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Victoria Fear rejoined the Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian as news editor in September 2019, having worked in communications for the NHS. She previously joined the papers as a 19-year-old.

‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

19 July 2025
‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

‘When someone does raise anti-social behaviour, they need to be heard’ says councillor

19 July 2025

Social housing tenants need to be heard when they raise concerns about anti-social behaviour near their homes, a senior councillor has said.


Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

18 July 2025
Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

Service to remember Matthew Flinders as village still attracts Australians every week

18 July 2025

The return of a famous explorer to his home village was honoured during a commemorative service over the weekend.


Stunning garden to open this weekend

18 July 2025
Stunning garden to open this weekend

Stunning garden to open this weekend

18 July 2025

Visitors will be given a chance to have a look around a stunning garden over the weekend.


Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

18 July 2025
Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

Four young people did a great job in tackling the real culture war in this powerful play

18 July 2025

Four young people in the space of an hour have courageously tackled the real culture war - and our politicians should really take note.


Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

18 July 2025
Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

Young talent shines in outstanding performance of Six

18 July 2025

We have some incredible talent in South Holland - and this shone through during a fantastic production of Six.


Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

17 July 2025
Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

Chain announces when a new coffee shop concession will open

17 July 2025

A chain has announced when it is set to takeover a coffee shop at a town’s services.

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Investigation into cause of sinking road

17 July 2025
Investigation into cause of sinking road

Investigation into cause of sinking road

17 July 2025

Highways bosses say they will be investigating the cause of a sinking section of road.

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Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

17 July 2025
Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

Residents evacuated from homes due to gas leak

17 July 2025

A gas leak resulted in a number of village roads from being closed.


‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

17 July 2025
‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

‘Reforming police forces into larger and fewer number won’t solve the underlying problem’

17 July 2025

Cash-strapped Lincolnshire Police’s problems will not be solved by being absorbed into a ‘mega force’ says the county’s commissioner.


This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

17 July 2025
This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

This restaurant lived up to its promise of a memorable evening

17 July 2025

The promise of a memorable evening at this restaurant was fulfilled for news editor Victoria Fear.


Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

16 July 2025
Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

Police investigate reports of a man approaching school girls

16 July 2025

Police are investigating reports of a man approaching school girls.


Plans submitted for empty store

16 July 2025
Plans submitted for empty store

Plans submitted for empty store

16 July 2025

Plans have been submitted to alter an empty store.

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Celebrating opening of parkland

16 July 2025
Celebrating opening of parkland

Celebrating opening of parkland

16 July 2025

A stunning parkland has now been saved for future generations - and this achievement was celebrated during an official opening over the weekend.


Hose pipe ban could be implemented if dry weather continues

16 July 2025
Hose pipe ban could be implemented if dry weather continues

Hose pipe ban could be implemented if dry weather continues

16 July 2025

Water company bosses have not ruled out introducing a hose pipe ban later in the summer.


Darts star and talking bins to help tackle cigarette butt litter problem in town

16 July 2025
Darts star and talking bins to help tackle cigarette butt litter problem in town

Darts star and talking bins to help tackle cigarette butt litter problem in town

16 July 2025

A ‘first of its kind’ campaign which aims to tackle the issue of cigarette butt litter will be piloted in the town.

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Shopkeeper sentenced for selling illegal cigarettes

15 July 2025
Shopkeeper sentenced for selling illegal cigarettes

Shopkeeper sentenced for selling illegal cigarettes

15 July 2025

A shopkeeper has been jailed for 22 months after being found guilty of possessing more than 77,000 illegal cigarettes.


‘Could we get a sports centre for the village?’ Councillors consider ways pylon project could deliver investment

15 July 2025
‘Could we get a sports centre for the village?’ Councillors consider ways pylon project could deliver investment

‘Could we get a sports centre for the village?’ Councillors consider ways pylon project could deliver investment

15 July 2025

A village which could be on the route of a new 60km pylon route is putting together a plan to get cash out of National Grid bosses for the community.


Water bosses are ‘monitoring the situation’

14 July 2025
Water bosses are ‘monitoring the situation’

Water bosses are ‘monitoring the situation’

14 July 2025

Water bosses say they are ‘monitoring the situation’ after a hose pipe ban has been declared in another part of the country.


Town road to be shut for summer

14 July 2025
Town road to be shut for summer

Town road to be shut for summer

14 July 2025

A town road is expected to be closed for the summer while a £200,000 footpath improvement scheme takes place.


Popular coffee house is closing

14 July 2025
Popular coffee house is closing

Popular coffee house is closing

14 July 2025

A popular coffee shop has now closed.

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