Chris Harby

Leicester

East Midlands-based freelance journalist, writer, subeditor, 19 years in regional press. UK Weekly Sports Journalist of Year 2013+14. [email protected]

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Maxey and Etton archaeological digs reveal exciting finds on water pipeline route

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A series of archaeological digs around a major new pipeline have uncovered fascinating finds, spanning the prehistoric age through to Roman times. Sites near to the villages of Maxey and Etton were among 80 areas of excavation along the route of a 330km water pipeline from North Lincolnshire to Colchester, in Essex.
Sign up for Bluebell Walk and Cycle Ride at Rutland Water for Crohn's and Colitis UK

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A group of local volunteers are hosting a walk or bike ride to raise awareness and funds for a charity. The Bluebell Walk or Cycle Ride takes place at Rutland Water on Sunday, May 4, from 10am to 4pm, for Crohn's & Colitis UK. Participants can choose either a two, five or nine-mile walk or a cycle ride of 17 or 25 miles around a marshalled course. There will be an event village at Whitwell featuring face painters, garden games, merchandise stands and refreshments.
Colsterworth business owned by Great Ponton man turns PVC offcuts into custom-made stretchers for Ukraine troops

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A business owner who contributed to the British war effort during the Gulf War is now putting his manufacturing skills to helping Ukrainian troops. Mark Lawrence set up the Side Curtain Company in Spalding eight years ago before moving the business to Colsterworth about two-and-a-half years ago. When not busy creating side curtains for lorry trailers, Mark turns the PVC off-cuts into stretchers for the Ukrainian Army. “It’s just nice to put something back in,” he said.
Emma Molesworth Trust and Rutland County Council open grant applications to agricultural students

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A trust which helps students pay for college and university courses has announced that grant applications have opened. The Emma Molesworth Trust was established in 1966 to provide financial assistance to Rutland residents wishing to take a course in agriculture.
Stamford recruitment business MorePeople celebrates 25th birthday

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A town recruitment firm is this month celebrating 25 years in business. Stamford specialist recruitment business MorePeople, which works in the food, fresh produce, horticulture, and agriculture industries, was founded in 2000 by Guy Moreton and Peter Hunt. “Creating a business that has lasted 25 years is something I’m immensely proud of,” said Guy. “When we started, we hoped to be successful, but we never knew for certain.
Oakham War Memorial cleaned up in time for VE80 and VJ80 commemorations

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A group which looks after a town war memorial has dipped into its funds to get the monument gleaming in time for landmark Second World War anniversaries. In preparation for the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day (Victory in Europe) and VJ Day (Victory in Japan), Oakham War Memorial has been cleaned by a monument management business. The work was organised by Oakham Memorial Institute (OMI) who also funded the work.
Allison Homes East begin work on 114-home development in Market Deeping

2 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

Work has begun on a town’s latest large-scale housing development. The Deputy Mayor of Market Deeping, Coun Robert Broughton took part in the ground-breaking ceremony for Beaufort Gardens. The Allison Homes East’s development, off Harrier Way, will have a total of 114 two to four-bedroom homes, including 40 affordable homes. It forms part of the housebuilder’s existing Beaufort Grange development which sold out in 2022 after just nine months.
Goldmark Gallery, in Uppingham, Rutland, announces spring exhibition

2 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

A town art gallery is to showcase the works of three important 20th century British artists in its spring exhibition. Goldmark Gallery, in Uppingham, will be exhibiting works by landscape painter Rigby Graham from April 26 and through May, printmaker Michael Rothenstein, from May 31, and multi-talented painter, poet and musician Robert Dawson. The gallery will also host a major ceramic show by a Japanese potter, Koichiro Isezaki.
Voodoo Lounge in Stamford to host new Mind Your Head Comedy Club night

2 weeks ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Chris Harby

Those who enjoy a giggle can look forward to a monthly feast of gags as a comedy night returns to a town venue. The Mind Your Head Comedy Club launches its monthly night at The Voodoo Lounge, in Stamford, on Thursday, May 1, promising some of the UK’s best new stand-up comedians. The headline act on opening night is Mike Carter, the current ROFL (Rolling On the Floor Laughing) world one-liner champion.
Paul Prichard: Hampshire name ex-Essex batter head coach of women's side for 2025 season

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris Harby

Hampshire have appointed former Essex batter Paul Prichard as interim head coach of their women's side following the departure of Charlotte Edwards. Edwards took the role last November, after a successful stint with Southern Vipers, but left last week to replace Jon Lewis as head coach of England. Prichard joined the coaching staff at Utilita Bowl in 2022 and worked as batting coach for Vipers, who will effectively now compete as Hampshire in the restructured women's domestic season this summer.