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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.

Mum accused of trying to kidnap husband with new partner gives no evidence to trial

17 July 2025
Mum accused of trying to kidnap husband with new partner gives no evidence to trial

Mum accused of trying to kidnap husband with new partner gives no evidence to trial

17 July 2025

A mother accused of plotting the attempted kidnap of her own husband with her new partner chose not to give evidence at her trial.


Armed police pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to raid on site

16 July 2025
Armed police pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to raid on site

Armed police pursuit of stolen vehicle leads to raid on site

16 July 2025

Police have discovered a series of stolen vehicles and thousands of pounds of cannabis during a raid on a site near Spalding.


Long-awaited A1 works to begin as bosses look to make road safer

10 July 2025
Long-awaited A1 works to begin as bosses look to make road safer

Long-awaited A1 works to begin as bosses look to make road safer

10 July 2025

Highways chiefs have revealed details of long-awaited work to tackle dangerous crossing points on the A1.


Councillors ‘extremely pleased’ with controversial plan refusal — but want more done to protect town

09 July 2025
Councillors ‘extremely pleased’ with controversial plan refusal — but want more done to protect town

Councillors ‘extremely pleased’ with controversial plan refusal — but want more done to protect town

09 July 2025

‘Extremely pleased’ councillors hailed a decision not to allow the transformation of a listed building — but want more done to protect their town.

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Plan for HMOs and bedsit at listed building is refused

09 July 2025
Plan for HMOs and bedsit at listed building is refused

Plan for HMOs and bedsit at listed building is refused

09 July 2025

Controversial plans to transform a Grade II listed building into accommodation for 31 people have been rejected.


Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

07 July 2025
Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

07 July 2025

A man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after police were called to investigate ‘threats of violence’.


Police hail bravery of victim who was preyed on by ‘abhorrent’ predator from age of 11

04 July 2025
Police hail bravery of victim who was preyed on by ‘abhorrent’ predator from age of 11

Police hail bravery of victim who was preyed on by ‘abhorrent’ predator from age of 11

04 July 2025

Police have hailed the incredible courage of a young victim who was preyed on by an ‘abhorrent’ paedophile from the age of 11.


Major drugs crackdown leads to arrests and protection of vulnerable people

04 July 2025
Major drugs crackdown leads to arrests and protection of vulnerable people

Major drugs crackdown leads to arrests and protection of vulnerable people

04 July 2025

Police have hailed the success of a major drugs crackdown, which officers say has helped disrupt the activities of gangs operating in Lincolnshire.


Woman accused of causing A1 services death crash

03 July 2025
Woman accused of causing A1 services death crash

Woman accused of causing A1 services death crash

03 July 2025

A 44-year-old driver has been charged with causing the death of a woman in a crash on the A1.


‘Reckless’ driver caused death of young mum in crash

03 July 2025
‘Reckless’ driver caused death of young mum in crash

‘Reckless’ driver caused death of young mum in crash

03 July 2025

A ‘reckless’ driver who killed a young mother and left a teenager seriously injured has been jailed.


Clothes bank fire treated as arson

30 June 2025
Clothes bank fire treated as arson

Clothes bank fire treated as arson

30 June 2025

Police are treating a fire at a town clothes bank as arson.


Grieving families pay tribute to teenagers who died after crash

30 June 2025
Grieving families pay tribute to teenagers who died after crash

Grieving families pay tribute to teenagers who died after crash

30 June 2025

Grieving families have paid tribute to two teenagers who tragically died after a crash.


Residents urged to shut doors and windows after village fire

25 June 2025
Residents urged to shut doors and windows after village fire

Residents urged to shut doors and windows after village fire

25 June 2025

Residents are being advised to keep their doors and windows shut while fire crews tackle a village blaze.


Gang arrested in phone shop robbery investigation

25 June 2025
Gang arrested in phone shop robbery investigation

Gang arrested in phone shop robbery investigation

25 June 2025

A London gang has been charged by police with targeting phone shops — including one in Lincolnshire.


Man banned from town as he awaits court date

24 June 2025
Man banned from town as he awaits court date

Man banned from town as he awaits court date

24 June 2025

A 49-year-old man will appear in court faces with two public order charges.


More than 200 properties without power

23 June 2025
More than 200 properties without power

More than 200 properties without power

23 June 2025

More than 200 properties are without electricity after a power cut.


Court date for man charged with street clock damage

23 June 2025
Court date for man charged with street clock damage

Court date for man charged with street clock damage

23 June 2025

A man has summoned to appear in court in connection with criminal damage caused to a street clock.


Slow-moving abnormal load set for police escort

21 June 2025
Slow-moving abnormal load set for police escort

Slow-moving abnormal load set for police escort

21 June 2025

Motorists have been warned about a slow-moving abnormal load that will be escorted on Sunday morning.


Town road closes after spillage

21 June 2025
Town road closes after spillage

Town road closes after spillage

21 June 2025

A town centre road has been forced to close while a spillage is cleared up.


Road closed after ‘serious collision’

20 June 2025
Road closed after ‘serious collision’

Road closed after ‘serious collision’

20 June 2025

A road has been closed after a ‘serious collision’ in the early hours of this morning.


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