[ad_1] A strange transition is happening in the streets as traditional red postboxes morph into something new. ‘The chosen ones’ are being wrapped in black plastic and labelled ‘out of service’, with a warning that an automated system is coming soon. But people need not fear this switching of our familiar street furniture. Royal Mail…
[ad_1] A major celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of one of the world’s first music festivals could get a town rock and rollin’ — if a funding bid is successful. Past Present Possible, a new arts and culture group, has today revealed that it has passed the first stage of a six-figure funding bid…
[ad_1] Readers have been sharing their views about what’s in the news. Here we share some of the letters, emails and comments that have come in over the week, including this cartoon from John Elson. John Elson’s cartoon is sponsored by the Assist Group Send your letters to: news@lincsonline.co.uk What is happening to Royal Mail?…
[ad_1] Staffing shortages have caused delays for residents expecting important deliveries. While parcels continue to be delivered, some letters in Grantham have not reached households for almost a week. Reports on the Croxton Kerrial Group Facebook paged indicate that numerous members of postal staff at Grantham Sorting Office were off sick, resulting in delays. Grantham…
[ad_1] Publicans say government licensing reforms would not help them — and that they feel decision makers ‘have completely lost sight of why pubs exist’. Ministers have launched a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to axe the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers. If enacted,…
[ad_1] Bingo nights area creating a full house for pubs and clubs by pulling in the punters. Players in Spalding have been without a venue for more than five years after Regent Bingo never re-opened after the pandemic – but now pubs and clubs are stepping in to fill the void. With sessions being held…
[ad_1] As rising costs clash with underpriced supermarket booze and overpriced mail order wine and beer clubs, it’s become a pretty depressing time to run a pub. And when those landlords and ladies — the pillars of the community who have spent years politely nodding along as you bragged about your good news and moaned…
[ad_1] The new owners of a popular pub say they ‘can’t wait’ to welcome punters back to the much-missed venue – after having had just over a week to get ready for the big day. As the Royal Mail Cart in Spalding, gears up to open its doors today (Thursday August 21) for the first…
[ad_1] The new owner of a much-missed pub hopes to ‘bring the buzz back to town’ and create a community hot spot for local talent, good food and lively entertainment. Just over four months after The Royal Mail Cart on Pinchbeck Road, in Spalding, closed its doors, a new management team has revealed its plans…
[ad_1] The team in charge of a popular pub have expressed ‘great sadness’ after announcing they will be departing in the spring. The Royal Mail Cart on Pinchbeck Road, in Spalding, has informed customers on Facebook that it would be closing on Monday, March 10. The pub, which re-opened more than two years ago, has…