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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.

Officer cuts at Lincolnshire Police delayed after £5.7million short-term funding package agreed

14 April 2025
Officer cuts at Lincolnshire Police delayed after £5.7million short-term funding package agreed

Officer cuts at Lincolnshire Police delayed after £5.7million short-term funding package agreed

14 April 2025

Job cuts at Lincolnshire Police have been halted after a short-term funding package worth £5.7million has been delivered.


Impact of Bakkavor takeover unclear for local workers

04 April 2025
Impact of Bakkavor takeover unclear for local workers

Impact of Bakkavor takeover unclear for local workers

04 April 2025

A £1.2billion takeover of Bakkavor has been announced - but it is not clear what the impact of the deal will be for factory workers in our area.


Reduced opening hours at Newark bank branch

20 March 2025
Reduced opening hours at Newark bank branch

Reduced opening hours at Newark bank branch

20 March 2025

Reduced opening hours will be operating at the Newark branches of a bank from the summer.


New chief constable is officially appointed

23 February 2024
New chief constable is officially appointed

New chief constable is officially appointed

23 February 2024

The new chief constable of Lincolnshire Police has been confirmed.


Network fault knocked out 101 number

28 November 2023
Network fault knocked out 101 number

Network fault knocked out 101 number

28 November 2023

Police phone lines were out of action last night due to a network fault.


Major political change on its way for Lincolnshire with new deal announced

23 November 2023
Major political change on its way for Lincolnshire with new deal announced

Major political change on its way for Lincolnshire with new deal announced

23 November 2023

Lincolnshire will be getting an elected mayor after a £24million devolution deal was announced by the Chancellor in his autumn statement.


RSPCA puts out appeal as number of incidents of dumped pets rises

22 November 2023
RSPCA puts out appeal as number of incidents of dumped pets rises

RSPCA puts out appeal as number of incidents of dumped pets rises

22 November 2023

Unwanted pets are facing a bleak winter ahead as the number of incidents of dumped animals is rising to a three year high.


Government promise to pump additional £10milllion into area’s roads

17 November 2023
Government promise to pump additional £10milllion into area’s roads

Government promise to pump additional £10milllion into area’s roads

17 November 2023

Lincolnshire’s roads will be getting nearly £10million more over the next few years.

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Sponsors needed for King John treasure hunt

07 February 2023
Sponsors needed for King John treasure hunt

Sponsors needed for King John treasure hunt

07 February 2023

The man leading the search for King John’s lost treasure says he will be looking for sponsors for the next stage of the plan.


Contingency plans in place as ambulance workers strike

21 December 2022
Contingency plans in place as ambulance workers strike

Contingency plans in place as ambulance workers strike

21 December 2022

Ambulance service bosses say contingency plans are in place as staff go on strike today.

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Sex offender in court on escaping from prison and bike theft

18 February 2022
Sex offender in court on escaping from prison and bike theft

Sex offender in court on escaping from prison and bike theft

18 February 2022

A sex offender has appeared in court charged with escaping from an open jail on a prison service bike.


New images of sex offender released as manhunt continues 3 days on

16 February 2022
New images of sex offender released as manhunt continues 3 days on

New images of sex offender released as manhunt continues 3 days on

16 February 2022

Police hunting an 'extremely dangerous' sex offender who escaped prison have released new images.


Florist creates 'love letter' using mannequin parts

14 February 2022
Florist creates 'love letter' using mannequin parts

Florist creates 'love letter' using mannequin parts

14 February 2022

A florist has created a special 'love letter' using mannequin parts to make motorists smile.


Decision to move 'extremely dangerous' sex offender to open prison defended

14 February 2022
Decision to move 'extremely dangerous' sex offender to open prison defended

Decision to move 'extremely dangerous' sex offender to open prison defended

14 February 2022

The Parole Board has defended its decision to move an 'extremely dangerous' sex offender into an open prison after he absconded over the weekend.


Man searching for King John's Treasure has pinpointed a small area with valuable targets

11 December 2021
Man searching for King John's Treasure has pinpointed a small area with valuable targets

Man searching for King John's Treasure has pinpointed a small area with valuable targets

11 December 2021

The man leading the search for King John's lost treasure says he has pinpointed a small area at the site which contains valuable targets.


King John's hoard has been found, says treasure hunter

19 September 2021
King John's hoard has been found, says treasure hunter

King John's hoard has been found, says treasure hunter

19 September 2021

The man leading a search for King John’s treasure says he is 100% confident he has found the hoard.

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Lockdown changes: your questions answered

11 May 2020
Lockdown changes: your questions answered

Lockdown changes: your questions answered

11 May 2020

Here is what we know has changed after last night's broadcast.


Supermarket creates 9,000 jobs

20 March 2020
Supermarket creates 9,000 jobs

Supermarket creates 9,000 jobs

20 March 2020

A supermarket is recruiting 9,000 jobs.


Supermarket chain creates 3,500 jobs

19 March 2020
Supermarket chain creates 3,500 jobs

Supermarket chain creates 3,500 jobs

19 March 2020

Morrisons is creating 3,500 jobs as it expands services.


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