New signs installed in Spalding highlight the town’s history thanks to lottery funding and council initiatives. Spalding Gets New Red Signs to Celebrate Town’s Heritage Project Hey, guess what’s new in town? Some red signs popped up. They’re part of a heritage project downtown. The project is called Spalding Reconnected. It got funding from the…
The iconic Flying Scotsman drew crowds as it journeyed through Spalding and nearby towns on Wednesday afternoon. Flying Scotsman Thrills Crowds on Spalding Route: Photos Shared A very famous train attracted many viewers. People wanted to watch this historic locomotive travel. The Flying Scotsman went through several towns. It passed Quadring and Gosberton Risegate, Pinchbeck,…
Local artists showcase art at The Sessions House. Show runs February 22 and 23, free entry. Expect diverse art mediums. Spalding to Host Bigger Art Exhibition at The Sessions House Organizers plan for a better art show. They want to showcase local artistic talent and over thirty artists are getting ready to present their artwork.…
Police seized 90000 cigarettes, 300 vapes, and 10kg of tobacco in Lincolnshire. Eight shops in Boston, Holbeach, and Spalding were raided. Lincolnshire Police Seize 90000 Cigarettes in Raids at Eight Shops Police made a big bust of illegal smokes, representing the biggest retail seizure ever in the county. Police arrested a 50-year-old man in the…
Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding reveals secrets through an interactive online campaign highlighting its rich history. Spalding’s Ayscoughfee Hall Offers Peek Behind Hidden Doors Ayscoughfee Hall revealed some secrets. The hall shared these on social media. It’s in Spalding and has gardens. They used an interactive online campaign. It shared fun facts about the hall’s rich…
Coordinator calls for changes to address shoplifting, focusing on addiction support and community service. Spalding Shopwatch Coordinator Urges Action on Rising Shoplifting Shoplifting is super high right now. A former sergeant says real change needs to happen. He thinks we need to fix the core problems. Stuart Brotherton works with local shops. He says addiction…
Looking back at Lincolnshire Free Press stories from February 2015 and 1995, featuring local events and achievements. Lincolnshire Free Press Flashback: News from 2015 and 1995 Revisited Let’s check out some old news from Lincolnshire. We have stories from February 2015 and 1995. Do you recognize anyone? Ten years ago, a blue plaque went up…
Plans seek to turn former Spalding Happy Shopper into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with minimal exterior changes. Spalding Shop Conversion to Multiple Tenant House Proposed Someone wants to change a shop into a house. This new house would have multiple bedrooms for different tenants. The plan converts a former shop in Spalding. It…
Young farmers danced the night away at a masquerade ball, raising over £1,000 for Lincolnshire charities. Spalding Young Farmers Celebrate at Masquerade Ball, Raise Funds The young farmers traded work clothes for party outfits. They went to their annual ball. This year it took place at Springfields Events Centre. The Spalding & District branch hosted…
Crowds gathered in Spalding riverside for a celebration featuring music, art, and the River Welland. Spalding Celebrates Riverside with Music and Art at River Welland Event A celebration happened by the river. Organizers hope it transforms the town, and they want Spalding to feel more vibrant. People gathered for a live music walk, marking the…