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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 and woman failed to provide treatment for dog’s ‘terrible’ chronic skin condition

18 November 2025
Man and woman failed to provide treatment for dog’s ‘terrible’ chronic skin condition

Man and woman failed to provide treatment for dog’s ‘terrible’ chronic skin condition

18 November 2025

Two people have been banned from keeping animals after they left their German Shepherd suffering with a chronic and painful skin condition.


‘A pleasant experience’: Pub’s toilets commended in Loo of the Year Awards

17 November 2025
‘A pleasant experience’: Pub’s toilets commended in Loo of the Year Awards

‘A pleasant experience’: Pub’s toilets commended in Loo of the Year Awards

17 November 2025

A Lynn pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards.


Fundraiser to help pay for funeral of ‘a truly special man’

17 November 2025
Fundraiser to help pay for funeral of ‘a truly special man’

Fundraiser to help pay for funeral of ‘a truly special man’

17 November 2025

A fundraiser has been launched to help pay for the funeral of a well-known West Norfolk journalist who died last week.


Stunning light projections celebrate town’s maritime history

17 November 2025
Stunning light projections celebrate town’s maritime history

Stunning light projections celebrate town’s maritime history

17 November 2025

New projections are celebrating Lynn’s maritime heritage and the anniversary of rejoining the Hanseatic League.


Bosses admit problems at QEH are not related to crumbling building

17 November 2025
Bosses admit problems at QEH are not related to crumbling building

Bosses admit problems at QEH are not related to crumbling building

17 November 2025

Bosses at the QEH have admitted there are problems unrelated to the crumbling building which have to be addressed.


Press stalwart who rose to become editor of his local paper has died

14 November 2025
Press stalwart who rose to become editor of his local paper has died

Press stalwart who rose to become editor of his local paper has died

14 November 2025

A local press stalwart who rose to become editor of his home town paper has died.

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Blueprint to secure up to £20m investment in town is unveiled

14 November 2025
Blueprint to secure up to £20m investment in town is unveiled

Blueprint to secure up to £20m investment in town is unveiled

14 November 2025

A blueprint to secure up to £20million investment in Lynn over the next decade has been unveiled.


Alleged chocolate thief to appear in court next year

14 November 2025
Alleged chocolate thief to appear in court next year

Alleged chocolate thief to appear in court next year

14 November 2025

A man accused of stealing alcohol, chocolates and groceries has been bailed until the new year.


Exciting plans for new restaurant after popular venue’s closure

13 November 2025
Exciting plans for new restaurant after popular venue’s closure

Exciting plans for new restaurant after popular venue’s closure

13 November 2025

The chef at a popular restaurant which recently closed has announced exciting plans to take on the business.


West Norfolk residents concerned about ‘Government overreach’ with digital ID plans

13 November 2025
West Norfolk residents concerned about ‘Government overreach’ with digital ID plans

West Norfolk residents concerned about ‘Government overreach’ with digital ID plans

13 November 2025

An MP’s survey on plans for proposed digital ID plans has revealed strong opposition in our area amid concerns about “Government overreach”.


Decision on plans for new swimming pool delayed by two months

13 November 2025
Decision on plans for new swimming pool delayed by two months

Decision on plans for new swimming pool delayed by two months

13 November 2025

A decision on plans for a new swimming pool in Lynn has been delayed by two months.


No sign of missing man as police scale back their search

12 November 2025
No sign of missing man as police scale back their search

No sign of missing man as police scale back their search

12 November 2025

Searches for a man who went missing more than three weeks ago are being scaled back.


Police increase patrols to deal with street drinkers ‘causing problems’ at bus station

12 November 2025
Police increase patrols to deal with street drinkers ‘causing problems’ at bus station

Police increase patrols to deal with street drinkers ‘causing problems’ at bus station

12 November 2025

Increased police patrols have been put in place amid concerns about crime and street drinkers at Lynn’s bus station.


Juvenile and three men bailed until next year following robbery

12 November 2025
Juvenile and three men bailed until next year following robbery

Juvenile and three men bailed until next year following robbery

12 November 2025

Four people arrested following a robbery have been bailed until next year.


Young girl dies in hospital following collision

12 November 2025
Young girl dies in hospital following collision

Young girl dies in hospital following collision

12 November 2025

A young girl has tragically died following a collision at the weekend.


‘Robust plans’ to deal with doctor strikes this week

11 November 2025
‘Robust plans’ to deal with doctor strikes this week

‘Robust plans’ to deal with doctor strikes this week

11 November 2025

People are being urged to not delay seeking healthcare if they feel unwell during resident doctor strikes taking place later this week.


23-year-old accused of stealing alcohol, chocolates and groceries

11 November 2025
23-year-old accused of stealing alcohol, chocolates and groceries

23-year-old accused of stealing alcohol, chocolates and groceries

11 November 2025

A man is due in court this morning charged with stealing from shops in Lynn.


‘The biggest cat I’ve seen’: Staff shocked when 10kg feline came into care

10 November 2025
‘The biggest cat I’ve seen’: Staff shocked when 10kg feline came into care

‘The biggest cat I’ve seen’: Staff shocked when 10kg feline came into care

10 November 2025

The biggest cat ever seen at a West Norfolk adoption centre is off to start his new life with owners who are committed to helping him slim down.


Investigation into abandoned trailer and generator

10 November 2025
Investigation into abandoned trailer and generator

Investigation into abandoned trailer and generator

10 November 2025

An investigation continues following a trailer and generator being abandoned on a village road.


World-famous pizza chain coming to town

10 November 2025
World-famous pizza chain coming to town

World-famous pizza chain coming to town

10 November 2025

A world-famous pizza chain has confirmed it will open a new store on the West Norfolk coast.


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