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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.

Man charged with attempted garage burglary and breaching bail

24 October 2025
Man charged with attempted garage burglary and breaching bail

Man charged with attempted garage burglary and breaching bail

24 October 2025

A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted garage burglary.


Busy route shut as frustrated motorist slams ‘ludicrous’ works

24 October 2025
Busy route shut as frustrated motorist slams ‘ludicrous’ works

Busy route shut as frustrated motorist slams ‘ludicrous’ works

24 October 2025

A main route into Spalding town centre is shut as part of the next phase of a major gas works project.

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Safety experts hail ‘absolutely fantastic’ campaign

22 October 2025
Safety experts hail ‘absolutely fantastic’ campaign

Safety experts hail ‘absolutely fantastic’ campaign

22 October 2025

Experts say our Be Bright Be Seen campaign can help prevent the ‘heartache’ of crashes — and urged children to wear their free reflective discs.


Trust pays tribute to ‘passionate’ wildlife champion

21 October 2025
Trust pays tribute to ‘passionate’ wildlife champion

Trust pays tribute to ‘passionate’ wildlife champion

21 October 2025

Tributes have been paid to a leading county wildlife figure, who died recently.


Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as smoke impact continues from major fire

20 October 2025
Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as smoke impact continues from major fire

Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as smoke impact continues from major fire

20 October 2025

Residents close to the site of a major fire are still being urged to keep windows and doors closed — as the impact of the incident continues.


Dramatic photographs show aftermath of major fire at recycling site

19 October 2025
Dramatic photographs show aftermath of major fire at recycling site

Dramatic photographs show aftermath of major fire at recycling site

19 October 2025

This dramatic set of photographs shows the aftermath of a serious fire at a recycling site.


Fire left ‘severe damage’ to building roof

19 October 2025
Fire left ‘severe damage’ to building roof

Fire left ‘severe damage’ to building roof

19 October 2025

Two fire crews were called out to an incident at a town building in the early hours of Sunday morning.


Recycling site fire now ‘under control’ as smoke remains in the air

19 October 2025
Recycling site fire now ‘under control’ as smoke remains in the air

Recycling site fire now ‘under control’ as smoke remains in the air

19 October 2025

Emergency services brought a large-scale fire at a recycling facility under control after a busy night tackling the flames.


Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as emergency services tackle recycling site fire

18 October 2025
Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as emergency services tackle recycling site fire

Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut as emergency services tackle recycling site fire

18 October 2025

Residents are being to keep their windows and doors closed while the emergency services tackle a large fire.


Community rallies to help family after rescue cats died in house fire

18 October 2025
Community rallies to help family after rescue cats died in house fire

Community rallies to help family after rescue cats died in house fire

18 October 2025

Rescue cats tragically died in a house fire — with members of the community now rallying to support the family affected by the blaze.


Fresh bid to find A16 hit and run driver

18 October 2025
Fresh bid to find A16 hit and run driver

Fresh bid to find A16 hit and run driver

18 October 2025

Officers have issued a fresh appeal to find a hit and run driver after the death of a pedestrian on the A16.


Two crews called on to tackle house fire

18 October 2025
Two crews called on to tackle house fire

Two crews called on to tackle house fire

18 October 2025

Two fire crews were called upon to tackle a living room blaze.


Town centre road shut off after ATM raid

18 October 2025
Town centre road shut off after ATM raid

Town centre road shut off after ATM raid

18 October 2025

A town centre road has been closed off after an early morning raid on a cash machine.


More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

16 October 2025
More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

More free discs ordered to match demand from schools and clubs for road safety campaign

16 October 2025

The overwhelming support shown for the Be Bright Be Seen campaign has led us to order another batch of free reflective discs.


Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

15 October 2025
Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

Councillors left officers to take controversial decision to allow bookies in former bank

15 October 2025

A trio of councillors decided to let officers take the controversial decision to allow another bookies to open in Spalding.

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Government changes could strip people of the right to know

13 October 2025
Government changes could strip people of the right to know

Government changes could strip people of the right to know

13 October 2025

The government is consulting on plans to scrap the need to promote alcohol licences — prompting fears residents will be kept out of the loop.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman

10 October 2025
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman

10 October 2025

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a woman in her 50s.


Strong support for Be Bright Be Seen campaign

10 October 2025
Strong support for Be Bright Be Seen campaign

Strong support for Be Bright Be Seen campaign

10 October 2025

Schools and clubs have shown their support for a new campaign that aims to make children safer.


Woman killed ex-girlfriend with kitchen knife

09 October 2025
Woman killed ex-girlfriend with kitchen knife

Woman killed ex-girlfriend with kitchen knife

09 October 2025

A woman killed her ex girlfriend by stabbing her with a kitchen knife — and her friends then tried to cover up the crime.


A1 van fire causes traffic issues

09 October 2025
A1 van fire causes traffic issues

A1 van fire causes traffic issues

09 October 2025

A van fire on the A1 caused traffic chaos for commuters this morning.


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