< PreviousScorpion showdownin GranthamLincolnshire’s not exactly known for itswild animal attacks, but recently a streetin Grantham was cordoned off for a two-hour showdown after a local residentspotted a red scorpion. In a panic,flustered residents called the RSPCA tocome and safely remove the potentiallylethal beasty. After the rescue officerarrived, it quickly became apparent thatsaid scorpion was nothing more than aplastic toy. Cue red faces all round, andwe’re not talking about the scorpion. Lincolnshire locals looking for a changein career could earn £45 an hour bycleaning houses in the nude. You read thatright. There are those willing to pay tohave their houses cleaned by nakedpeople. It’s all thanks to Naturist Cleaners,who have set up a veritable nude empiresince starting up in London back in 2015.Now, there are people at it up and downthe country. So if you want to earn someextra cash and don’t mind working in yourbirthday suit, why not give nude cleaning ago? Just watch where you use the bleach. Kicking off the New Year’s first by the watercooler, we’ve rounded up some ofthe weirdest, wackiest and funniest news stories to grace our editorial office. By the watercooler90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you think of Lincolnshire Today – so get in touch with us via Twitter at@lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s coming up in future issues and keep up todate with the latest Lincolnshire news!Don’t miss June’s Lincolnshire Today – as we look forward to the Lincolnshire Show! It’s the time ofyear when the world seems to flock to the county, and we’ll be marking that with a special look atwhat’s going on at the Showground. To coincide with the Show our bumper issue also celebrates allthat’s great about the county with specially extended features on farming, food, fashion andeverything else we love about Lincolnshire! Watch out for it in newsagents and supermarkets acrossLincolnshire by the end of May – or on www.lincolnshiretoday.net!LincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netHave we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers tod.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk© RSPCA Favebook PageRestaurant fordogs opensin Cleethorpes (yes, really)It’ll come as no surprise that we here inLincolnshire love our pet dogs. Now dog-owners in Cleethorpes have a new way tospoil their best friends after a new brasserienamed Waggie Tail opened aimed especiallyat doggies. Dogs are greeted with waterbowls on entry and, apparently, a fluffypillow. Then there’s the menu, which catersspecifically to pooches with customers ableto treat their pet to a full meal or, forsomething lighter, a “pupcake”. You’d beforgiven for thinking this was an April Fool’sjoke, but alas, this one’s for real. © Shutterstock/Valery SidelnykovEarn big bucks inyour birthday suit © Shutterstock/AXL90.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:28 Page 1Designed with passion. Built with pride.2936 0418Pinchbeck Fields, Wardentree Lane, Pinchbeck PE11 3UF Open Thursday to Monday 10am – 5pm Email: pinchbeck.fields@allison-homes.co.uk 07920 563317Oakley Rise, Livingstone Road, Oakley Vale, Corby NN18 8STOpen 10am – 5pm dailyEmail: oakley.rise@allison-homes.co.uk 07484 504712New developments coming soon in Boston, Colsterworth, Horncastle, Nettleham and Weston.www.allison-homes.co.uk3 and 4 bedroom homes currently available with prices from £172,995.Ask about our choice of schemes and purchase options, including Help to Buy.Details and prices correct at time of going to print. *Subject to legal completions.The Nettleham3 bedroom semi detached home with single garage at Pinchbeck Fields. from £172,995Move in for June*The Ludborough (pictured above)4 bedroom detached home with double garage at Oakley Rise.£399,995One currently available Dream summer houses (also perfect for spring, autumn and winter)91.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:26 Page 1www.askewsfurniture.co.ukThe Old Methodist Church, West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DU Tel: 01507 462 93692.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:26 Page 1Next >