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Kris Johnston is a trainee reporter who joined the Lincolnshire Free Press and Spalding Guardian in May 2021. Kris has a first class honours degree in Journalism from the University of Stirling.

Closures on A47 as work to reduce speed limit begins

16 June 2025
Closures on A47 as work to reduce speed limit begins

Closures on A47 as work to reduce speed limit begins

16 June 2025

A stretch of the A47 between Lynn and Wisbech will remain closed overnight as speed limit reduction works take place.

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Plane crash saw ‘two casualties’ rescued

15 June 2025
Plane crash saw ‘two casualties’ rescued

Plane crash saw ‘two casualties’ rescued

15 June 2025

Emergency services were called to a plane crash earlier this week.


Convicted sex offender banned from harassing women anywhere in England or Wales

13 June 2025
Convicted sex offender banned from harassing women anywhere in England or Wales

Convicted sex offender banned from harassing women anywhere in England or Wales

13 June 2025

A man has been handed a 12-year order banning him from any activities that could harass, alarm or distress a woman in England or Wales.


Former town crier to face trial over historic child sex offences

12 June 2025
Former town crier to face trial over historic child sex offences

Former town crier to face trial over historic child sex offences

12 June 2025

A former town crier charged with historic child sex offences has been handed a trial date.


‘Big announcement’ coming soon as historic pub prepares to reopen

11 June 2025
‘Big announcement’ coming soon as historic pub prepares to reopen

‘Big announcement’ coming soon as historic pub prepares to reopen

11 June 2025

A “big announcement” is coming next week as a new team gets ready to reopen one of Lynn’s most historic pubs.


Workers busy as new community centre and casino edge closer to completion

10 June 2025
Workers busy as new community centre and casino edge closer to completion

Workers busy as new community centre and casino edge closer to completion

10 June 2025

Workers are busy in Lynn as two soon-to-open venues edge closer to completion.


District councils hit back: Three new authorities would be ‘best for Norfolk’

10 June 2025
District councils hit back: Three new authorities would be ‘best for Norfolk’

District councils hit back: Three new authorities would be ‘best for Norfolk’

10 June 2025

District councils have insisted a three-authority model would best serve Norfolk by putting “people and places at the heart of local services”.


First ringed plover chicks of the year hatch at West Norfolk site

09 June 2025
First ringed plover chicks of the year hatch at West Norfolk site

First ringed plover chicks of the year hatch at West Norfolk site

09 June 2025

An important nesting site between Snettisham and Heacham has welcomed the first ringed plover chicks this year.


One council for whole of Norfolk is ‘only sensible option’, leader claims

09 June 2025
One council for whole of Norfolk is ‘only sensible option’, leader claims

One council for whole of Norfolk is ‘only sensible option’, leader claims

09 June 2025

Replacing Norfolk’s eight councils with one would save £36.2million per year and deliver the biggest benefits to residents, a new report claims.

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Stunning new art gallery opens at town venue

09 June 2025
Stunning new art gallery opens at town venue

Stunning new art gallery opens at town venue

09 June 2025

Rave reviews have flooded in following the opening of a stunning new art gallery in town.


Designs for new hospital revealed for first time

09 June 2025
Designs for new hospital revealed for first time

Designs for new hospital revealed for first time

09 June 2025

The vision for a new hospital in Lynn has been revealed for the first time.


Pub’s revival proves hospitality is ‘at the heart of our villages’

09 June 2025
Pub’s revival proves hospitality is ‘at the heart of our villages’

Pub’s revival proves hospitality is ‘at the heart of our villages’

09 June 2025

An MP has pledged to continue supporting West Norfolk pubs following the refurbishment of a popular village venue.


Former town crier charged with historic child sex offences

09 June 2025
Former town crier charged with historic child sex offences

Former town crier charged with historic child sex offences

09 June 2025

A former town crier has been charged with various child sex offences dating back more than a decade.


Entrepreneur who played with Metallica and Alice in Chains starts new business coaching consultancy

09 June 2025
Entrepreneur who played with Metallica and Alice in Chains starts new business coaching consultancy

Entrepreneur who played with Metallica and Alice in Chains starts new business coaching consultancy

09 June 2025

An entrepreneur who played alongside heavy metal giants Metallica has launched a new business venture in West Norfolk.


Woman seriously injured after supermarket car park collision

06 June 2025
Woman seriously injured after supermarket car park collision

Woman seriously injured after supermarket car park collision

06 June 2025

A woman has been left in hospital with serious injuries after a collision in a supermarket car park.


Popular restaurant will be closed on Monday for staff party

06 June 2025
Popular restaurant will be closed on Monday for staff party

Popular restaurant will be closed on Monday for staff party

06 June 2025

A town restaurant will be closed on Monday as staff celebrate their annual party.


Travellers move onto town park and rugby club

06 June 2025
Travellers move onto town park and rugby club

Travellers move onto town park and rugby club

06 June 2025

Travellers moved onto a town park earlier this week - with the situation being monitored “closely”.


Fishermen fined thousands after breaching regulations

05 June 2025
Fishermen fined thousands after breaching regulations

Fishermen fined thousands after breaching regulations

05 June 2025

The men who were part of a huge case into breaches of sea fishing regulations have been fined thousands of pounds between them.


Businesses encouraged to apply for grants to fund new buildings and equipment

05 June 2025
Businesses encouraged to apply for grants to fund new buildings and equipment

Businesses encouraged to apply for grants to fund new buildings and equipment

05 June 2025

Businesses in Breckland are being encouraged to apply for funding which has been made available to help them to grow, diversify, and innovate.


Hospital receives £3m to deal with safety risks

04 June 2025
Hospital receives £3m to deal with safety risks

Hospital receives £3m to deal with safety risks

04 June 2025

Lynn’s hospital has received nearly £3million in funding to improve safety at the crumbling site before a rebuild.

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