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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.

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

14 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

14 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.


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.


Abuser jailed after grooming underage victim

23 June 2025
Abuser jailed after grooming underage victim

Abuser jailed after grooming underage victim

23 June 2025

A man who admitted sexually abusing an underage girl has been jailed for nine years.


Slow-moving abnormal load attracts crowds

23 June 2025
Slow-moving abnormal load attracts crowds

Slow-moving abnormal load attracts crowds

23 June 2025

Crowds came out to watch a slow-moving abnormal load on Sunday morning.


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.


Man, 70, dies after crash

07 March 2025
Man, 70, dies after crash

Man, 70, dies after crash

07 March 2025

A 70-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car has now died.


Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

20 July 2024
Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

Is it time to move to wheelie bins? Residents asked to settle the debate as consultation launches

20 July 2024

Residents are being asked if they want to switch from bags to wheelie bins in what could be a major shakeup for waste and recycling collections.


A17 set to shut – with large commercial ship to pass at bridge crossing

17 November 2023
A17 set to shut – with large commercial ship to pass at bridge crossing

A17 set to shut – with large commercial ship to pass at bridge crossing

17 November 2023

The A17 will be closed to motorists for 45 minutes this evening at Cross Keys Bridge.


Six boys – one aged just 12 – arrested after spate of motorcycle and scooter thefts

07 July 2023
Six boys – one aged just 12 – arrested after spate of motorcycle and scooter thefts

Six boys – one aged just 12 – arrested after spate of motorcycle and scooter thefts

07 July 2023

Six boys – one as young as 12 – have been arrested in connection with a spate of thefts of motorcycles and scooters.


Police report 'dramatic increase' in anti-social behaviour during school holiday

07 April 2023
Police report 'dramatic increase' in anti-social behaviour during school holiday

Police report 'dramatic increase' in anti-social behaviour during school holiday

07 April 2023

Police say that anti-social behaviour incidents have 'dramatically increased' with children off school this week.


Robbers jailed after hitting man with pliers in raid

03 March 2023
Robbers jailed after hitting man with pliers in raid

Robbers jailed after hitting man with pliers in raid

03 March 2023

Two men who robbed a petrol station after the cashier was assaulted with a pair of pliers were today jailed for a combined total of over 11 years


Bakkavor site closure confirmed - with 300 staff looking for new jobs

24 January 2023
Bakkavor site closure confirmed - with 300 staff looking for new jobs

Bakkavor site closure confirmed - with 300 staff looking for new jobs

24 January 2023

Bosses have confirmed they will axe a factory in our area - despite posting rising revenues for the last year.


Food factory workers negotiate pay rise worth 11.5%

04 November 2022
Food factory workers negotiate pay rise worth 11.5%

Food factory workers negotiate pay rise worth 11.5%

04 November 2022

Hundreds of workers at Princes in Long Sutton will benefit from a pay rise worth 11.5%.


Slavery order for car wash owners

15 October 2022
Slavery order for car wash owners

Slavery order for car wash owners

15 October 2022

The owners of a hand car wash have had restrictions imposed on them by court for the next decade.


Major rebuild revealed for secondary school

13 July 2022
Major rebuild revealed for secondary school

Major rebuild revealed for secondary school

13 July 2022

Secondary school bosses have revealed plans for a major rebuilding programme.


Woman dies after A141 crash

04 July 2022
Woman dies after A141 crash

Woman dies after A141 crash

04 July 2022

A woman has died following a collision on the A141.


Man forced to pay out £3k after being caught fly tipping tyres

18 June 2022
Man forced to pay out £3k after being caught fly tipping tyres

Man forced to pay out £3k after being caught fly tipping tyres

18 June 2022

A man was forced to pay out more than £3,000 after being taken to court by council bosses for fly tipping tyres.


Robber stole cash and cigarettes

13 June 2022
Robber stole cash and cigarettes

Robber stole cash and cigarettes

13 June 2022

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses who may have seen a robbery.


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