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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 trace woman accused of theft

15 October 2025
Police want help to trace woman accused of theft

Police want help to trace woman accused of theft

15 October 2025

Police are appealing for help to trace a woman accused of stealing cash and bank cards.


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.


Firm fined £240k for incident that caused death of popular family man David, 61

08 October 2025
Firm fined £240k for incident that caused death of popular family man David, 61

Firm fined £240k for incident that caused death of popular family man David, 61

08 October 2025

Family members have paid emotional tributes to a much-missed grandad who was killed by a reversing HGV.


Motorists told to consider alternative routes as abnormal load is escorted

08 October 2025
Motorists told to consider alternative routes as abnormal load is escorted

Motorists told to consider alternative routes as abnormal load is escorted

08 October 2025

Motorists are being warned to expect slow traffic on several major routes this afternoon while an abnormal load is escorted through the area.


Councillor ditches Conservatives for Reform and declares Tories as ‘over’

07 October 2025
Councillor ditches Conservatives for Reform and declares Tories as ‘over’

Councillor ditches Conservatives for Reform and declares Tories as ‘over’

07 October 2025

Another Conservative councillor has left to join Reform UK — declaring his former party as ‘over’.

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New campaign aims to help boost safety for children

07 October 2025
New campaign aims to help boost safety for children

New campaign aims to help boost safety for children

07 October 2025

A new campaign is today being launched to help boost road safety among schoolchildren.


Man dies after A16 crash

06 October 2025
Man dies after A16 crash

Man dies after A16 crash

06 October 2025

A man died after a four-car crash on the A16 on Sunday night.


Persistent offender jailed and will face town centre ban

30 September 2025
Persistent offender jailed and will face town centre ban

Persistent offender jailed and will face town centre ban

30 September 2025

A 50-year-old man has been jailed for 26 weeks — and will be banned from most of a town centre — after a series of shop thefts.


People feel ‘unsafe’ coming to town where intimidation is rife — and police fear cuts could hamper a crackdown

30 September 2025
People feel ‘unsafe’ coming to town where intimidation is rife — and police fear cuts could hamper a crackdown

People feel ‘unsafe’ coming to town where intimidation is rife — and police fear cuts could hamper a crackdown

30 September 2025

Large numbers of people feel ‘intimidated’ in Spalding town centre — and police leaders warn looming cuts could stop them from tackling the problem.

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Council will allow former bank to become a bookies

26 September 2025
Council will allow former bank to become a bookies

Council will allow former bank to become a bookies

26 September 2025

Council officers have given the green light to plans to turn a former bank into another bookmakers — despite fierce opposition to the scheme.

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Major poll predicts big gains for Reform in Lincolnshire

26 September 2025
Major poll predicts big gains for Reform in Lincolnshire

Major poll predicts big gains for Reform in Lincolnshire

26 September 2025

A major new poll has predicted that Reform UK is on course to make massive gains in Lincolnshire.

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Drivers handed tickets as town centre rules are enforced

24 September 2025
Drivers handed tickets as town centre rules are enforced

Drivers handed tickets as town centre rules are enforced

24 September 2025

A total of 75 tickets have already been handed out in Spalding town centre — as the authorities clamp down on drivers who flout the rules.

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Man arrested after car was ‘rammed’ on busy road with police appealing for witnesses

22 September 2025
Man arrested after car was ‘rammed’ on busy road with police appealing for witnesses

Man arrested after car was ‘rammed’ on busy road with police appealing for witnesses

22 September 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a motorist was ‘rammed’ on a busy road last night.


Crowbar wielding thug set fire to front door of house with ‘disregard for human life’

19 September 2025
Crowbar wielding thug set fire to front door of house with ‘disregard for human life’

Crowbar wielding thug set fire to front door of house with ‘disregard for human life’

19 September 2025

A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to arson committed with reckless disregard for human life has been jailed.

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Woman, 85, accused of causing death of mobility scooter rider

19 September 2025
Woman, 85, accused of causing death of mobility scooter rider

Woman, 85, accused of causing death of mobility scooter rider

19 September 2025

An 85-year-old woman has been summoned to court following the death of a mobility scooter rider.


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