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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.

Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

20 September 2024
Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

Huge announcement as hospital rebuild is back on track

20 September 2024

Lynn’s hospital rebuild looks to be back on track after the Health Secretary announced it is “out of scope” of a review.

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People urged to stay safe as flood warnings are issued across West Norfolk

20 September 2024
People urged to stay safe as flood warnings are issued across West Norfolk

People urged to stay safe as flood warnings are issued across West Norfolk

20 September 2024

People have been urged to stay safe this weekend after a series of flood warnings were issued across West Norfolk.


‘Heartless behaviour’ saw wooden carvings vandalised with spray paint

19 September 2024
‘Heartless behaviour’ saw wooden carvings vandalised with spray paint

‘Heartless behaviour’ saw wooden carvings vandalised with spray paint

19 September 2024

A village has been left shocked after a number of wooden carvings were “heartlessly” vandalised.


More teams than ever to race in this weekend’s Soap Box Derby

19 September 2024
More teams than ever to race in this weekend’s Soap Box Derby

More teams than ever to race in this weekend’s Soap Box Derby

19 September 2024

More teams than ever before will race down the street in Hunstanton this Sunday as the Soap Box Derby makes its return.


Staff and pupils at primary and pre-school are ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted inspections

19 September 2024
Staff and pupils at primary and pre-school are ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted inspections

Staff and pupils at primary and pre-school are ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted inspections

19 September 2024

Staff and pupils at a village primary and pre-school are over the moon after being rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.


Man in 50s arrested on suspicion of voyeurism

18 September 2024
Man in 50s arrested on suspicion of voyeurism

Man in 50s arrested on suspicion of voyeurism

18 September 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism in West Norfolk.


Appeal to help trace missing woman who was last seen yesterday

18 September 2024
Appeal to help trace missing woman who was last seen yesterday

Appeal to help trace missing woman who was last seen yesterday

18 September 2024

Police have launched an appeal as they look for help to trace a missing woman.


Nearly 40 schools to be inspected amid worries ceilings could collapse

18 September 2024
Nearly 40 schools to be inspected amid worries ceilings could collapse

Nearly 40 schools to be inspected amid worries ceilings could collapse

18 September 2024

Norfolk County Council has announced that 37 school buildings will be inspected following concerns about damage to some of their ceilings.


Work to turn old Post Office into flats, pub and takeaway could finally be under way

18 September 2024
Work to turn old Post Office into flats, pub and takeaway could finally be under way

Work to turn old Post Office into flats, pub and takeaway could finally be under way

18 September 2024

There could be light at the end of the tunnel for Lynn’s former Post Office building if a new planning application is anything to go by.


‘It is very cruel’: Pensioners incredibly frustrated as their winter fuel payments are scrapped

18 September 2024
‘It is very cruel’: Pensioners incredibly frustrated as their winter fuel payments are scrapped

‘It is very cruel’: Pensioners incredibly frustrated as their winter fuel payments are scrapped

18 September 2024

We spoke to pensioners about their winter fuel payments being scrapped - and their anger is clear.

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Latest designs for masterplan to transform entrance to Lynn are unveiled

17 September 2024
Latest designs for masterplan to transform entrance to Lynn are unveiled

Latest designs for masterplan to transform entrance to Lynn are unveiled

17 September 2024

The latest designs for a masterplan to transform the Southgates area of Lynn have been unveiled.

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Former thriving pub could be turned into a home

17 September 2024
Former thriving pub could be turned into a home

Former thriving pub could be turned into a home

17 September 2024

A popular pub could be turned into a home despite efforts to sell it for nearly £300,000.


‘A positive vision’: Council releases draft economic plans for next 20 years

17 September 2024
‘A positive vision’: Council releases draft economic plans for next 20 years

‘A positive vision’: Council releases draft economic plans for next 20 years

17 September 2024

People have been invited to share feedback on an important strategy intended to achieve economic growth in West Norfolk over the next two decades.

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Council still deciding how to ‘minimise disruption’ on key road after backlash against closures

17 September 2024
Council still deciding how to ‘minimise disruption’ on key road after backlash against closures

Council still deciding how to ‘minimise disruption’ on key road after backlash against closures

17 September 2024

The county council is still deciding how to “best minimise disruption” on a key road after backlash against plans to close it for months.


‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

16 September 2024
‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

‘I am going to end up in A&E screaming’, says 73-year-old amid teeth woes

16 September 2024

A 73-year-old left with broken teeth and an inability to eat certain foods has blamed Norfolk’s failing dental industry.

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New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

16 September 2024
New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

New strategy announced to make hospital ‘fit for the future’

16 September 2024

Lynn’s hospital has launched a new strategy which bosses aim to implement in the years leading up to a much-needed rebuild.


‘The unimaginable’: Rescue cat found with air gun pellet lodged in gums

16 September 2024
‘The unimaginable’: Rescue cat found with air gun pellet lodged in gums

‘The unimaginable’: Rescue cat found with air gun pellet lodged in gums

16 September 2024

Charity volunteers came across “the unimaginable” when they discovered an air gun pellet lodged in a rescue cat’s gums.


Town’s final bank branch to close down as people are using it ‘much less’

16 September 2024
Town’s final bank branch to close down as people are using it ‘much less’

Town’s final bank branch to close down as people are using it ‘much less’

16 September 2024

A town’s final bank branch is set to close next year - with bosses saying people are using it “much less”.


Construction of new roundabout starts next month as part of major 950-home development

13 September 2024
Construction of new roundabout starts next month as part of major 950-home development

Construction of new roundabout starts next month as part of major 950-home development

13 September 2024

Construction of a new roundabout which is part of a major housing scheme is due to get under way next month.


Borough council deputy leader is elected to County Hall

13 September 2024
Borough council deputy leader is elected to County Hall

Borough council deputy leader is elected to County Hall

13 September 2024

The deputy leader of West Norfolk Council has today been elected to County Hall.

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