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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.

Pensioner, 74, remanded in custody

07 August 2025
Pensioner, 74, remanded in custody

Pensioner, 74, remanded in custody

07 August 2025

A pensioner who is accused of aggravated burglary and possessing an axe has been remanded in custody.


Fat chips, decent fillings and piping hot beans - what more could you ask for?

07 August 2025
Fat chips, decent fillings and piping hot beans - what more could you ask for?

Fat chips, decent fillings and piping hot beans - what more could you ask for?

07 August 2025

Pretty surroundings, a double hit of carbs, nice fillings and piping hot beans - this eatery has it all!


Fens 2100 to make funding bid to protect our homes and fields from flooding

07 August 2025
Fens 2100 to make funding bid to protect our homes and fields from flooding

Fens 2100 to make funding bid to protect our homes and fields from flooding

07 August 2025

Arguments to gain more funding to protect this area’s homes and highly productive fields from flooding will be made during the autumn.

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‘The environmental and human cost has not been given the weight it deserves’ says objecting councillor

06 August 2025
‘The environmental and human cost has not been given the weight it deserves’ says objecting councillor

‘The environmental and human cost has not been given the weight it deserves’ says objecting councillor

06 August 2025

The environmental and human cost of pylon proposals was raised by a councillor in her objection - ahead of the consultation closure tonight.


Firefighters rescue one person after crash

06 August 2025
Firefighters rescue one person after crash

Firefighters rescue one person after crash

06 August 2025

Emergency services were called to a crash on a town road.


Former publican’s family support hospital

06 August 2025
Former publican’s family support hospital

Former publican’s family support hospital

06 August 2025

The family of a former publican have donated proceeds from his funeral to a community hospital.


Emergency services called to blaze

06 August 2025
Emergency services called to blaze

Emergency services called to blaze

06 August 2025

Crews from three fire stations attended a blaze in a village.


Man, 74, in court on burglary and firearm offence

06 August 2025
Man, 74, in court on burglary and firearm offence

Man, 74, in court on burglary and firearm offence

06 August 2025

A pensioner who is accused of aggravated burglary and possessing an axe will be appearing in court later today.


Councillor’s call to fight gambling centre’s bid to open 24 hours a day

06 August 2025
Councillor’s call to fight gambling centre’s bid to open 24 hours a day

Councillor’s call to fight gambling centre’s bid to open 24 hours a day

06 August 2025

An adult gaming centre could be open for 24 hours a day if its bid to lift the restrictions on its opening hours is successful.

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New rules to enforce pedestrian zone are a step closer

05 August 2025
New rules to enforce pedestrian zone are a step closer

New rules to enforce pedestrian zone are a step closer

05 August 2025

New rules which will stop vehicles from travelling through Spalding town centre are a step closer to coming into force.

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Have a go at being a firefighter during special event

05 August 2025
Have a go at being a firefighter during special event

Have a go at being a firefighter during special event

05 August 2025

New recruits will be experience some of the activities undertaken by firefighters during a special event later this month.


New wheelie bins will cost £4.1 million

05 August 2025
New wheelie bins will cost £4.1 million

New wheelie bins will cost £4.1 million

05 August 2025

Wheelie bins and new refuse lorries can now be purchased after the financial arrangements have been approved by councillors.

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Pylon campaigners issue call to arms as key deadline looms

05 August 2025
Pylon campaigners issue call to arms as key deadline looms

Pylon campaigners issue call to arms as key deadline looms

05 August 2025

Campaigners are making a last ditch appeal for people to make a comment on the pylon proposals before the consultation deadline.


Consultant’s pay day revealed as bosses insist they were right to vote in ‘murky’ BID ballot

04 August 2025
Consultant’s pay day revealed as bosses insist they were right to vote in ‘murky’ BID ballot

Consultant’s pay day revealed as bosses insist they were right to vote in ‘murky’ BID ballot

04 August 2025

A council leader has defended the decision to take part in a controversial business group ballot - as the amount spent on consultants is revealed.

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‘Some people are nearly disenfranchised by these changes’

03 August 2025
‘Some people are nearly disenfranchised by these changes’

‘Some people are nearly disenfranchised by these changes’

03 August 2025

A senior councillor has spoken of his fears that residents will be ‘disenfranchised’ by plans to reduce membership on committees.

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Calls for blocked drains to be cleared to prevent future flooding

02 August 2025
Calls for blocked drains to be cleared to prevent future flooding

Calls for blocked drains to be cleared to prevent future flooding

02 August 2025

A resident fears that his neighbourhood will suffer ‘major problems’ unless blocked drains are not cleared out soon.


Key survey on town centre promises to be ‘interesting reading’

02 August 2025
Key survey on town centre promises to be ‘interesting reading’

Key survey on town centre promises to be ‘interesting reading’

02 August 2025

A retail survey will provide ‘interesting reading’ for the people who are charged with spending £20million to help turnaround a ‘left behind’ town.

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Power station plans go in

01 August 2025
Power station plans go in

Power station plans go in

01 August 2025

The owners of Spalding Power Station have applied for a new access ahead of work to update pylons around the site.


Plans submitted for ‘eyesore’ shut pub

01 August 2025
Plans submitted for ‘eyesore’ shut pub

Plans submitted for ‘eyesore’ shut pub

01 August 2025

An ‘eyesore’ town centre building could be converted into a shop and housing if new plans are given the green light.

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Artist Liz’s grand plan to breathe new life into disused buildings

01 August 2025
Artist Liz’s grand plan to breathe new life into disused buildings

Artist Liz’s grand plan to breathe new life into disused buildings

01 August 2025

Unloved buildings could be transformed into an arts and community centre if an artist’s vision comes to fruition.

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