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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.

Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

03 February 2025
Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

Air ambulance grounded over drug licence issue

03 February 2025

A life-saving air ambulance has been grounded after an ‘administrative oversight’ over its drug licence.


Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

28 January 2025
Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

Police plane was called into action to follow ‘suspect vehicle’

28 January 2025

A police aeroplane was called into action to help follow a ‘suspect vehicle’ last night.


Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

18 January 2025
Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

Drivers urged to avoid A1 as crash leads to disruption

18 January 2025

Motorists are facing disruption on the A1 this evening after a crash.


A17 stays closed after fatal crash

10 January 2025
A17 stays closed after fatal crash

A17 stays closed after fatal crash

10 January 2025

A section of the A17 will stay shut until lunch time tomorrow following a fatal collision.


Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

16 December 2024
Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

Patients faced waits of more than 12 hours in A&E

16 December 2024

The number of patients forced to wait more than 12 hours for treatment in A&E departments has been revealed.

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Strong support in our area for assisted dying

25 November 2024
Strong support in our area for assisted dying

Strong support in our area for assisted dying

25 November 2024

Residents strongly support the introduction of assisted dying — according to a major poll.

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Roadside checks on drivers’ night vision — with a risk of bans and fines

30 October 2024
Roadside checks on drivers’ night vision — with a risk of bans and fines

Roadside checks on drivers’ night vision — with a risk of bans and fines

30 October 2024

Police will carry out roadside eyesight checks to ensure motorists are safe after dark — and warned that fines and bans could be dished out.


Award-winning chart star is latest big name announced for castle concert series

28 October 2024
Award-winning chart star is latest big name announced for castle concert series

Award-winning chart star is latest big name announced for castle concert series

28 October 2024

Award-winning chart-topper Rag’n’Bone Man has been announced as the latest big name to feature in a series of concerts in Lincolnshire next summer.


Two arrested and stolen copper wire seized as police swoop after tip-off

27 September 2024
Two arrested and stolen copper wire seized as police swoop after tip-off

Two arrested and stolen copper wire seized as police swoop after tip-off

27 September 2024

Police seized stolen copper wire and arrested two suspects after an anonymous tip-off.

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Former town Wetherspoon pub to go under the hammer

23 September 2024
Former town Wetherspoon pub to go under the hammer

Former town Wetherspoon pub to go under the hammer

23 September 2024

The former town Wetherspoon will go up for auction this week with a guide price of £300,000-£350,000.

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Four charged after police discovered deer in vehicle

11 July 2024
Four charged after police discovered deer in vehicle

Four charged after police discovered deer in vehicle

11 July 2024

Four people have been charged with stealing deer after an animal was discovered in a car boot by police.


Seat-by-seat election poll predicts dramatic tight races in our area

03 July 2024
Seat-by-seat election poll predicts dramatic tight races in our area

Seat-by-seat election poll predicts dramatic tight races in our area

03 July 2024

A seat-by-seat poll has predicted the General Election result in Newark and Sherwood — with two of the nation’s tightest races set to occur here.

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Driver, 17, dies after two-car crash

21 June 2024
Driver, 17, dies after two-car crash

Driver, 17, dies after two-car crash

21 June 2024

A 17-year-old boy has died after a two-car crash — and police now want to hear from witnesses.


Tributes paid to proud grandmother Anne, who was murdered in bungalow fire

17 May 2024
Tributes paid to proud grandmother Anne, who was murdered in bungalow fire

Tributes paid to proud grandmother Anne, who was murdered in bungalow fire

17 May 2024

The grieving family of a murdered woman have paid tribute to her as a 'devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many'.


Rare Roman find which has puzzled experts is set to go on display

26 April 2024
Rare Roman find which has puzzled experts is set to go on display

Rare Roman find which has puzzled experts is set to go on display

26 April 2024

A rare Roman find which has attracted international attention is set to get on display as part of a history festival.


Labour set to pick up seat as major poll shows big drop in Tory support in our area

04 April 2024
Labour set to pick up seat as major poll shows big drop in Tory support in our area

Labour set to pick up seat as major poll shows big drop in Tory support in our area

04 April 2024

A major new poll has forecast the General Election result - and shows one of our two seats are set to be picked up by Labour.


Our NHS system declares ‘critical incident’ due to ‘significant’ pressure

03 January 2024
Our NHS system declares ‘critical incident’ due to ‘significant’ pressure

Our NHS system declares ‘critical incident’ due to ‘significant’ pressure

03 January 2024

Our county’s NHS system has declared a ‘critical incident’ this evening as a result of ‘significant and sustained pressure’ on its services.

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Handover delays bite for under-pressure ambulance service

17 October 2023
Handover delays bite for under-pressure ambulance service

Handover delays bite for under-pressure ambulance service

17 October 2023

Ambulance chiefs have hired ‘hundreds’ of extra staff — and introduced a new system — as they try to cope with high levels of demand.


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