News
New-look pool is set to make a big splash
STAFF at Woodhall Spa’s Jubilee Park swimming pool are bracing themselves for a bumper summer after reporting a positive response to a major re-development programme.
Wolfdog shot dead by farmer after sheep attacks
FIVE sheep were killed and another injured by a dog that was later shot by a farmer in Revesby last week.
Still patrolling the skies a century on video
ALMOST 100 years ago, they were flying over the Somme in World War One.
Lincolnshire Sausage protected status bid turned down
THE application to give Lincolnshire Sausage special protection has been turned down, it has been announced today (Wednesday).
Traders defiant after crime spree
A HORNCASTLE businessman has slammed thieves who raided his premises last weekend and vowed; “You won’t force me out of town.”’
Sport
Great start to season for Horncastle ladies
HORNCASTLE Tennis Club had a very busy weekend of matches.
Horncastle cricketers finally make it to the wicket
AT long last some dry weather allowed Horncastle’s cricketers to get some games under their belts over the past week.
Olympic star splashes in
OLYMPIC swimmer Melanie Marshall will be the special guest at St Hugh’s School in Woodhall Spa on Saturday.
Woodhall Spa victory marred by bad sportsmanship
Lincoln Lindum CC V Woodhall Spa CC, St Giles Avenue, Lincoln, ECB Premier League
Third time’s a charm for Woodhall Spa Ladies
WOODHALL Spa Tennis Club’s Ladies 1st team travelled to Lincoln at the weekend to take on Eastgate.
Lifestyle
Choral Society find magic blend in difficult Dvorak
THE Horncastle and District Choral Society tackled a difficult programme of relatively unknown music with a varied international character at their recent Spring Concert.
Horncastle and area What’s on diary – May 16–May 23
Find out what’s on this week in Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby, Tattershall and area.
Swing on down to Big Band hits at Castle
THE sounds of the 1940’s will be one of the highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Tattershall Castle.
Birthday bash to mark museum’s 25 years
WOODHALL Spa Cottage Museum will hold its 25th birthday celebrations at St. Peter’s Hall this Saturday, May 19, between 10am and 12 noon.
Humour and music as Ruffs take to the stage
LINCOLNSHIRE band The Ruffs will bringing its mix of humour and music to West Ashby Village Hall this Friday, May 18.
Community
Olympic star splashes in
OLYMPIC swimmer Melanie Marshall will be the special guest at St Hugh’s School in Woodhall Spa on Saturday.
More Christmas lights set for town
A BRIGHT future for Horncastle’s Market Place is ahead this Christmas.
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Gearing up for record parade
MAY 1990 provides the snapshot for this week’s look at yesteryear in the Horncastle News.
Hollywood director gets a real Rush filming at Cadwell
THE CLOCK was turned back to the 1970s at Cadwell Park last week for the filming of a new Hollywood movie.
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Weather for Horncastle
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
