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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.

Man who broke into cars, stole children’s belongings and drove dangerously is jailed

19 May 2025
Man who broke into cars, stole children’s belongings and drove dangerously is jailed

Man who broke into cars, stole children’s belongings and drove dangerously is jailed

19 May 2025

A man has been jailed and banned from touching or entering cars that do not belong to him after admitting stealing from a number of vehicles in Lynn.


Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

19 May 2025
Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

Cold water shock is a ‘main concern’ as people enjoy swimming spots this summer

19 May 2025

West Norfolk Council has issued a warning over cold water shock amid a rise in outdoor swimming in the warm weather.


43-year-old to face trial after crash which killed woman in 70s

19 May 2025
43-year-old to face trial after crash which killed woman in 70s

43-year-old to face trial after crash which killed woman in 70s

19 May 2025

A 43-year-old will face trial next year after being charged with causing a woman’s death in a village crash.


New casino set to open by July as latest application is approved

19 May 2025
New casino set to open by July as latest application is approved

New casino set to open by July as latest application is approved

19 May 2025

Another adult gaming centre will open in Lynn town centre after the approval of more plans.


Building 1,100 new homes will bring ‘significant investment’ to West Norfolk

19 May 2025
Building 1,100 new homes will bring ‘significant investment’ to West Norfolk

Building 1,100 new homes will bring ‘significant investment’ to West Norfolk

19 May 2025

The housing company set to build the biggest development in West Norfolk says it is “delighted” that the project has moved forward.


A chance to see early designs for new hospital

19 May 2025
A chance to see early designs for new hospital

A chance to see early designs for new hospital

19 May 2025

Residents are being invited to see early designs for a new state-of-the-art new hospital in Lynn at a series of public events in June and July.


‘A big day’: Full approval for West Norfolk’s largest housing development

16 May 2025
‘A big day’: Full approval for West Norfolk’s largest housing development

‘A big day’: Full approval for West Norfolk’s largest housing development

16 May 2025

A housing development set to become the biggest in West Norfolk has finally been given the green light.


Pub shortlisted in final three for prestigious award

16 May 2025
Pub shortlisted in final three for prestigious award

Pub shortlisted in final three for prestigious award

16 May 2025

A village venue has been shortlisted among the final three Norfolk nominees in the National Pub and Bar Awards.


Plans to bring empty RAF homes in village back into use

16 May 2025
Plans to bring empty RAF homes in village back into use

Plans to bring empty RAF homes in village back into use

16 May 2025

Plans are in place to bring a series of empty RAF homes back into use in a bid to tackle “clear housing needs”.


New West Norfolk mayor elected for the coming year

16 May 2025
New West Norfolk mayor elected for the coming year

New West Norfolk mayor elected for the coming year

16 May 2025

Cllr Andy Bullen has been elected as the new mayor of Lynn and West Norfolk.


Council has ‘serious questions to answer’ after dishing out £10k fine to housing group, tribunal to hear

16 May 2025
Council has ‘serious questions to answer’ after dishing out £10k fine to housing group, tribunal to hear

Council has ‘serious questions to answer’ after dishing out £10k fine to housing group, tribunal to hear

16 May 2025

A housing group claims West Norfolk Council has “serious questions to answer” after dishing out a fine over an electrical safety certificate.


Landmark discovery of UK’s oldest stage at Guildhall theatre

15 May 2025
Landmark discovery of UK’s oldest stage at Guildhall theatre

Landmark discovery of UK’s oldest stage at Guildhall theatre

15 May 2025

Archaeologists have made a landmark discovery of the earliest known theatrical stage in the UK at Lynn’s Guildhall theatre.

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Tax rise will lead to schools losing teachers, MP warns

15 May 2025
Tax rise will lead to schools losing teachers, MP warns

Tax rise will lead to schools losing teachers, MP warns

15 May 2025

James Wild has raised concerns over the impact the Chancellor’s National Insurance increase will have on school budgets.

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Major extension of town nursing school is under way

15 May 2025
Major extension of town nursing school is under way

Major extension of town nursing school is under way

15 May 2025

A major extension of the College of West Anglia’s School of Nursing is under way.


High Court challenge of library decision-making process is lodged

14 May 2025
High Court challenge of library decision-making process is lodged

High Court challenge of library decision-making process is lodged

14 May 2025

A legal review challenging the decision-making process at Lynn’s Carnegie library has officially been lodged at the High Court.


Hospital chief executive steps down with immediate effect

14 May 2025
Hospital chief executive steps down with immediate effect

Hospital chief executive steps down with immediate effect

14 May 2025

The chief executive of Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has stepped down with immediate effect.

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‘Deplorable’ 24-year-old slammed after avoiding jail for fireworks offence

13 May 2025
‘Deplorable’ 24-year-old slammed after avoiding jail for fireworks offence

‘Deplorable’ 24-year-old slammed after avoiding jail for fireworks offence

13 May 2025

Authorities have condemned the man who injured four people at Fawkes in the Walks by setting off a firework after he avoided jail.


‘Wonderful’ cafe-restaurant which used to be village shop is on the market for £785k

13 May 2025
‘Wonderful’ cafe-restaurant which used to be village shop is on the market for £785k

‘Wonderful’ cafe-restaurant which used to be village shop is on the market for £785k

13 May 2025

A former village shop, tea room and bakery is currently on the market for £785,000.


Man who injured four people by setting off firework avoids jail

12 May 2025
Man who injured four people by setting off firework avoids jail

Man who injured four people by setting off firework avoids jail

12 May 2025

The man who injured four people at Fawkes in the Walks by setting off a firework has avoided jail.


Man jailed and accomplice sentenced after Mercedes theft

12 May 2025
Man jailed and accomplice sentenced after Mercedes theft

Man jailed and accomplice sentenced after Mercedes theft

12 May 2025

Two men have been sentenced after stealing a car in Breckland.


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