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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.

Inquest into death of horror crash victim will not go ahead

06 December 2024
Inquest into death of horror crash victim will not go ahead

Inquest into death of horror crash victim will not go ahead

06 December 2024

An inquest into the death of a man killed in a five-vehicle crash will no longer go ahead.

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Wild votes against farm tax plans

05 December 2024
Wild votes against farm tax plans

Wild votes against farm tax plans

05 December 2024

James Wild voted against plans to impose higher taxes on British farms at Parliament on Wednesday.


Will finances go ‘down the pan’?: Authority still awaiting benefits of second home tax and drainage funding

05 December 2024
Will finances go ‘down the pan’?: Authority still awaiting benefits of second home tax and drainage funding

Will finances go ‘down the pan’?: Authority still awaiting benefits of second home tax and drainage funding

05 December 2024

West Norfolk Council is still awaiting the benefits of larger taxes on second homes and increased funding for drainage boards.


Most financially vulnerable residents will continue receiving 100% council tax support

05 December 2024
Most financially vulnerable residents will continue receiving 100% council tax support

Most financially vulnerable residents will continue receiving 100% council tax support

05 December 2024

West Norfolk Council will continue offering 100% tax relief to our most financially vulnerable residents.


Some offenders have been fined more than £8,000 for illegal tree work since mid-2000s

05 December 2024
Some offenders have been fined more than £8,000 for illegal tree work since mid-2000s

Some offenders have been fined more than £8,000 for illegal tree work since mid-2000s

05 December 2024

Some offenders have been fined more than £8,000 for illegal tree work in West Norfolk since the mid-2000s.


‘The horse has bolted’: Councillors say it is too late to save care home

04 December 2024
‘The horse has bolted’: Councillors say it is too late to save care home

‘The horse has bolted’: Councillors say it is too late to save care home

04 December 2024

Councillors have decided it is “too late” to save a care home which is set to shut this month - but have vowed to improve provisions elsewhere.


Council leader says there is a ‘strong case’ against the authority being scrapped

04 December 2024
Council leader says there is a ‘strong case’ against the authority being scrapped

Council leader says there is a ‘strong case’ against the authority being scrapped

04 December 2024

The leader of West Norfolk Council believes there is a “strong case” for the retention of a two-tier system in the county.

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Decision to support assisted dying was ‘one of the most difficult’ MP has faced

02 December 2024
Decision to support assisted dying was ‘one of the most difficult’ MP has faced

Decision to support assisted dying was ‘one of the most difficult’ MP has faced

02 December 2024

James Wild has admitted his decision to support the legalisation of assisted dying was “one of the most difficult” he has had to make.


Jermy will vote in favour of legalising assisted dying today - with Wild undecided

29 November 2024
Jermy will vote in favour of legalising assisted dying today - with Wild undecided

Jermy will vote in favour of legalising assisted dying today - with Wild undecided

29 November 2024

Terry Jermy will vote in favour of legalising assisted dying today - with James Wild still undecided.


Criminal investigation launched into mysterious drones at air base

28 November 2024
Criminal investigation launched into mysterious drones at air base

Criminal investigation launched into mysterious drones at air base

28 November 2024

A criminal investigation has been launched into mysterious swarms of drones spotted over an RAF base throughout the past week.

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Preservation of ancient ruin has been given a big funding boost

27 November 2024
Preservation of ancient ruin has been given a big funding boost

Preservation of ancient ruin has been given a big funding boost

27 November 2024

The preservation of an ancient ruin and its churchyard has been given a huge boost thanks to a new grant.


Vulnerable residents being unable to use toilets leads to call for better flood preparation

27 November 2024
Vulnerable residents being unable to use toilets leads to call for better flood preparation

Vulnerable residents being unable to use toilets leads to call for better flood preparation

27 November 2024

Vulnerable residents being left unable to use their toilets or showers has led to an MP calling for better flood preparedness in West Norfolk.


New state-of-the-art care home has welcomed its first resident

26 November 2024
New state-of-the-art care home has welcomed its first resident

New state-of-the-art care home has welcomed its first resident

26 November 2024

The first resident has moved into a newly-built, state-of-the-art care home in town.


New-look Post Office branch reopens after extensive refurbishment

26 November 2024
New-look Post Office branch reopens after extensive refurbishment

New-look Post Office branch reopens after extensive refurbishment

26 November 2024

A new-look Post Office has re-opened after extensive building work, greatly increasing the branch opening hours.


School has been ‘flipped on its head’ just two years after being deemed inadequate

26 November 2024
School has been ‘flipped on its head’ just two years after being deemed inadequate

School has been ‘flipped on its head’ just two years after being deemed inadequate

26 November 2024

A huge turnaround at a school which was deemed “inadequate” just two years ago has seen it receive a positive visit from Ofsted.


Could West Norfolk Council be scrapped under government plans?

25 November 2024
Could West Norfolk Council be scrapped under government plans?

Could West Norfolk Council be scrapped under government plans?

25 November 2024

Doubts have been cast over West Norfolk Council’s future amid rumours that the Labour Government is planning to abolish district authorities.

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Exciting plans for two new swimming pools are unveiled

25 November 2024
Exciting plans for two new swimming pools are unveiled

Exciting plans for two new swimming pools are unveiled

25 November 2024

New swimming pools could be built in two towns under exciting plans revealed by West Norfolk Council today.


Consultation launched to hear about the issues facing small business owners

25 November 2024
Consultation launched to hear about the issues facing small business owners

Consultation launched to hear about the issues facing small business owners

25 November 2024

James Wild has launched a consultation in a bid to hear about the issues facing small business owners.


School’s admissions policy could be altered to deal with ‘significant issues’ around lack of spaces

25 November 2024
School’s admissions policy could be altered to deal with ‘significant issues’ around lack of spaces

School’s admissions policy could be altered to deal with ‘significant issues’ around lack of spaces

25 November 2024

A school’s admissions policy could be altered to combat “significant issues” with youngsters not being offered a place at their local academy.


Innovative warning signs being installed along flood-ridden road

22 November 2024
Innovative warning signs being installed along flood-ridden road

Innovative warning signs being installed along flood-ridden road

22 November 2024

Works to install innovative electronic signs on a stretch of road which often becomes impassable as a result of flooding have kicked off.


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