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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.

Food store to reopen with a new look after £100k revamp

13 November 2025
Food store to reopen with a new look after £100k revamp

Food store to reopen with a new look after £100k revamp

13 November 2025

A food store is set to reopen with a new look after a £100,000 revamp.


Union leaders fear hospital trust ‘transformation programme’ puts 180 jobs at risk

13 November 2025
Union leaders fear hospital trust ‘transformation programme’ puts 180 jobs at risk

Union leaders fear hospital trust ‘transformation programme’ puts 180 jobs at risk

13 November 2025

Union leaders fear a ‘transformation programme’ that has been launched by hospital chiefs could lead to significant job losses.


Water supplies finally return for residents after reservoir pipe burst

10 November 2025
Water supplies finally return for residents after reservoir pipe burst

Water supplies finally return for residents after reservoir pipe burst

10 November 2025

Water supplies are finally returning to normal for residents who have suffered a weekend of disruption.


Free bottled water hub set up

09 November 2025
Free bottled water hub set up

Free bottled water hub set up

09 November 2025

A free bottled water hub has been set up for residents who have suffered with issues this weekend.


Case dropped against murder suspect

09 November 2025
Case dropped against murder suspect

Case dropped against murder suspect

09 November 2025

Police have now said there will be ‘no further action’ against a man arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Road to close for overnight works to ‘iconic’ bridge

06 November 2025
Road to close for overnight works to ‘iconic’ bridge

Road to close for overnight works to ‘iconic’ bridge

06 November 2025

An overnight road closure will be needed for the last of the current set of works to Cross Keys bridge.


Time to ‘make way for Santa’

06 November 2025
Time to ‘make way for Santa’

Time to ‘make way for Santa’

06 November 2025

A charity is urging people to ‘make way for Santa’ by donating toys and games.


Police want help to work out what happened to man before he died

05 November 2025
Police want help to work out what happened to man before he died

Police want help to work out what happened to man before he died

05 November 2025

Police are trying to piece together the last moments of a man whose death remains ‘unexplained’.


Police tape off home as ‘unexplained death’ is investigated

04 November 2025
Police tape off home as ‘unexplained death’ is investigated

Police tape off home as ‘unexplained death’ is investigated

04 November 2025

Police are investigating an ‘unexplained death’ after a man died at a town home this morning.


A16 blocked after four-vehicle crash

03 November 2025
A16 blocked after four-vehicle crash

A16 blocked after four-vehicle crash

03 November 2025

A section of the A16 was blocked after a four-vehicle crash.


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.


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