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A New Year’s walk from Halton Holegate to Sir John Franklin’s statue
A New Year’s Day walk from Halton Holegate into Spilsby, taking in quiet lanes, railway traces, old buildings and Sir John Franklin’s statue — with…
Old Spilsby: the town that moved
Spilsby hasn’t always been where it is now. In the valley near Partney Bridge lie the earthworks of “Old Spilsby” — a deserted medieval settlement…
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance launches ‘Toys for Take Off’
Residents in and around Spilsby are being encouraged to back Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s new ‘Toys for Take Off’ appeal, as the charity opens…
Young gardeners at Spilsby Primary Academy recognised with RHS award
Young gardeners at Spilsby Primary Academy have earned the RHS Gardening Award – Level One, recognising the school’s commitment to creating vibrant green spaces and…
Surgery Shuts, Tempers Flare – But at the Wrong Target
The closure of Spilsby Surgery has left residents anxious and angry. But recent scenes at vaccination clinics and pharmacies show how frustration is being misdirected…
Patients’ concerns over sudden surgery closure
Patients say elderly people will “really struggle” after the sudden closure of a GP surgery.
Spilsby Primary Academy celebrates Gold Sports Mark Award
Spilsby Primary Academy, part of Infinity Academies Trust, is celebrating after achieving the prestigious Gold School Games Mark.
Theatre secures extra £1m for revamp
A historic theatre in Spilsby is set to undergo a major transformation after being awarded a £1m grant from Historic England.
Opinion: Spilsby Deserves More Than Just the Basics
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Plans to revamp ‘historic’ theatre reach milestone
Plans have been submitted to turn a “historic” theatre into a community building celebrating art and culture.