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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.

Trial of man accused of causing 30-year-old’s death put off until next year

30 April 2025
Trial of man accused of causing 30-year-old’s death put off until next year

Trial of man accused of causing 30-year-old’s death put off until next year

30 April 2025

The trial of a Lynn man accused of causing the death of a 30-year-old mother has been put off until next year.


‘Absolutely delighted’: College receives glowing Ofsted inspection

29 April 2025
‘Absolutely delighted’: College receives glowing Ofsted inspection

‘Absolutely delighted’: College receives glowing Ofsted inspection

29 April 2025

The College of West Anglia has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted following a four-day inspection.


Successful networking event highlighted the power of working together

29 April 2025
Successful networking event highlighted the power of working together

Successful networking event highlighted the power of working together

29 April 2025

Around 200 people met today for a West Norfolk Help Hub networking event.


Key road will close for repairs costing £154k

29 April 2025
Key road will close for repairs costing £154k

Key road will close for repairs costing £154k

29 April 2025

A village high street will be closed to through traffic as roadworks are carried out.


Dental practice meets all regulations following latest inspection

29 April 2025
Dental practice meets all regulations following latest inspection

Dental practice meets all regulations following latest inspection

29 April 2025

A town dentist has met all regulations following an inspection from the health watchdog.


Cold War-era bunker to go up for auction at £20k

28 April 2025
Cold War-era bunker to go up for auction at £20k

Cold War-era bunker to go up for auction at £20k

28 April 2025

A Cold War-era observational post and underground bunker is set to go under the hammer.


New library and community hub starts to take shape

28 April 2025
New library and community hub starts to take shape

New library and community hub starts to take shape

28 April 2025

Lynn’s new library and community hub is starting to take shape ahead of its opening later this year.


Cocaine laced with powerful animal tranquiliser seized in town

28 April 2025
Cocaine laced with powerful animal tranquiliser seized in town

Cocaine laced with powerful animal tranquiliser seized in town

28 April 2025

Police have issued a warning after cocaine found laced with a powerful animal tranquiliser was seized in Lynn.


Raising awareness after 16 people accidentally drowned in Norfolk last year

28 April 2025
Raising awareness after 16 people accidentally drowned in Norfolk last year

Raising awareness after 16 people accidentally drowned in Norfolk last year

28 April 2025

There were 16 incidents in Norfolk last year where people died due to accidental drowning.


Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

25 April 2025
Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

25 April 2025

The death of a person hit by a train yesterday is not being treated as suspicious, it has been confirmed.


Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

25 April 2025
Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

25 April 2025

Campaign groups, MPs and councillors from across West Norfolk have had their say on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman.


Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

24 April 2025
Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

24 April 2025

A Lynn man has denied causing the death of a 30-year-old mother who was struck by crane equipment hanging off a lorry trailer.


Major disruption after person is hit by train

24 April 2025
Major disruption after person is hit by train

Major disruption after person is hit by train

24 April 2025

Train services have been cancelled in West Norfolk after a person was hit by a train.


Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

24 April 2025
Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

24 April 2025

Confirmation of funding for the West Winch Access Road is expected to “unlock the potential of West Norfolk”.


Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

24 April 2025
Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

24 April 2025

A coastal pub is set to host a fun-packed seafood festival next month.


Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

23 April 2025
Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

23 April 2025

The biggest housing scheme in West Norfolk has received a major boost after funding for a key access road was confirmed.


Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

21 April 2025
Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

21 April 2025

The brand of a new adult gaming centre coming to town has been revealed.


Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

18 April 2025
Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

18 April 2025

Generous club members have stepped in to help a youngster whose bike was stolen just one day after his father’s funeral.


Engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

18 April 2025
Engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

Engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

18 April 2025

An engineer is among a group hoping to complete a huge trek across Norfolk tomorrow.


Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

18 April 2025
Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

18 April 2025

People living with sight loss are being given the chance to learn about the historical architecture of Lynn with a series of guided walks.


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