Category: Castle Bytham

Digital re-tune reminder (31st August 2011)

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Stage 2 of the digital switchover happens on 31st August 2011, if you use the Waltham transmitter group.

All the remaining analogue channels will switch to digital and the remaining digital channels will become available. This means that:

  • If you haven’t switched to digital, you will lose your TV service.
  • The time of day you switch will depend on which relay transmitter you are watching.

If you have Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV you’ll need to re-tune your equipment again.

More information can be found at www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/central/waltham.

East Midlands Switchover Underway

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The first stage of digital switchover in the East Midlands TV region has been completed.

Analogue BBC Two was turned off at the Waltham transmitter group serving the East Midlands on 17 August and digital TV boosted to reach all areas.

Read more on the Digital TV Group website.

Digital re-tune reminder (17th August 2011)

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The digital switchover starts on the 17th August 2011, if you use the Waltham transmitter group.

Stage 1 (17th August 2011)

BBC Two will go to digital and some new digital channels become available. This means that:

  • If you haven’t switched, you’ll lose BBC Two.
  • The time of day you switch will depend on which relay transmitter you are watching.

If you have Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV you’ll need to re-tune your equipment.

Stage 2 (31st August 2011)

All the remaining analogue channels will switch to digital and the remaining digital channels will become available. This means that:

  • If you haven’t switched to digital, you will lose your TV service.
  • The time of day you switch will depend on which relay transmitter you are watching.

If you have Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV you’ll need to re-tune your equipment again.

More information can be found at www.digitaluk.co.uk/when_do_i_switch/central/waltham.

BBC Crimewatch Roadshow : Arson Attack

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The BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow broadcast on Monday 13 June featured the arson attack which destroyed the home of Peter and Sylvia Cox in Castle Bytham on 4 May 2011.  The programme included a reconstruction of the devastating events of the evening as well as recorded and live interviews with Peter and Sylvia.

The programme revealed that the arsonist wore a horror mask during the attack and that there is a suspected link with other, less serious, attacks in another local village. Crimestoppers have offered a reward of £3000 to anyone offering information that results in the conviction of those responsible.

If you have any information that you think would assist Lincolnshire Police with their enquiries please contact them on 0300 111 0300 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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Horror mask worn by arson suspect in Castle Bytham

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A suspected arsonist, thought to be responsible for a string of attacks on an elderly Lincolnshire couple, disguised himself with a horror mask.

Peter and Sylvia Cox said they were “baffled” about why their 17th Century cottage in Castle Bytham was targeted.

Read more on the BBC Lincolnshire News website.

Castle Bytham Midsummer Fair 2011

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The legendary Castle Bytham Midsummer Fair takes place this coming Sunday 19 June 2011.  The fun starts at 9.00am and runs through to its conclusion at around 4.30pm.  Don’t miss it!