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90mph car hit pot hole, inquest told

Richard Rush — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:41:12 +0000

Editor’s note: In the original article regarding Eden Bunn’s inquest, we reported that she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. This was not the case, Eden was wearing a seatbelt, and we apologise profusely for the error and for any distress caused to Eden’s family and friends due to our […]

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Man previously convicted of attempted murder jailed for hitting woman with metal bar

Richard Rush — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:34:17 +0000

A man who moved to the UK after being convicted of attempted murder in his native Romania was today (Friday) jailed for striking an ‘innocent woman’ to the ground with a metal bar in Spalding town centre. Silvian Munteanu, 34, was caught on CCTV as he hit the victim with the weapon outside the XO […]

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Woman cleared of involvement in assault conspiracy that ended in partner’s death – man admits role after jury failed to deliver verdict

Richard Rush — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:16:02 +0000

A Spalding woman has been cleared of being involved in a conspiracy to assault her ex-partner which ended in a fatal car crash. Sean Burlton, 28, drowned after the car he was a passenger in left the road and entered a water filled ditch on Counter Drain Drove, in Tongue End, on November 24, 2023. Lincoln […]

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Chances run out for jailed Parr

Richard Rush — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:20:10 +0000

A Spalding man who failed to attend court after he was found with a stash of cannabis has been jailed for 22 months. Thomas Parr, 28, appeared before Recorder Graham Huston after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier this month. Lincoln Crown Court heard Parr failed to attend his sentence hearing on September […]

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Woman denies involvement in alleged conspiracy to assault ex which led to her partner’s drowning

Richard Rush — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:02 +0000

A Spalding woman today (Thursday) denied being involved in a conspiracy to assault her ex-partner which ended in a fatal car crash. Sean Burlton, 28, drowned after the car he was a passenger in left the road and entered a water filled ditch on Counter Drain Drove, in Tongue End, on November 24, 2023. Prosecutors allege […]

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Killer of Spalding mum detained in secure hospital

Richard Rush — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:13:29 +0000

A man who killed a Spalding mother in her own home was today (Thursday September 10) detained in a secure hospital for an unlimited time to protect the public. Brian Simpson, 65, was sentenced by Judge Simon Hirst after a jury found he carried out the act of killing Kristine Sparane. Ms Sparane, 37, was found by […]

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‘Wonderful’ son died due to drugs

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:31:08 +0000

A 24-year-old died of a drugs overdose the day after he’d told his family he was starting a new job, an inquest into his death has heard. Jake Beck died on Friday, July 11, 2025 of multiple drug toxicity, a recent hearing at Lincoln Coroner’s Court ruled. A statement from his mum Lindis Beck was […]

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Defendant tells trial he told friend who subsequently drowned not to confront girlfriend’s ex partner

Richard Rush — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:57:12 +0000

A Spalding man today (Wednesday) denied being involved in a conspiracy which led to a fatal car crash. Sean Burlton, 28, drowned after the car he was a passenger in left the road and entered a water filled ditch on Counter Drain Drove, in Tongue End, on November 24, 2023. Prosecutors allege Burlton was in a […]

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Flasher jailed for 10 months over three separate incidents

Richard Rush — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:19:54 +0000

A man who exposed himself to three victims on separate occasions in Spalding has been jailed. Slavcho Iliev, 34, of Monks Road, Lincoln, pleaded guilty to three counts of intentionally exposing his genitals to cause alarm or distress under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The incidents took place last year on March 3, 17 and […]

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‘I don’t think anyone meant it to be a chase’, court hears of incident that led to man’s drowning

Richard Rush — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:25:32 +0000

A Spalding man who was allegedly involved in a pursuit which led to the death of his friend said “it wasn’t meant to be a car chase.” Sean Burlton, 28, drowned after the car he was a passenger in left the road and entered a water filled ditch on Counter Drain Drove, in Tongue End, […]

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