Churchill at Long Sutton launches free afterschool club to help families during cost of living crisis

Churchill at Long Sutton launches free afterschool club to help families during cost of living crisis

A free daytime club will give children a little joy As the cost-of-living crisis persists, families in Long Sutton may be able to take advantage of the free baby food offer. Debbie Rose from Churchill suggested this idea: every Tuesday and Wednesday the pub offers a warm place to relax. She said: “We are a…

Bakkavor: Sutton Bridge and Leicester factories close

Bakkavor: Sutton Bridge and Leicester factories close

Forced “decisive action” taken in order to meet the “difficult macroeconomic conditions” Bakkavor said it was proposing to close Bakkavor Salads in Sutton Bridge and Bakkavor Desserts in Leicester so that each factory would employ about 450 people. This decision endangers 900 workers. Unione Unite said it would try to keep layoffs to a minimum….

Work on Spalding A16 roundabout to begin next year

Work on Spalding A16 roundabout to begin next year

The Springfields Roundabout and the Greensell Roundabout will improve traffic between Spalding and Boston. The modernization budget is £20 million. As a result of the improvement, both roundabouts, where congestion and traffic jams are currently formed, will be expanded with a two-lane approach. The Springfields/McDonald’s roundabout connecting the A16 and the A151 tops the list,…

New electric vehicle charging points installed in South Holland

New electric vehicle charging points installed in South Holland

South Holland County Council has opened three new electric vehicle charging points. “We have taken into account the growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles and are pleased to introduce new charging points throughout the area. We have tried to make them more accessible and attractive to those who are considering buying an electric car…

Sutton Bridge Hotel auctioned for £80,000

Sutton Bridge Hotel auctioned for £80,000

The «Bridge Hotel», falling into disrepair, gradually becomes the center of an anti-social lifestyle. The once-burnt hotel can now go under the hammer, with an East Anglia auction house agent listing a lot with an estimated value of between £80,000 and £100,000. Before going to auction, the building went through the probate procedure, since its…

Sutton Bridge Cinema Opens at Curlew Center Thanks to Melvin Philpott’s Efforts

Sutton Bridge Cinema Opens at Curlew Center Thanks to Melvin Philpott’s Efforts

The Sutton Bridge Cinema opened its doors last Saturday night and visitors were invited to watch Sunshine on Leith. The cinema hall is equipped with a five-meter screen and an impressive surround sound system. Mr. Melvin Philpott at the opening of the cinema said: “When I was approaching retirement, I decided to collect as many…

The £100,000 project will “give a boost” to the development of the Sutton Bridge marina

The £100,000 project will “give a boost” to the development of the Sutton Bridge marina

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking to improve pedestrian access to the floating pontoons installed in the River Nene. The community art project is also part of the Sutton Bridge Site Design Scheme, which will be reviewed by the council. The County Environmental and Economic Oversight Committee will review the new scheme at a special meeting….

In a jacket and a plaid skirt: Princess Anne visited the equestrian competitions

In a jacket and a plaid skirt: Princess Anne visited the equestrian competitions

Princess Royal Anne attended the Highland Games in Bremer, Scotland, with her brother Charles over the weekend. They represented Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was unable to attend due to health problems. At the Games, the 72-year-old princess appeared in a green checkered coat with red buttons, matching her scarf and beret. The princess…

The mothballed Sutton Bridge power plant will take at least four months to start working again.

The mothballed Sutton Bridge power plant will take at least four months to start working again.

The conflict in Ukraine exacerbates energy security, and the prospect of using the Sutton Bridge, which generated 2% of all electricity for England and Wales, is back in the spotlight. Built in 1999, Sutton Bridge runs on natural gas. Construction cost £337 million. The power plant has a capacity of 850 MW. In 2016, £45…