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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.

Busy road closed due to jackknifed vehicle

20 January 2025
Busy road closed due to jackknifed vehicle

Busy road closed due to jackknifed vehicle

20 January 2025

A busy road is closed this morning (Monday) after a crash.


Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

18 January 2025
Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

18 January 2025

Motorists are facing disruption on the A1 this evening after a crash.


Shoplifter banned from town stores

13 January 2025
Shoplifter banned from town stores

Shoplifter banned from town stores

13 January 2025

A serial shoplifter has been banned from all bar two town retailers to ‘protect the community’.


A17 stays closed after fatal crash

10 January 2025
A17 stays closed after fatal crash

A17 stays closed after fatal crash

10 January 2025

A section of the A17 will stay shut following a fatal collision.


£50k salt bill as gritter crews tackle treacherous roads

07 January 2025
£50k salt bill as gritter crews tackle treacherous roads

£50k salt bill as gritter crews tackle treacherous roads

07 January 2025

A total of £50,000 worth of salt was used grit the county’s roads yesterday alone — as the costly task of trying to keep our roads safe continues.


Firefighters to the rescue as village homes are flooded

06 January 2025
Firefighters to the rescue as village homes are flooded

Firefighters to the rescue as village homes are flooded

06 January 2025

A total of 16 village homes have been flooded as the county remains on alert.


Woman in her 60s left shaken by pub assault

31 December 2024
Woman in her 60s left shaken by pub assault

Woman in her 60s left shaken by pub assault

31 December 2024

Police are investigating an assault in a town pub in which a woman in her 60s was attacked.


Police want urgent help to find wanted man

31 December 2024
Police want urgent help to find wanted man

Police want urgent help to find wanted man

31 December 2024

Police want urgent help to find a man wanted for a number of offences including false imprisonment.


Hundreds of homes without power on Christmas Eve

24 December 2024
Hundreds of homes without power on Christmas Eve

Hundreds of homes without power on Christmas Eve

24 December 2024

Hundreds of homes are without electricity this evening after a power cut.


Crash reported on the A16

23 December 2024
Crash reported on the A16

Crash reported on the A16

23 December 2024

Several vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A16 this evening.

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Packed house for popular pub’s return

23 December 2024
Packed house for popular pub’s return

Packed house for popular pub’s return

23 December 2024

A town pub enjoyed a packed house for its first night back in business.

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Moped rider died after crash

23 December 2024
Moped rider died after crash

Moped rider died after crash

23 December 2024

A 23-year-old moped rider died after a crash on the A52.


Police need your help to find wanted man Charlie

19 December 2024
Police need your help to find wanted man Charlie

Police need your help to find wanted man Charlie

19 December 2024

Police are appealing for help to trace a man wanted in connection with a theft.


Busy road closed after crash between HGV and car

17 December 2024
Busy road closed after crash between HGV and car

Busy road closed after crash between HGV and car

17 December 2024

A busy road was closed after a crash involving an HGV and car this morning.


‘Severe fire damage’ to vehicle as two crews tackle incident

16 December 2024
‘Severe fire damage’ to vehicle as two crews tackle incident

‘Severe fire damage’ to vehicle as two crews tackle incident

16 December 2024

Two fire crews were called out to tackle a vehicle blaze this afternoon.


Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

16 December 2024
Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

16 December 2024

The number of patients forced to wait more than 12 hours for treatment in A&E departments has been revealed.

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Busy road closed after crash

14 December 2024
Busy road closed after crash

Busy road closed after crash

14 December 2024

Police are asking people to avoid a busy road, which is closed after a crash.


Delays after latest set of works on busy road

11 December 2024
Delays after latest set of works on busy road

Delays after latest set of works on busy road

11 December 2024

Motorists have reported more delays on a busy road that is regularly dug up for roadworks.

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Two taken to hospital after crash

06 December 2024
Two taken to hospital after crash

Two taken to hospital after crash

06 December 2024

Two people were taken to hospital for treatment after a crash on a busy road last night.


Crash causes closure of busy road

05 December 2024
Crash causes closure of busy road

Crash causes closure of busy road

05 December 2024

Part of a busy road has been closed tonight after a crash.


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