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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.

Thousands enjoy colourful fireworks display

06 November 2025
Thousands enjoy colourful fireworks display

Thousands enjoy colourful fireworks display

06 November 2025

The stunning fireworks display at a shopping centre will be remembered by the thousands of people who attended last night (Wednesday, November 5).


Winter Wonderland Walk returns

05 November 2025
Winter Wonderland Walk returns

Winter Wonderland Walk returns

05 November 2025

A popular festive light walk will be returning next week - with a longer route in store for families and friends.


Community organisation celebrates 10th anniversary

05 November 2025
Community organisation celebrates 10th anniversary

Community organisation celebrates 10th anniversary

05 November 2025

An awards ceremony celebrated the work of a community organisation and its volunteers.


Model railway exhibition attracts 2,500 people

05 November 2025
Model railway exhibition attracts 2,500 people

Model railway exhibition attracts 2,500 people

05 November 2025

Model railways have seen a resurgence over recent years and this was evident when more than 2,000 people were attracted to an exhibition.


Merkur refused planning permission for 24 hour opening

05 November 2025
Merkur refused planning permission for 24 hour opening

Merkur refused planning permission for 24 hour opening

05 November 2025

An adult gaming centre’s bid to open 24 hours a day has been refused.

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Health bosses issue appeal as low number of toddlers have had flu vaccine

05 November 2025
Health bosses issue appeal as low number of toddlers have had flu vaccine

Health bosses issue appeal as low number of toddlers have had flu vaccine

05 November 2025

Health bosses are urging parents to ensure their child is protected against flu as new figures show alarmingly low numbers of toddlers are vaccinated.


Evacuation is believed to have been caused by unexploded Second World War bomb

04 November 2025
Evacuation is believed to have been caused by unexploded Second World War bomb

Evacuation is believed to have been caused by unexploded Second World War bomb

04 November 2025

An unexploded Second World War bomb is believed to have been discovered in a town centre earlier today.


‘This is a real legacy for the people of Spalding’

04 November 2025
‘This is a real legacy for the people of Spalding’

‘This is a real legacy for the people of Spalding’

04 November 2025

A unique war memorial will be back to its proud best for this weekend’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations after undergoing a major renovation project.


Bird flu confirmed at two commercial poultry units

04 November 2025
Bird flu confirmed at two commercial poultry units

Bird flu confirmed at two commercial poultry units

04 November 2025

Bird flu has been confirmed at two south Lincolnshire poultry units.


Bid to replace lifts at ageing hospital

04 November 2025
Bid to replace lifts at ageing hospital

Bid to replace lifts at ageing hospital

04 November 2025

Lifts at an ageing hospital could be replaced under new plans.

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‘Fantastic response’ to town board consultation on how to spend £20million

03 November 2025
‘Fantastic response’ to town board consultation on how to spend £20million

‘Fantastic response’ to town board consultation on how to spend £20million

03 November 2025

More than 300 people had their say on how £20million of Government cash should be spent on transforming the town.

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Villagers cannot sleep as lorries ignore A17 diversion

03 November 2025
Villagers cannot sleep as lorries ignore A17 diversion

Villagers cannot sleep as lorries ignore A17 diversion

03 November 2025

Lorries are reported to be ignoring an official diversion and speeding through a village.

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Could Sunday and indoor markets help to rejuvenate the town centre?

03 November 2025
Could Sunday and indoor markets help to rejuvenate the town centre?

Could Sunday and indoor markets help to rejuvenate the town centre?

03 November 2025

Could Sunday and craft markets help to rejuvenate the fortunes of the town centre?

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Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

31 October 2025
Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

Parish council announces resignation of chair and vice chair

31 October 2025

The senior leaders of a parish council have resigned.


New chairman takes over the helm of community group

31 October 2025
New chairman takes over the helm of community group

New chairman takes over the helm of community group

31 October 2025

A new chairman has taken over the helm of a community group.


Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

31 October 2025
Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

Booking fees introduced for town tennis courts

31 October 2025

Booking fees are being introduced at revamped tennis courts.

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The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

31 October 2025
The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

The county war memorial that was the template for thousands of others as ‘somewhere to sit, pause and reflect’

31 October 2025

Spalding War Memorial has been the focus of the area’s grief for decades but there is an interesting story behind its creation.


Community rallies to buy new defibrillator

30 October 2025
Community rallies to buy new defibrillator

Community rallies to buy new defibrillator

30 October 2025

A community has rallied together to fund a new defibrillator for a rural village.


‘If you come down the road in its current state - that is not very inviting’ says councillor calling to improve town links

30 October 2025
‘If you come down the road in its current state - that is not very inviting’ says councillor calling to improve town links

‘If you come down the road in its current state - that is not very inviting’ says councillor calling to improve town links

30 October 2025

Tidying up an ‘uninviting’ key route and sorting out grot spots need to be included in the £20million vision to rejuvenate the town.

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‘Look at the success of Festival Too and give people a reason to come to Spalding’

29 October 2025
‘Look at the success of Festival Too and give people a reason to come to Spalding’

‘Look at the success of Festival Too and give people a reason to come to Spalding’

29 October 2025

Cultural and heritage events will give visitors a reason to come to Spalding, a councillor has said.

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