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‘Governments have lost sight of why pubs exist and the proposed licensing changes are a waste of time’

‘Governments have lost sight of why pubs exist and the proposed licensing changes are a waste of time’

‘Governments have lost sight of why pubs exist and the proposed licensing changes are a waste of time’

17 October 2025

Publicans say government licensing reforms would not help them — and that they feel decision makers ‘have completely lost sight of why pubs exist’.

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Meet celebrity stars from Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Red Dwarf at comicon

Meet celebrity stars from Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Red Dwarf at comicon

Meet celebrity stars from Harry Potter, Doctor Who and Red Dwarf at comicon

17 October 2025

Fans of sci-fi, superheroes and iconic movies will be in for a treat this weekend, as comicon returns for another jam packed weekend.


‘You should not have to fight for your child’s education’ Mum wins battle for autistic son but SEND is ‘in crisis’

‘You should not have to fight for your child’s education’ Mum wins battle for autistic son but SEND is ‘in crisis’

‘You should not have to fight for your child’s education’ Mum wins battle for autistic son but SEND is ‘in crisis’

17 October 2025

A parent who has desperately been fighting to find a local school for her autistic son is ecstatic to have been offered a placement.


Hot spot policing scheme comes under for being too ‘Spalding-centric’

Hot spot policing scheme comes under for being too ‘Spalding-centric’

Hot spot policing scheme comes under for being too ‘Spalding-centric’

16 October 2025

Senior councillors say that a new ‘hot spot’ policing initiative is too 'Spalding-centric' and ignores many parts of South Holland.

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Man given suspended jail sentence for causing death of teenager in A52 crash

Man given suspended jail sentence for causing death of teenager in A52 crash

Man given suspended jail sentence for causing death of teenager in A52 crash

16 October 2025

An inexperienced van driver who killed a 19-year-old woman and seriously injured three other people has been sentenced.


‘Behave or get banned’ Police warn that they will kick troublemakers out of town centre

‘Behave or get banned’ Police warn that they will kick troublemakers out of town centre

‘Behave or get banned’ Police warn that they will kick troublemakers out of town centre

16 October 2025

Street drinkers and louts have been warned to respect the law or face the consequences.

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New owners to take over former clothes shop

New owners to take over former clothes shop

New owners to take over former clothes shop

16 October 2025

A former gentlemen’s clothing shop is set to re-open next month under new ownership.

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‘I feel proud to have organised this event and will always remember it’ says council chair

‘I feel proud to have organised this event and will always remember it’ says council chair

‘I feel proud to have organised this event and will always remember it’ says council chair

16 October 2025

A civic service with a theme of being together and working as a team took place in a town’s church.


More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

16 October 2025

The overwhelming support shown for the Be Bright Be Seen campaign has led us to order another batch of free reflective discs.


Man who killed a mother is moved to secure mental hospital for a psychiatric assessment

Man who killed a mother is moved to secure mental hospital for a psychiatric assessment

Man who killed a mother is moved to secure mental hospital for a psychiatric assessment

16 October 2025

A man who killed a Spalding mother in her own home has been moved from prison to a secure mental hospital for a psychiatric assessment.

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Firm that wants 24/7 gambling slammed as ‘outrageous’ for paying bonuses linked to punters’ losses

Firm that wants 24/7 gambling slammed as ‘outrageous’ for paying bonuses linked to punters’ losses

Firm that wants 24/7 gambling slammed as ‘outrageous’ for paying bonuses linked to punters’ losses

16 October 2025

The owners of a gambling venue who want to open a town centre site 24/7 have been accused of paying staff bonuses linked to the losses from punters.

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Pubs and clubs fill void left following demise of town bingo hall

Pubs and clubs fill void left following demise of town bingo hall

Pubs and clubs fill void left following demise of town bingo hall

16 October 2025

Bingo nights area creating a full house for pubs and clubs by pulling in the punters - along with filling a void in the town.


Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

15 October 2025

A trio of councillors decided to let officers take the controversial decision to allow another bookies to open in Spalding.

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Warrant issued for man charged with criminal damage and assault

Warrant issued for man charged with criminal damage and assault

Warrant issued for man charged with criminal damage and assault

15 October 2025

A warrant for the arrest of a man charged with criminal damage and assault has been executed.


Seven people appear before judge in relation to crash in which dad-of-three died

Seven people appear before judge in relation to crash in which dad-of-three died

Seven people appear before judge in relation to crash in which dad-of-three died

15 October 2025

Seven people accused of offences in relation to a fatal crash in which a father of three died have appeared before a judge.


Sponsor announced for 2025 South Holland Business Awards

Sponsor announced for 2025 South Holland Business Awards

Sponsor announced for 2025 South Holland Business Awards

15 October 2025

A haulier is helping to celebrate the achievements of local firms by sponsoring the 2025 South Holland Business Awards.


Road closed while engineers repaired railway line

Road closed while engineers repaired railway line

Road closed while engineers repaired railway line

15 October 2025

A main road was closed over the weekend while engineers repaired a railway line.


Director thrilled with response to new project

Director thrilled with response to new project

Director thrilled with response to new project

15 October 2025

Audiences were left wanting more after the first two episodes of a gritty new TV series filmed in South Holland were premiered in Spalding.


Ban for driver who left motorcyclist hospitalised for 13 weeks

Ban for driver who left motorcyclist hospitalised for 13 weeks

Ban for driver who left motorcyclist hospitalised for 13 weeks

15 October 2025

A driver who left a motorcyclist hospitalised for 13 weeks following a collision has been handed a driving ban.


‘Foolish’ factory worker took new car for test drive after drinking five glasses of brandy

‘Foolish’ factory worker took new car for test drive after drinking five glasses of brandy

‘Foolish’ factory worker took new car for test drive after drinking five glasses of brandy

15 October 2025

A factory worker celebrated buying a new car by drinking brandy… then taking the vehicle for a test drive.


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