150f9c.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:20 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Frevealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543532.1472565238!/image/image.jpg | en | null | REVEALED - the most popular baby names so far in 2016 | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A parenting advice website has listed the most popular baby names so far in 2016 and revealed previous favourites such as Sophia, Mia, Daniel and Harrison are on the decline.
Bounty Baby Club, a popular parenting advice site, has scaled its 100,000 visitors a month, to uncover the most popular baby names of the first half of 2016 and there are a few surprises.
A few favourites of recent years are still holding their popularity but the results reveal some new up and coming themes and trends.
The favourites
Holding onto their 2015 top spots, Alfie and Isla remain the most popular names for boys and girls. Out of the top 100 most popular names, the biggest winners have been Caleb, jumping up nine positions to 19, Jenson, rising up five places to 26 and Ellie, rising up nine positions to nine.
The biggest climber so far this year has been Arlo, previously was outside of the top 50, now cementing a top 10 position at number six. Other names you may start to hear more include Freddie, Aaron, Phoebe, Ellis and Millie.
So what names are falling out of favour this year?
Results show that for girls, Sienna, Mia, Sophia, Mila and Scarlett are on the decline in 2016. Yesterday’s news for boys’ names include Dylan, Sebastian, Daniel and Harrison which are proving less popular than they have in recent years.
There is a new trend of baby names emerging from Bounty’s findings, vowel heavy names, particularly for girls. Male names ending in a softer letter are also becoming more popular, for example names such as Alfie, Arlo, Archie and Harry.
Take a look at the top 10 for boys and girls for the first half of the year below:
Top 10 most popular baby boy names of 2016 so far:
Alfie
Oscar
Teddy
Harry
Jack
Arlo
Noah
Charlie
Jacob
Archie
Top 10 most popular baby girl names of 2016 so far:
Isla
Amelia
Ava
Freya
Evie
Olivia
Esme
Elsie
Mia
Ellie | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/revealed-the-most-popular-baby-names-so-far-in-2016-1-7543534 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/4f607d64f41bc4fa5a0122f680c877c3f38c34ce95a4bd272e3b44a06361bdac.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T14:50:12 | null | 2016-08-30T15:44:13 | A 93-year-old man who was hit by a bus next to a Spalding sports ground a week ago has died, police have confirmed today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fupdate-tuesday-3-25pm-elderly-pedestrian-93-dies-after-bus-collision-in-spalding-1-7550967.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550966.1472568235!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE TUESDAY 3.25PM: Elderly pedestrian, 93, dies after bus collision in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A 93-year-old man who was hit by a bus next to a Spalding sports ground a week ago has died, police have confirmed today.
The victim, who has yet to be named but believed to be from the Spalding area, was hit by a single-decker bus while walking along Winfrey Avenue, near Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, just after 10.20am on Tuesday.
After paramedics treated him at the scene for head injuries, the man was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, where he died yesterday (August Bank Hoilday Monday).
The bus involved had come from Market Deeping into Spalding and operated by Shaw’s Coaches of Maxey, near Market Deeping. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/update-tuesday-3-25pm-elderly-pedestrian-93-dies-after-bus-collision-in-spalding-1-7550967 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b2eb8f09d4d59e94b9b0aa908836082635730d97a4399d2880d4335cef8d1850.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:39 | null | 2016-08-24T16:01:33 | Morriss and Mennie is selling the property in Saltern Drive, Spalding, for £159,950. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fproperty-news%2Ftown-house-for-sale-in-spalding-1-7542023.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542019.1472050872!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Town house for sale in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Morriss and Mennie is selling the property in Saltern Drive, Spalding, for £159,950.
Morriss and Mennie Estate Agents is offering for sale this three-storey town house in Saltern Drive, Spalding.
The property offers an entrance hall, a bright and airy lounge with doors leading out on to the rear garden, a kitchen/diner, cloakroom, two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor, plus a master bedroom with en suite to the second floor.
To the rear of the property is a good-sized garden with gated access, and there is off-road parking to the front.
The house is in a cul-de-sac in the popular area of Wygate Park. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/property-news/town-house-for-sale-in-spalding-1-7542023 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/0465ad587266d243f3339424f24c90c197fc6437007f91a9cae3ca5d11dd049e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:56 | null | 2016-08-25T09:02:38 | A man has died after a car entered the river near Crowland, police have confirmed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fupdate-motorist-rescued-from-river-in-crowland-has-died-1-7542862.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6805678.1472113087!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE: Motorist rescued from river in Crowland has died | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A man has died after a car entered the river near Crowland, police have confirmed.
The incident happened around 8pm yesterday (Wednesday) on the B1166 Deeping High Bank.
The man was rescued from VW Golf and taken to Peterborough hospital but he sadly died.
A police spokesman said identification procedures are ongoing so we are unable to confirm any further details about the victim at this time.
A recovery operation is under way to remove the vehicle from the water.
Any witnesses who have not already spoken to officers at the scene are asked to call the Collision Witness Hotline on 01522 558855.
This death brings to 39 the number killed on Lincolnshire’s roads in 2016.
EARLIER: A motorist has been rescued from a river in Crowland.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue responded to the call at 8.10pm last night (Wednesday) and rescued the driver.
A team from Crowland and specialist water team from Spalding attended the scene at Deeping High Bank. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/update-motorist-rescued-from-river-in-crowland-has-died-1-7542862 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/39d37817422515f716bf6a3f3414ef78cd3945d1212a82203eaafb3e692353a9.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T10:49:14 | null | 2016-08-28T10:00:22 | People in Sutton Bridge stand to benefit from closer working between police forces in Lincolnshire and Norfolk after a meeting this week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fcop-boss-talks-about-cross-border-policing-in-sutton-bridge-1-7545876.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545872.1472205886!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Cop boss talks about cross-border policing in Sutton Bridge | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | People in Sutton Bridge stand to benefit from closer working between police forces in Lincolnshire and Norfolk after a meeting this week.
Members of Sutton Bridge Parish Council were given a briefing on talks between Coun Marc Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Lincolnshire, his deputy Coun Stuart Tweedale and Norfolk PCC Lorne Green.
Parish councillors met Couns Jones and Tweedale at The Curlew Centre in Sutton Bridge where issues raised included cars causing an obstruction by parking on pavements, cyclists riding on pavements and joint working between paramedics and firefighters in Long Sutton.
Coun Chris Brewis, Lincolnshire County Council member for Sutton Elloe, which includes Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge, said: “It was a very, very useful and positive meeting where the Commissioner and his deputy were very keen to talk about cross-border policing, as well as local issues here.
“Some of the areas we talked about were speeding, inconsiderate cyclists who ride without lights and the speed of response by police as we’re very much on the edge of Lincolnshire.
“We also talked about the collaboration between blue light services, such as the Joint Ambulance Conveyance Project involving Long Sutton, Woodhall Spa and Stamford fire stations.”
Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Lorne Green. Photo by Paul Marsh.
Since his election in May, Coun Jones has visited South Holland on at least three occasions, including a community engagement day in Spalding organised by Lincolnshire Police last month.
Coun Jones said: “The meeting with Lorne was a meeting of minds based on the fact that we share a border of nearly 40 miles.
“We also have locations like Sutton Bridge that feels an affinity with people across the border in Norfolk, rather than Lincolnshire.
“So it makes sense for Lincolnshire Police and Norfolk Constabulary to build on the already positive working relationship between us to tackle joint issues, in particular rural crimes, and I am looking forward to meeting up again very soon to strengthen our working relationship even further.”
Lincolnshire and Norfolk share a border of nearly 40 miles so it makes sense for Lincolnshire Police and Norfolk Constabulary to build on the already positive working relationship between us to tackle joint issues Coun Marc Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire
The meeting was arranged as part of the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) for which Coun Tweedale is an executive board member.
Earlier on Tuesday, the deputy PCC met with policing teams in Spalding and Crowland to discuss current issues in both towns.
Coun Tweedale said: “If we don’t have the knowledge of what this area needs, how can we represent people here?
“During my meeting to see how the neighbourhood policing teams are working in Spalding and Crowland, it was made clear that they weren’t seeing the PCC here.
“We want to be seen so that people are aware of who we are and I’ll be following my visit up with subsequent meeting in Holbeach and Long Sutton to hear about the issues in those areas as well.”
The cross-border partnerships comes after a speech in Norfolk last month when Mr Green said: “Rural communities pay the same taxes as everyone else and so they want to know that the police and other emergency services are there for them too.
“The police work hard to respond but too often the perpetrators are long gone before the crime even becomes apparent.
“Rural crime and policing matters and that is why one of my first decisions as PCC has been to join the National Rural Crime Network.”
Top cop’s promise to Spalding - ‘We are here and we care’ | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/crime/cop-boss-talks-about-cross-border-policing-in-sutton-bridge-1-7545876 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/17f7e27a82882f5fe5097d8e839a471567f35c20e7b194491fb45bc8ce646421.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:46 | null | 2016-08-24T10:35:36 | Tales from the Tulgey Wood by Pennyless, Pennyless Music | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Falbum-review-ten-tracks-that-define-a-band-and-a-revolution-in-the-folk-genre-1-7541131.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541130.1472031322!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ALBUM REVIEW: Ten tracks that define a band and a revolution in the folk genre | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | ‘The disc’s diversity feels less like a contrivance and more like a genuine sharing out of talents (David Kidman, Fatea)
Tales from the Tulgey Wood by Pennyless, Pennyless Music
Fairport Convention’s Liege and Leif, Songs of Leonard Cohen, The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan and Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel.
All these albums are considered not just classics, but a commentary on a generation and the ondition of our times.
When Pennyless band released their third album, Tales from the Tulgey Wood in 2012, it prompted one reviewer to call it as “far removed from big beards and knitting your own cider as possible”.
Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, including the name Tulgey Wood itself and the opening track Jabberwocky, Pennyless weave a magic spell that the same reviewer fittingly called “one of the few times that an album can be described as ‘a mixed bag’ in a nice way”.
There are instrumentals with Napoleon Crossing the Alps/Matterhornpipe, Catharsis/Repression and Romanian Circle Dance, while guitarist Les Woods becomes Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) and Ralph McTell with Way Over Yonder and The Caretaker.
Despite the jigs and reels, occasional tweeness and a plethora of instruments, the Neil Young-esque Way Over Yonder, Winter Is Gone and The Caretaker make this an album far removed from big beards and knitting your own cider as possible Simon Stabler, Urban R(eal)ail Pink
Winter is Gone, Tell it to the Bees and Will o’ the Wisp, Pennyless’s landmark number, make this album an absolute treasure chest.
Review by Winston Brown | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/album-review-ten-tracks-that-define-a-band-and-a-revolution-in-the-folk-genre-1-7541131 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/5b0cbb006d86d69310fb1a23475021b31010e6cf51e9f37845ad9b2e7075a6ac.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:31 | null | 2016-08-25T14:21:26 | Happy students were the order of the day at Thomas Middlecott Academy, Kirton, when GCSE results were opened today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fthomas-middlecott-academy-kirton-embraces-gcse-results-day-with-pride-1-7544205.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544204.1472136147!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Thomas Middlecott Academy, Kirton, embraces GCSE results day with pride | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Happy students were the order of the day at Thomas Middlecott Academy, Kirton, when GCSE results were opened today.
Despite facing a challenging rise in standards and increasing pressure on staff, Year 11 students still managed to achieve more than 50 A* and A grades between them.
Among the smiling students was Estelle Wiles (16) of Spalding, who followed up her sports record for the school last summer with a similar reward for academic effort.
Estelle said: “Revision was taking up my life and I think that I went to every extra revision session that the academy put on.
“The exams were tough but, with lots of effort, I got some results that I am really pleased with.”
Executive principal David Yates said: “Overall, our results are broadly similar to last year and whilst, on the surface, this is not what we hoped for against key Government measures, there are a lot of underlying stories that show progress is being made.
Revision was taking up my life and the exams were tough but with lots of effort, I got some results that I am really pleased with Estelle Wiles, Thomas Middlecott Academy, Kirton
“Over half of our students passed English or Maths and we had some popular subjects in which students performed incredibly well, with over 85 per cent of them getting a C or above.
“On top of that, over the last year the progress that our students have made significantly strengthened, meaning that those who just missed out on a C grade in key subjects are in a much stronger position than they were at the start of the year to achieve and exceed in their futures.
“It has been an incredible journey to get to this point and the staff at Thomas Middlecott Academy have worked tirelessly over the last 12 months, embracing the challenges that have been set.
“All that has been achieved sets the academy up for a very successful future and for that, the students and their families deserve a huge amount of praise and recognition.
“Since I have been at the academy, I have been overwhelmed by students’ desire to learn and succeed.
“Between them, they have attended hundreds of hours of revision sessions, both before and after school, as well as during the holidays, and they have pushed themselves harder than has ever been expected before.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/thomas-middlecott-academy-kirton-embraces-gcse-results-day-with-pride-1-7544205 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/311d3783ec2c55d531a276d1226a8ce163b966876c37e88b71d2f2c998462265.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:48:43 | null | 2016-08-27T16:07:14 | Motorists in Wyberton are being warned to expect temporary traffic lights and a series of weekend road closures for work on the village’s new Quadrant development. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fwarning-of-temporary-traffic-lights-on-a16-for-quadrant-work-in-wyberton-1-7547445.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547444.1472310416!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Warning of temporary traffic lights on A16 for Quadrant work in Wyberton | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Motorists in Wyberton are being warned to expect temporary traffic lights and a series of weekend road closures for work on the village’s new Quadrant development.
Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A16 between Monday, September 5, and Friday, September 16, to allow for kerbs, footways and ducting works on the west side of the roundabout.
The lights will be in place 24 hours a day and manually controlled to keep traffic flowing as much as possible, although some delays are likely, particularly at peak periods.
A Lincolnshire County Council spokesman said: “Drivers may wish to consider alternative routes or vary the times of their journeys where possible.”
There will then be a series of weekend road closures on September 16 to 19, 23 to 26, September 30 to October 3, October 7 to 10 and 14 to 17 so the carriageway can be surfaced.
These closures will run from 7pm on Friday to 6am on Monday and the spokesman said: “The travelling public are asked to read and follow the information on the temporary signage that will be in place during the works.”
When it is complete, the £100 million Quadrant development will feature a new community football stadium for Boston United, 500 houses, shops and restuarants.
The spokesman said: “On behalf of the developer, we apologise in advance for any delays or disruption to people’s journeys during this final stage of development.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/warning-of-temporary-traffic-lights-on-a16-for-quadrant-work-in-wyberton-1-7547445 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/32b936301f71b7cd5a5ad1fd189eba96ab57bab9323103830dd399e80e03bfd2.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:58 | null | 2016-08-31T13:00:19 | Bookmark in Spalding has selected The Poldark Saga as its pick of the week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fspalding-bookshop-s-top-pick-for-a-good-read-1-7550730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7430075.1472562715!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spalding bookshop’s top pick for a good read | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Bookmark in Spalding has selected The Poldark Saga as its pick of the week.
Winston Graham is the author of over 40 books.
These include Cordelia, Marnie, Stephanie and The Poldark Saga.
His novels have been translated into 17 languages and several have been filmed for the big and small screens.
As the hit BBC series Poldark returns to our television screens for a second season from Sunday (BBC One at 9pm), so has Winston Graham’s epic saga returned to bookstores.
Join Ross Poldark on his turbulent and treacherous endeavours on the shores of 18th century Cornwall.
In Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall 1790-1791, Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. Accused of wrecking two ships, he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. There are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker, whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense.
The series comprises 12 novels, the first seven set in the 18th century.
Book prices from the series vary, but there is a 20 per cent discount voucher in the Spalding Guardian of September 1. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/spalding-bookshop-s-top-pick-for-a-good-read-1-7550730 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/bfb014d731dd0ac55111f977dca9e1cf20b294bcd141d52db9d8a66e303c7776.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:48:52 | null | 2016-08-26T16:11:56 | This week’s fixture list | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-your-guide-to-all-the-games-1-7542371.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542370.1472055843!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Your guide to all the games | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Email verification
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[] | 2016-08-27T18:48:45 | null | 2016-08-27T18:08:23 | Plans for a former fruit and vegetable nursery in Thurlby to be turned into homes has been thrown out due to fears over about traffic and flooding. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fred-card-shown-to-plans-for-new-homes-in-village-1-7547579.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.5919591.1472317683!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Red card shown to plans for new homes in village | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Plans for a former fruit and vegetable nursery in Thurlby to be turned into homes has been thrown out due to fears over about traffic and flooding.
An application to build five homes at Whitehouse Nursery in The Green was opposed by residents who claimed it would lead to problems with drainage, sewerage and potentially pose an obstruction for drivers on High Street, Thurlby.
The plans were formally rejected at a meeting of the South Kesteven District Council’s development control committee last Tuesday, despite planning officers recommending approval for the plan to demolish a bungalow and build five new homes.
Coun Barry Dobson, parish councillor for Thurlby and district councillor for Dole Wood, said villagers were concerned about increased traffic, the site itself was close to four separate junctions, near a sharp, dangerous bend, on a roads used as a “rat run” when the A15 was closed. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/red-card-shown-to-plans-for-new-homes-in-village-1-7547579 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/6e07eaef9b85d802d0b81538d64d5593c955310b8d121b2d4d414838d6d9d91c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:17 | null | 2016-08-24T13:00:30 | There’s a family fun day at Regent Bingo in Westlode Street, Spalding, on Monday (1.30-4pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Ffamily-fun-day-in-spalding-on-monday-1-7540007.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540006.1471958869!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Family fun day in Spalding on Monday | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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] | 2016-08-26T13:09:57 | null | 2016-08-24T11:27:46 | The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fcoca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541245.1472034454!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Coca-Cola bottle ‘most iconic packaging’ | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The Cola-Cola glass bottle has been voted as the most iconic packaging on the UK’s shelves.
A study of 1,500 Brits exploring the influence of packaging and branding on shopping habits found that one in six people thought the Coca-Cola bottle was the most identifiable in terms of packaging.
Indeed, it was deemed to be just as recognisable without its logo or the product itself.
The research, commissioned by Easyfairs, organisers of Packing Innovations and Luxury Packaging London, found the Toblerone triangular chocolate bar finished as a close runner up, with Marmite’s glass jar rated as third-best-loved product packaging.
Beauty brands, such as the Tiffany Box and the Chanel No.5 Bottle just missed out on the top ten.
Coke’s success has been attributed to its targeting younger audience, with one in five Millennials selecting the bottle as the most recognisable pack product.Pringles’ iconic cylinder tube, fourth on the overall list, was the Millennial’s second favourite.
The study also revealed barcodes as the greatest packaging invention, ahead of more traditional items such as the cardboard box (21 per cent) - although the younger generation, 18-34 years, voted for 3D printing and re-sealable zips as its top two.
Gerry Sherwood, Event Director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, who commissioned the survey, said: “Millennials have officially passed Baby Boomers as the largest generation in history, and are more personally connected to their favourite brands than ever before. It is therefore not surprising to see 3D printing come out top in our poll for this age group.”
Top Ten Most Recognisable Brand’s Packaging
1. Coca-Cola Bottle
2. Toblerone Triangle
3. Marmite Jar
4. Pringles Tube
5. KFC Bucket
6. Heinz Ketchup Bottle
7. Fairy Liquid Bottle
8. Apple’s iPhone Box
9. Walkers Crisp Packet
10. Amazon Box | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/coca-cola-bottle-most-iconic-packaging-1-7541247 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/6e1b89cf76dd7e4a98ede22963de02324e73edc04a94e465e174d0cdb0d09464.json |
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[] | 2016-08-31T14:51:08 | null | 2016-08-31T14:36:34 | Game abandoned was the story of the South Lincolnshire & Border League weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fcricket-spalding-stay-on-top-round-up-results-and-fixtures-1-7554391.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7554390.1472650574!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET: Spalding stay on top - round-up, results and fixtures | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Game abandoned was the story of the South Lincolnshire & Border League weekend.
The big game between leaders Spalding and second-placed Sleaford 2nd ended with Spalding having scored 197-7 – Hafiz Maheed hitting 80 and Dan Milgate 57.
This gave the top team four points to Sleaford’s three and Spalding now have a 39-point advantage but with two games in hand, Sleaford are still in with a good chance of the title.
Elsewhere, Dan Reynolds made 62 and Matthew Law 69 in Belton Park’s 215-7 against Long Sutton.
Belton declared in the 36th over in the hope of completing the game but after six overs of the second innings, the wet weather intervened.
Freiston caught up three points on Spalding 2nd at the top of Division One, their game against Baston lasting 39 overs, sufficient time for both Richard Paul and Abdul Moeed to hit 63.
Only 15 overs were played at Spalding where the leaders were taking on Timberland.
Boston 3rd and Graves Park remain locked in battle for second place in Division Two while Pinchbeck had made 107-4 when the game against Long Sutton 2nd was brought to a close.
SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE & BORDER LEAGUE
PREMIER DIVISION
Belton Park 215-7 dec (Reynolds 62, M Law 69), Long Sutton 6-0; Woodhall Spa 2nd 93-6 v Bourne 2nd; Boston 2nd 124-3 v Billingborough; Grantham 2nd 114-8 v Market Deeping 2nd; Spalding 197-7 (Majeed 80, Milgate 57) v Sleaford 2nd.
DIVISION ONE
Freiston 166-2 (Paul 63, Moeed 63no) v Baston; Skegness 2nd 205-4 (Elsom 70, Nuttall 59) v Grantham 3rd; Timberland 53-0 v Spalding 2nd; Moulton Harrox conceded to Heckington.
DIVISION TWO
Boston 3rd 49-6 v Graves Park; Pinchbeck 107-4 v Long Sutton 2nd.
All abandoned
SATURDAY
READERS LINCOLNSHIRE ECB PREMIER LEAGUE (noon)
Boston v Market Deeping, Bourne v Nettleham, Grantham v Louth, Grimsby v Skegness, Lindum v Bracebridge Heath, Sleaford v Woodhall Spa.
SOUTH LINCOLNSHIRE & BORDER LEAGUE
Premier Division (1pm): Belton Park v Billingborough, Long Sutton v Grantham 2nd, Market Deeping 2nd v Boston 2nd, Spalding v Stamford, Woodhall Spa 2nd v Sleaford 2nd.
Division One (1pm): Baston v Spalding 2nd, Freiston L&L v Grantham 3rd, Moulton Harrox v Billingborough 2nd, Skegness 2nd v Heckington, Timberlands v Welby Cavaliers.
Division Two (1pm): Belton Park 2nd v Boston 3rd, Grantham 4th v Pinchbeck, Graves Park v Long Sutton 2nd, Spalding 3rd v Burgh & District.
SUNDAY
RUTLAND LEAGUE (1pm)
Division One: Nassington v Bourne, Peterborough v Oundle, Stamford v Barnack, Ufford Park v Market Deeping, Uppingham v Wisbech.
Division Two: Grantham v Castor & Ailsworth, Ketton v Kings Keys, March v Uffington.
Division Three: Long Sutton v East Carlton, Wisbech 2nd v S&L Corby.
Division Four: Hampton v Thrapston, Isham v Ramsey, Kimbolton v Orton Park, Loddington & Mawsley v Nassington 2nd.
Division Five: Castor & Ailsworth 2nd v Benefield, Laxton Park v Sawtry, Market Deeping 2nd v Alconbury.
Division Six: Newborough 2nd v Long Sutton 2nd, Orton Park 2nd v Ufford Park 2nd, Whittlesey 2nd v Huntingdon & District. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/cricket-spalding-stay-on-top-round-up-results-and-fixtures-1-7554391 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/95eba58b56be34d3f2dafda28d53b9af85b0df1e95c46a4454117cca550dcc78.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T18:49:30 | null | 2016-08-27T19:31:55 | The storm-hit bank holiday weekend kicked off with wins for Spalding United, Deeping Rangers, Holbeach United and Bourne Town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-bank-holiday-bonanza-round-up-and-results-1-7547648.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547646.1472322694!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Bank holiday bonanza - round-up and results | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The storm-hit bank holiday weekend kicked off with wins for Spalding United, Deeping Rangers, Holbeach United and Bourne Town.
The Tulips moved up to fourth place in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division South with a 3-1 victory at Northwich Victoria.
Nathan Whitehead’s sixth-minute opener was soon followed by Bradley Wells’ sixth goal in just four games.
Alex Byrne pulled one back in the second half but teenager Jonny Lockie’s first league goal came in stoppage-time to maintain an impressive start to the season for Dave Frecklington’s squad.
Deeping’s first league win of the campaign came with a 4-1 scoreline at Kirby Muxloe.
Scott Coupland (2), Callum Madigan and Scott Mooney were on target for three points in the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Premier Division.
Zak Munton went on to score the second-half winner
Bourne recorded their first home win in Division One, coming from behind to beat Irchester United 2-1.
Matty O’Neill nodded in for the Romans but Wakes skipper Dan Smith headed the equaliser and top scorer Zak Munton’s low finish sparked celebrations at Abbey Lawn.
Holbeach thrashed Long Buckby 6-2 in the Knockout Cup thanks to Jake Clitheroe (2), Nick Jackson, Spencer Tinkler, Josh Ford and an own-goal.
EVO-STIK NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE
First Division South: Bedworth 2 Stocksbridge Park Steels 2, Carlton 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3, Chasetown 0 Belper 0, Gresley 1 Leek 1, Kidsgrove 0 Rugby 1, Lincoln 1 Romulus 2, Market Drayton 0 Loughborough Dynamo 3, Newcastle 3 Basford 1, Northwich 1 Spalding 3, Sheffield 0 Witton 1, Stamford 1 Shaw Lane 1.
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
Knockout Cup preliminary round: Leicester Nirvana 2 Newport Pagnell 1 (Leicester Nirvana at home to Bourne or Yaxley), Wisbech 4 Potton 1 (Wisbech at home to Deeping), Woodford 0 Oakham 4 (Oakham away to Cogenhoe). First round: Holbeach 6 Long Buckby 2 (Holbeach away to Boston or Harrowby).
Premier Division: Desborough 6 ON Chenecks 4, Eynesbury 1 Harborough 4, Harrowby 1 Sileby 3, Kirby Muxloe 1 Deeping 4, Oadby v Peterborough Northern Star abandoned, Peterborough Sports 5 Cogenhoe 0, Rothwell Corinthians 0 Yaxley 5, Wellingborough 3 Boston 0.
Division One: Bourne 2 Irchester 1, Bugbrooke St Michaels 2 Thrapston 1, Daventry 8 Burton Park Wanderers 0, Olney 4 Melton 1, Raunds 4 Stewarts & Lloyds 2, Rushden & Higham 1 Blackstones 1.
Reserve Division: Blackstones 1 Olney 2, Cogenhoe 2 Bugbrooke St Michaels 1, Harborough 0 Eynesbury 3, Lutterworth 10 Bourne 0, Newport Pagnell 0 ON Chenecks 4, Peterborough Northern Star 2 Desborough 1, Potton 1 Rothwell Corinthians 3.
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES PETERBOROUGH & DISTRICT LEAGUE
Premier Division: AFC Stanground Sports 5 Peterborough ICA Sports 1, Deeping Res 2 Wisbech Res 1, Ketton 1 Netherton 3, Langtoft 2 Sawtry 3, Stamford Lions 5 Stilton 4, Thorney 2 Holbeach Res 3, Uppingham 0 Peterborough Sports Res 13.
Division One: Kings Cliffe 5 Glinton & Northborough 2.
Division Two: Crowland Res 0 Stamford Lions Res 2, Ketton Res v Ramsey abandoned, Netherton A 0 Spalding Town 0, Pinchbeck Res 1 AFC Stanground Sports Res 1, Tydd St Mary 6 Leverington Sports Res 1, Whittlesey Coates A 4 Langtoft Res 1.
Division Three: Bretton North End 2 Sawtry Res 0, Eye 3 Brotherhood Sports 2, Farcet 2 FC Peterborough 6, Thorpe Wood Rangers 4 AFC Stanground Sports A 3, Stamford Belvedere Res 2 Whittlesey Coates B 1.
Division Four: AFC Stanground Sports B 0 Long Sutton Res 3, Cardea 3 Netherton B 3, FC Peterborough Res 3 Stamford Lions A 0, Huntingdon Rovers 1 Feeder 13, Parkside 3 Tydd St Mary Res 0, Premiair 7 Whittlesey Coates C 1, Whaplode Drove 5 Wittering Harriers Res 2.
President Premier Shield first round: Leverington Sports 1 Pinchbeck 6 (Pinchbeck away to Stilton).
Chairman Championship Shield first round: Long Sutton 2 Netherton Res 0, Peterborough Polonia 3 Whittlesey Res 2, Riverside 2 Oakham Res 3, Wittering Harriers 5 Moulton Harrox Res 2.
BALCAN LIGHTING SUPPLIES LINCOLNSHIRE LEAGUE
Brigg Res 7 Ruston Sports 1, Horncastle 2 Market Rasen 0, Lincoln Moorlands Railway 5 Cleethorpes DS 0, Louth 3 Immingham 0, Skegness 4 Hykeham 0.
TAYLORS SERVICE GARAGES BOSTON LEAGUE
Taylors Garages Premier Division: Billinghay 4 Benington 5, Spilsby 2 Swineshead 3, Wyberton Res 4 Heckington 1.
Taylors Peugeot Division One: Fishtoft 5 FC Kirton 0, Swineshead Res 1 Friskney 6.
Taylors Ford Division Two: Boston International 2 Kirton Town Res 1, East Coast 1 Fishtoft Res 5, Spilsby Res 1 Sibsey 3.
Taylors Vauxhall Division Three: Boston Athletic 8 Spalding Harriers 4, Boston College Res v Northgate Olympic abandoned, Holbeach Bank 9 Boston Titans 5, Old Doningtonians Res 2 Leverton Sheepgate Res 2. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-bank-holiday-bonanza-round-up-and-results-1-7547648 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/4b2c2c0834b5649c0cc4b7f8c9b663d5e68a7d55ec0bef47f63e919bb483305a.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:59 | null | 2016-08-31T12:30:47 | Music from all eras and genres, with lots of laughter, is promised at the music quiz at Gedney Dyke Village Hall on Saturday (7.30pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fgedney-dyke-music-quiz-1-7550595.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550594.1472559081!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Gedney Dyke music quiz | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Email verification
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[] | 2016-08-29T18:50:03 | null | 2016-08-29T18:00:00 | Long Sutton’s Music in the Park on Sunday was a big hit for the hundreds of people who turned out to enjoy the free, family fun day. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fit-was-pretty-dry-at-long-sutton-s-hit-music-in-the-park-1-7549225.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549219.1472484460!/image/image.jpg | en | null | It was pretty dry at Long Sutton’s hit Music in the Park ... | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Long Sutton’s Music in the Park on Sunday was a big hit for the hundreds of people who turned out to enjoy the free, family fun day.
Music in the Park is one of two big events staged each year by EELS (Events and Entertainment in Long Sutton) and it hit the right note with people of all ages with a host of live music acts on stage, stalls of all kinds and a funfair.
The Russell family Daniel, Michaela, Olivia and Liam enjoying the day. SG280816-101TW
EELS chairman Jack Tyrrell said there were around 1,200 people on Winfrey Park at any one time for most of the day, with new people arriving as others left, but many people stayed for hours to enjoy the entertainment.
It was thirsty work for adults as they drank the EELS beer supplies dry.
Jack said EELS borrowed some barrels from the Royal British Legion – and they were left pretty much dry too.
People attending were also buying beer from the Conservative Club and the Co-op.
The Rocha and Vendrametto families meet up with a Minion at Music in the Park. SG280816-115TW
The event ran from 10am-10pm and luckily the weather remained pretty much perfect.
Among acts entertaining the crowds were The Peele School Band, Steve Carmel, the Freddie Hall Band, Elvis Presley (Clayton), Jinx who replaced Redboot at short notice, Lauryn Quenby Cambridge, Offbeat, Della and Groove Cartell.
Among visitors were South Holland District Council chairman Michael Seymoure and his wife, Pauline.
Music in the Park, Winfrey Park, Long Sutton, 10am-10pm, Jack Tyrrell 07951 673921, WB 23/8. Freddie Hall band entertain ANL-160828-185714001
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Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to Main Street, on the Bourne to Colsterworth road, at about 12.35pm after a collision between a black Vauxhall Insignia and a HGV.
The Insignia driver was released from the car by firefighters using specialist cutting gear before he was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. Police closed the A151 at its junction with the B1176 near Toft to allow emergency service to clear the crash site.
Anyone who saw the collision should call 101, quoting incident number 224 of August 25. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/man-seriously-injured-in-two-vehicle-crash-on-a151-in-edenham-1-7545286 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/27f2cdaef2296b83ded4acf362f30682ba433241adf78bd520195bcb263e01a8.json |
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"Rodney Sadd",
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] | 2016-08-27T10:48:40 | null | 2016-08-27T10:00:38 | I hope our MPs have had a well-earned break during the summer recess after the turmoil that followed the referendum result. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fyour-view-we-need-a-plan-for-brexit-1-7539819.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539818.1471954041!/image/image.jpg | en | null | YOUR VIEW: We need a plan for Brexit | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | I hope our MPs have had a well-earned break during the summer recess after the turmoil that followed the referendum result.
The referendum vote was possibly a result of the creation of a Europe based on austerity and social dumping.
It’s also confirmation of the failure of Europe’s social and economic policies, which have produced a worsening of working and living standards in many areas.
My main concern now is that British workers do not have to pay for the cost of Brexit.
Many of the electorate have already been let down by the political elites, but what a shambles it all was to exit the EU without a plan.
The result was clear, no matter what side you were on. The British people now deserve a plan carefully laid down, albeit for more control, including security at work, better jobs and fairer pay.
We cannot leave the exit of the EU to one party; we need a cross-party team of politicians, employers, businesses and trade union representatives at the negotiating table.
The best talent on all sides should be given the chance to deliver a better deal for Britain.
People had a range of reasons for voting to leave Europe, but we can now work constructively together to get things right for the future generations of this country.
Even closer to home in South Holland and The Deepings, what will it mean for our local farm and food industry?
There must be time to reflect and a good plan put in place before Article 50 is triggered. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/your-view-we-need-a-plan-for-brexit-1-7539819 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/e7aa9441150fab9bdb9629a147c45f48da11eaf726d87ae2af12b8e3ae975a74.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:54 | null | 2016-08-31T12:30:32 | Pavanotti presents Fizz, Food & Fun at St Peter & St Paul Church, Gosberton, on Saturday (7.30pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Ffizz-food-and-fun-at-gosberton-1-7550386.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550384.1472554592!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Fizz, food and fun at Gosberton | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:10 | null | 2016-08-24T13:00:53 | Bookmark in Spalding’s book of the week is How It Works: The Student. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fspalding-bookshop-chooses-a-good-read-1-7539905.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7430075.1471955963!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spalding bookshop chooses a good read | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Bookmark in Spalding’s book of the week is How It Works: The Student.
How it Works: The Student is a hilarious brand new book in the phenomenal Ladybirds for grown-ups series by Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris.
A nugget of wisdom, this delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.
The large, clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope.
The featuring of original Ladybird artwork makes this book feel just like the old Ladybird classics we have become accustomed to.
Joel Morris and Jason Hazeley have written for a frankly stupid number of radio and TV comedy shows including Charlie Brooker’s Screenwipe.
Both men, dividing their time between London and the pub, have created a book world in which adults can act like children again with more mature subjects.
The book retails for £6.99 but there is a 20 per cent discount voucher in the Spalding Guardian of August 25. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/spalding-bookshop-chooses-a-good-read-1-7539905 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/d60a8a7987654382f1e2696b2dc2b32d9e54f6638e21b0912ae04ada3f8b6afd.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T06:48:37 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:17 | HAYES IN THE HOUSE: By MP John Hayes | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhow-we-can-reignite-some-civic-pride-1-7539805.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539804.1471953305!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How we can reignite some civic pride | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[
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] | 2016-08-26T16:48:41 | null | 2016-08-26T16:20:33 | The bank holiday weekend provides a twin test for Spalding United against promotion rivals. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-four-points-will-be-job-done-for-spalding-united-1-7542361.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542360.1472055728!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Four points will be ‘job done’ for Spalding United | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The bank holiday weekend provides a twin test for Spalding United against promotion rivals.
The Tulips’ trip to Northwich Victoria on Saturday comes 48 hours before the derby date at home to Stamford.
Boss Dave Frecklington is expecting both teams to be Spalding’s challengers this season around the top of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division South.
He said: “This is a tough start to the season for us.
“It was never going to be easy against Bedworth United and Carlton Town during the first week and then Bury Town away in the FA Cup.
“Before we kicked off, I tipped both Northwich and Stamford to be up there with ourselves at the end of this season.
Northwich will certainly want to put things right as quickly as possible. Hopefully they will wait until after Saturday! Dave Frecklington
“So it’s going to be a tough weekend and if we can get four points then I’d be more than happy with that.
“As long as we don’t lose to these teams then it’s a case of ‘job done’.
“I feel we are getting there and I believe we are going to get better.
“The most pleasing aspect has been the fact that we’ve put points on the board and gone through one round of the FA Cup when we’ve been under-cooked in terms of having players missing from the squad.
“We’ve kept a couple of clean sheets as well which is always a great bonus.
“There are no easy games but Northwich had a shock result at home in the FA Cup last weekend when I don’t think anybody saw it coming.
“However, I don’t read too much into their poor start to the season.
“They are a big club at our level and I expect them to be a tough outfit this season.
“They will certainly want to put things right as quickly as possible.
“Hopefully they will wait until after Saturday! We’ve just got to go there and keep doing the same things and we’ll have every chance of getting a positive result.”
Spalding’s 3-0 win at Bury last weekend featured another away-day double for summer signing Bradley Wells who took his tally to five goals in just three games.
Frecklington added: “He came into the club only a few days before the start of the season but he has bought into what we are trying to do here.
“As a manager you would be happy if he scored at a ratio of one goal per game but he has really hit the ground running.
“They have been proper striker’s finishes but his all-round play is more pleasing. As Nathan Stainfield told us, you appreciate his hold-up play.
“I was very pleased with the team’s performance last weekend.
“The game was what we expected. We had reports on Bury from their first two wins so we knew they are an excellent footballing side.
“It proved to be the case as they really hurt us in the first half when we were playing against the wind.
“We got through to half-time by defending well and then we matched them up with a diamond midfield to nullify their threat.
“We got ourselves into the game and it was a pleasing performance to score three goals plus a clean sheet.”
Sam Downey should be back in Spalding’s squad on Saturday.
The right-winger was left out for ‘personal reasons’ as the Tulips won 3-0 at Bury Town last weekend.
Boss Dave Frecklington expects to have Downey available for the league trip to Northwich.
Two other new signings are set to be back in action for the FA Cup first qualifying round tie at Mickleover Sports next week.
Brad Barraclough (foot) and Chris Hamilton (groin) are both close to being fit. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-four-points-will-be-job-done-for-spalding-united-1-7542361 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/846db1925be6e709c9b1ca791f217a4feb06d725726b733d1132b4f704bb90db.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T22:49:51 | null | 2016-08-27T20:25:26 | The foundations are being built on and off the pitch for a brighter future at Bourne Town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-verdict-bourne-town-storm-back-for-first-home-win-1-7547680.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547676.1472326606!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town storm back for first home win | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The foundations are being built on and off the pitch for a brighter future at Bourne Town.
The Wakes’ first home win of the season was another step in the right direction under boss Jimmy McDonnell.
Since his appointment last summer, he has spoken about a more professional approach around the club as well as helping to develop the careers of young talent.
The signs were positive again as Bourne overturned a half-time deficit to take three points.
It was fitting that the goalscorers – leading by example – were captain Dan Smith and prolific young striker Zak Munton.
The driving force behind this victory from the heart of midfield was Craig Rook but McDonnell gave credit to all of his players after their efforts had been fully rewarded.
Man of the match Craig Rook
Rightly so because it had been a team effort when it may have been easy to allow Irchester United to remain in control after the deadlock was broken.
There was plenty of desire and commitment all over the pitch to get Bourne back into the game.
Before the break, they did not keep possession enough to create chances other than Munton’s golden opportunity which Dale Hamilton pushed out.
Just three minutes later, the Romans were ahead.
Robbie Relf was harshly penalised for a foul and the quickly-taken free-kick on the halfway line released Ryan Lovell whose right-wing cross was converted by a far-post header from Matty O’Neill.
“Who really wants it?” was McDonnell’s question and he got the correct answers.
The start of the second half was delayed due to heavy rain but a tactical switch helped to get Bourne on the attack more often.
Substitute Ashton Capes fired wide and the Wakes were unfortunate when a free-kick was awarded on the edge of the box instead of a penalty for a trip on George Couzens.
Raph Brown escaped with a yellow card when he could have been sent off for that ‘professional foul’ and from the set-piece, Couzens’ drive was deflected wide.
However, Bourne didn’t have to wait much longer for the equaliser.
Munton’s corner was met by a powerful header from Smith and the Wakes could sense victory was there for the taking.
Bourne’s best move of the match ended as Max Cooper missed the target sliding in at the far post.
Munton’s low finish with a clinical touch from a loose ball sparked celebrations on the touchline with team-mates and McDonnell.
They still needed Rook’s stoppage-time goalline clearance but the final whistle eventually came at 5pm.
BOURNE TOWN
4-4-2: Brown 7; Corby 7, Smith 7, Worthington 7, Relf 7 (sub Jesson 90 mins); Avory 6 (sub Capes h-t, 7), Moss 7, Rook 8, Cooper 7; Couzens 7 (sub Roberts 86 mins), Munton 7. Sub not used: Willerton.
IRCHESTER UNITED
4-2-3-1: Hamilton; Keenleyside, Kew, Heycock, Said-Abdullah; Miles, Brown (sub Line 68 mins); O’Neill, Lovell, Clark; Reynolds (sub Gordon 72 mins). Subs not used: Freeman, Sargent.
REFEREE
Paul Dobbs
GOALS
O’Neill (28 mins, 0-1); Smith (65 mins, 1-1); Munton (75 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Brown, Moss, Corby (fouls); Couzens (dissent); Capes (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
54
STAR MAN
Craig Rook – the driving force.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★
WHO’S NEXT
Yaxley (H) – Knockout Cup, Tuesday. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/match-verdict-bourne-town-storm-back-for-first-home-win-1-7547680 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/712043497ac49b88d91f02a384c6567943cfc1e6a7f2ffaa9b8f745ff6204a97.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:44 | null | 2016-08-24T16:46:09 | Holly Taylor-Hart (14) from Long Sutton enjoyed more success in the UK Riders Junior National Finals at Arena UK Grantham after getting through the qualifiers and regional finals earlier this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fdressage-holly-crowned-champion-at-national-finals-1-7542176.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542172.1472053888!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DRESSAGE: Holly crowned champion at national finals | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Holly Taylor-Hart (14) from Long Sutton enjoyed more success in the UK Riders Junior National Finals at Arena UK Grantham after getting through the qualifiers and regional finals earlier this year.
Her horse is an eight-year-old Irish Sports Horse mare called Mia Slieve Diamondz (Millie for short) which she has owned for 21 months.
Holly Taylor-Hart
In her first test (Intro A) Holly was crowned champion with a score of 68.30%.
She came joint-sixth in her second test (Prelim 1) with a score of 65.78%
Millie is stabled at Bankside Equestrian Centre in Walpole St Andrew which is run by Holly’s instructor Marie and her sister Sarah Watson.
Holly competes in show jumping, dressage and cross country and is regularly in the ribbons.
She said: “I am very proud of how far I have come with Millie’s schooling.
“Our hard work is now paying off.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/dressage-holly-crowned-champion-at-national-finals-1-7542176 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/0b9039de7ebb4c39e1ad3ed52b1e4247d9f2f96e364df3d28822a7fa7324aced.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:04 | null | 2016-08-25T13:19:39 | Students at The Deepings School had an extra incentive for success in this year’s GCSE exams, the last under their outgoing Head teacher Richard Trow. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fdeepings-school-head-signs-off-with-positive-achievement-at-gcse-1-7543875.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544267.1472132272!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Deepings School head signs off with ‘positive achievement’ at GCSE | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Students at The Deepings School had an extra incentive for success in this year’s GCSE exams, the last under their outgoing Head teacher Richard Trow.
Staff at the school were full of praise for its Year 11 students, stating that they had “worked exceptionally hard and made fantastic progress”.
Among the top achievers were Bryony Hickson with five A*s and five As, Jonathan Allen who recorded six A*s and thre As, Niamh Walker, also with six A*s along with two As and a trio of students, Aaron Jakins, Jennifer Roe and Thomas Mulqueen, who each had three A*s among their grades at GCSE.
Bryony described her results as “world class” and is going onto the school’s sixth form, as is Emma Gibbs whose ten As have set up two years of A‐level studies in Maths, Psychology and Geography, with the hope of going on to university.
Mr Trow, who takes over as Head teacher of Priory City of Lincoln Academy next month, paid special tribute to the school’s Science teachers who helped students, 60 per cent of whom secured either A* or A grades in Biology, 52 per cent with either A* or A in Physics and 48 per cent A* or A in Chemistry. “The Class of 2016 has really focused since September and this has created a positive, achievement-centred culture that has set a great example to the rest of the school,” Mr Trow said.
“We take a great deal of pride in making sure that all students are prepared for the next stage of their education and this year is no exception.
Emma�Gibbs whose ten As have set up two years of Alevel studies�in�Maths, Psychology�and�Geography�at The Deepings School's sixth form.
“Many will stay with us in our ‘state of the art’ Sixth Form, while others have already secured places at one of the high quality colleges in our
area.
“The Deepings School’s new £4 million Science Centre has had its first Year 11 cohort through and the Science team have done an amazing job in securing some fantastic results.”
Head of Science Chris Campbell said ‘I am really proud that the students’ efforts this year have been rewarded with such positive results.
We take a great deal of pride in making sure that all students are prepared for the next stage of their education and this year is no exception Richard Trow, Head teacher, The Deepings School
“Grades in GCSE Triple Science are particularly impressive and I am sure they will inspire our students to study the Sciences at A‐level and beyond.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/deepings-school-head-signs-off-with-positive-achievement-at-gcse-1-7543875 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/8babbf7691f2eacc436c2ef95afb57cd233a494f94031a25c416d967ec6b7e76.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:50:16 | null | 2016-08-30T20:00:00 | I have been a resident of Holbeach for more than 25 years and I have no political affiliations, but I do care about my town. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fyour-letters-everyone-who-has-the-future-of-holbeach-at-heart-should-do-their-bit-1-7550583.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550582.1472558699!/image/image.jpg | en | null | YOUR LETTERS: Everyone who has the future of Holbeach at heart should do their bit | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | I have been a resident of Holbeach for more than 25 years and I have no political affiliations, but I do care about my town.
It’s on this basis that I agree with Paul Foyster that it was excellent to see so many residents at the public meeting regarding the closure of an entrance to Boston Road car park and also the repositioning of Holbeach Market.
I have already seen the petitions around town and I encourage everyone who has the future of the town at their heart to do their bit and to ensure that their feelings are made known to South Holland District Council.
The councillor and civil servant who represented the district council at the meeting wanted positive suggestions.
Can I ask that the one made by Mr Horner – for the use of Springfields car park-type barriers and ticket machines – be given serious consideration.
This will stop people using the car park as a cut through, while the existing ticket machines can be programmed to allow the existing two hours of free parking to continue.
The existing gates can then be used to close the car park overnight.
I would also like to endorse the suggestion of placing the market on Church Street as I agree that this will encourage increased footfall in the town centre.
I do hope that South Holland District Council understands and takes note of the feelings of Holbeach residents.
Stephen Cole
Holbeach | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/your-letters-everyone-who-has-the-future-of-holbeach-at-heart-should-do-their-bit-1-7550583 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/24b91679b0b516fb685acc09e92e3285e36b3fd8bc809e00d24167d2beee14e4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:48:46 | null | 2016-08-26T18:18:25 | A helicopter flying over woods at Wyberton this afternoon (Friday) has been helping a police investigation into an assault on a woman. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fhelicopter-joins-police-investigation-into-alleged-assault-on-woman-1-7547003.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6053830.1472236857!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Helicopter joins police investigation into alleged assault on woman | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A helicopter flying over woods at Wyberton this afternoon (Friday) has been helping a police investigation into an assault on a woman.
Ealier today a police spokesman said: “We are investigating an incident that took place in the Westwood Lakes woods around 2pm this afternoon, involving the alleged assault of a female.
“Officers are currently on scene and are being supported by a police helicopter.”
Police say anyone who was in the vicinity and who has information they feel may be relevant should call 101, quoting incident number 240 of August 26. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/crime/helicopter-joins-police-investigation-into-alleged-assault-on-woman-1-7547003 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/dfaa0adc0244a8b541e6b7a2345993505ff4220ccd11e935b8928c9cee882ac7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:33 | null | 2016-08-14T12:00:02 | War memorials in Deeping St Nicholas and Langtoft are among hundreds listed recently through Historic England’s pledge to protect 2,500 of them by 2018, marking the centenary of the First World War. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fwar-memorials-in-deeping-st-nicholas-and-langtoft-listed-1-7524888.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7524887.1471016512!/image/image.jpg | en | null | War memorials in Deeping St Nicholas and Langtoft listed | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | War memorials in Deeping St Nicholas and Langtoft are among hundreds listed recently through Historic England’s pledge to protect 2,500 of them by 2018, marking the centenary of the First World War.
Built by communities in the years following the conflict, these memorials are a poignant physical reminder of the sacrifices and loss the First World War brought about.
Louise Brennan, assistant director for Historic England in the East Midlands, said: “Over a million Britons lost their lives in the First World War. These new listings will help to ensure that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
“I would encourage everyone to make sure their local memorial is in good condition. If it isn’t, then Historic England, War Memorials Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund have grants available.”
Roger Bowdler, director of listing at Historic England, said: “Researching, recording and recommending up to 2,500 more war memorials for listing over the next five years is a major task but one that we are proud to undertake.”
Working with volunteers, the programme is providing up to £2million in grants for war memorial repair and conservation and hundreds of workshops to teach people how to record their memorials and put them forward for listing.
The Deeping St Nicholas memorial stands in the churchyard and was unveiled during a dedication service on March 31, 1921. The service was conducted by Rev William Benson and the memorial was unveiled by local farmer and landowner William Porter.
The number of names recorded of those soldiers who died in the First World War is 31, with four added for the Second World War, and one for the Korean War of 1950-1953.
The Langtoft memorial is located within the village churchyard. It was constructed by local monument mason John Thomas Plowright to commemorate the eight men from Langtoft who died in the First World War.
The date it was erected is not recorded. Four names were added after the Second World War. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/war-memorials-in-deeping-st-nicholas-and-langtoft-listed-1-7524888 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/e4945f65086db3e12b1b4f82400c2f2f19f5127496d29882fabeae4eda7f1b75.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T18:48:44 | null | 2016-08-27T18:00:22 | Fed-up residents will stage their own transport summit in a bid to stop “wrong-turn” lorries using a narrow lane at Sutton Bridge. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fcouple-organise-sutton-bridge-transport-summit-in-bid-to-stop-wrong-way-lorries-1-7545930.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545919.1472206429!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Couple organise Sutton Bridge transport summit in bid to stop wrong-way lorries | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Fed-up residents will stage their own transport summit in a bid to stop “wrong-turn” lorries using a narrow lane at Sutton Bridge.
Adam and Sandra Argyris say lorries trying to deliver to Bakkavor mistakenly turn into Chalk Lane – which has no vehicle access to the factory – and end up reversing the length of the lane, which Adam says is “very dangerous to pedestrians, cyclists and cars”.
He says: “Repeated damage has been caused to the road barriers and to the adjoining properties.
“The lane only provides pedestrians access to the factory and whilst this is highlighted on a sign it is siutated too far up the lane and is consequently too far for the lorry driver to go back. Improved signs would help but these need to be on the A17.”
The couple have invited South Holland and the Deepings MP John Hayes, who is also Minister of Transport, senior highways officials and councillors to a site meeting on Chalk Lane on Friday, September 9.
Adam (45), a lorry driver, emailed invitations and attached video footage of lorry’s repeated attempts in darkness to reverse out of Chalk Lane.
He believes there’s a second problem with a logistics company, M S Wayman and Sons Ltd, based at the bottom of Chalk Lane.
“Their business has grown and changed substantially and so have the size and number of their lorries,” he said. “Their only access to the A17 is along Chalk Lane, which is completely unsuitable. Centenary Way could be linked with only a short area of new road required and provide both a safe and logical access.”
But Waymans, who have been on the same site for 60 years, say they have investigated an alternative access and it was ruled out as too expensive.
Company secretary Nicola Wayman explained changing the access road would put up the firm’s costs “quite significantly” with lorries having to go an extra three miles out of their way on each journey.
Waymans have 16 vehicles, which go out in the early hours of the morning and return during the day, making a total of 32 daily journeys – but the company’s vehicles turn around on the business premises and do not reverse along Chalk Lane.
Lorries trying to deliver to Bakkavor regularly turn up at Waymans, and Waymans support any move to put improved direction signs on the A17 to stop lorry drivers taking the wrong route.
Nicola said: “We are getting more vehicles than we used to – once they get down Chalk Lane there’s no way they can get off it without reversing all the way or going through to the bottom, which is a track more than a road.”
Nicola revealed both her company and Bakkavor have paid to maintain the surface of Chalk Lane.
She said: “We did actually pay ourselves to have Chalk Lane resurfaced five years ago.
“Bakkavor paid for their entrance to be done and we did from their entrance to our premises.”
Bakkavor says it is looking into the issue of delivery lorries mistakenly turning into Chalk Lane.
A Bakkavor spokesman told us: “We are investigating this matter and will work with the local community to resolve the situation.”
• Adam and Sandra moved to their house on the corner of East Bank and Chalk Lane in 2007.
Adam says Chalk Lane isn’t wide enough for two cars to pass – and there’s only about a 4ft width of road to spare when a lorry is travelling along it.
A drain or dyke runs beside the lane and there is a sluice guarded by barriers at the East Bank end and Adam says those barriers are regularly hit. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/couple-organise-sutton-bridge-transport-summit-in-bid-to-stop-wrong-way-lorries-1-7545930 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/a1fb00623f226591fada046ba3fa9cc0ae9b5ba64527e4d686cb43c7d0bb6c08.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:50:14 | null | 2016-08-30T18:00:00 | More than 300 new homes could be built in towns and villages across South Holland to meet growing demand from prospective house buyers. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fsouth-holland-towns-and-villages-face-big-expansion-1-7549572.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549570.1472488356!/image/image.jpg | en | null | South Holland towns and villages face big expansion | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | More than 300 new homes could be built in towns and villages across South Holland to meet growing demand from prospective house buyers.
Five separate planning applications for schemes of between ten and 100 homes are to be discussed by South Holland District Council’s planning committee tomorrow (Wednesday) night.
Development land on Harvester Way, Crowland, looking towards existing housing. Photo by Tim Wilson.
One of them is for full planning permission to build 60 one to four-bedroom houses and bungalows on land near Weston St Mary’s Primary School, off Small Drove, Weston.
Long Sutton-based developers Seagate Homes described its plans as “a private and affordable residential scheme” designed to “create an affordable, sustainable, high-quality development” in Weston.
Another plan is for a 66-home development on nearly eight acres of land near Littleworth Drove, Deeping St Nicholas.
At least ten people have written to district councillors against to the plans by the Trustees of the DW Dennis Settlement who, in a statement, said: “The proposed development of this site makes the best and most efficient use of the land available.”
Residents’ concerns include increased traffic, extra demand on the village primary school and the lack of adequate drainage in Deeping St Nicholas.
The largest application is for 100 new homes in Harvester Way, Crowland, where a separate development of 50 homes was given planning permission in December 2014.
This time, Hertfordshire developers Wheatley Homes wants to build a mixed estate of one to four-bedroom homes, with 33 of them being made available on an affordable, below-market value basis.
More than 100 people have signed a petition against the plans based on fears over road safety at the junction of Peterborough Road and James Road.
The fourth plan is for 86 homes to be built on more than 11 acres of agricultural land in Gedney Road, Long Sutton, and should it be given the go-ahead. developers have pledged to pour almost £330,000 into both Long Sutton Primary School and the town’s Peele Community College.
District council planners are also to consider a ten-home development on what was a former builders’ yard in Banbury Close, Spalding.
All five applications come as a new South East Lincolnshire Local Plan is being developed which estimates that 18,000 new homes, along with 17,000 new jobs, are needed in South Holland and Boston between now and 2036. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/south-holland-towns-and-villages-face-big-expansion-1-7549572 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/4a474e59727e1d537d0ba462d2edabac8ba5639fe5489408ad76f73f64ee6f63.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:31 | null | 2016-08-22T09:01:48 | Three goals in a pulsating second-half display at Bury Town’s Ram Meadow Stadium secured Spalding United’s passage to the next stage. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fvideo-highlights-bradley-s-brace-sends-spalding-united-through-1-7537511.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7537510.1471852895!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Bradley’s brace sends Spalding United through | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Three goals in a pulsating second-half display at Bury Town’s Ram Meadow Stadium secured Spalding United’s passage to the next stage.
Scoring sensation Bradley Wells scored a brace, taking his season’s tally so far to five from three outings, while Lincoln City loanee Andy Wright completed the Tulips’ tally with a stunning late strike in a man-of-the-match performance.
Spalding now face a trip to Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division side Mickleover Sports in the first qualifying round a week on Saturday.
The first half of Saturday’s encounter saw the Tulips defending against a howling gale blowing straight down the pitch.
Bury were hot off the blocks from the start and forced three corners in quick succession.
Their pressure was immense at times but for all of this they seldom tested goalkeeper Michael Duggan.
Tevan Allen produced their best shot early on but Duggan blocked this with his feet at the near post.
However, the Tulips did have their moments in front of goal with Wells flashing a good shot just wide of the target on 30 minutes.
Bury were active on the front foot in the opening minutes of the second half and were denied by a super fingertip save and from the resulting corner Remi Garrett headed over the bar.
But the Tulips were quickly into full stride.
Nathan Whitehead’s ‘dipper’ from distance was inches over the bar and moments later Wells got on the end of Wright’s corner to head the opening goal.
There were a couple of nervy moments as Bury battled to get back on level terms.
But the Tulips were the ones pulling most of the strings and when Wells notched his second on 73 minutes it was game over.
Neal Spafford, again a tower of strength in the back line, knocked a long pass over defenders and Wells gave chase to challenge keeper Dan Heath. His initial shot was palmed away but the striker followed up to tap the ball into an empty net.
Seven minutes from full-time Wright completed the tally with a super solo goal.
Taking possession just inside the home half, he made tracks for goal from the left side before cutting inside.
With everyone expecting him to make a pass, he hooked his right boot round the ball and sent it soaring into the top corner with bewildered keeper Heath stuck to the spot.
Spalding: Duggan, Lemon, Field (sub Waumsley 61 mins), Varley (sub Costa 88 mins), Stainfield, Spafford, Walker, Whitehead, Wells, Acar (sub Lockie 85 mins), Wright. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/video-highlights-bradley-s-brace-sends-spalding-united-through-1-7537511 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/ac96dfd8291326effbb2113fbd31b440766fb0fadddae336f03edb93431a51d3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:23 | null | 2016-08-24T13:00:57 | An all age/ability Bank Holiday River Run from Little London end of London Road to Albion Street and back the other side of the river in Spalding on Saturday (11am start) is raising awareness of mental health. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fbank-holiday-river-run-in-spalding-1-7539957.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6152857.1472123061!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bank Holiday River Run in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Email verification
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:44 | null | 2016-08-21T15:24:24 | Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell and playmaker George Couzens were both uncompromising in their disappointment after a below-par performance against Woodford United. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fmatch-verdict-home-truths-to-be-handed-out-as-bourne-town-boss-mcdonnell-lets-rip-1-7536990.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7536988.1471790477!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Home truths to be handed out as Bourne Town boss McDonnell lets rip | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | ‘Buy into it or we’ll let you go’ warning from fuming Wakes manager
Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell and playmaker George Couzens were both uncompromising in their disappointment after a below-par performance against Woodford United.
The Wakes boss blamed poor use of possession, defensive lapses and a lack of concentration for a 4-1 defeat to a side who had only scored once in their previous three league matches.
But McDonnell’s most scathing words were reserved for the seven first team squad members who made “different excuses” for missing the game against the Reds.
“We were in the game and then bottled two 50-50s in the first half, they had two gos at taking a free kick and we got caught out both times,” McDonnell said.
“We all want to play the nice, pretty football but don’t want to do the ugly side of it.
“Sometimes, you’ve got to earn the right to do that and we don’t want to do that.
Bourne Town midfielder George Couzens (right) marks Woodford Utd goalscorer Jordan Featherstone. Photo by Tim Wilson.
“But on the other hand, those lads all turned up to play and we had one lad who turned up and played the first half before he had to go to a wedding.
“On top of that, we had seven lads who rang up to say that they couldn’t make it because of weddings, birthdays, girlfriends and different excuses.
“To be honest, it’s got to stop because we’re either all in item or we forget about it.
“We’re not good enough to let seven first team squad members and yet it hits the nail on the head when our man of the match was Kai Willerton who has come in from the reserves.
I don’t think the score reflects the difference in the teams but, at the same time, I don’t think we deserved any more than what we got today because we weren’t on top of our game Bourne Town midfield playmaker George Couzens
“He was the best player on the park today and whilst I was pleased for him, if I was a first team squad player, I’d be looking at myself and saying ‘how has Kai come in and played a lot better than what I did today?”
Bourne could have posed more of a threat if better had use had been made of Couzens’ skill and the experience gained as youth team player at Norwich City.
Couzens, who played up front in the second half after Zak Munton was substituted, said: “In the first half, I didn’t think that we played too badly.
“But in the second half, we were a bit sloppy in places.
“When we played football, we looked like a different team than when we tried to go long.
“I don’t think the score reflects the difference in the teams but, at the same time, I don’t think we deserved any more than what we got today because we weren’t on top of our game.
“Things haven’t quite clicked for us yet this season and once we get into a winning mentality, we’ll be alright.
“We’ve got the players to do it and it’s just getting the defence to work with the midfield, the midfield to work with the strikers and then everything to work together.
“Sometimes, we miss the midfield out and once we do click, I think we’ll go up and up as the season goes on.”
MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town hurt by absentees as Woodford United profit | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/match-verdict-home-truths-to-be-handed-out-as-bourne-town-boss-mcdonnell-lets-rip-1-7536990 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/226644823778a3767665451ea655fb97913b2571043c65e4abd8f39759149823.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T16:48:12 | null | 2016-08-26T16:39:56 | With GCSE results day now over with, students can reflect on a journey that was far from a walk in the park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgcses-are-by-no-means-a-breeze-1-7546853.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7546851.1472226024!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GCSEs are by no means a breeze | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | With GCSE results day now over with, students can reflect on a journey that was far from a walk in the park.
Yet it is also a time when people say that exams are getting easier, as students’ grades improve every year.
Kate Amess (left) and Billi Jackson, from Spalding High School, celebrating GCSE success.
But is that really the case?
Several reasons have been suggested for 66.9 per cent of 16-year-olds achieving A*-C grades.
It could be that the vast improvements in technology allow students to find out anything at the touch of a button.
One student who achieved three A*s, six As and two Bs on Thursday, said: “The older generation have had completely different experiences, doing their O-Levels, with the lack of Internet to help them study.
“I suppose they assume we rely heavily on technology to do the hard work for us as they feel like that’s what they would have done, given the choice.”
Other students spoke of copious amounts of homework and independent work that required them to give up even the simplest of hobbies such as reading and going outdoors.
The amount of work required to be successful in 11 subjects studied in depth is more than many realise.
Pippa Shirley, a student at Spalding High School, said: “When I first came to the school in 2013, I was two years’ worth of German classes behind everyone else, which left me incredibly disadvantaged.
“People doubted me when I took German at GCSE, but I carried on. Every week for the next two years I took tutoring classes at lunchtimes to help me catch up whilst my friends were relaxing.
“I proved myself when, despite teachers only expecting me to get a B, I achieved a final grade of an A.”
However, the decrease of students achieving A*-C declining from 69 per cent to 66.9 per cent might prove that GCSEs are not too easy at all.
The GCSE qualifications are designed so that all students across the UK are treated equally when they sit down to sit those exams.
These days, youths are told that their success is dependent on educational achievement, so they feel under pressure to perform better than everybody else. In today’s world, there is so much more competition to secure a future. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/gcses-are-by-no-means-a-breeze-1-7546853 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/903a2079a4c1808b2b7f729774cfd7fdd90e0c47127f313250fb3914475a5821.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T14:50:34 | null | 2016-08-31T10:19:10 | A Weston parish councillor who has stood down after 31 years has moved to reassure villagers about his continual involvement in the community. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fcouncillor-calls-time-on-31-year-parish-position-in-weston-1-7553690.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7551339.1472635131!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Councillor calls time on 31-year parish position in Weston | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A Weston parish councillor who has stood down after 31 years has moved to reassure villagers about his continual involvement in the community.
Coun Anthony Casson, who is also a South Holland District Council member for Moulton, Weston and Cowbit, resigned from his parish council role last month.
I have been on Weston Parish Council for 31 years and its chairman for the last ten years, so it has been a hard decision to make to resign Coun Anthony Casson, South Holland District Council member for Moulton, Weston and Cowbit
But in response to ill-informed and incorrect rumours about his reasons for doing so, Coun Casson confirmed that his resignation would give him more time to spend on district council matters, including his role of representing Weston.
Coun Casson said: “I have been on Weston Parish Council for 31 years and its chairman for the last ten years, so it has been a hard decision to make to resign.
“But it is something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while as I am involved with other committees and can now devote more time to them.
“However, I will still attend Weston Parish Council meetings in my capacity as a district councillor.
“I would like to reiterate that my leaving of Weston Parish Council has been entirely amicable and I would like to wish its members every success for the future.”
A parish council spokesman said: “On behalf of Weston Parish Council, I would like to thank Coun Anthony Casson for his years of dedicated and selfless service to the parish.
“The parish council has accepted Coun Casson’s resignation and his reasons for doing so.”
Voters have until September 20 to ask for an election for Coun Casson’s successor, provided that at least ten electors do so, or the post can be filled by co-option. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/councillor-calls-time-on-31-year-parish-position-in-weston-1-7553690 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/1a518c9b8f05e1f78f9975052bb19f589340e09084bedce69f3a40378c9fea68.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T22:50:25 | null | 2016-08-29T22:08:29 | Dave Frecklington has called on Spalding United to take their league form into the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday – and earn extra funds for the promotion push. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fderby-day-spalding-united-boss-delighted-at-display-1-7549780.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549777.1472505447!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DERBY DAY: Spalding United boss ‘delighted’ at display | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Dave Frecklington has called on Spalding United to take their league form into the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday – and earn extra funds for the promotion push.
The Tulips moved up to third place in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division South thanks to Monday’s 2-1 home win over Stamford.
A first-half double from top scorer Bradley Wells – wiping out an early opener by Ryan Robbins – took Spalding’s points tally into double figures after four games.
This weekend they head to Mickleover Sports in the FA Cup first qualifying round with £3,000 prize money on offer.
Frecklington said: “We’re going away from home again but with lots of confidence, let’s see what we can do!
“I’ve had a meeting with the club’s board of directors about our injuries and the importance of getting through the first round.
The winning goal
“We are looking into it so if we make progress again then we could put extra funds into the squad.
“Mickleover have been a bit indifferent but I watched them at Barwell when they looked a very good side.”
Frecklington hopes that player-coach Chris Hamilton and striker Jenk Acar – who was an unused substitute on Monday – will be available.
Meanwhile, the Tulips’ boss was “delighted with the performance, work-rate, commitment and desire” to beat Stamford.
We beat our local rivals at home in front of a really good crowd in my first derby as manager so I’m happy. Dave Frecklington
He added: “Graham Drury’s sides are always up and at you – they were probably better in terms of possession but that doesn’t count for a lot when you are organised and solid with the work ethic we’ve got.
“We beat our local rivals at home in front of a really good crowd in my first derby as manager so I’m happy.
“We wanted to get at least four points over the weekend but we’ve beaten two good sides in Northwich Victoria and Stamford.
“That comes from belief when we asked questions of the lads. We had been 2-0 up in every game apart from this one and we’d never been behind this season.
Bradley Wells races away to celebrate
“We saw character and resolve from the players 1 to 14 – they were top drawer again.
“Wells doesn’t just give us goals because he bullied their captain who was dragged off at half-time.
“When we have got a full-strength squad, hopefully we can have a bit more possession and show the way we want to play.
“People forget we are a new team but at the moment we can’t ask for any more and it’s great to see the local public supporting us.”
A few seats are available for the Tulips’ Sports Celebrity Dinner with Ian Wright on Thursday, September 22.
The former Arsenal star is coming to Springfields Events & Conference Centre.
For full details and table reservations, call 07703 581672 or email malcolm@alliumalliance.co.uk | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/derby-day-spalding-united-boss-delighted-at-display-1-7549780 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/f9c262ba6fb1d6ddb0bf11a1fff9fe32f075b7a224aa36f8b73005665761710e.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:50:41 | null | 2016-08-29T20:46:16 | Bradley Wells just can’t stop scoring – but the tactical brain of boss Dave Frecklington is likely to have a huge impact on Spalding United’s promotion prospects this season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fderby-day-match-verdict-and-video-highlights-1-7549734.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549732.1472500012!/image/image.jpg | en | null | DERBY DAY: Match verdict and video highlights | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Bradley Wells just can’t stop scoring – but the tactical brain of boss Dave Frecklington is likely to have a huge impact on Spalding United’s promotion prospects this season.
A third double of the opening weeks from Wells – taking his tally to eight goals in just five games – turned the Tulips’ nightmare start into a derby-day dream come true.
Having conceded after 80 seconds, Spalding showed their spirit to hit back thanks to a couple of close-range finishes.
They took control before the break and Frecklington’s changes ensured that lead was protected.
He has already admitted the plans may not be pretty – but they are effective and it’s all about getting the right results.
It was clear that the big danger would come from Stamford playmaker David Bell’s long-range passes and creative skills.
So, from the start of the second half at 2-1 up, Matt Varley was given a holding role in front of Spalding’s defence.
Three minutes later, Bell was introduced to substitute Sam Downey who didn’t let him out of his sights in a man-marking job.
When Bell tried to push forward with time running out, Varley was already in position to deal with it.
Wells was left on his own up front and Stamford could not break down Spalding’s strong unit of organisation and commitment.
Joy at the final whistle
Although the Daniels may have levelled in first-half stoppage-time when Delroy Gordon’s far-post header hit the woodwork, they failed to create a clear-cut chance after Frecklington changed his formation.
Bell’s corner was cleared off the line by skipper Nathan Stainfield and then keeper Michael Duggan pushed the ball over the bar.
But the only threat came from set-pieces and Duggan was never truly tested thanks to plenty of protection.
Andrew Wright had three attempts at the other end and Wells’ hat-trick opportunity was halted by Peter Denton – mainly because the striker looked too tired to make yet another run.
Wells had done his job – nodding in Paul Walker’s assist and then taking a touch before finishing it off again from Varley’s long throw-in.
The early advantage came when Denton’s goal-kick was flicked on and Ryan Robbins slotted low past Duggan.
It was a typical derby – full of challenges and a few times when tempers flared.
Stamford were fortunate as Tom Batchelor escaped a red card for an apparent stamp on Wells following a foul on the halfway line.
But Spalding got what they deserved for their efforts.
SPALDING UNITED
4-4-2: Duggan 7; Lemon 6 (sub Downey 48 mins, 7), Spafford 7, Stainfield 7, Field 7; Walker 7, Varley 7, Whitehead 7, Wright 7; Lockie 7 (sub Cullingworth 71 mins), Wells 8. Subs not used: Costa, Acar.
STAMFORD
4-3-1-2: Denton 6; Gordon 6, Batchelor 5, Malone 4 (sub Miller h-t, 6), Luto 6 (sub King 59 mins, 6); Duffy 6, Bell 7, Hill 6; Brown 6 (sub Mulready 71 mins); Robbins 6, Smith 6. Subs not used: Hartley, Sandy.
REFEREE
Matthew Law.
GOALS
Robbins (1 min, 0-1); Wells (8 mins, 1-1); Wells (42 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Walker, Spafford, Whitehead (fouls); Batchelor (unsporting behaviour); Downey (kicking ball away).
ATTENDANCE
317
STAR MAN
Bradley Wells – another double.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★★
WHO’S NEXT
Mickleover Sports (A) – Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round, Saturday. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/derby-day-match-verdict-and-video-highlights-1-7549734 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/2a2d2cd464de1d14411dd089b89034f6bbfb713b36df61903afe5a19c059a6c7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:08 | null | 2016-08-25T18:15:30 | A ‘fantastic set’ of GCSE results at the Peele Community College in Long Sutton is testament to the ‘hard work, resilience and exceptional efforts’ of its students. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fphoto-gallery-long-sutton-s-peele-community-college-fantastic-grades-are-reward-for-hard-work-1-7545083.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545080.1472145302!/image/image.jpg | en | null | PHOTO GALLERY: Long Sutton’s Peele Community College - “fantastic” grades are reward for hard work | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
A ‘fantastic set’ of GCSE results at the Peele Community College in Long Sutton is testament to the ‘hard work, resilience and exceptional efforts’ of its students.
Delighted head teacher Elizabeth Smith also heaped praise on staff, parents and carers.
Success at the double - twins Scott and Alex Brown were among the top achievers. SG250816-106TW
She said: “The college’s significantly improved results are a tribute to the dedication of our staff, parents and carers – a real testament of the college’s ‘capacity for improvement’ (Ofsted report March 2016).
“We are particularly pleased with the progress students have made across the majority of subjects, including: Modern Foreign Languages (76 per cent A*-C), English Language (75.49 per cent A*-C), Mathematics (70.29 per cent A*-C) and Science (65.22 per cent A*-C). We will build on this success by continuing with what has been the college’s major focus – ensuring every student makes excellent progress, regardless of his/her level of ability and certainly accept the challenge to achieve success.
“I am excited about the college’s future and my focus is clear – ensuring the college continues to deliver the highest standard of education.”
Amongst the Peele high achievers are twins Alex and Scott Brown. Scott gained two A*, five A, three B and a C grade while his brother recorded an A*, four A, four B and two C grades. Pavels Saponenko achieved three A*, four A, two B and three C grades.
Domenic Foley and Aiden Sewell were pleased with their results. SG250816-107TW
Loveday Bligh received two A*, four A, three B and two C passes, Ellen Debney collected two A, four A, two B and a C grade. Leanne Kerry celebrated two A*, three A, four B and two C grades and Steph Carr picked up two A*, three A, three B and a C grade.
Saluting Peele staff for helping them, student Becca Edwards said: “I’m so grateful for all the extra help I got from staff – I’m delighted with my results because I got everything I needed for my college place.”
Jack Constable added: “I’m delighted. I couldn’t have done it without all the staff’s support.”
And Jamal Nyang said: “I’m really chuffed.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/photo-gallery-long-sutton-s-peele-community-college-fantastic-grades-are-reward-for-hard-work-1-7545083 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/7a382ebb673f0408721bd4d926848be9b1be5febeeb1bf4b61c67b0d7234c31c.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T12:50:00 | null | 2016-08-29T13:00:18 | More than 230 visitors took to the water at Rutland Sailing Club to try the sport for free ahead of the final medal race for Olympian Dylan Fletcher. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Frio-olympics-inspires-people-to-give-sailing-a-go-1-7545844.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545843.1472205278!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rio Olympics inspires people to give sailing a go | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | More than 230 visitors took to the water at Rutland Sailing Club to try the sport for free ahead of the final medal race for Olympian Dylan Fletcher.
The club at Edith Weston was one of six key locations chosen to host the Royal Yachting Association’s Sail for Gold Roadshow because of a special connection with GB’s Olympic sailing team in Rio.
More than 50 club volunteers helped to run sailing trips in 15 different boats, including cruisers, dinghies and a catamaran, with visitors inspired by the Olympics having a chance to find out more about the sport and meet members of the British Sailing Team.
The Crabtree family from Kettering took to the water in a catamaran and Charlie, aged 12, was thrilled when they were able to take over some of the controls.
Dad Oliver, who works in IT, said: “I used to sail when I was a bit younger. I loved it today. At the moment it’s just a day out but we’ll definitely now find out a bit more about sailing.”’
The combination of inspirational Olympic sailing and the chance to get on the water during the Sail for Gold Roadshow also motivated Rutland SC member Clive Herd, aged 60, to go sailing again for the first time since major surgery when a burst appendix was diagnosed as cancerous. He said that while in intensive care, it was thinking about sailing that kept him going.
The father-of-three and grandfather from Spalding, is now looking forward to getting back on the water more regularly.
“I asked if I could go out to get my confidence back and it was so good to get on the water again - it’s great here, everyone is so supportive and helpful,” he said.
Many of those at the club stayed on after the sailing to watch Britain’s Olympic sailors on a big screen compete in their final medal races, including Market Harborough-raised Dylan Fletcher, who grew up sailing locally and with crew Alain Sign tried to medal in the thrills-and-spills 49er class.
The pair missed out on the podium after making a dramatic comeback in the final race only to capsize, finishing sixth overall.
Nevertheless a proud Rutland Sailing Club cheered them over the finish line.
Rutland Sailing Club always welcomes visitors wanting to find out more and details are at www.rutlandsc.co.uk | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/rio-olympics-inspires-people-to-give-sailing-a-go-1-7545844 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/4ab0a4fdae686e46e0e30dccaf4c8695ac0af11582fcbc919d795f7b8c93c0b9.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:51:04 | null | 2016-08-25T15:55:45 | Kirkstone House School, Baston, kept true to its motto of “Where the individual counts” after two of its star pupils produced “superb” GCSE results. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fhead-students-lead-the-way-at-kirkstone-house-school-baston-1-7544653.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544651.1472138418!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Head students lead the way at Kirkstone House School, Baston | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Kirkstone House School, Baston, kept true to its motto of “Where the individual counts” after two of its star pupils produced “superb” GCSE results.
Head boy Matthew Hunt and head girl Charlotte Thurston led by example, gaining 22 GCSEs between them with grades of mostly A* and A.
Matthew and Charlotte automatically become members of the school’s Old Students’ Association and headteacher Corinne Jones said “We are absolutely thrilled at the superb results the school has achieved this year.”
Writing on the school’s website, Mrs Jones added: “As Headmistress, I am extremely proud of the school’s achievements, both academically and in terms of the many varied activities in which pupils are engaged.
“We are an entirely inclusive school, accepting pupils of all abilities, and our success lies in the fact that we enable all to achieve both their personal and academic potential.
“We never lose sight of the individual at the heart of all we do and our mission statement is that ‘The Individual Counts’.
We are absolutely thrilled at the superb results the school has achieved this year Corinne Jones, Headmistress, Kirkstone House School, Baston
“As a school, we understand that happy, well-motivated pupils who have excellent self-esteem, who care for themselves and for each other, are what makes a school a success.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/head-students-lead-the-way-at-kirkstone-house-school-baston-1-7544653 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/c4fe60925e590650f100ea8035b745078ee1825df23a6550b98363b433ac6579.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:56 | null | 2016-08-24T16:07:25 | Spalding Hockey Club’s Wednesday morning taster sessions, held in conjunction with South Holland District Council’s Summer Fun Programme, have been extremely popular with around 80 local youngsters having attended one or more of the first three sessions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fhockey%2Fhockey-extra-date-for-junior-coaching-1-7542035.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542034.1472051230!/image/image.jpg | en | null | HOCKEY: Extra date for junior coaching | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Spalding Hockey Club’s Wednesday morning taster sessions, held in conjunction with South Holland District Council’s Summer Fun Programme, have been extremely popular with around 80 local youngsters having attended one or more of the first three sessions.
Due to the popularity of the club’s junior coaching for boys and girls aged five to 14 on the all-weather pitch at Glen Park, Surfleet, an extra session has been arranged for August 31 (9.30-11am).
Any youngsters who have been inspired by the gold medal performances of the Great Britain women’s team in the Rio Olympics and would like to have a go at hockey are welcome at this taster session (cost £3) with sticks available if required.
The autumn term of the club’s Saturday morning junior coaching programme starts on September 3 (9.15-10.45am) and will run to December 10.
Again the club welcomes boys and girls aged five to 14 of all abilities from complete beginners through to those preparing to start on their senior league careers.
The cost is £3 per session or a term rate or £30 for the 15-week programme to cover pitch hire and equipment costs.
The club will once again have several teams in the Lincolnshire leagues at under-12 and under-14 age levels at which they are the current county champions.
The academy, started last year in order to provide 11-a-side hockey for 11 to 14-year-olds, will be expanded this season on the back of last term’s success with a range of league and friendly matches.
If you have not been able to attend any of the Wednesday morning taster sessions in August and would like to book a place on the extra day next week, or would like any additional information, email fredricmorris@yahoo.co.uk | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/hockey/hockey-extra-date-for-junior-coaching-1-7542035 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/44af3426a103c7a2e201988e26856bebbb83dea9791e4ea43144ac768d2e5fd4.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:47 | null | 2016-08-21T08:27:45 | The focus switches back to picking up league points before Deeping Rangers aim for a cup upset. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-deeping-rangers-take-fa-cup-confidence-into-league-trip-1-7536784.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7536783.1471764452!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Deeping Rangers take FA Cup confidence into league trip | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The focus switches back to picking up league points before Deeping Rangers aim for a cup upset.
They booked a home tie against Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division South side Gresley who beat Loughborough University 4-1 on Saturday.
There will be £3,000 prize money at stake in the Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round on September 3.
But Deeping boss Michael Goode insists they must take confidence from Saturday’s win over Wroxham into the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Premier Division game away to Kirby Muxloe.
Goode said: “We’ve talked about having good periods of play which we will always get as a team because we are a good footballing side.
“We need to be better when we are not in possession or under the cosh and I thought we did that.
We had five clear-cut chances and took two of them. I don’t think they had one. Michael Goode
“In the second half it looked like we had weathered an early storm but we had two or three chances to clear the ball before they scored.
“In the past three games when we have conceded we have shrunk a little bit.
“But we know we have still got good players who will create chances. We had five clear-cut chances and took two of them. I don’t think they had one.
“We are a good side at home and if we keep it tight at the back then we will continue to create those chances.
“We won’t think about the next round against Gresley yet but we can go to Kirby Muxloe on Saturday feeling confident.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-deeping-rangers-take-fa-cup-confidence-into-league-trip-1-7536784 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/e67473019578ca2bdad47181a22650b7fa801c6d36024975dce1f76e25fff09e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:08 | null | 2016-08-24T09:46:36 | Bourne Town suffered their fourth defeat in six games as Stewarts & Lloyds recorded their first win under Ian Benjamin’s management to move off the foot of the table. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-bourne-town-beaten-by-second-half-double-1-7540997.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7540995.1472028373!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Bourne Town beaten by second-half double | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Bourne Town suffered their fourth defeat in six games as Stewarts & Lloyds recorded their first win under Ian Benjamin’s management to move off the foot of the table.
The Corby team took a 25th-minute lead through Connor Bird.
Four minutes later Craig Rook hauled the Wakes on terms from the penalty spot.
Bird restored the home advantage after 68 minutes and a decisive third from Jake Buckingham three minutes later sealed the S&L success.
Bourne: Brown, Corby, Relf, Smith, Jesson, Collins (sub Avory), Willerton (sub Quigley), Moss, Munton, Rook, Zealand (sub Spearink).
Bourne will be looking to bounce back at home against Irchester United on Saturday.
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE
Premier Division: Newport Pagnell 0 ON Chenecks 0, Wellingborough 4 Rothwell Corinthians 1.
Division One: Burton Park Wanderers 0 Long Buckby 6, Daventry 2 Woodford 0, Lutterworth 5 Irchester 1, Olney 0 Potton 1, Raunds 2 Whittlesey 1, Stewarts & Lloyds 3 Bourne 1.
Reserve Division: Cogenhoe 0 Whitworth 0, Potton 2 Eynesbury 3. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-bourne-town-beaten-by-second-half-double-1-7540997 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/bef05e27a4cf5ebe98374cc7c4b966b3ad8617c943c8134697b4fbf0042391ba.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:50 | null | 2016-08-31T15:08:39 | The third Spalding Invitation Cup featured three teams at the Castle Sports Complex. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Ftable-tennis-first-time-winners-in-invitation-cup-1-7554504.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7554503.1472652499!/image/image.jpg | en | null | TABLE TENNIS: First-time winners in invitation cup | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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] | 2016-08-28T10:49:15 | null | 2016-08-27T17:42:28 | A superstore near Boston that had to be evacuated when rainwater started to pour through the roof has reopened to shoppers today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fupdate-sunday-9-50am-tesco-store-reopens-near-boston-after-flooding-drama-1-7547550.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547702.1472330212!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE SUNDAY 9.50AM: Tesco store reopens near Boston after flooding drama | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
A superstore near Boston that had to be evacuated when rainwater started to pour through the roof has reopened to shoppers today.
Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road, Wyberton Fen, was closed yesterday afternoon when a build-up of rainwater on the building’s roof caused a waterpipe to overflow and a leakage onto the store roof below.
Screen shot from the video.
Emergency services joined staff at the store to carry out a clean-up operation, while customers were turned away at the car park.
Yesterday, a Tesco spokesman said: “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers so we are working hard to ensure our Boston store is safe and cleaned to our usual high standards before it is reopened.”
SATURDAY 9.15PM: Video footage from inside “flooded” Boston Tesco store
Video footage has been shared with The Standard showing the moment water gushed into the Tesco store in Boston.
There is quite a lot of water down the aisles, customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park
This was sent into us by reader Sharon Horry.
UPDATE SATURDAY 8PM: Store puts customer safety first before reopening after flooding in Wyberton Fen
Shoppers will only be able to use a superstore in Wyberton Fen when it is “safe and cleaned to our usual high standards”, after flooding today.
Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road was evacuated after torrential rain caused a water pipe to overflow and come through the roof, onto the shop floor itself.
Tesco Superstore in Wyberton Fen has been temporarily closed due to flooding.
Emergency service, including firefighters, came to the store where there was “quite a lot of water down the aisles”, according to an eye-witness.
A Tesco spokesman said, “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers, so we are working hard to ensure our Boston store is safe and cleaned to our usual high standards before it is reopened.”
BREAKING NEWS: SATURDAY 4.55PM: Shoppers evacuated from flooded Tesco store in Wyberton Fen - but roof still intact
A superstore in Wyberton Fen has been evacuated after it flooded due to torrential rain in the area today.
Emergency services are currently at Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road which is currently closed while a clean-up operation takes place.
An eye-witness, who asked not to be named said: “There is quite a lot of water down the aisles and the store is flooded.
“Also, there are lots of mops and brushes but they have been abandoned.
“Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue crews are in the store, walking around, but customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park.”
However, earlier reports from other media outlets that the store’s roof had collapsed were quashed by the eye-witness who added: “There’s no visible damage to the roof.”
This was confirmed by a Tesco spokesman who said that a build-up of rainwater had “come through” the roof and onto the floor of the store itself
The spokesman added: “There has been rainwater along the roof of the store and due to its volume, the pipe has overflown.
“The rainwater has come through the roof and onto the shop floor, so the store has been closed whilst that is the case.
“We are working to get the rainwater cleaned up and the store reopened as soon as possible.
“However, the roof has not collapsed and it does not appear that the store has been hit by lightning.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/update-sunday-9-50am-tesco-store-reopens-near-boston-after-flooding-drama-1-7547550 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/00e713ead20f997be3d0a1ec7687c80ebaf855ef18edffb60381759888df0fa3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:36 | null | 2016-08-22T08:40:03 | This weekend’s scores... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fboston-saturday-football-league-results-1-7537491.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7448621.1472038298!/image/image.jpg | en | null | BOSTON SATURDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Results | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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] | 2016-08-26T13:08:24 | null | 2016-08-21T07:36:58 | Penalty box predator Scott Mooney earned another ‘giant-killing act’ for Deeping Rangers. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-verdict-deeping-rangers-on-cup-run-again-1-7536768.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7536764.1471762256!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Deeping Rangers on cup run again | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Penalty box predator Scott Mooney earned another ‘giant-killing act’ for Deeping Rangers.
Last season’s 25-goal haul included a double to knock out higher-level side Leek Town in a replay on an unforgettable night at the Haydon Whitham Stadium.
A couple of clinical finishes on Saturday sent them into the first qualifying round again, this time at the expense of Ryman League North Division club Wroxham.
A dominant first-half display was rewarded five minutes before the break as Dan Schiavi released Mooney who held off a defender then fired low past keeper Elliott Pride.
After the Yachtsmen had levelled, Mooney made it 2-1 midway through the second half.
Left-back Tom Smith’s long clearance put Scott Coupland into space and he unselfishly squared for Mooney who took a touch to steady himself for a shot into the bottom corner of the net.
The winning goal by Scott Mooney
A hat-trick opportunity just moments later flashed wide and Deeping really should have gone on to win by a bigger margin.
Schiavi’s role at the top of a midfield diamond saw him at the centre of the first-half action – forcing a couple of saves and setting up a chance for Mooney.
In the early exchanges Schiavi and Mooney both went past Pride but Deeping couldn’t quite find the killer instinct at that stage.
Dan Flack’s effort at the end of a fantastic move was disallowed for offside and in stoppage-time Coupland couldn’t find a way past Pride.
Captain David Burton-Jones wins an aerial duel
Richard Stainsby’s only save – tipping over a 20-yard drive from Kyle Baker – came just before the leveller.
Wroxham captain Payton Swatman delivered a corner to the near post where Jordan Rocastle squeezed it home.
But Deeping know they will always create chances and it’s usually a question of how many can they convert into goals?
Mooney duly restored the advantage with his fifth goal in five games so far this term.
Deeping v Wroxham
Coupland’s far-post shot was cleared off the line while Pride denied Mooney and substitute Will Bird.
At the other end, there was nothing being given away from a defence marshalled by assistant-manager Jack Marsden against one of his former clubs.
Deeping stuck to their style of playing ‘the right way’ and got their rewards thanks to the natural finishing skills of Mooney who doesn’t panic inside the 18-yard area.
Victory was fully deserved so Gresley must be wary of what could happen to them in the next round.
DEEPING RANGERS
4-1-2-1-2: Stainsby 6; Flack 7, Hunnings 7, Marsden 7, Smith 7; Burton-Jones 7; Coulson 7 (sub Kilbride 84 mins), Avis 7; Schiavi 7 (sub Dunn 55 mins, 7); Mooney 8, Coupland 7 (sub Bird 78 mins). Subs not used: Madigan, Lewis, Bircham.
WROXHAM
4-2-3-1: Pride; S Taylor, Lewis, Ebbage, Ramm; Swatman, Guyton (sub Harty 63 mins); Garrod, Sweeney (sub A Taylor 72 mins), Baker; Rocastle (sub Fowkes 69 mins).
REFEREE
Ashley List.
GOALS
Mooney (40 mins, 1-0); Rocastle (54 mins, 1-1); Mooney (67 mins, 2-1).
BOOKINGS
Schiavi (dive); Flack (foul).
ATTENDANCE
85
STAR MAN
Scott Mooney – deadly double.
ENTERTAINMENT
★★★★
WHO’S NEXT
Kirby Muxloe (A) – UCL Premier Division, Saturday. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/match-verdict-deeping-rangers-on-cup-run-again-1-7536768 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/d839a9cacb9e542aefbdb93cdaf09986ecbade71085c9136ae3ce5b16c56ff55.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:42 | null | 2016-08-30T23:58:12 | Any interest Bourne Town had in this season’s UCL KO Cup effectively ended inside the first half at The Abbey Lawn. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-verdict-bourne-town-in-cup-exit-after-clinical-yaxley-take-chances-1-7551612.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7551611.1472598949!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MATCH VERDICT: Bourne Town in cup exit after clinical Yaxley take chances | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Any interest Bourne Town had in this season’s UCL KO Cup effectively ended inside the first half at The Abbey Lawn.
The Wakes went behind warly when a Matt Sparrow free kick was spilled by Alex Brown for Tom Carroll to slot home.
Sparrow’s pace was posing problems for the Bourne defence and the Yaxley wide man made it 2-0 when the Wakes lost possession in their half for Charley Sanders to pick his team-mate out with a first-time pass to score.
Bourne striker Zak Munton shot wide from 18 yards and George Couzens went close from a corner before half time.
But shortly after it, Sparrow hit the post after rounding Brown and Sanders was given a straight red card for a bad foul on JonJo Roberts.
Dan Cotton finished the game off, poking home a Michael Mackrell cross. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/match-verdict-bourne-town-in-cup-exit-after-clinical-yaxley-take-chances-1-7551612 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/4330306eab779b3a85a33d20f739c2dc5fa778e139973c3a51391a84d2367d01.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T08:50:11 | null | 2016-08-29T09:14:00 | Three well-taken goals at their most northerly and longest destination of the season resulted in Spalding United climbing up to fourth position. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-long-trip-worth-it-for-spalding-united-1-7548513.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7548512.1472458420!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Long trip worth it for Spalding United | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Three well-taken goals at their most northerly and longest destination of the season resulted in Spalding United climbing up to fourth position.
After three hours on the road and just under 150 miles (one way) covered on various roads including the notorious M6, the three points won by the Tulips were just reward for a job well done.
The victory over a club that only a few years ago were competing in the top flight of non-League football was comprehensive.
Spalding took a sixth-minute lead through Nathan Whitehead while Bradley Wells notched his sixth of the season midway through the first half and 17-year-old Jonny Lockie – a 75th-minute replacement for Andy Wright – put the gloss on proceedings with the neatest of finishes in the second minute of added time.
Before the start of the game, Tulips manager David Frecklington said he wanted at least four points from the two holiday weekend games and Saturday’s result put the team well on target.
“What a great result this was for us. We went off the boil for a spell early in the second half but dug in to play some excellent football and get the result we so deserved,” he said.
What a great result this was for us. We went off the boil for a spell early in the second half but dug in to play some excellent football and get the result we so deserved. Dave Frecklington
On an excellent playing surface the Tulips were quickly into full stride and their early lead was the start they needed.
Wright broke down the left side and unleashed a tremendous curling shot from 20 yards, only to be denied by the woodwork. But the ball fell kindly to Whitehead who made no mistake from close in.
Within a minute Wright combined beautifully with Wells but was muscled off the ball. The resulting free-kick by Wells was inches off target.
But it was no surprise when the advantage was doubled on 29 minutes, Wells hooking the ball in from close range in a packed area following a tantalising Wright corner.
As the half drew to a close Whitehead’s head connected with one of Matt Varley’s long throws and brought a good save from goalkeeper Mason Springthorpe.
Northwich Victoria were playing some neat football themselves, particularly down the left side with Alex Byrne posing problems with some speedy runs and deft crosses.
A free-kick resulted from one such movement but keeper Michael Duggan was more than equal to Michael Brewster’s well-placed shot towards a top corner.
The home team stepped up a gear at the start of the second half and created a few scoring opportunities.
Varley headed one of their efforts away at the expense of a corner and Duggan got a solid fist onto the following kick.
But the keeper was a mere spectator when a cross-cum shot from Byrne flew over his head into the far top angle of the goal to reduce the home deficit in the 72nd minute.
But this was a wake-up call for the Tulips who went on to dominate the final quarter, creating a number of opportunities in the process.
It was left to Lockie to ignite the celebrations. With home players upfield and caught out by a long Neal Spafford clearance, Lockie gave chase, beat a defender for possession and calmly rounded goalkeeper Springthorpe to tap into an open goal in the second of four added minutes.
Spalding: Duggan, Walker, Lemon, Varley, Stainfield, Spafford, Acar, Whitehead, Wells (sub Costa 88 mins), Downey (sub Field 80 mins), Wright (sub Lockie 75 mins).
Spalding are looking for a reserve-team manager following the departure of Steve Lane last week.
Anyone interested in applying for the position should email your CV and a covering letter to ag@spaldingunited.net | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-long-trip-worth-it-for-spalding-united-1-7548513 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/419d2f3bcd9808d730dc96d63cc1916b4aa46a2aa4792eacc0ad2ddbbd1aa30b.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:11 | null | 2016-08-30T12:44:04 | Spalding Grammar School student Willis Ingleby (16) and his classmates had the school trip of a lifetime this summer when they spent three weeks in Ecuador. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fspalding-grammar-pupils-take-a-once-in-a-lifetime-trip-to-ecuador-1-7550541.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550539.1472557423!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spalding Grammar pupils take a once in a lifetime trip to Ecuador | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Spalding Grammar School student Willis Ingleby (16) and his classmates had the school trip of a lifetime this summer when they spent three weeks in Ecuador.
Willis previously held a Retro Disco as well as cake stalls and bag-packing events to raise the £3,500 needed to pay for his place on the trip and other students received help from their parents to pay for the expenses.
Students stop by a lake during a trek.
The 18 Grammar School students, aged 16-18, plus four staff members, had an action-packed schedule as they explored the South American country.
Willis said: “I was really excited to explore the country with my friends and it was a really good experience.”
The trip was co-ordinated by Outlook Expeditions, who also supplied Jake, their group leader. The members of staff who also helped organise it were Luke Hedges and Amber Oldersma.
Before the group left, geography teacher Stephen Lane, who led one of the teams during the expedition, said: “Having accompanied students on our 2014 expedition to Vietnam and Cambodia, I can appreciate what a fantastic opportunity this is for the students.”
The group arrived in the beginning of July at Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, where they planned for the week ahead whilst settling in.
They visited nearby city Otavalo and went on treks to see waterfalls, volcanoes and lakes, going back to Quito at the end of the day.
Their nine-day project required them to travel to Macas, in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, to help the community who live in poverty by building a house for a family of seven.
Almost a quarter of Ecuador’s population live in poverty.
Willis said: “There was no electricity there as it was the middle of the jungle, so we built the house out of wood.
“It was very rewarding when we completed the building as the family was so happy.
“They couldn’t speak English but we could see the happiness in their eyes.”
He added: “I had the honour of presenting the house to the locals and the family wanted me to stay – they said they had a wife for me!”
Willis had to come home early from the school trip so he could attend his brother’s wedding, but the rest of the group stayed for another week, trekking 14km a day near Quilopoa.
They brought everything with them on their backs and camped out everyday where they could, to experience the wildlife and take in some of the country’s beautiful countryside.
Following his GCSE results, Willis plans to continue studying at the Grammar School when the school term begins in September. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/spalding-grammar-pupils-take-a-once-in-a-lifetime-trip-to-ecuador-1-7550541 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/46ee7b231bab30c49fea46cb16fe0ba565ff8bd2f30f4fb8f16013f938b2033b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:51:00 | null | 2016-08-31T13:00:44 | The end of summer is here but we can start to enjoy the beginning of glorious autumn colour, writes Robert Enderby of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fautumn-colour-on-its-way-in-spalding-and-district-1-7553667.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7553666.1472634303!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Autumn colour on its way in Spalding and district | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The end of summer is here but we can start to enjoy the beginning of glorious autumn colour, writes Robert Enderby of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
September heralds the transition from summer to autumn.
Through late August and early September farmers hurry to gather in the harvest as the growing season comes to its end.
Meanwhile, in the wild parts of the Fens around Spalding and along the coast, migrant birds start setting off towards the south before cooler weather sets in.
These birds are replaced in October and November by birds that have bred further north.
Another sign of this transitional time is fungi appearing in woodlands and berries becoming ripe in the hedgerows.
It can be great fun to pick wild berries for jams and gins. However, this should be done with caution as some are toxic to us.
Never eat anything from the wild unless you are certain it is edible. And never take the entire crop; always leave some berries on the tree for wildlife.
Many birds, like arriving flocks of fieldfare and redwing, like to feed on berries such as hawthorn and blackthorn.
Another fun activity at this time of year is picking apples and making apple juice. Apples are abundant on apple trees so if you have a lot in your garden why not use a small manual apple press to make your own apple juice? It’s fun, tasty and healthy!
Apple trees are also a great place to look out for wildlife.
In preparation for the cold months ahead, mammals, bats and birds feast on fallen fruit and the insects inevitably attracted to them.
A seasonal favourite, mistletoe, is often found on apple trees – spread by mistle thrushes and other birds that feast on its berries.
Other trees showing signs of the changing season include horse-chestnut trees, which are one of the first trees to shows signs of autumn colour as their leaves begin to change from green to brown in September.
They also start giving up their seed at this time as conkers start falling to the ground in their prickly green cases, another fun activity and one that has engaged youngsters with the natural world for generations.
Children who like to do arts and crafts will enjoy collecting beautiful coloured leaves on an autumn walk and then sticking then creating their own picture. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/autumn-colour-on-its-way-in-spalding-and-district-1-7553667 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/40cf4e52634acd044a537860020ca26ff9ca0e49dfd104d4f38fee40a979332b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:27 | null | 2016-08-24T12:30:00 | Murder and mystery is taking place at Crowland Abbey this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fmurder-mystery-at-crowland-abbey-1-7539683.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539682.1471949680!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Murder mystery at Crowland Abbey | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Murder and mystery is taking place at Crowland Abbey this weekend.
The abbey’s annual flower festival has adopted It’s a Mystery as its theme.
Festival organiser Val Capes said: “For once we are moving away from our traditional theme to one a little more taxing. Will you be able to work out who did what at each of the magnificent displays?”
The festival is being held from Friday to Monday (10am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm) and light refreshments will be available.
There will also be stalls on various day, including crafts, flowers, plants and produce.
The festival ends with Songs of Praise at 6.30pm on Monday. Entry is free. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/murder-mystery-at-crowland-abbey-1-7539683 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/cf7d5177a1d11e5536980b406209ad5aa9c1af63382375a844e4b713a9eca932.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:48 | null | 2016-08-25T17:22:06 | An emphasis on core GCSE subjects has paid off at Spalding Grammar School where nearly 80 per cent of students achieved either an A* or A in Science. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Ftime-and-effort-spent-on-core-subjects-pays-off-for-spalding-grammar-school-on-gcse-judgement-day-1-7544964.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544963.1472159606!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Time and effort spent on core subjects pays off for Spalding Grammar School on GCSE judgement day | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
An emphasis on core GCSE subjects has paid off at Spalding Grammar School where nearly 80 per cent of students achieved either an A* or A in Science.
The roll call of success on Thursday was led by 12 Year 11 students who collected ten or more grades of A* and A.
Spalding Grammar School Year 11 students celebrate their GCSE results. Photo by Michael Fysh. ANL-160825-135009009
In fact, nearly 40 per cent of passes were with the top two grades ahead of a change to the GCSE marking system next year when grades will be in number (9 down to 1), rather than letter (A* to G) form.
Leading the school’s “Magnificent 12” was James Smith (16), of Gosberton, with ten A*s and four A’s which mean he can study Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at the school’s sixth form.
James said: “I wasn’t so much nervous as just wanting to get the results, but I’m not sure how I’ll celebrate them.
“Our science department is very strong and the teachers, who are very experienced, are very supportive.
I’m very pleased with my grades after what was a very tense time waiting for the results, especially on Thursday morning when we were on the way to school Nihaal Aziz, Year 11, Spalding Grammar School
“I want to have a career in something to do with science but I’m not sure what yet.”
Nihaal Aziz (16), of Peterborough, out did his older brother and former Spalding High School head boy Kamil, collecting seven A*s, five A’s and one B.
Big brother and father were with Nihaal when the teenager said: “I’m very pleased with my grades after what was a very tense time waiting for the results, especially on Thursday morning when we were on the way to school.
“I’m staying on at Spalding Grammar School to study Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Economics in the sixth form and I’ve had some thoughts about a career, perhaps in medicine.”
Kamil said: “I’m very proud of my younger brother and he’s done better than me.”
Headmaster Steven Wilkinson said: “Spalding Grammar School has seen some strong performances at GCSE this year and there has been some improvements in some of the areas where we were looking for improvements.
“I am particularly pleased that in English Language, which has been a focus this year, we have seen a huge increase of approximately ten per cent in the number of students making, or exceeding, the Government’s expected levels of progress.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/time-and-effort-spent-on-core-subjects-pays-off-for-spalding-grammar-school-on-gcse-judgement-day-1-7544964 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/9836d8c0301cfe5b0c66b418134840fc3565857b3c4885abd90989705b952275.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:10 | null | 2016-08-25T06:00:56 | Outstanding results achieved by South Holland Post 16 Centre’s students don’t appear to have guaranteed the vocational sixth form’s future. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fspalding-s-post-16-students-excel-but-there-will-be-no-new-intake-this-year-1-7542504.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542503.1472060303!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spalding’s Post 16 students excel but there will be no new intake this year | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Outstanding results achieved by South Holland Post 16 Centre’s students don’t appear to have guaranteed the vocational sixth form’s future.
Two thirds of BTEC students gained Distinction* or Distinction, equal to three A* or A grades at A-level, but the Post 16 isn’t taking on new students next month.
A former governor of Spalding’s Sir John Gleed School (SJGS), Chris Schofield, said: “If there are no new students in September the future does not look promising. Where has there been any consultation about this?”
The school and Post 16 Centre are under the control of CfBT (CST), an education trust, until they switch to Bourne Academy’s South Lincolnshire Academy Trust (SLAT) on September 1.
Lucy Conley, on behalf of SLAT, said: “The Post 16 Centre is not admitting students in September, due to the low numbers of students who applied for this provision. All students in the current Year 11 have been provided with appropriate information, advice and guidance on their futures and their educational provision from September.
“All options regarding the Sixth Form Post 16 Centre will be considered by the SLAT from September 1 when the sponsorship of the school begins.”
Asked if options included closure, Ms Conley replied: “There have been no such discussions related to your question at the moment, as all our focus has been on transferring the school from CST (CFBT) to the SLAT.”
In recent months CfBT was accused of failing to market the centre and of running it down by placing a question mark over its future.
The £3million centre opened in 2008 after a long campaign to make vocational studies available on a Spalding campus.
Mr Schofield, who has congratulated students on their success, will raise the latest drama with MP John Hayes.
The South Holland and the Deepings MP is an ardent supporter of both SJGS, which is changing its name to Spalding Academy, and of the Post 16 Centre and in the past has said he wants to see the best outcomes for students and their families.
Mr Schofield said this week: “Why are CfBT/SLAT allowed to make life changing decisions affecting our students without any local representation and knowledge of the history of SJGS?”
He belonged to the governing body of the school when its members were sacked by CfBT and replaced with a hand-picked rapid improvement board (RIB).
Mr Schofield says details were given to former governors of sums due to the Post 16 Centre that went unclaimed.
He still wants to know if that has any bearing on the present situation – and if anyone was ever held to account.
Previously ...
Students ready for world of work after impressing at South Holland Post 16 Centre, Spalding
MP John Hayes will fight for Spalding’s Post-16 Centre students and their families
Beginning of the end for Spalding’s Post-16 Centre?
Trust under fire over its cutbacks at Spalding school and Post 16 Centre
YOUR LETTERS: My daughter thrived at Post 16 Centre
Spalding school needs its £3.5million back for new builds - ex-governor
Governors are axed from Spalding’s Gleed school
YOUR LETTERS: Apologies for Gleed turmoil | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/spalding-s-post-16-students-excel-but-there-will-be-no-new-intake-this-year-1-7542504 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/ab18412e76411a5e7ad272297323c0818cc5c8d8325a47c9158cae45be780247.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:26 | null | 2016-08-24T16:28:13 | Although not quite able to hang on to their Southern League Division One title, Nene Valley Harriers at least finished their season on a
high at Norwich. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fathletics%2Fathletics-harriers-lose-title-but-finish-on-high-1-7542113.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542112.1472053230!/image/image.jpg | en | null | ATHLETICS: Harriers lose title but finish on high | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Although not quite able to hang on to their Southern League Division One title, Nene Valley Harriers at least finished their season on a high at Norwich.
They won the last match by seven points and that earned them a third-place finish in the final table behind new champions Dartford and runners-up Southampton.
Nene Valley’s strength in the men’s throwing events once again shone through as they dropped just two points in the four disciplines.
Martin Tinkler won the A string shot and discus with Ken Baker and Simon Achurch claiming the B string events.
There was also an A string javelin success for Tomas Saunorious and a B string hammer win for Sam Wilson.
Completing the impressive points haul were Isaac Huskisson and Achurch with second places in the A string hammer and B string javelin respectively.
On the track, the best men’s performance came from James McCrae as he raced home first in the 800m A race.
There were five wins on the track for Nene Valley’s ladies.
They cleaned up in the 100m hurdles as trainee nurse Maria Hollingsworth, who travelled from her job in Manchester for the match, won the A race and Emily Maltby took the B honours.
Lily Hughes (100m B and 200m A) enjoyed a sprint double and Devon Spencer was first in the 400m hurdles B race in 76.6.
Maltby also went on to record wins in the long jump and triple jump and a second place in the 100m, while Spencer picked up another victory in the triple jump.
Becki Hall and Lydia Church gained maximum points in the shot and also recorded seconds in the discus and hammer.
Emma Hornsby won the long jump with 5.86m and, for the second meeting in a row, that earned her the ladies match award. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/athletics/athletics-harriers-lose-title-but-finish-on-high-1-7542113 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/7b38a3e3d6fed51112652a8d19afb2a86a0acdf2a18231bd5381fe2579b945d0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:50:24 | null | 2016-08-31T13:52:48 | Yarn bombing nannas who brightened up a Spalding riverbank with wool sculptures of the Queen and a colourful cat have been left in shreds by vandals who destroyed their art. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fvandals-leave-spalding-s-knitting-nannas-in-shreds-1-7554268.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7554265.1472648054!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Vandals leave Spalding’s knitting nannas in shreds | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Yarn bombing nannas who brightened up a Spalding riverbank with wool sculptures of the Queen and a colourful cat have been left in shreds by vandals who destroyed their art.
Jan Neale, the nanna dubbed “River Banksy”, first came up with the idea and fellow residents of Georgian Court, including Carol Usher and Kitty Dickinson (90), helped put together the 5ft-6ft figures that hid unsightly tree stumps.
This is the knitted queen in all her glory ...
Jeff Woods, who is married to Jan’s niece, said: “It is a rare thing when ordinary people decide to brighten up our world and to give us a smile.”
He says Jan and her friends are devastated because the figures were ripped from the tree stumps over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Jan told us: “To think someone has just come along and wrecked our hours of work and effort is just heart-breaking.
“People have asked us if we’ll do another one and we just don’t know, we’re too upset to think about it.”
And this is all that's left of the wool Queen ...
The nannas spent hours knitting the figures.
Jan said: “The amount of wool used – not to mention room taken up in my flat – was enormous.
“We didn’t mind. It was worth it to know how much they were loved and appreciated.”
People from all walks of life enjoyed seeing the figures and many children were photographed alongside them.
Jeff wants to ask those responsible for destroying the sculptures a simple question.
He asked: “Have you got the decency within yourself to be deeply ashamed?”
A tulip-based figure was the first wool sculpture to appear in May, but the identity of the yarn bombers or urban knitters was a closely guarded secret until figures of the Queen and ‘the Cat of Many Colours’ had been created.
In mid-July the nannas owned up and revealed they were on a mission to give Spalding people something to smile about.
Carol told us the Queen sculpture completely disappeared but they retrieved remnants of the cat.
She wants their work to continue and says: “If we don’t do any more then they (the vandals) have won.”
Previously ...
Knitting nannas reveal themselves as Spalding’s mystery yarn bombers | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/vandals-leave-spalding-s-knitting-nannas-in-shreds-1-7554268 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/acc28c98453d94d4da23bee4b7d0ea8c637d8ede8ac6f674cbd3343b7b7af028.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T06:49:24 | null | 2016-08-29T06:00:46 | Your views are wanted on the route cabling could take through Lincolnshire as part of a scheme to create an electricity link between Denmark and the UK. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhave-your-say-on-cabling-route-1-7546025.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7546023.1472208142!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Have your say on cabling route | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Your views are wanted on the route cabling could take through Lincolnshire as part of a scheme to create an electricity link between Denmark and the UK.
On Monday, the company behind the proposed Viking Link project announced it was looking to bring the undersea cables from the continent ashore next to Sandilands Golf Club near Mablethorpe.
It also announced its preferred site for a converter station, which would make ready the electricity for the UK, at North Ing Drove, near Donington. From here, the power would then be connected to the National Grid’s substation at Bicker Fen.
This followed a period of public consultation.
Now, the company – National Grid Viking Link Ltd – is looking at potential options for a route to take cabling underground between the landing point and North Ing Drove.
On September 5, it will launch a six-week public consultation asking people for their views on routes and the design of the converter station. The project team will consult people on one-kilometre-wide cable route corridors.
Oliver Wood, NGVL project director, said the preferred sites were chosen because it was felt they offered the best opportunities to minimise disturbance to local communities and the environment, adding that local opinion played an important part.
He said: “Viking Link will help provide our country with a secure supply of affordable electricity and help us move towards more renewable and low carbon sources of energy but it means building new equipment.
“We want to work with local people to find the best location for this equipment and to minimise any impact on local communities.”
A series of consultation events are to be held, with the first being at Bicker Village Hall on Wednesday, September 7, from 2pm to 8pm. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/have-your-say-on-cabling-route-1-7546025 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/f6b2318e109f21bea2df5533f2163ed7ae841c0a34cb661dd3f0403da06c2348.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T22:49:05 | null | 2016-08-27T17:42:28 | Video footage has been shared with The Standard showing the moment water gushed into the Tesco store in Boston. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fupdate-saturday-9-15pm-video-footage-from-inside-flooded-boston-tesco-store-1-7547550.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7547702.1472330212!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE SATURDAY 9.15PM: Video footage from inside “flooded” Boston Tesco store | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
Video footage has been shared with The Standard showing the moment water gushed into the Tesco store in Boston.
This was sent into us by reader Sharon Horry.
Screen shot from the video.
UPDATE SATURDAY 8PM: Store puts customer safety first before reopening after flooding in Wyberton Fen
Shoppers will only be able to use a superstore in Wyberton Fen when it is “safe and cleaned to our usual high standards”, after flooding today.
Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road was evacuated after torrential rain caused a water pipe to overflow and come through the roof, onto the shop floor itself.
Emergency service, including firefighters, came to the store where there was “quite a lot of water down the aisles”, according to an eye-witness.
There is quite a lot of water down the aisles, customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park
A Tesco spokesman said, “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers, so we are working hard to ensure our Boston store is safe and cleaned to our usual high standards before it is reopened.”
BREAKING NEWS: SATURDAY 4.55PM: Shoppers evacuated from flooded Tesco store in Wyberton Fen - but roof still intact
A superstore in Wyberton Fen has been evacuated after it flooded due to torrential rain in the area today.
Emergency services are currently at Tesco Superstore in New Hammond Beck Road which is currently closed while a clean-up operation takes place.
Tesco Superstore in Wyberton Fen has been temporarily closed due to flooding.
An eye-witness, who asked not to be named said: “There is quite a lot of water down the aisles and the store is flooded.
“Also, there are lots of mops and brushes but they have been abandoned.
“Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue crews are in the store, walking around, but customers are being turned away and they aren’t letting anyone into the car park.”
However, earlier reports from other media outlets that the store’s roof had collapsed were quashed by the eye-witness who added: “There’s no visible damage to the roof.”
This was confirmed by a Tesco spokesman who said that a build-up of rainwater had “come through” the roof and onto the floor of the store itself
The spokesman added: “There has been rainwater along the roof of the store and due to its volume, the pipe has overflown.
“The rainwater has come through the roof and onto the shop floor, so the store has been closed whilst that is the case.
“We are working to get the rainwater cleaned up and the store reopened as soon as possible.
“However, the roof has not collapsed and it does not appear that the store has been hit by lightning.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/update-saturday-9-15pm-video-footage-from-inside-flooded-boston-tesco-store-1-7547550 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b5aecf5efc47a2ad3761f18e46ecf19580186b8ba436619056d156d171a8eca9.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T16:50:14 | null | 2016-08-30T15:44:13 | A 93-year-old man who was hit by a bus next to a Spalding sports ground a week ago has died, police have confirmed today. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fupdate-tuesday-elderly-pedestrian-93-dies-after-bus-collision-in-spalding-1-7550967.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550966.1472568695!/image/image.jpg | en | null | UPDATE TUESDAY: Elderly pedestrian, 93, dies after bus collision in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A 93-year-old man who was hit by a bus next to a Spalding sports ground a week ago has died, police have confirmed today.
The victim, who has yet to be named but believed to be from the Spalding area, was hit by a single-decker bus while walking along Winfrey Avenue, near Sir Halley Stewart Playing Field, just after 10.20am on Tuesday.
After paramedics treated him at the scene for head injuries, the man was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, where he died yesterday (August Bank Hoilday Monday).
The bus involved had come from Market Deeping into Spalding and operated by Shaw’s Coaches of Maxey, near Market Deeping. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/update-tuesday-elderly-pedestrian-93-dies-after-bus-collision-in-spalding-1-7550967 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/baefab5bdb022b5494b364a3aa9d3676de167e458a142784bee4d2c01556dbd1.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:19 | null | 2016-08-31T06:00:00 | A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fpin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599.json | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/pin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599 | en | null | Pin-prick meningitis test could be available within five years | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A test has been developed that could help to diagnose bacterial infections, including meningitis in minutes.
The new test, developed by a team at Imperial College London, is a major breakthrough in the rapid diagnosis of meningitis and sepsis in children. If made available through the NHS, it could allow treatment to begin much earlier, saving hundreds of lives and reducing the risk of life-changing after-effects.
The signs and symptoms of meningitis are notoriously difficult to diagnose, and can be dismissed as a cold or flu. Many young children presenting the early symptoms of the disease are initially sent home, before being rushed back to hospital a few hours later as their condition rapidly deteriorates.
Currently, doctors grow bacteria in a sample of blood, in a process which can take up to 48 hours.
Responding to the news, Liz Brown, CEO at charity Meningitis Now said: “A delay in life-saving treatment for bacterial meningitis can be a matter of life or death. We welcome this significant progress in the development of a rapid test for meningitis and sepsis.
“We would however, continue to advise people to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they have any concerns”.
The study led by Professor Michael Levin has shown that a bacterial infection can be distinguished from other causes of fever, such as a viral infection, using a pattern of genes that are switched on or off in response to an infection.
A larger project will now begin to develop these findings into a pin-prick diagnostic test, which Professor Levin believes could be available through the NHS within five years.
14 facts about meningitis and septicaemia
Meningitis is usually caused by bacteria or viruses
Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord
Septicaemia is blood poisoning
Some bacteria that cause meningitis also cause septicaemia
Meningitis and septicaemia often happen together – it is vital to know all the signs and symptoms
The early signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can be similar to ‘flu and include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain.
The more specific signs and symptoms include fever with cold hands and feet, drowsiness, confusion, pale blotchy skin, stiff neck, dislike of bright lights and a rash which doesn’t fade under pressure.
In babies, symptoms can also include being floppy and unresponsive, dislike of being handled, rapid breathing, an unusual, moaning cry and a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on the top of the head).
There are an estimated 3,200 cases of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia each year in the UK.
Following bacterial meningitis or septicaemia, one in ten people will die and at least a third of survivors will be left with lifelong after-effects such as hearing loss, epilepsy, limb loss or learning difficulties
Meningitis and septicaemia can affect anyone, of any age, at any time. However, babies and young children are most at risk, and young people between 15 – 24 years are also a higher risk group.
In the past 20 years, effective vaccines have been developed to give protection against SOME types of meningitis. These are offered to all babies and young children as part of the UK childhood immunisation programme. BUT there are not vaccines to protect against ALL types.
A vaccine to protect against meningococcal group B (Men B) disease, the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia, was introduced into the UK childhood immunisation programme in September 2015.
If you suspect someone may be ill with meningitis or septicaemia, trust your instincts and get immediate medical help.
Meningitis Now aims to reduce the impact of meningitis by raising awareness and funding research into vaccine and treatment. For support and advice on meningitis call the Meningitis Now Helpline on 0808 80 10 388.
For more information or to donate visit the website at www.MeningitisNow.org | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/pin-prick-meningitis-test-could-be-available-within-five-years-1-7543599 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/913e8b4dfd613aea93c1c6d3c513ba7a6d4fff2810e2beeabbc8ed9cc0a2ac54.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:52 | null | 2016-08-24T16:36:49 | Fenland Estates is letting the Long Sutton bungalow for £650 per calendar month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fproperty-news%2Fbungalow-to-let-in-long-sutton-1-7542140.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542138.1472052981!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bungalow to let in Long Sutton | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Fenland Estates is letting the Long Sutton bungalow for £650 per calendar month.
This spacious, well-presented two-bedroom bungalow is in Long Sutton, close to local primary and nursery schools.
It has recently been redecorated and there is new flooring throughout.
Internally, the property offers an entrance hall, spacious lounge, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside, the property has a large, enclosed rear garden with a shed and off-road parking for several cars.
The bungalow is immediately available. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/property-news/bungalow-to-let-in-long-sutton-1-7542140 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/c555b08d594d07175df69244511e550648a4af156fb37a2385996520fa7134b9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:49:52 | null | 2016-08-29T08:00:20 | CABINET CALL: By Coun Christine Lawton | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fwe-want-to-take-a-lead-on-dementia-1-7546096.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7546091.1472209552!/image/image.jpg | en | null | We want to take a lead on dementia | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | CABINET CALL: By Coun Christine Lawton
I wanted to focus this column on the work we are doing to raise awareness about Dementia locally.
Dementia is an illness that is affecting an increasing number of people in the UK.
There are currently around 850,000 people in the country with dementia, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025 and 2 million by 2051.
Many people who suffer from dementia feel anxious or depressed. And many do not feel a part of their local community.
That is something that we want to change. Our Community Development Team is working with local residents and a national charity to make a difference in the district.
‘Dementia Friends’ is a social action movement set up by the Alzheimer’s Society with the aim of increasing awareness of dementia and encouraging people to get involved in events and training sessions.
The council will soon be appointing a Dementia Friends Champion, who will help oversee training sessions and build a network of Dementia Friends.
Their main role is to explain what people can do to help those suffering from the illness.
I’m confident that our Dementia Champion will help make a really positive difference within our communities.
Research has shown that healthy living and exercise can reduce the risk of dementia, with one study demonstrating that it cuts the build-up of sticky brain plaques which lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
On the subject of exercise, I, like many others, I’m sure, have derived a great deal of pleasure from watching the Olympics over the past few weeks.
To see Great Britain finish proudly in second place in the medals table is testament to the dedication and skill of those taking part.
I sincerely hope that their talents will inspire a generation of young people to take up sports and become more active.
To find out more about the training and how to become a Dementia Friend in South Holland please contact the community development team on 01775 761161, or email community@sholland.gov.uk. You can also go to the Dementia FriendsOpens new window website at www.dementiafriends.org.uk | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/we-want-to-take-a-lead-on-dementia-1-7546096 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/be1fe8f60a8b078209aa0810a17aa1dcf0d4b7933cf6d602d92b9ee965a01434.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:50:20 | null | 2016-08-31T08:50:00 | Two men who were bosses at Tulip Tandoori when four illegal immigrants were employed have each been banned from being company directors for six years. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fillegal-immigrants-scandal-former-bosses-at-a-spalding-indian-restaurant-get-six-year-bans-on-becoming-directors-1-7549557.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7549554.1472488007!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Illegal immigrants scandal: former bosses at a Spalding Indian restaurant get six-year bans on becoming directors | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Two men who were bosses at Tulip Tandoori when four illegal immigrants were employed have each been banned from being company directors for six years.
Abu Rasel (40), from Holbeach, and Fazlul Haque (29), of Plaistow London, were sole directors of Sogor Ltd when Home Office Immigration raided the restaurant in Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, in March 2014.
Fazlul Haque who now works as a waiter at Tulip Tandoori.
The company was handed a £20,000 penalty notice which was unpaid when Sogor entered into liquidation on December 17 that year with an estimated deficiency of £45,277.
Vicky Bagnall, director of investigation and enforcement with the Insolvency Service, said: “Employing illegal workers is not a victimless crime. These directors sought an unfair advantage over their competitors by employing people under the radar who were not entitled to work legally in the UK.
“It is not acceptable to use the insolvency process to escape legal sanctions.
“This action is a warning to other employers that if you flout the law, there will be consequences.”
Abu Rasel.
Without specific permission from the court, Mr Rasel and Mr Haque cannot:
• be a company diretor
• take part, directly or indirectly, in the promotion, formation or management of a company or limited liability partnership
• be a receiver of a company’s property
Similar action has been taken against directors of six other restaurants who employed illegal immigrants.
Mr Haque told the Free Press on Friday he now works as a waiter at Tulip Tandoori and that Mr Rasel has left.
He said: “We made a mistake. We realise we made a mistake.”
Mr Haque says the restaurant has a new owner and it’s been given a new look with new decoration.
He said: “It’s important we have got a five star food hygiene rating now.”
Previously ...
Tulip Tandoori faces £40k bill after raid | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/illegal-immigrants-scandal-former-bosses-at-a-spalding-indian-restaurant-get-six-year-bans-on-becoming-directors-1-7549557 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b8aea6506f1c889e0ac326be81c0d91c99e1a4df919b44c73c4370ebdd692739.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T10:50:12 | null | 2016-08-29T09:38:50 | Deeping Rangers recorded their first league win of the season with a four-goal haul at Ratby Lane. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-first-league-win-for-deeping-rangers-1-7548525.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7548524.1472461483!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: First league win for Deeping Rangers | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Deeping Rangers recorded their first league win of the season with a four-goal haul at Ratby Lane.
A downpour prior to the start made for greasy conditions but both sides adapted to the conditions throughout that saw more very heavy rain, thunder and lightning.
A long clearance from the Deeping defence saw home defender Sam Wilson head on into the path of Scott Coupland who found Scott Mooney but his shot was tipped over by Mickey Turner.
Dan Schiavi won the ball, advanced into the Kirby half and his pass found Charlie Coulson to feed Mooney who was tackled by Will Cheshire as he was about to shoot. Schiavi then chased a ball to get in the home box where Wilson’s challenge was just about legal to clear the threat.
Kirby Muxloe’s Tyler Love sent a deep cross into the Rangers box that keeper Richard Stainsby collected just before Jordan Lever arrived.
Lever cut inside and shot from range that Stainsby saved well while Josh Burniston collected in his half and advanced to the Rangers goalline to see his cross eventually cleared.
Schiavi’s free-kick was met by Mooney but his header went the wrong side of the bar.
Deeping were denied as Schiavi, Coulson, Henry Dunn and Coupland - with slick passing and movement - freed Mooney who slid his shot inside the far post, only to see the assistant’s flag raised for offside.
Poor Rangers play allowed Lever to collect the ball and shoot from the edge of the area – his shot across the face of the goal missed the far post.
It was the visitors who broke the deadlock on 40 minutes. Dunn advanced from halfway to the edge of the home box, his touch found the advanced Tom Smith whose shot was spilled by Turner where Coupland pounced to prod the ball past him into the net.
Kirby responded as Will Cheshire got in behind the Deeping defence only to cross for Stainsby to claim while Love’s deep cross found Lever at the far post but his header was soft and into the hands of the keeper.
The half finished with Rangers close to doubling their advantage, Coupland found Schiavi free in the home box to shoot and bring a good save from Turner at the foot of his post.
The rain was heavier for the start of the second half as Rangers started brightly looking to increase their lead, Coulson saw his shot on the turn bounce in front of Turner but skid wide of the post
They were soon celebrating a second goal on 48 minutes – Schiavi’s free-kick was cleared back out to him with his second attempt flying to the far post where Coupland was on hand to half volley past the dive of Turner.
Rangers were well in control and increased the lead on 56 minutes. Schiavi’s corner was driven to the far post where Callum Madigan saw his volley go through the defenders on the line to hit the net.
Madigan was then in action at the other end as Dan Agar seemed to have got the better of him in the box but the defender recovered with a good tackle to halt the threat.
Deeping’s Smith sent in a cross that Mooney headed past the far post.
Kirby got a consolation on 73 minutes – Cheshire drove a pass to the near post where Agar collected and shot past Stainsby at the second attempt – at the same time a streak of lightning took out the floodlights (the referee continued play until they came back into action).
Rangers were not to be outdone and they restored their three-goal advantage on 77 minutes. Mooney chased a long ball in the home box and rounded the challenge of Turner to shoot inside the far post.
Deeping: Stainsby, Flack, Smith, Avis, Hunnings, Madigan, Dunn, Coulson, Mooney, Coupland (sub Bird 70 mins), Schiavi (sub Vieira 70 mins). Sub not used: Mann.
Deeping are at home to Gresley on Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup – six years after the Derbyshire club won 2-0 at Outgang Road in the extra preliminary round. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-first-league-win-for-deeping-rangers-1-7548525 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/7b5526e76548b47311437459d50da383eb8256b3b7366435ac275e3b19d77317.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:56:01 | null | 2016-08-25T12:37:12 | A concentration of more academic subjects has paid dividends for Bourne Academy after the number of students achieving the highest GCSE grades went up. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fbourne-academy-students-and-staff-toast-superb-set-of-gcse-grades-1-7543663.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7543661.1472126011!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bourne Academy students and staff toast ‘superb set’ of GCSE grades | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A concentration of more academic subjects has paid dividends for Bourne Academy after the number of students achieving the highest GCSE grades went up.
Students collecting their GCSE results this morning found out that 66 per cent of them recorded five or more A* to C grades, a jump of three per cent on last year.
Bourne Academy Year 11 students Phoebe Holliday, Athenna Manzon and Kezia Kirtland with their GCSE results.
Among the teenagers who were beaming with delight were Kezia Kirtland who picked up six A*s and three As, Elinor Thompson and Claire Leverseidge who each
achieved four A*s, and Finn Hudson with three A*s and four As.
There was a particularly strong showing in core subjects such as English Language and Literature, Maths, History, Geography and the sciences, Biology, Chemistry and Physics - the so-called English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
Head teacher Laurence Reilly said “We have yet again achieved a superb set of GCSE results, with 66 per cent of our Year 11 students achieving five or more A* to C grades, including English and Mathematics.
We have yet again achieved a superb set of GCSE results, despite the students following an even more demanding curriculum than in previous years, with a greater focus on the academic ‘EBacc’ subjects Laurence Reilly, head teacher, Bourne Academy
“This is a three per cent rise from 2015, despite the students following an even more demanding curriculum than in previous years, with a greater focus on the academic ‘EBacc’ subjects.
“Although Bourne Academy still promotes vocational subjects and the arts, so many students exceeded their expectations in EBacc subjects, with particular congratulations going to Kezia Kirtland, Elinor Thompson, Claire Leverseidge and Finn Hudson.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/bourne-academy-students-and-staff-toast-superb-set-of-gcse-grades-1-7543663 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/ecb6cb1947cd1c3d7cab708138b109da6b70daa44c31602a1e31c6829c2f0a37.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:56 | null | 2016-08-31T12:00:52 | Splat a rat and admire Wisbech & District Historic Vehicle Club’s display of cars at Sutton St Edmund Church summer fair on Sunday (2pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fsutton-st-edmund-church-summer-fair-1-7550190.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550189.1472551039!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sutton St Edmund Church summer fair | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:14 | null | 2016-08-25T19:38:41 | The next set Year 11 students at what is, until Thursday, Sir John Gleed School will be the first to achieve GCSEs at the renamed Spalding Academy. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fexam-success-gives-a-taste-of-new-era-at-spalding-academy-1-7545208.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545207.1472150305!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Exam success gives a taste of new era at Spalding Academy | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | The next set Year 11 students at what is, until Thursday, Sir John Gleed School will be the first to achieve GCSEs at the renamed Spalding Academy.
But the new partnership with Bourne Academy has the challenge of continuing the improvement shown by this summer’s GCSE students who flew high the banner carrying the name Sir John Gleed for the final time.
We are extremely proud to celebrate the successes of our Year 11 students after much hard work over the past year Will Scott, Head of Academy, Sir John Gleed School, Spalding
Head of academy Will Scott said: “We are extremely proud to celebrate the successes of our Year 11 students after much hard work over the past year.
“There has been an improvement in the number of students at our school with five or more GCSE grades of A* to C, including English and Maths, as well as the new Progress 8 measure (of a pupil’s progress from the end of primary school to the end of secondary school).
”But there is still much to do and we are looking forward to working with our new academy sponsor, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust, from September to further improve the school’s results.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/exam-success-gives-a-taste-of-new-era-at-spalding-academy-1-7545208 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b1e8dac832b2c2b09b13de8b74916a66f9dbf0725733eba271a8d0db7e7a0fcd.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:21 | null | 2016-08-23T14:05:44 | Velo-One rider Neil Palmer secured second place in the Lincolnshire Road Riding Association 25-mile Time Trial Championships. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fcycling-palmer-picks-up-silver-medal-1-7539962.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7539960.1471958255!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CYCLING: Palmer picks up silver medal | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Velo-One rider Neil Palmer secured second place in the Lincolnshire Road Riding Association 25-mile Time Trial Championships.
Held on the C25/2 course – starting and finishing at Frithville – a total of 75 riders competed for individual and team awards.
Palmer posted a time of 54mins 34secs while just outside of the medals was team-mate Antony Gough, finishing fourth overall in 55:35.
Joshua Wallis recorded a time of 1.01:08 after riding an extended course due to a wrong turning.
The combined times for the three riders provisionally places Velo-One second in the team award, 12 seconds behind winners Sleaford Wheelers.
The final LRRA event of the year is the 30-mile Time Trial Championships on September 4.
Neil Palmer
Meanwhile, Velo-One’s Adam Ellis returned to Rockingham Speedway for the NCRA Evening Circuit Series.
Competing in the British Cycling Category 2/3 Race, Ellis rode an aggressive race as part of a breakaway group before finishing 10th overall in a sprint finish.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:35 | null | 2016-08-24T18:21:46 | South Holland District Council’s licensing panel will meet to decide whether booze can be sold at the former China City premises in Winsover Road, Spalding. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Flicensing-panel-to-decide-spalding-store-s-booze-sales-application-1-7542496.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542495.1472059345!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Licensing panel to decide Spalding store’s booze sales application | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | South Holland District Council’s licensing panel will meet to decide whether booze can be sold at the former China City premises in Winsover Road, Spalding.
Applications only go to the panel if objections are made by police or trading standards.
A panel hearing is due to be held at 10am on Friday, September 9, to consider the application from Farhang Amin Mohammed, who wants to sell alcohol at the address, now a grocery store called Mini Poli.
Mr Mohammed is seeking consent to sell alcohol between the hours of 10am-9.30pm Monday to Sunday – opening hours of Mini Poli are 7am-11pm Monday to Sunday.
Earlier this month, Sgt Kimble Enderby, of the Lincolnshire Police licensing team, said police would submit an application to the council if there were concerns that the licensing objectives would be undermined.
Previously ...
New booze sales bid for Spalding premises on Winsover Road
Licensing panel rejects booze sales at China City in Spalding
Spalding booze shop plans pulled after two other licences revoked | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/licensing-panel-to-decide-spalding-store-s-booze-sales-application-1-7542496 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/ed034ee38c697339a5fdd7d4349425c61e72b473510d163c2ad455b6b8f7f6e0.json |
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:28 | null | 2016-08-22T18:19:35 | Spalding trampoline queen Jessica Ringsell (11) would have paid more attention than most to Team GB’s Bryony Page winning an historic silver medal at the Rio Olympics. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fhigh-flying-jessica-to-come-on-leaps-and-bounds-at-spalding-trampoline-club-1-7538860.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7538858.1471886360!/image/image.jpg | en | null | High-flying Jessica to come on leaps and bounds at Spalding trampoline club | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | New Year 7 student with a head for heights to be a “real asset” at Spalding High School
Spalding trampoline queen Jessica Ringsell (11) would have paid more attention than most to Team GB’s Bryony Page winning an historic silver medal at the Rio Olympics.
But the former Spalding Primary School pupil will be determined to make sure that her country won’t have to wait long for its next trampoline medallist after the sport was introduced into the Olympic programme in 2000.
Jessica ended the season with double success from Spalding’s Abbey High Fliers Trampoline Club, having been named both club champion for setting the high score in Abbey High Fliers’ championship and trampolinist of the year.
“One of the reasons given for me winning the trampolinist of the year award was that when I’m up against competitors that I know I’ll struggle to beat, or can’t beat, then my attitude is ‘good, I want to know how I compare with the best’,” said Jessica.
“That’s exactly how I think because even though I don’t like it when I lose, I do accept it.
“If I’ve done a routine well that I know I can do then I’m happy with it.
TEAM AIRBORNE: Jessica Ringsell (second right) with (from left) Alice Banks, Jessica Jacob, Samuel Archer and Chelsea Cooper-Ellis.
“But I love getting a trophy or medal, even if I’m disappointed when I go wrong on the trampoline.”
Most of those trophies and medals have been paraded at Spalding Primary School where Jessica was a pupil up until July.
Nathan Shortland, her former teacher at Spalding Primary School, said: “We’ve seen the achievements that Jessica has under her belt and think ‘wow, how has she managed to do that?’
“Jessica was recognised in 2014 as the Spalding Primary school Sportsperson of the Year.
When I’m up against competitors that I know I’ll struggle to beat, or can’t beat, then my attitude is ‘good, I want to know how I compare with the best’ Jessica Ringsell, Abbey High Fliers Trampoline Club and Spalding High School
“But since then, she has won a flood of medals and it’s been amazing to see the confidence and enthusiasm she has gained in such a short time.
“Spalding Primary School is very much about celebrating the achievements of the children, no matter how small they may feel they are, and through Jessica Ringsell we have done so.
“She’s appeared regularly in the school newspaper and assemblies, something we’ve done for a number of our children.”
“Jessica is unique and I’ve never come across someone so talented in one sport as she is in trampolining.”
There is a case for saying that Jessica was born into trampolining, with parents Andrew and Kirsty both judges, coaches and founders of Abbey High Fliers.
Kirsty said: “When Jessica was in my tummy, she was bouncing up and down.
“But as parents, we have to balance things by giving Jessica the chance to make her own decisions.
“Her older brother Corey got to a good level (winning the under-15 boys novice title at East Midlands Schools Trampoline Competition in 2012), and then discovered drama.
“But Jessica is on the National League circuit now, the top level in the country, and in her first competition of the year, Jessica got a silver medal in the 11-12 age group.
“She’s worked hard to get her time of flight in the air higher and longer while her level of difficulty is the highest in the group.”
Mr Shortland said: “Trampolining is an unusual sport to gain recognition in, especially at Spalding Primary School.
“Normally, you think of football and gymnastics but during our assemblies, Jessica has opened so many eyes to trampolining and there’s been a great increase of interest from some of the girls.
“Quite often, you see them huddled together at lunchtimes and they’ve formed life-long friendships with each other.
Competitions lying ahead include the National Schools Finals in December, regional and county championships, along with National League finals at the Olympic Velodrome in London at the end of November.
Before that is a workshop with Olympian Kat Driscoll in Lincoln on September 2 and 3.
Kirsty said: “As her parents, Andy and I find it difficult to play the parents and coach roles.
“Jessica is at a big disadvantage with us being both her parents and coaches, so we weren’t expecting her to get a silver medal in her first National Trampoline League competition.
“So she’s more competitive now and her routines have gone up in difficulty, with Jessica now working on her double-front and double-back somersaults, along with her one and three-quarter somersault.
“When she was at Spalding Primary School, she couldn’t to come in and tell her teachers when she’s done a competitions.
“The teachers made her feel like the most important child at the school.”
It will be interesting to see if Jessica’s trampoliing talents are recognised as much when she starts lessons at Spalding High School next month.
There she will be amongst good sporting company, including cyclists Tilly Gurney and Jess Woodworth, rowing sisters Ruby and Jasmine Latka, golfer Tilly Garfoot and the current holder of the Lincolnshire Free Press/Spalding Guardian Outstanding Sporting Achievement Award, taekwondo player Megan Hartfil-Allgood.
Mr Shortland said: “This was Jessica’s last year at Spalding Primary school and she goes on to secondary school.
“They are gaining a real asset and I hope it will be like Spalding Primary School, a very strong school for recognising sport.
“We recognise that as much as academic achievement is important, sporting achievement is important as well as it’s a chance for pupils to gain self-esteem and self-importance, both of which we really value as a school.
Jessica said: “Spalding Primary School was much more supportive than my previous primary school and they helped me all the time, in whatever I did.
“I felt like it mattered to them, even when I told them that I’d put trampolining before anything else.
“That’s because they saw how it helps me to focus on my school work.
“One example was when I did the 11-Plus because even though it was nerve-wracking, I did it find easier than I expected it to be.
“Spalding High School is going to be bigger than Spalding Primary School and I’ll have different classes and different friends.”
Kirsty added: “We didn’t push Jessica for the 11-Plus and it didn’t really affect her with the training.
“The acamedic skills she has helps her with the training and I know that she’ll get her school work done, alongside her trampolining.”
Trampolining has taken Jessica to Portugal and Denmark, which she described as “hot” and a “fantastic experience”, and helped her make friends with fellow Abbey High Fliers Chelsea Cooper-Ellis and Alice Banks.
Jessica said: “When I first started trampolining, I used to play around until I came second in my first competition when I was five or six.
“Winning the Club Champion prize this year was one of the highlights of my life so far because it’s what everyone wants to win.
“Looking at the names on the trophy from previous years, I feel honoured that my name will now be on that trophy.”
“I like competing, doing the harder moves and I’d put trampolining before anything else so I’ll continue doing it for as long as I can.”
Ringing in Jessica’s ears will be the words of Bryony Page after winning her Olympic silver medal in Rio.
Bryony said: “When i finished my routine, I was just so happy that it was the best that I could do.
“But when I found out that I got the silver medal, I just collapsed.”
According to Kirsty, her daughter is made of similar steel to Bryony and her Team GB colleague in Brazil, Kat Driscoll.
“We’ve made history in trampolining this year, with Bryony, Kat and Nathan Bailey qualifying for the Olympics.
“Nothing phases Jessica and she’ll never say ‘I can’t do it’.
“She has the highest difficulty, in terms of routines, of anyone at Abbey High Fliers and she never says ‘No’ to something.
“Instead, she’ll give it her all.”
Jessica said: “You don’t hear about trampolining very often, but it’s actually a very fun sport and even if you don’t want to compete, it’s fun.
“But I like competing and doing the harder moves, so I think that I’ll carry on with trampolining for as long as I can.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/high-flying-jessica-to-come-on-leaps-and-bounds-at-spalding-trampoline-club-1-7538860 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b74845f74ee6e6da98f59f55f79a0b31130d10f3aef371ec3caf7f78ab9398e7.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T14:49:16 | null | 2016-08-28T14:00:22 | More than 25,000 people, including families from South Holland, have signed a petition to keep children’s heart services at an East Midlands hospital. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fopinion%2Fcampaigns%2Fglenfield-petition-goes-over-25-000-names-in-a-month-1-7545908.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545905.1472206304!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Glenfield petition goes over 25,000 names in a month | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | More than 25,000 people, including families from South Holland, have signed a petition to keep children’s heart services at an East Midlands hospital.
The threat of specialist surguries leaving Glenfield Hospital in Leicester has led to a wave of support from people across the area whose children have been treated at the hospital.
So far, 25,016 people have backed an online petition calling for a public review of the decision by NHS England, announced last month, to close the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) at Glenfield.
Dan Taylor of Holbeach, whose son Oliver (4) had heart surgery at Glenfield in June, said: “So many people rely on this excellent hospital and we can honestly say that the care there was second to none.
“The staff are not just dedicated to their work but they are also a rock for all the families and children, providing excellent support at such a difficult time
“If Glenfield’s heart centre closes, the East Midlands will have no provision for this and families will have to travel an excessive distance.”
EMCHC has made excellent progress over the last few years and this has all been achieved against a backdrop of many years of uncertainty Mark Wightman, director of marketing and communications, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester
Senior managers at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, met with NHS England officials on Friday to argue against the loss of its East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) and claims that they had failed to come up with “a credible plan” to increase the number of surgeries there to a minimum of 500 a year.
Mark Wightman of Glenfield Hospital said: “EMCHC has made excellent progress over the last few years and this has all been achieved against a backdrop of many years of uncertainty.
“We fail to see how leaving the East Midlands as the only region nationally without a centre is equitable.”
Professor Huon Gray, national clinical director for heart disease at NHS England, said: “We are keen to work with the management and clinicians at Leicester to retain the majority of specialist medical care which would mean that congenital heart disease in the East Midlands can still receive their ongoing care and more minor interventions in Leicester.”
Glenfields service axe ‘not thought through’ | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/campaigns/glenfield-petition-goes-over-25-000-names-in-a-month-1-7545908 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/5dd2b52607fb92ae3eb730797b0efdb62686563edc2191a9adf37c6fab89152b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:14 | null | 2016-08-25T19:02:30 | The end of exactly 75 years of learning under the name of Sir John Wilson Gleed meant as much as the positive GCSE grades gained by students in Spalding. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fsir-john-gleed-school-takes-in-unity-we-learn-motto-to-heart-with-gcse-success-1-7545160.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545159.1472148462!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Sir John Gleed School takes ‘In Unity We Learn’ motto to heart with GCSE success | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
The end of exactly 75 years of learning under the name of Sir John Wilson Gleed meant as much as the positive GCSE grades gained by students in Spalding.
Students arrived for their exam results at Sir John Gleed School last Thursday with a sign showing its new name Spalding Academy already up above the main entrance.
But the school’s motto of “In Unity We Learn” shone through as Year 11 students delivered some fantastic individual GCSE results”, according to Head of academy Will Scott.
He said: “There was a mixture of tears and nervousness, along with some ups and downs as well, but I am delighted with the successes of our Year 11 students in their GCSE exams.
“Although we have a vocational, South Holland Post-16 Centre where our qualifications were good this year, we also had some fantastic, individual GCSE results as well.
“Thursday was about celebrating with the students, as well as wishing them every success as they move on to post-16 education.”
Head Girl Millie Barnett. Oliver Chapman and Amy Wass at Sir John Gleed School, Spalding. Photo by Michael Fysh.
Mr Scott was especially pleased for head girl Millie Barnett (16), of Weston, who carried her responsibilities as the school’s leading student representative on the same shoulders as those that earned an A* in English Literature, alongside two As, two Bs and four Cs.
Millie said: “I’m quite chuffed because the A* and As were in the subjects I wanted to do at A-level and they were the ones I worked the hardest in,
“I actually really enjoyed it at school and now I’m going to Spalding High School sixth form to study Drama, English, Ethics and Philosphy.
“It’s going to be a bit different, but I’m quite proud to be going there and I’m going to a party to celebrate my GCSE grades.”
I actually really enjoyed it at school and now I’m going to Spalding High School sixth form which is going to be a bit different Millie Barnett (16), Head Girl, Sir John Gleed School, Spalding
Mr Scott said: “Millie has performed in all our school shows and also shown visitors around the school, given people tours, helped out at our open evenings and she even organised a sports event for our Year 10 students to raise money for Sport Relief.”
Another student who cried tears of joy was Amy Wass (16), of Spalding, who had two As and four Cs amongst her grades.
Amy said: “I didn’t realise I was going to do that well, even though I was working really hard at school.
“I cried before taking my exams because I was really nervous, but it’s paid off now.
“I wasn’t expecting to pass everything so it proves that I can do things if I work hard enough.”
Meanwhile, twin sisters Emily and Charlotte Miller (both 16), of Moulton, are facing up to going their separate ways in further education after picking up 13 GCSEs between.
Charlotte, who also collected a BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) pass in Home Cooking Skills, said: “We’re both very pleased with our results.
“I’m going to sixth form where I have four options open to me, so I’m planning to go home and have a coffee while I think about what I’m going to do next.”
Emily, who is going to study photography at Boston College, said: “It’s been interesting at school because we were both in the same English and Maths groups, but for Science we were in different groups.
“It was really challenging but we stayed together throughout it all and when one of us was struggling, the other one helped out.”
Andy Miller, the twins’ father, said: “It’s going to be interesting to see them moving forward now because it’s the first time they will have been separated in terms of their learning.
“It’s the next chapter in their educational lives so it will be exciting to see how they fare, not that we’ve got any concerns about them.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/sir-john-gleed-school-takes-in-unity-we-learn-motto-to-heart-with-gcse-success-1-7545160 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/d5d806fb00ed1c310f72f7392f1aa25fbd7cdfa7415a48ffb44c083575fad465.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:48:49 | null | 2016-08-26T16:14:59 | G&S Racing Kawasaki riders Tom Fisher and Kevin Van Leuven head to Cadwell Park for round nine of the Superstock 1000 Championship where they will be seeking strong points finishes. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fother-sport%2Fmotorcycling-team-mates-look-for-points-finish-1-7542178.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7542177.1472053605!/image/image.jpg | en | null | MOTORCYCLING: Team-mates look for points finish | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | G&S Racing Kawasaki riders Tom Fisher and Kevin Van Leuven head to Cadwell Park for round nine of the Superstock 1000 Championship where they will be seeking strong points finishes.
Fisher was forced to retire from the last race at Brands Hatch with a brake problem but now the bike is back up and running well he will be pushing hard to get up into a point-scoring position in his race on Monday.
Meanwhile this will be Van Leuven’s first time at Cadwell on the big bike as in previous years he has been on the little 600 machine.
He will take full advantage of the free practice session to get to grips with the undulating course prior to qualifying and hopes to bring home a good set of results from the Lincolnshire venue.
There is a free practice session on Saturday at noon followed by first qualifying at 5.20pm.
Final qualifying takes place on Sunday at 12.40pm and there is a short warm-up on Monday at 9.35am for final checks for bike and rider prior to the 15-lap race which is due on track at 1.40pm on Monday. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/motorcycling-team-mates-look-for-points-finish-1-7542178 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/b00e8fad14fd99ed4d5d4c20b16912fa6c6962de1729ef7c2541c98ada2ae604.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:50:09 | null | 2016-08-30T09:30:06 | The first phase of a 2,250-home development in Spalding, which could see about £24 million poured into the town, is set to open on Wednesday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fcurtains-to-go-up-on-masterplan-development-in-spalding-1-7550036.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550035.1472545784!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Curtains to go up on ‘masterplan’ development in Spalding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Phase one of Holland Park scheme to be opened in town after 12 years of work
The first phase of a 2,250-home development in Spalding, which could see about £24 million poured into the town, is set to open on Wednesday.
St John’s Circus, a range of two, three and four-bedroom houses on land off St John’s Road, will be officially unveiled to the public by developers Broadgate Homes of Weston Hills.
This first phase is the culmination of years of work alongside South Holland District Council in relation to its masterplan and we hope that we can deliver something that will enhance the experience of living in Spalding Ian Canham, chief executive, Broadgate Homes
It marks the completion of a project originally given planning permission by South Holland District Council in October 2014 and described in a report published two years earlier as “a positive and contemporary addition to the town that would meet local needs”. The report by Bedford-based independent advisory service ATLAS, set up by the then-Labour Government in 2004 to support councils in “dealing with complex, large-scale, housing-led projects”, said the Holland Park scheme was “an imaginative response to the local urban and rural context”.
In its entirety, Broadgate Homes plans to build 2,250 homes, a primary school, community centre and medical surgery across a near 255-acre site stretching from Broadway, off the A151 Bourne Road, to the B1172 Spalding Common. Speaking about the development in April 2010, Broadgate Homes chief executive Ian Canham said: “This development will be good for South Holland and good for us.
“This first phase is the culmination of years of work alongside South Holland District Council in relation to its masterplan and we hope that we can deliver something that will enhance the experience of living in Spalding.”
At the time plans were originally unveiled for St John’s Circus in April 2010, an estimated £6 million was pledged for a primary school, £1.2 million towards a community centre and £14 million on efforts to build the long-awaited Spalding Western Relief Road, linking Pinchbeck Road to Spalding Common.
In its report on the Holland Park scheme, Atlas said: “As with many rural local authorities, South Holland District Council had limited resources available to manage large-scale growth.
“But it was keen that the Holland Park urban extension would be a positive and contemporary addition to the town and would meet local needs.
“A detailed technical brief to inform development proposals for the extension was prepared by the district council in 2007 and, between the summer of 2008 and 2009, a series of regular project meetings took place between the core council staff and the developer team.”
Planning permission, in principle, was given by district council planners in May 2012 and, as part of plans for the delivery of St John’s Circus, Broadgate Homes committed to a £100,000 investment into improving Spalding town centre.
Building work at the St John’s Circus site started nearly two years ago and, at the time, Mr Canham said: “We are quite proud of the plans and the project will be different, but not too quirky.
“It will be a seamless part of Spalding where people will not drive through and find themselves somewhere that looks completely different.
“We think we will be able to give people what they want, whilst the site itself will be something distinctive in its own right.
”To call it a garden city would outdate it, but it has a lot of open space and good green areas, as well as bicycle provision.
“The development will also provide housing for anyone who wants to live and work in South Holland, with its own education and health facilities, as well as retail outlets to give the quality of life people want.”
Paul Jackson of South Holland District Council said: “We broadly welcome the inventive vision for this site and we applaud the commitment of the developer to creat a sustainable community which has the potential to become a successful addition to Spalding.”
Plans for first phase of 2,250 homes development
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] | 2016-08-26T12:52:09 | null | 2016-08-25T13:47:27 | More than 150 students at Bourne Grammar School have helped keep its standards high at GCSE level today with some impressive results. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fbourne-grammar-school-defy-grade-inflation-axe-with-francesca-and-adam-s-gcse-clean-sweep-1-7544060.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544058.1472137388!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Bourne Grammar School defy ‘grade inflation’ axe with Francesca and Adam’s GCSE clean sweep | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | More than 150 students at Bourne Grammar School have helped keep its standards high at GCSE level today with some impressive results.
Year 11 students set themselves up for further education, with no fewer than 74 of them having achieved at least one A* grade amongst their ten or 11 GCSE
results, almost half of the year.
Flying highest were Francesca Gardner, of Bourne, and Adam Hawkins, of Baston, who both completed a clean sweep of GCSE A* grades.
Hot on Francesca and Adam’s trail were Hannah Scott, of Langtoft, Joseph Cuffling and Emily Fytche, both of Bourne, who each scored ten A* grades, while Alice Calcutt, like Adam of Baston, collected nine A*s.
Overall, of the nearly 1,500 GCSE grades received, 20 per cent were A*s, just over half were As or better and 80 oer cent of all grades achieved were grade B or better.
Parents congratulate their son on his GCSE results at Bourne Grammar School.
Headmaster Jonathan Maddox said: “With grade inflation now a thing of the past and the GCSE examinations becoming significantly more demanding, our students’ work ethic and the first-rate teaching they enjoy shine through in these results.
“We have plenty of students who are capable of top grades, but many too who have had to work exceptionally hard to achieve their excellent results.
“They have been carefully supported and gently encouraged on their way and are now able to celebrate what they have achieved.
“These students can be confident that their results stand them in good stead as they start their A-Level studies at our sixth form in September.
Our students’ work ethic and the first-rate teaching they enjoy shine through in these results. Jonathan Maddox, Headmaster, Bourne Grammer School
“I also look forward to welcoming students from many other local schools into our sixth form who will be enrolling later on today - congratulations to them all.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/bourne-grammar-school-defy-grade-inflation-axe-with-francesca-and-adam-s-gcse-clean-sweep-1-7544060 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/bd160832da9b3fe1ced21dc8c62c9a07d305ffe5267f709ab0c85afc7390c354.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:25 | null | 2016-08-25T17:56:55 | Early indications of GCSE results across Lincolnshire show continued improvements this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fcontinued-improvements-in-gcse-results-across-lincolnshire-1-7545043.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545041.1472144199!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Continued improvements in GCSE results across Lincolnshire | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Early indications of GCSE results across Lincolnshire show continued improvements this year.
With 10 schools still to return data, provisional figures released today (Thursday) by Lincolnshire schools, including academies, indicate that the percentage of students attaining good grades in core subjects continues to rise.
The percentage of students attaining 5+ A*-C including English and maths is no longer a headline measure of school performance.
The new headline is the percentage of students attaining an A*-C grade in English and maths, which has increased by five per cent, from 58.3 per cent in 2015 to 63.2 per cent this year. An impressive 23 schools so far have achieved more than 60 per cent.
The percentage of students attaining A*-C in English is currently 73.5 per cent for 2016 and compares to 67.6 per cent last year, an increase of 5.9 per cent. Four of the 45 schools achieved 100 per cent in this measure.
The percentage of A*-C in maths is currently showing as 69.8 per cent for 2016, 1.8 per cent up on last year. Six of the 45 schools achieved 100 per cent in this measure
The government has been keen to emphasise the importance of the English Baccalaureate as this measure supports as many students as possible to achieve A*-C grades in a broad range of academic subjects. The percentage achieving the English Baccalaureate is 29.4 per cent for 2016 compared to 27.2 per cent in 2015 - an increase of 2.2 per cent on last year.
So far 24 schools have shown improvement on last year in this measure, with 12 of those schools improving by over five per cent points on last year.
Coun Patricia Bradwell, executive councillor for children’s services, said: “It’s looking like another impressive set of results this year. In particular, the percentage of students achieving the English Baccalaureate at 29.4 per cent is a significant improvement.
“Students deserve every credit for their commitment to reach their potential. Remember, if you haven’t got the results you need, don’t panic, there is plenty of advice and help out there – go to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/teeninfolincs.”
Debbie Barnes, director of children’s services, added: “We have yet to see how the final figures will pan out, but the picture is showing that our students have done incredibly well to maintain improvements and standards. Schools continue to excel in providing the platform for students to perform to their best.
“Teachers, parents and carers deserve praise for their support and encouragement. My congratulations to all students and best wishes for your future plans.” | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/continued-improvements-in-gcse-results-across-lincolnshire-1-7545043 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/da10cd896a13060ab0fb81cfcf122c4a6344cafd12d861352d62c10b341a4451.json |
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[] | 2016-08-28T08:49:09 | null | 2016-08-28T08:00:22 | An investigation into claims of bullying and harassment made by an ex-Spalding Grammar School student who took his own life has found no one was to blame for his death. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fprobe-into-spalding-educated-tory-activist-s-death-branded-a-whitewash-by-dad-1-7545951.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7545950.1472207149!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Probe into Spalding-educated Tory activist’s death branded a ‘whitewash’ by dad | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | An investigation into claims of bullying and harassment made by an ex-Spalding Grammar School student who took his own life has found no one was to blame for his death.
Elliott Johnson (21), who campaigned for the Tories during a South Holland District Council by-election in Long Sutton four years ago, was found dead on a railway line in Bedfordshire last September.
An inquest into Elliott’s death, held in Bedfordshire in June found that the ex-member of Tory youth movement Conservative Future killed himself. There were claims that he had been bullied by fellow activist Mark Clarke.
Conservative Party officials instructed law firm Clifford Chance LLP to carry out a review of the case, including allegations that senior Tories had “deliberately ignored or condoned” Mr Clarke’s behaviour which he himself repeatedly denied.
An extract from the report by Clifford Chance said: “On August 14, 2015, Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) received a copy of a letter from Mr Johnson complaining of an incident in a public house where Mr Clarke was said to have been rude and aggressive towards him.
“Mr Johnson’s letter was accompanied by a separate document written by a colleague raising a variety of allegations regarding Mr Clarke’s conduct towards a number of other activists, some of which were serious. These were handed to a CCHQ employee and a request for a preliminary investigation to be carried out was then made.
We saw the investigation as a whitewash from the very start and we weren’t prepared to be used as a tool in that way Ray Johnson of Wisbech, father of Elliott Johnson
“On August 25, Mr Johnson expressed a desire to withdraw his complaint and at a meeting with the investigator on September 7, Mr Johnson repeated that desire and said that his relationship with Mr Clarke had been good until the incident in the public house on August 12, 2015.”
The report went on to state that Elliott met Mark Clarke and an “associate” on September 2 to discuss the complaint, before committing suicide 13 days later.
Former Tory Party chairman Grant Shapps, who resigned last November over claims that he failed to act over the bulling claims, and other party officials, were cleared by the report of having tried to cover up complaints by Elliott and other Conservative Future activists.
But in an interview for the BBC, Elliott’s dad Ray Johnson said: “We saw it (the investigation) as a whitewash from the very start and we weren’t prepared to be used as a tool in that way.”
Conservative Party chairman Sir Patrick McLoughlin MP said: “The death of Elliott Johnson was a tragedy and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.
“There can be no place for bullying behaviour in our party and we all have a responsibility to act when it occurs.”
Tory activist took his own life - inquest | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/probe-into-spalding-educated-tory-activist-s-death-branded-a-whitewash-by-dad-1-7545951 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/1cb7dc8c987d7923237dd3140119b26f83d79550af95b1a1db1c73c2023794ba.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-24T17:00:34 | SHOWCASE CINEMAS PETERBOROUGH, OUT NOW | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Ffilm-review-lights-out-15-1-7541784.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541783.1472045803!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Film review: LIGHTS OUT (15) | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | SHOWCASE CINEMAS PETERBOROUGH, OUT NOW
CAST: TERESA PALMER, MARIA BELLO, BILLY BURKE, GABRIEL BATEMAN, ALICIA VELA-BAILEY & LOTTA LOSTEN
RUNNING TIME: 1 HR 21 MINS
DIRECTOR: DAVID F SANDBERG
Are you afraid of the dark? You will be!
David F Sandberg took the internet by storm three years ago with his no-budget short film ‘Lights Out’, which featured a simple yet affective premise – a woman alone in her apartment sees an eerie figure appear whenever she turns out the lights, with it disappearing again the moment the lights come back on.
This three-minute short was good enough to grab the attention and support of popular horror filmmaker James Wan (the director of Saw and The Conjuring) – who serves as a producer – helping to make the feature length adaptation happen.
This horror stars Teresa Palmer (Point Break remake) as Rebecca, who moves miles away to downtown Los Angeles, assuming that her childhood fears are far behind her. As a young girl, she was never entirely sure if the supernatural being she saw when the lights went out was real or not.
Now her 10-year-old step-brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) is experiencing the same horror, starting after his father Paul (The Twilight Saga’s Billy Burke) mysteriously died, as this ‘thing’ returns with a vengeance to terrorise the entire family when darkness falls – with the apparition also holding a mysterious attachment to their mother (Coyote Ugly’s Maria Bello).
Before stepping into the screening you could be forgiven for having concerns as to whether the concept that started as a 180-second short could be stretched out to a still relatively brisk (in movie terms) hour and twenty minutes – and whether Sandberg would deliver the goods with this being his first feature project.
Fortunately any worries were allayed as the filmmaker did an incredible job, using sound, lighting, camera movements, pacing and framing like a pro – thus creating a surprisingly well polished ‘scarer’.
It might not be the best horror film of the year, nor the most original, but it delivers the jumps, thrills and scares quickly and effectively throughout – and ticks the majority of genre boxes to come highly recommended. Rating: 3.5/5 Mikey Clarke
Also read... Film review: Suicide Squad | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/film-review-lights-out-15-1-7541784 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/1deb99ffb281a050f800c0e2c9a2504accb73fab43a633552e64df30693d5c8a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:50 | null | 2016-08-24T10:21:54 | Reigning champions Moulton Harrox are back at the top of the table. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-moulton-harrox-in-pole-position-again-1-7541091.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7541089.1472030489!/image/image.jpg | en | null | FOOTBALL: Moulton Harrox in pole position again | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Reigning champions Moulton Harrox are back at the top of the table.
They thumped Holbeach United Reserves 9-1 at Broad Lane on Tuesday night in the Premier Division.
Marcus Parry and Martin Sandall both netted four times with Danny Maddison claiming six assists. Matthew Watkin were also on target.
Pinchbeck United were 5-3 winners at Crowland Town thanks to goals by Ollie Maltby (2), Tony Edwards, Lee Orrey and Tom Brooks.
Newly-promoted Tydd St Mary started the season in style as they beat Ketton Reserves 4-1 at home in Saturday’s Division Two opener.
The Saints took the lead midway through the first half when a great ball by new signing Paul Newcombe found fellow debutant James Woods to coolly lob the keeper.
Crowland Town v Pinchbeck United
However, the advantage wasn’t held for long as Tydd kept giving away silly free-kicks in dangerous areas and Ketton punished them from one of these. On 31 minutes, a set-piece was floated into the box, it wasn’t dealt with properly and Ketton levelled.
Tydd responded well, though, and were playing some great football when Woods returned the earlier favour on 41 minutes with a sublime ball for Newcombe to make it 2-1.
It got even better for the Saints just three minutes later when a defender was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box and up stepped Tim Lowe to slam home the penalty.
Tydd came out in the second half with a good spring in their step and extended their lead on 61 minutes.
Woods had been fed through with a great ball into a one-on-one position with the keeper and he was brought down for another penalty. Again Lowe lashed home from the spot.
Ketton upped their game in the last quarter but were unable to get past a dogged defence well marshalled by man of the match Karl Smith.
Meanwhile, Spalding Town beat Peterborough ICA Sports Reserves 4-0 with goals by Ashley Wilson, Edgar Geglis, Matthew Cannon and Vladislavs Balans.
Crowland Town Reserves won 2-0 at Netherton United A but there were 4-0 away defeats for Langtoft United Reserves and Pinchbeck United Reserves at Ramsey Town and Whittlesey Coates A respectively.
Declan Earth (3) and John Ball earned a 4-0 away win for Moulton Harrox Reserves at Kings Cliffe in Division One.
William Oliver scored the second-half equaliser for Long Sutton Athletic at home to Oundle Town.
Sutton Bridge United beat Baston 7-3 thanks to Jake Lally (3), Ben Partridge (2), Liam Burton and Kurt Scott. The replies came from Steven Bratche, Daniel Pick and Troy Waters.
Spalding United Reserves conceded six times after the break as Glinton & Northborough ran out 7-0 winners.
Jake Baines’ hat-trick guided Whaplode Drove to a 7-2 home win over Netherton B in Division Four. The other scorers were Luke Baines, Danny Firth, David Jenkins and George Smith.
Long Sutton Reserves drew 2-2 at Huntingdon Rovers as Mark Garner and Herickson Rocha netted.
Holbeach Bank Reserves also shared four goals with AFC Stanground B while Tydd St Mary Reserves lost 8-0 at Premiar. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/sport/football/football-moulton-harrox-in-pole-position-again-1-7541091 | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/01ab25f84d6d48ee5262a05f1ea81fc182ecfe063bcc02b22f0a6b87edda0229.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:39 | null | 2016-08-25T15:20:01 | Hard working students at Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School produced outstanding GCSE results this year. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Feducation%2Fdonington-s-thomas-cowley-high-school-gcse-pupils-are-outstanding-1-7544459.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7544456.1472135248!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School GCSE pupils are outstanding | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Hard working students at Donington’s Thomas Cowley High School produced outstanding GCSE results this year.
Head teacher Ian Dawson says there was improvement across the board in all performance measures, beating levels set last year.
Top student Becky Thompson celebrates her eight A*/A grades.
He said: “The students should be extremely proud of their achievements, with many students having made good progress during their time at the school.
“Despite further changes to the Performance Tables and the constraints placed upon eligible qualifications, results across the board have improved from last year.
“Congratulations are due to each and every member of staff who have worked tirelessly to help all the students achieve these outstanding results.
“Early indications show that 55 per cent of students gained A*-C in both English and Maths – 64 per cent of students gained a C or above in Mathematics and 63 per cent of students gained a C or above in English.”
The school is thrilled that they have done so well. Head teacher Ian Dawson
Mr Dawson said progress for the whole cohort was in line with national expectations while progress in English exceeded national expectations.
He said the year group had worked tremendously hard, were a credit to themselves and “the school is thrilled that they have done so well”.
Among outstanding performers were Becky Thompson, with eight A*/A grades, Jas Paling, with seven A*/A grades, and Amber Nichols and Alex Wheaton, who each gained six A*/A grades. Oliver Cowdell also put in a great performance with five A*/A grades.
Becky Thompson (16) has her sights set on a career in engineering “or something like that” and will head off to Stamford College to study Maths, Physics and Chemistry A-levels.
Smiles say it all on GCSE results day at Thomas Cowley High School.
She said: “I am very pleased with my GCSE results. It’s been a lot of hard work but I am glad it paid off, definitely.”
Amber Nichols was one of the students singled out by Mr Dawson for “making remarkable progress from Key Stage 2.”
Her wonderful collection of A*s/As came as a pleasant surprise and she said: “I wasn’t expecting that – it went better than I hoped.”
Amber’s mum and dad, Claire and Simon, were there to share the joy.
Claire said: “It’s brilliant – hopefully we will have a celebration meal somewhere.” And Simon told us: “It’s just what she needs for the future.”
Amber will now go to sixth form or a college to study Psychology and Health and Social Care.
Fellow students singled out for remarkable progress from Key Stage 2 were Nick Uttley, Georgina Hoyle, Leila Vieira and Isobel Faulkner. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/education/donington-s-thomas-cowley-high-school-gcse-pupils-are-outstanding-1-7544459 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/0f672870110f69ea0d561de4d58242f7c0710f6de3a312e00d87e6410e67a14d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:52 | null | 2016-08-31T13:00:46 | A regular column by Tulip Radio’s Jan Whitbourn. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-and-leisure%2Fspalding-radio-station-and-its-youngest-presenter-1-7550664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7550663.1472560683!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Spalding radio station and its youngest presenter | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A regular column by Tulip Radio’s Jan Whitbourn.
Luke Williamson is 15 years old and has become a presenter here at Tulip Radio.
He certainly has excelled himself and we are very proud to have him here. Luke has been with us since last October and learnt so much that he can now do most shows that are given to him. In the beginning we wondered if he would stay as he was so quiet and unsure of what he wanted to do; we are very pleased to have Luke with us as part of the team.
Luke is mainly interested in journalism and didn’t realise how similar working at Tulip Radio would be. He wasn’t planning on staying long with us as it took him so long to be ‘live on air’. After six months we encouraged him to record a show so he could listen to himself, and he was soon getting into all the different shows.
Luke was nervous, as is everyone when they first join Tulip Radio to be a presenter, but he finally relaxed and is so natural when presenting he will make you smile. He now makes the shows his own and has his own patter to get the community involved.
As Luke’s main ambition is to become a sports journalist he joined the sports team on Saturday afternoon’s Sports Show. Luke is really knowledgeable and makes the show interesting. He plays football and is a very confident young man when presenting; you can tell he loves his sport.
Luke said: “I can talk about every sport confidently now, and this helped me to improve my other shows because I felt I was getting better because of my knowledge of sport.”
Luke meets challenges we set him head on and is a great asset to Tulip Radio. We, like his family, are very proud to have him on board. Have a look at our schedule on www.tulip-radio.co.uk to see when Luke is next on. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-and-leisure/spalding-radio-station-and-its-youngest-presenter-1-7550664 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/6d632d61765e693a9edd17eaa773402980f60a52d8dd493b82563a9ae94bf086.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:48:44 | null | 2016-08-27T16:38:17 | A new housing development is on the cards for Swineshead in a deal which will also see investment into the village primary school. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fgreen-light-given-for-61-new-homes-near-village-road-1-7547462.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.6168363.1472312278!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Green light given for 61 new homes near village road | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | A new housing development is on the cards for Swineshead in a deal which will also see investment into the village primary school.
Plans to build 61 homes on land off Station Road, Swineshead, were approved by Boston Borough Council at its August planning meeting.
The application from Ashley King (Developments) Ltd, of Holbeach, will see six acres of farmland turned into a housing estate and just over £124,000 go towards the cost of a new classroom at Swineshead St Mary’s Primary School which will see an influx of new pupils once the homes are built.
Planning committee member Coun Jonathan Noble said: “The borough is in dire need of more housing and this is a well laid-out scheme.”
Meanwhile, the council’s senior planning officer John Taylor said: “I have no major concerns as trere will be a nice mix of town houses laid out in such a way as to create a good sense of space.”
It is not yet known when housebuilding work will start. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/green-light-given-for-61-new-homes-near-village-road-1-7547462 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/f95e46c0abad4394a1f3d2dd9f5a3b9041ce6787e5ecf730862a74ca713d9c21.json |
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[] | 2016-08-31T10:50:22 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:13 | As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spaldingtoday.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgraphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/webimage/1.7553805.1472637048!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign | null | null | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear. | http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/graphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/cb1af5e11a570b18d7fed5b7f7a0aab392b04d5ed0c3103c457029239e0374c2.json |
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