6+ hour, 56+ min ago  (688+ words) A former Peterborough United Foundation coach has been given a suspended jail sentence after he admitted making and distributing indecent images of young children. Lincoln Crown Court heard Avent's Snapchat account was flagged to the police in October 2023, and a…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (169+ words) It was glitz and glam galore on Friday night as Spalding High School held its Year 13 Leavers" Ball. Held at the Sessions House in Spalding, the event was a celebration of friendship, achievement and the hard work that has defined…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (171+ words) An enjoyable day of golf at Tydd St Giles saw 32 players'involved in a closely fought friendly against Dereham GC. The match was played in excellent spirit, with plenty of camaraderie between the clubs and saw the home team emerge victorious…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (300+ words) Animal welfare protestors visited two sites in South Holland last week as part of a campaign to end the gassing of pigs. The Animal Justice Project says it is carrying out a nationwide tour as part of its "Turn Off…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (329+ words) After being hailed a huge success in its inaugural year, Spalding's Celebrate The River Festival is back this Sunday (July 5). Once again a flotilla will be winding its way down the River Welland between The Moorings pub and Welland Yacht…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (144+ words) A personal best time of 18mins 46 secs earned Halmer Harriers runner Stephen Barrett fourth place at the Peterborough Running Festival 5 K. Jayne Pell's 35: 00 time earned her second place in the female V55 category, while in the 10 K, Annette Gudgeon was second female V65 runner…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (401+ words) Long Sutton Baptist Church's new minister Rev Kevin Newton is to be officially inducted this Sunday (July 5). After previously carrying out monthly services, he's now taken up the part time position at the West Street-based church. "My journey to Long…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (177+ words) The Spalding Marching Ambassadors are celebrating a fantastic success after taking top honours at the British Youth Band Association National Showcase. The talented young musicians impressed judges with their energetic performance, winning the Best Visual Effect award before being crowned…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (164+ words) Summer is here and a series of book adjacent activities is launching at Spalding Library this Saturday, (July 4). Read to the Beat is the theme of this year's Summer Reading Challenge. From 10am to 12pm on Saturday the Victoria Street library is…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (367+ words) New housing developments could go ahead for areas where utility bosses say there is not the infrastructure to cope " as council chiefs set out a tough stance. Anglian Water has said its views should be taken into account with planning…...