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Schools spending to be £25m over budget - The Voice
Education chiefs say that they expect to spend more than £25 million over budget on schools in Lincolnshire due to the demand of special educational needs. This is an increase from the county council’...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Bus fares in and around Spalding to be capped at £1.50 - The Voice
Bus fares in and around Lincolnshire and South Holland are to be capped at £1.50 a ticket from Monday. Lincolnshire County Council has announced the measure will last at least until March 2027. It fol...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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New town and youth council - The Voice
A group of councillors are being tasked with looking to set up a Spalding Town Council – while a new youth council for South Holland is also starting. Local government reorganisation means larger coun...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Time is running out to give a gift - The Voice
Thanks to everyone who has donated to this year’s Give A Gift campaign so far, but we still need more presents. The appeal makes a huge difference to struggling families across South Holland, ensuring...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Kay’s tonne of help for families - The Voice
A West Pinchbeck woman's initiative that's helped provide a literal tonne of clothes for hundreds of young children in South Holland is continuing to expand. Kay Marsh started the Hand Me Down Hub fou...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Jan gets her own award - The Voice
The organiser of the Pride of South Holland Awards has been presented with her own accolade. Jan Whitbourn is used to organising the handing out of the awards herself. But recently she was surprised b...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Hall’s past, present and future - The Voice
Those behind a Pode Hole community centre are putting on an event this Sunday where they hope to hear from what local residents want to see from it. The Bromley Memorial Hall in Pode Hole is offering ...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Groups gather to break the silence - The Voice
A mum whose daughter was murdered by her husband was the key speaker at a conference on domestic abuse held in Holbeach. Breaking The Silence was held last Thursday (November 27) by Mandy Baxter of th...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Pause on garden waste to continue - The Voice
The pause on people being allowed on to the waiting list for the area's garden waste scheme will continue until March 2026 in a move branded an 'embarrassment'. South Holland residents have in the pas...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Big response to Littlebury event - The Voice
A medical centre's community day proved a huge success with hundreds attending. Holbeach's Littlebury Medical Centre held the free Community and Health Wellbeing event on Saturday. One of the big succ...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Residents talk substation plans - The Voice
Weston Marsh residents have been having their say on proposed substations. National Grid has revealed the plans for infrastructure which is part of a number of proposed projects including the Grimsby ...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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LETTERS – Budget not for the better - The Voice
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget introduced a raft of tax changes and financial measures that will significantly affect the finances of older people, and unfortunately not for the better. While we wel...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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LETTERS – Farmers’ tax is false economy - The Voice
I am writing regarding the state of the roads in our area and beyond. Earlier in the year our roads had been repaired, at what I can only imagine to be horrendous expense. Now, following the harvest, ...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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LETTERS – Please consider pedestrians - The Voice
This is an open letter to all the drivers who jump the red light queue of stationary traffic, waiting to turn into St Thomas's Road from Winsover Road. Whilst you may think it's acceptable, please not...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Fantastic fair from friends - The Voice
Volunteers have raised over £1,000 for Spalding’s hospital thanks to a Christmas Fair. The Friends of Johnson Hospital weren’t blessed with good weather when they held it recently but they were deligh...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Appeal after man was punched trying to help detain a shoplifter - The Voice
Police are trying to locate a man who was punched while trying to help detain a shoplifter. The incident happened around 12.30pm on Sunday, November 16 at B&M on Westlode Street Spalding. Today, (Wedn...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Huge increase in littering fines - The Voice
Fines for littering are set for large increases including a 233 per cent rise in the punishment for fly tippping. It was announced at last week's meeting of South Holland District Council that the on-...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Ollie’s night out for homeless - The Voice
A teenager slept rough in the centre of Spalding recently to highlight issues faced by the homeless in the town. Ollie Ford (14) took part in the national initiative The Big Sleep Out recently. He was...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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GALLERY – Spalding sparkles for festive season - The Voice
Spalding sparkled on Friday night thanks to the annual Christmas lights switch-on. The town centre was packed with people enjoying the entertainment and festivities. Coun Gary Taylor, portfolio holder...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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GALLERY – Rain didn’t stop play in Holbeach - The Voice
Dreadful weather didn’t stop the crowds supporting Holbeach’s Winter Wonderland. The event, which this year took place in Carter’s Park, saw something for everyone. Parish council chairman Adrian Hasl...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Good for your Elf - The Voice
The talented folk at Act II are getting into the festive spirit this Saturday with a modern Christmas classic. Elf Jr is coming to the South Holland Centre courtesy of some top young talents. A spokes...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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December 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Let your hair down at SHC - The Voice
It's here – oh yes it is – panto season! This year's showing at the South Holland Centre is Rapunzel, once again brought to you by Polka Dot Pantomimes. Join the fantastic cast and crew for the tale o...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Society’s goes back to the Victorians for the event - The Voice
Families can get in the festive frame of mind by celebrating a Victorian Christmas event at Ayscoughfee Hall, in Spalding, on Sunday, December 7. Attendees can drop-in from between 12noon and 2.30pm. ...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Reindeer run around town - The Voice
Rudolph and eight of his reindeer are hiding in Spalding shops in the run up to Christmas. The Spalding BID (Business Improvement District) has funded the initiative to encourage footfall in town. The...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM