Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radiolincolnshirenewsSpalding is marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War Pinchbeck Community Hub are hosting a street party today People in Spalding are joining the country's VE Day celebrations with a street party Pinchbeck Community Hub are hosting the event and hope people will share stories from the war It's a chance for people to come together hear stories of those who were there and remember those who gave their lives "I think it's important that we just keep refreshing people's memories of what people have done for us and what happened in the past." "It's an opportunity to say thank you." lots of people who lived through the war are of an age where they might not be with us much longer and we need to capture as many of those memories and those stories as we can so we can share them with families and children so we don't forget." "I think it's more important to remember than it's been in a very long time." "The world is in a very precarious state and we want our young people to not have to live a life blighted by war." The street party will start at 12pm and will have music First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) A collection of stone sculptures carved by Graeme Mitcheson The life-sized sculptures can be found in the old cattle and sheep markets They celebrate the farming heritage of the Lincolnshire town The sculptures include seven Lincolnshire Longwool sheep carved from white Cadeby limestone There is also a Lincoln Red bull and heifer carved from Cove Red sandstone The bull was carved from blocks weighing almost seven tonnes at Graeme’s Leicestershire workshop before being transported and installed in Spalding.  Reflecting on what drew him to the project “I have been creating art in public spaces The sculptures in Spalding were to be located in the old cattle market and the old sheep market areas of the town.   “These sites were incredibly significant in the development of Spalding as a market town and I was excited to be asked to develop ideas to celebrate this heritage.”  I wanted to re-create the hustle and bustle of hundreds of sheep being shepherded through the town I tried to create as many sheep as the budget would allow The sheep are a distinctive Lincolnshire Longwool variety I used white Cadeby limestone to create these.  I simply wanted to represent the sheer size and heft of these fantastic animals Each sculpture was carved from an initial seven tonne block of stone I worked with a Lincoln Red cattle farmer who allowed me to take photographs and measurements of his cattle The heifer was called Mary la Fontaine and the enormous bull’s name was Walmer Talent.”  When asked about his future public art plans in Lincolnshire and beyond he said:  “I am hosting a number of community workshops in the coming weeks as part of the project Local groups will be attending stone carving sessions and will be encouraged to carve their own cows and sheep!”   Since graduating from Loughborough in 1995 Graeme has created numerous artworks all over the UK His work includes a number of memorial sculptures at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire a memorial to former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson and most recently a series of sculptures in Caernarfon Castle in North Wales.  Our website uses necessary cookies to assist with your use and navigation of the site We'd also like to set optional analytics cookies to enable us to analyse use of our products and services using Google Analytics in order to help us improve it These optional cookies won't be set unless you enable them delivered in partnership with Lincolnshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) aims to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve public confidence through a series of additional dedicated It will provide an increased number of targeted police patrols in key identified areas of the town centre looking to reduce anti-social and criminal activity engage with the local community and businesses and help residents feel safer and more supported in the town Funding for the project will come from capacity funding allocated to Spalding under the Government's Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative to test its effectiveness for consideration of its longer-term extension and resourcing as part of the town's investment plan which will be submitted to government later this year The pilot would build on the Home Office funded hot-spot activities currently taking place in 12 areas across Lincolnshire The proposed area for the patrols to cover goes across much of Spalding town centre targeting spots identified by residents and authorities as being more common for anti-social or criminal activity leader of South Holland District Council said: "Ensuring that Spalding is a safe and welcoming places for its residents businesses and visitors is a key priority for the council and we are delighted to support this pilot programme to help make that happen "This is an important opportunity to explore the positive impact that additional policing resources can bring and will provide valuable evidence as we make plans on how to best use the Plan for Neighbourhoods government funding over the next ten years to make Spalding a better place to live said: "I am delighted that we can use some of the government's early capacity funding to really begin to test some highly visible and meaningful investments on the ground in Spalding This pilot scheme puts us in a position to be able to respond positively and proactively to some of the concerns we have heard about from our local communities which we hope will improve how we all use "We want to make sure that with the partnership support of the Town Board and District Council these increased foot patrols will not only reduce incidences of crime and antisocial behaviour but also improve feelings of community safety and security throughout the town   We can then continue to build upon this through our regeneration plan for Spalding over the next decade." Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire said: "The current programme of hotspot policing has already proved invaluable in keeping our communities safe from harm "The deal with the council and town board will be an important extension to the project and I welcome the opportunity to work with partners to widen the street patrols "It is another excellent example of how we can deliver better services for the people of Lincolnshire." In a dramatic week 2 of the Spalding Monday Football League displaying an impressive display of talent and competitive spirit in both the Premier League and Division 1 Kicking off to a thrilling start in the Premier League Fill Her Wycombe narrowly lost against Real SoSo Bad with a score of 2 - 1 with the latter emerging victorious in a high scoring match of 5 - 3 Mein Bergkampf and Saka Potatoes clashed in a thrilling high-scoring encounter that ended 7 - 4 in favor of Saka Potatoes The finest margin of victory was seen in the match between KoemanHerFace and Smash Your Back 4 In White Wash FC defeated Super Fuzz Rangers Extreme by 4 - 2.Over in Division 1 Barkers Ballerz triumphed over How Dalot Can We Go by a three-goal margin Crystal Phallus could not withstand the onslaught of Inter The Pub Ceedeez Nuts FC managed to secure a win against OgbonnerBoys with a close score of 2 - 1 with the latter eking out a narrow victory by 4 - 3 Red Lions B secured a win against Stroke Titty by 3 - 1.Despite the fierce competition the top scorers for the week in the Premier League were Saka Potatoes with seven goals also with seven goals.As the Spalding Monday Football League progresses the teams remain committed to giving their best in the forthcoming weeks It's all to play for as we look forward to more thrilling matches in Week 3 the premier professional rugby league in North America and King & Spalding announced today a partnership that will make the international law firm The Official Law Firm of Major League Rugby The one-year partnership will designate King & Spalding as an official sponsor of MLR King & Spalding’s logo will be present on all referee jerseys during the 2025 season placing the law firm on the pitch with the league’s keepers of rugby law “The game of rugby is defined by rules that maintain structure so it was a natural fit for King & Spalding to join our league’s umbrella,” said Danielle Bassetti “King & Spalding is a law firm on an impressive growth trajectory across the globe and we are excited to welcome another partner committed to growing the game of rugby in the U.S.” “We’re proud to partner with Major League Rugby and help promote the growth of this dynamic and fast-paced sport throughout North America,” said King & Spalding Global Human Capital and Compliance partner Amanda Sonneborn which also happen to be crucial for a law firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions to our clients’ needs.” Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest level of rugby competition in North America high-stakes competition while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect among other national and local market platforms The Rugby Network offers fans the ability to stream select MLR matches live visit www.Majorleague.Rugby and follow @USMLR on Twitter and Instagram King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients with 1,300 lawyers in 24 offices in the United States The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients More information is available at www.kslaw.com San Diego Legion face NOLA Gold in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 Chicago Hounds face Miami Sharks in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Old Glory DC face Utah Warriors in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 New England Free Jacks face Houston SaberCats in Week 12 of MLR's Seattle Seawolves face RFCLA in Week 12 of MLR's 2025 season Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" MLR and the MLR shield design are registered trademarks of Major League Rugby logos and designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated Join Our Mailing List to Ensure You Never Miss Out on the MLR Action Never see this message again. The Spalding Pumpkin Festival is set to make its return to town on Saturday 12 October the annual event celebrates South Holland's long-standing harvest and horticulture traditions with a fantastic selection of activities for local people to enjoy Running from 11am until 3pm in Spalding town centre the event will run alongside Spalding's regular Saturday market our ever-popular regular traders will be joined by specialist artisan stallholders selling a range of seasonal-themed food Residents can enjoy a stroll down 'Pumpkin Street' to see the incredible pumpkin-inspired sculptures on display from local artist Jonathan Nichols, before heading over to the main stage for live entertainment, which will include 'Anna' from Frozen and the cast of this year's pantomime: Snow White Tickets for the South Holland Centre's much anticipated pantomime are available on the website: www.southhollandcentre.co.uk The festivities will continue with a vintage carousel ride facepainting and balloon modelling coupled with a host of street entertainment including a golden harvest fairy stilt walker and a harvest-themed fancy dress competition The Council's Communities team have also organised a Scarecrow Trail from Saturday 12 October until Sunday 27 October Explore Spalding town centre and locate all seven friendly scarecrows who have been resting in various shop windows after their long summer working in the fields A seasonal word will be revealed, which can be emailed to community@sholland.gov.uk for the chance of winning a lovely prize Ayscoughfee Hall Museum will be holding their own Autumn Trail Scour the Hall in search of 'small autumn scenes' Broad Street Methodist Church will also join the town's horticultural festivities running another fantastic free arts and crafts session alongside a relaxing coffee morning between 10am and 2pm Meanwhile, Spalding Library will be combining the Pumpkin Festival with National Libraries Week's (Monday 7 October till Sunday 13 October) 'Go Green' theme From 10am till 12pm residents are invited to cress pumpkin heads and take part in a pumpkin picture hunt Portfolio Holder for Community Development said: "The Pumpkin Festival is always a very popular event and I have no doubt this year will the same not only does the event offer a great day out for local families it helps to preserve and celebrate our proud history of horticulture and harvest "The team have done a fantastic job behind the scenes getting everything ready there is definitely something for everyone to come and enjoy so mark it on your calendars and I look forward to seeing as many people in Spalding as possible on Saturday 12 October!" There will be a road closure in place for Spalding's Market Place Sheep Market and Gore Lane on Saturday 12 October from 7am until 5pm for the event to take place The Sheep Market car park will be closed from 5pm on Friday 11 October until 5pm Saturday 12 October For more information please follow SHDC_ Communities on Facebook or visit https://www.sholland.gov.uk/PumpkinFestival2024 Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund the project has been carried out in partnership led by South Holland District Council working alongside Heritage Lincolnshire as project managers East Mercia Rivers Trust and Lincolnshire County Council In total 11 (with designed mapping/artwork) wayfinding points have been put in place through the project using historic images of the town and river to connect with contemporary areas of interest The scheme is part of a pilot stage with ambitions to replace and renew information points and markers throughout Spalding as part of wider wayfinding strategy for the town Locations for the new installations include Rail Station/Bus Station/riverside various points and Hall Place/Bridge St/Sheep Market/High Bridge/Churchgate areas The wider Spalding Reconnected project has aimed to deliver immediate physical benefits to the town that celebrate its heritage and historic riverside whilst developing a heritage strategy and fostering relationships that will help position Spalding to secure further other physical enhancements have included beautiful willow sculptures along the river and new 'riverbank biospheres' and coir roll habitats being introduced to help support the river's ongoing health and ecology alongside the creation of the heritage strategy and work with residents and local families through engagement and community arts workshops help to build the foundations to continue to support and improve the town's offer in these areas for many years to come South Holland District Council portfolio holder for community development said: "I am delighted to have reached another milestone with the Spalding Reconnected project introducing these important wayfinding points that provide links to both the past and present day and are a first step in developing new ways of highlighting Spalding's special and unique history protect and celebrate our town's long and rich cultural past and beautiful riverside and to harness these for residents and visitors to Spalding and to help us access further larger investment and opportunities in the future." This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page and Spalding Town Centre is gearing up for an evening of magical Christmas celebrations on Friday 29 November 2024 This year's event promises to be a spectacular occasion filled with activities and entertainment for all ages The town centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland where visitors can immerse themselves in the holiday spirit The evening will feature a variety of attractions including a Christmas craft station where attendees can create their own decorations and seasonal craft and gift stalls offering unique items perfect for Christmas shopping Food lovers can indulge in festive treats from the numerous street food stalls Children and families will be delighted to meet Tinkerbell and Buddy The Elf The event will also showcase live music from local school choirs Visitors can support local charities by participating in fun games and activities A highlight of the evening will be the chance to visit Santa in his Grotto at Calthrops Solicitors an experience organised by The South Holland District Council Chairman a fancy dress competition will take place with the winner earning the honour of switching on the new Christmas lights alongside Santa at 7.30pm This year's Panto cast will be making special appearances performing on stage and mingling with the crowd. Spalding Academy's rock band and ukulele club will also be performing ensuring a night filled with musical delight Some high street shops and cafes will remain open for late-night shopping with specific details to be announced closer to the event Families can enjoy free balloon modelling and contribute to the Christmas Food Bank Appeal to support those in need Portfolio Holder for Community Development including events said: "We are thrilled to bring the community together for this wonderful celebration Christmas in Spalding is always a special time and this year promises to be even more magical with a fantastic line-up of activities and entertainment We look forward to seeing everyone there and making this a memorable holiday season for all." In addition to the main event, Seasonal Saturdays will take place at the Market every Saturday in December (7th These Saturdays will feature free face painting, musical entertainment a free Christmas craft making stall, seasonal games, brass bands Don't miss this fabulous evening of festive fun in Spalding Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to celebrate the magic of Christmas together For more information, please visit Spalding Christmas Celebration and Light Switch on The Crescent shops will be open from 5pm to 7pm the road that runs through the Crescent shops will be closed to allow people to walk through and shop without traffic disruptions The shops within the Crescent will all be open as well as additional street food and hot drink trucks and Christmas stalls selling bespoke festive gifts and treats Spalding Community Choir will be performing Christmas Carols and there will also be performances from a Brass Band and Singer The Chairman of South Holland District Council Councillor Andrew Woolf will be Santa for the evening and can be found in Bookmark Cafe where children can visit him free of charge Every child who visits Santa will receive a Christmas gift Bookmark will also be providing complimentary drinks and nibbles throughout the evening event Councillor Andrew Woolf said: "I am very excited for the Spalding Crescent Christmas event and I predict it will be a memorable evening It is a perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and family in your local town supporting local businesses as we enter the Christmas season I highly encourage members of the public to mark the event in their calendars and join us for an evening for joy and festive fun!" For further information about this event follow South Holland District Council's Facebook page. The second phase of improvements to Spalding’s footway and cycleway links will start in early February The proposed start date for the works is Monday 3 February for up to nine weeks we extended and resurfaced the existing shared-use path on Holbeach Road and we’re now ready to carry out the next phase of this important project.  we’ll be further improving connections to the Springfield Outlet area by building a brand-new 240-metre link along the Coronation Bank from Holbeach Road to the shopping outlet car park “The overall aim of this project is to provide people with safer more reliable sustainable travel options in Spalding We’re doing this by improving connectivity via the area’s footways and cycleways which will hopefully encourage more people to leave their cars at home to walk or cycle instead.” the following traffic management will be in place:  Cllr Davies added: “We don’t expect there to be much disruption caused by these works there may be times when the footpath and/or the northern A151 footway will need to be closed and we ask anyone using this route to follow any posted signs.”  The second phase of Spalding Active Travel improvement project is expected to cost £288,000 which will be funded by a portion of the £20m in funding awarded to the county council by Government in October 2021.  The remaining funding is being used across other four projects including improvements to Spalding’s A16/A151 Springfield Roundabout and A16/B1180 Greencell Roundabout For more information about this and other major highways projects, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/a16levellingup All content © 2025 Lincolnshire County Council In the thrilling inaugural week of the Spalding Monday 6-a-side Football league teams from the Premier League and Division 1 divisions clashed in a series of electrifying matches Football enthusiasts were treated to a competitive spectacle underscoring the promise of an exciting season ahead.In the Premier League division White Wash FC took an assertive lead by trouncing Fill Her Wycombe 9 - 4 Super Fuzz Rangers Extreme demonstrated their agility with a clean 4 - 0 shutout against KoemanHerFace Smash Your Back 4 In secured a narrow victory over Mein Bergkampf with a score of 2 - 1 while Netherfields FC eked out a win against Saka Potatoes in a 2 - 1 finish Real SoSo Bad came out on top against Red Lions with a final score of 3 - 2.Over in Division 1 Stroke Titty narrowly defeated Barkers Ballerz 1 - 0 in a nail-biting standoff Red Lions B made their mark with a convincing 5 - 2 victory over ABCDE FC Inter The Pub coasted to a smooth 3 - 0 victory against How Dalot Can We Go.The top scorers of the week were from the triumphant teams White Wash FC and Red Lions B for the Premier League and Division 1 respectively Their stunning performances have set a high bar for the rest of the season.As the season has just kicked off teams are just warming up their strategies and line-ups Fans and spectators can look forward to more adrenaline-filled matches in the weeks to come this season promises to be a thrilling ride in both the Premier League and Division 1 of the Spalding Monday 6-a-side Football league Two months of night-time road closures will be in place as part of the ongoing Pinchbeck Roundabout improvement works in Spalding said: “We’re nearly ready to start resurfacing the roundabout circulatory itself and A16 legs of Pinchbeck Roundabout including a total three quarters of a mile of the A16 south of the project.  “This means we’re not far away from completing this massive infrastructure project.  to ensure our construction crews can carry this work out safely and efficiently we need to close off the sections of roundabout overnight where they’ll be working “This will no doubt cause some disruption to those travelling between 8pm and 6am but the closure is an essential part of this phase of the project.” Monday 20 January for up to two months (subject to weather) between Ten Acre Lane and Springfield Roundabout The project is being funded by a portion of the £20m in funding awarded to the county council from Central Government in October 2021 The remaining funding is being used across four other projects including improvements to Spalding’s A16/B1180 Pinchbeck Roundabout and footway/cycleway improvements in Boston and Spalding For more information about this and other major highways projects, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/pinchbeckroundabout By 2025-01-30T17:17:00+00:00 Unite the union has made a formal complaint to the ETI Bakkavor has become the subject of an ethical trading complaint, following months of strike action among employees at its Spalding factory Unite the union has made a formal complaint on behalf of its Spalding members to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) which ensures compliance with international labour standards in the global supply chains of member companies Workers at the Lincolnshire factory have been on strike since September after rejecting Bakkavor’s offer of a 7.8% pay increase to its lowest-paid colleagues and 6.4% across all other grades In November, Bakkavor offered workers a £350 bonus to end the strike. However, continued action resulted in a shortage of chilled dips, soups and pasta sauces in the supermarkets ahead of Christmas. Despite the supply chain disruption, the manufacturer grew revenue by 4% to £2.2bn last year, with sales up 5.2% to £1.9bn in the UK. Bakkavor has brought in “strike-breakers” from its other sites instead of engaging in “meaningful negotiations” with its Spalding staff “Bakkavor’s utter unwillingness to negotiate and to attempt to break a lawful strike has left Unite with no choice,” said Unite GM Sharon Graham “Not only are we telling their customers about their unethical behaviour but we will be targeting any company that continues to do business with them,” she said Bakkavor CEO Mike Edwwards: “As highlighted in our trading update despite their continued strike action in the face of a very strong and improved final offer that has been put on the table “As with their run of emotive and false claims - for example ‘years of real term pay cuts’ and that ‘the majority of the workforce only earn 10p above the National Living Wage’ - their new tactic of claiming that we are breaching ethical trading regulations is also untrue CPI in the UK has grown by 21%: At our Spalding site over the same three-year period the pay rate has risen by between 21.2% and 22.8% for colleagues - above inflation for the period we think it useful to confirm as a matter of fact that the cost of labour at Spalding is the highest across all our UK sites - something that sits at the very heart of the problem with Unite’s position on this matter “Given our significant efforts to engage in meaningful negotiations and the strong offer we put forward Unite’s ongoing calls for rejection made it obvious that the 2024 collective bargaining process was exhausted we lawfully proceeded to offer colleagues the proposed pay offer on an individual basis.” Sign in to comment on this article Site powered by Webvision Cloud Learn moreExplore related questionsDiscover more about the topics that matter most Browse our suggested questions or ask your own to find out more Spalding town centre will be merry and bright this Christmas as South Holland District Council and Spalding Town Board announce a £70,000 investment in a variety of new festive lights The investment comes from the initial funds from Long Term Plan for Towns a new Government programme providing £20million over ten years to support chosen towns to improve their high streets The new displays are designed to last for 10 years and will stretch across the town centre and Market Place down Francis Street and Hole in the Wall and extending into The Crescent a key area that businesses and residents have requested to see lit up in recent years.  Investment in the look and attractiveness of the high street especially tying in with events that bring more footfall was a popular point raised as part of Spalding Town Board's recent consultation where over 500 local residents shared their priorities for the Long Term Plan for Towns funding Among the new decorations will be almost 40 column displays that will stretch across the street new string lights and a star topper for the town's Christmas tree column and maypole decorations and around 320 metres of icicle lights The official switch-on of the new displays and tree will take place as part of the town's usual Christmas Celebration taking place this year on Friday 29 November More information on the different free events and activities that will be part of the day will be shared in the coming weeks South Holland District Council portfolio holder for community development said: "It's fantastic that we can make this major investment into getting Spalding looking festive and inviting this Christmas noticeable impact from this significant piece of government funding "We know there is a lot of work to take place over the coming months and years to get Spalding to the place we aspire for it to be and that this covers a much wider variety of topics and issues than new Christmas lights alone we also recognise the importance of making the town somewhere appealing and attractive where residents and visitors can come together to celebrate and enjoy events and support our local traders and businesses By acting on this feedback to introduce new we are confident that we can help contribute towards this ambition." said: "The Spalding Town Board is committed to working with the community to make a difference for the town "Our consultation in the summer showed us that whilst there is pride in many aspects of Spalding there is also a clear desire for a better town centre experience with people wanting to see improvements "Funding the Christmas lights is just one small but significant way in which we can add to the town centre's appeal and ensure that everyone coming into Spalding during this festive season We are delighted to be able to support this first investment from the government funding into Spalding." More information on the Long Term Plan for Towns and the Spalding Town Board can be found at www.lovespalding.co.uk South Holland District Council is excited to announce the family-friendly fun-filled events and activities planned for the upcoming year All the events are created with the idea of bringing our community together and providing memorable experiences for everyone who attends see below the list of events that we are proud to announce are happening in 2025 With the return of the successful Spring into Spalding at the end of March we are thrilled to announce that Council Chairman Andrew Woolf will be hosting the Bake Off competition again after popular demand We will be welcoming back for the second time Matty Edgell who won the Great British Bake Off 2023 to assist the Chairman in his judging of the competition after they did such a wonderful job last year Portfolio Holder for Community Development for South Holland District Council said: "I am delighted to see all the amazing upcoming events that are happening within our district for the upcoming year "I highly encourage everyone to make the most of these opportunities to have a fun family day out in our local towns supporting our local businesses and engaging in community spirit." The Communities team at South Holland District Council will also be supporting various other events throughout the year To keep informed of the current events and exciting announcements on more great events that are still in the planning process follow South Holland District Council and SHDC_Communities on Facebook Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEditor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage (Atlanta News First) - A Spalding County couple accused of intentionally starving and abusing their adoptive son have taken a non-negotiated plea deal and were sentenced to decades in prison on Thursday Krista and Tyler Schindley were sentenced to 40 years in prison and 20 years of probation Both were also sentenced on several other charges that will run concurrently with the prison and probation sentencing “I’ve seen people do heinous things to each other,” Judge Benjamin Coker with the Griffin Judicial Circuit said at the sentencing ‘I’ve never seen a human being who would do what you two did to another human being.’” The Schindleys pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree cruelty to children one count of criminal attempt to commit felony one count of aggravated battery and one count of family violence battery Krista also pleaded guilty to three additional charges of aggravated assault The couple was arrested in May 2023 after a neighbor found their visibly malnourished 10-year-old child wandering around the neighborhood Griffin police described the boy as “thin with discolored skin and visible injuries.” Investigators said he weighed just 36 pounds when they examined him the parents intentionally withheld food from their son and often locked him in his bedroom with no access to food Court documents suggest that the Schindleys not only abused their son leaving “dental injuries” and “disfiguration,” but did so in the presence of other minors in the home “There wasn’t a dry eye in that courthouse when the sentence was handed down,” Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Marie Broder said Son of suspect in Griffin child abuse case arrested, police say Bond denied for parents accused starving 10-year-old child In the heart-pounding final week of the Spalding Monday 6 a side Football League and Division 2 divisions were crowned amidst high-stakes matches Saka Potatoes sealed their impressive season with a clinical 2-0 victory over Real SoSo Bad This victory marked their 14th win of the season bringing their total to an unparalleled 28 points Smash Your Back 4 and Netherfields FC fought to a 1-1 draw while Super Fuzz Rangers Extreme scored a decisive 3-1 triumph over Mein Bergkampf A thrilling 7-4 win was recorded by Madeline Milan against White Wash FC demonstrating the level of competition in the league.Meanwhile KoemanHerFace emerged as clear victors with a resounding 6-0 defeat of Ceedeez Nuts Fc The division also witnessed Red Lions overpowering Inter The Pub with a 5-2 victory and Stroke Titty holding their ground with a 4-2 win against Crystal Phallus.In the Division 2 showdown Fill Her Wycombe clinched the title with a commanding 6-2 win over Red Lions B earning them a total of 6 points from 3 wins throughout the season The final week of the season was filled with intense competition and showcased the players' relentless pursuit of excellence with all teams demonstrating remarkable skill and sportsmanship and Fill Her Wycombe for their well-deserved victories Their dedication and exceptional performance throughout the season have set a high benchmark for next season’s teams we look forward to another exciting season of football that's just around the corner Scunthorpe United can confirm today’s scheduled Lincolnshire Senior Cup encounter at Spalding United is now not going ahead with the Iron receiving a bye to the final as our opposition withdraw from the competition In a joint statement released by the Lincolnshire FA and our opponents they state: "Lincolnshire FA regrets to announce that Spalding United have withdrawn from the County Senior Cup meaning Scunthorpe United will now receive an automatic bye into the final The semi-final fixture was scheduled to take place tomorrow evening and the Association had worked closely with both clubs as we do with all teams in County Cup competitions Spalding United have made the decision to withdraw from the competition today having felt they were not in a position to fulfil the fixture due to difficulties raising a squad Whilst we are disappointed the fixture will not go ahead The draw for the semi-finals was conducted on Thursday 21st November 2024 giving all clubs involved over three months to arrange their fixtures on a mutually agreeable date this date was the only available option for both teams all fixtures in the County Senior Cup must be completed by the end of February to ensure a March Final This rule is in place to support clubs and help avoid potential play-off or relegation fixture clashes later in the season While Spalding United had looked to rearrange the fixture for March this falls outside of the end of February cut-off date To maintain the integrity of the County Cup competitions and to ensure the competition schedule – as agreed by the clubs - runs as planned we must follow the rules outlined in the competition rulebook irrespective of which cup competition this falls in Lincolnshire FA remains committed to supporting all clubs participating in County Cup competitions and ensuring the smooth and fair running of the competition We now look forward to the County Senior Cup Final where Scunthorpe United will compete for the trophy we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site.