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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.

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.


Fallen tree leads to road closure

26 January 2025
Fallen tree leads to road closure

Fallen tree leads to road closure

26 January 2025

A fallen tree has led to the closure of a busy road this evening — with motorists urged to avoid the area.


Solar farm approvals slammed as ‘trashing the countryside’ and ‘a slap in the face for Lincolnshire’

24 January 2025
Solar farm approvals slammed as ‘trashing the countryside’ and ‘a slap in the face for Lincolnshire’

Solar farm approvals slammed as ‘trashing the countryside’ and ‘a slap in the face for Lincolnshire’

24 January 2025

A leading county councillor has said the Government’s decision to pass two large scale solar farms is a ‘slap in the face for Lincolnshire’.

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Knife wielding robber jailed for more than 8 years after ‘harrowing’ Post Office raid

24 January 2025
Knife wielding robber jailed for more than 8 years after ‘harrowing’ Post Office raid

Knife wielding robber jailed for more than 8 years after ‘harrowing’ Post Office raid

24 January 2025

A knife-wielding robber who threatened Post Office staff before jumping over the counter and taking £1000 has been jailed for more than eight years.


Ed Miliband passes big solar farm plan

24 January 2025
Ed Miliband passes big solar farm plan

Ed Miliband passes big solar farm plan

24 January 2025

The Government has given the go-ahead for a large-scale solar farm in the Lincolnshire countryside.


Police ordered to improve professional standards, counter-corruption and handling complaints

24 January 2025
Police ordered to improve professional standards, counter-corruption and handling complaints

Police ordered to improve professional standards, counter-corruption and handling complaints

24 January 2025

The county’s police must do more to improve its professional standards and counter-corruption arrangements — according to an inspector’s report.


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.


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