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Andrew Brookes rejoined the Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian as a senior reporter in May 2021 after a spell working in PR. He was previously news editor at these titles and deputy editor of the Boston Standard.

Police want help to track down wanted man

14 March 2025
Police want help to track down wanted man

Police want help to track down wanted man

14 March 2025

Police want help from the public to track down a wanted man.


Investigation into woman’s death concludes

12 March 2025
Investigation into woman’s death concludes

Investigation into woman’s death concludes

12 March 2025

Police say they are no longer treating a woman’s death as suspicious — despite initially believing the incident may have been a murder.


Details revealed of river festival as residents are urged to put the date in their diary

12 March 2025
Details revealed of river festival as residents are urged to put the date in their diary

Details revealed of river festival as residents are urged to put the date in their diary

12 March 2025

Residents are being urged to ‘save the day’ for a river festival that celebrates one of Spalding’s most attractive assets.

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Murder arrest after ‘suspicious’ death of 51-year-old woman

10 March 2025
Murder arrest after ‘suspicious’ death of 51-year-old woman

Murder arrest after ‘suspicious’ death of 51-year-old woman

10 March 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman this morning (Monday).


Man, 70, dies after crash

07 March 2025
Man, 70, dies after crash

Man, 70, dies after crash

07 March 2025

A 70-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car has now died.


Major £8m upgrade planned for town’s sewage works as it cannot cope with extra development

06 March 2025
Major £8m upgrade planned for town’s sewage works as it cannot cope with extra development

Major £8m upgrade planned for town’s sewage works as it cannot cope with extra development

06 March 2025

A major £8 million upgrade is due for Spalding’s sewage works to help cater for the town’s growth — but developers won’t be asked to foot the bill.

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Extra care housing development passed for riverside location despite concerns over site

27 February 2025
Extra care housing development passed for riverside location despite concerns over site

Extra care housing development passed for riverside location despite concerns over site

27 February 2025

An extra care housing development has been passed for a riverside location — despite concerns over the sewage and possible contamination of the land.

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Police investigate break in at vets

26 February 2025
Police investigate break in at vets

Police investigate break in at vets

26 February 2025

Police are investigating a break in at a town veterinary practice.


A16 was shut after crash

24 February 2025
A16 was shut after crash

A16 was shut after crash

24 February 2025

A section of the A16 is closed after a crash this morning.


Busy road closed after lorry got stuck in the mud

21 February 2025
Busy road closed after lorry got stuck in the mud

Busy road closed after lorry got stuck in the mud

21 February 2025

A busy road had to be closed after a lorry got stuck in the mud at the side of the carriageway.


Reform bids to get independent councillors to join party for election push

17 February 2025
Reform bids to get independent councillors to join party for election push

Reform bids to get independent councillors to join party for election push

17 February 2025

Reform is looking to attract independent councillors to join its party as part of a plan to make major inroads in this area in May.

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Your chance to find out about park plans

13 February 2025
Your chance to find out about park plans

Your chance to find out about park plans

13 February 2025

Residents are invited to find out more for the plans for Moulton Park at a public meeting.


Lane closure leads to long queues

11 February 2025
Lane closure leads to long queues

Lane closure leads to long queues

11 February 2025

A lane closure on a busy one-way town street has led to long tailbacks this morning.


Woman arrested for drink-driving after roundabout crash

10 February 2025
Woman arrested for drink-driving after roundabout crash

Woman arrested for drink-driving after roundabout crash

10 February 2025

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car crashed into a roundabout on Saturday evening.


Burger King and Starbucks plan sparks big debate

07 February 2025
Burger King and Starbucks plan sparks big debate

Burger King and Starbucks plan sparks big debate

07 February 2025

Plans for new Starbucks and Burger King drive thrus on the edge have Spalding have sparked a big debate among residents.

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Supermarket bosses tight-lipped as rumours persist for out-of-town site

06 February 2025
Supermarket bosses tight-lipped as rumours persist for out-of-town site

Supermarket bosses tight-lipped as rumours persist for out-of-town site

06 February 2025

Tight-lipped supermarket bosses do not wish to comment on rumours that they are eyeing up an out-of-town development.


Costume swap shop will help ease the World Book Day burden on parents

05 February 2025
Costume swap shop will help ease the World Book Day burden on parents

Costume swap shop will help ease the World Book Day burden on parents

05 February 2025

Parents can take part in a costume swap shop to help ease the burden of fancy dress for World Book Day.


Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

03 February 2025
Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

03 February 2025

A life-saving air ambulance has been grounded after an ‘administrative oversight’ over its drug licence.


Drastic cuts could see 200 police officers axed

30 January 2025
Drastic cuts could see 200 police officers axed

Drastic cuts could see 200 police officers axed

30 January 2025

Lincolnshire could lose 200 police officers — as bosses weigh up drastic cuts to tackle a massive funding deficit.

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Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

28 January 2025
Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

28 January 2025

A police aeroplane was called into action to help follow a ‘suspect vehicle’ last night.


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