Human Interest

A few of our favourite things were on display at this year’s musicals-inspired Spalding Flower Parade.

Cheers rang out as Spalding Flower Parade made its way over over High Bridge as it wound its way through the town.

One of our reporters was on hand on Halmer Gate and Queens Road to see the Spalding Flower Parade.

Fire crews are attending a town centre fish and chip shop this afternoon.

Here’s our gallery of pictures from the start of the 2025 Spalding Flower Parade.

A man has been jailed following the rape of a girl under the age of 13.

Our live coverage of the 2025 Spalding Flower Parade.

A crash involving a car and a cyclist closed the A607 on Friday evening.

A village coffee morning raised funds to support a Ukrainian humanitarian group.

The 2025 Spalding Flower Parade is almost upon us — with thousands of visitors set to enjoy the town’s showpiece event.

There is plenty of room to relax in a five-bedroom family home which is on the market.

In the middle of Grantham is an idyllic getaway where you feel like the rest of the town doesn’t exist – and now it's open for the public to enjoy.

Our columnist shares the holiday destination that was once seen as a place for retirees but are suitable for everyone.

Gonerby House's history spans from Jacobean times to Second World War, housing the Brace family.

Volunteers go further than taking litter out of a town river - they also monitor the quality of the water.

For centuries snakes have been associated with danger and evil - but a venomous viper enthusiast hopes that can change.

Reporter Jenny Beake looked through the Free Press archives to pick out some memories from the 1985 flower parade.

A cubs group was surprised by an inspirational 100-year-old veteran on VE Day.

Spalding Flower Parade is hours away and essential volunteers are finishing off the final touches.

A town has marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a flag-raising ceremony.