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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.

New health centre will take over GP services at town surgery

07 February 2025
New health centre will take over GP services at town surgery

New health centre will take over GP services at town surgery

07 February 2025

From April, Litcham Health Centre will take over the provision of GP medical services at The Hollies Surgery in Downham.


Council leader ‘flabbergasted’ at how quickly devolution is set to proceed

07 February 2025
Council leader ‘flabbergasted’ at how quickly devolution is set to proceed

Council leader ‘flabbergasted’ at how quickly devolution is set to proceed

07 February 2025

A council leader has been left “flabbergasted” at how quick an impending devolution deal in Norfolk is set to proceed.


Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

07 February 2025
Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

Looking back at the life of Tony Martin, who shot and killed 16-year-old burglar

07 February 2025

We take a look back through the Lynn News archives at some of the key points from notorious farmer Tony Martin’s life.


‘Very serious concerns’ about hospital rebuild delay lead to campaign group meeting this week

07 February 2025
‘Very serious concerns’ about hospital rebuild delay lead to campaign group meeting this week

‘Very serious concerns’ about hospital rebuild delay lead to campaign group meeting this week

07 February 2025

A more sophisticated campaign is being prepared amid “very serious concerns” that pushing back Lynn’s hospital rebuild will put people at risk.

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Norfolk confirmed as priority area for devolution - with district councils to be scrapped

05 February 2025
Norfolk confirmed as priority area for devolution - with district councils to be scrapped

Norfolk confirmed as priority area for devolution - with district councils to be scrapped

05 February 2025

Norfolk has been confirmed as one of the priority areas for devolution - meaning district councils are essentially certain to be abolished.

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Threats of ‘serious violence’ at Norfolk schools are believed to be a hoax

05 February 2025
Threats of ‘serious violence’ at Norfolk schools are believed to be a hoax

Threats of ‘serious violence’ at Norfolk schools are believed to be a hoax

05 February 2025

Threats of “serious violence” directed at a number of schools are believed to be part of a hoax.


Popular pub which was named the best in Norfolk has closed down

05 February 2025
Popular pub which was named the best in Norfolk has closed down

Popular pub which was named the best in Norfolk has closed down

05 February 2025

A popular venue which was named the best destination pub in Norfolk last year has closed.


Photos highlight the stark difference three decades have made to river landscape

05 February 2025
Photos highlight the stark difference three decades have made to river landscape

Photos highlight the stark difference three decades have made to river landscape

05 February 2025

A retired farmer has claimed that decades of no maintenance have led to a stretch of river becoming a “constant threat” to residents.


Permanent speed limit reduction imposed on key road into town

04 February 2025
Permanent speed limit reduction imposed on key road into town

Permanent speed limit reduction imposed on key road into town

04 February 2025

A permanent speed limit change has been implemented on a key stretch of road into Lynn.


Child sex offender, erratic driver and ‘atrocious’ thief in court

04 February 2025
Child sex offender, erratic driver and ‘atrocious’ thief in court

Child sex offender, erratic driver and ‘atrocious’ thief in court

04 February 2025

An erratic driver, a child sex offender and an “atrocious” thief were among those who appeared at Lynn Magistrates’ Court last week.


Construction of new town supermarket expected to last 50 weeks

03 February 2025
Construction of new town supermarket expected to last 50 weeks

Construction of new town supermarket expected to last 50 weeks

03 February 2025

The construction timescale for a new supermarket on the outskirts of Lynn has been revealed.


‘Atrocious’ thief narrowly avoids jail after stealing from pharmacy

03 February 2025
‘Atrocious’ thief narrowly avoids jail after stealing from pharmacy

‘Atrocious’ thief narrowly avoids jail after stealing from pharmacy

03 February 2025

A woman with an “atrocious” criminal record has narrowly avoided jail after breaching a suspended sentence by stealing from Boots.


22-year-old caught drink-driving after celebrating girlfriend’s birthday

02 February 2025
22-year-old caught drink-driving after celebrating girlfriend’s birthday

22-year-old caught drink-driving after celebrating girlfriend’s birthday

02 February 2025

A 22-year-old was caught drink-driving after an evening spent celebrating his girlfriend’s birthday.


Common sense ‘deserted’ mill operator who was caught drink-driving

02 February 2025
Common sense ‘deserted’ mill operator who was caught drink-driving

Common sense ‘deserted’ mill operator who was caught drink-driving

02 February 2025

A man who crashed his car while drink-driving has been disqualified and fined more than £800.


Erratic 25-year-old who sped away from police while drug-driving is sentenced

02 February 2025
Erratic 25-year-old who sped away from police while drug-driving is sentenced

Erratic 25-year-old who sped away from police while drug-driving is sentenced

02 February 2025

A 25-year-old has been handed a community order after a committing a raft of driving offences while speeding away from the police.


30-year-old with history of child sex offences is caught deleting internet history

01 February 2025
30-year-old with history of child sex offences is caught deleting internet history

30-year-old with history of child sex offences is caught deleting internet history

01 February 2025

A man with a history of child sex offences could be jailed after being caught deleting his internet history.


59-year-old caught drug-driving during ‘situation of despair’

01 February 2025
59-year-old caught drug-driving during ‘situation of despair’

59-year-old caught drug-driving during ‘situation of despair’

01 February 2025

A 59-year-old has been banned from driving for three years after taking cocaine and getting behind the wheel.


Aspiring athlete caught drug-driving on A10

01 February 2025
Aspiring athlete caught drug-driving on A10

Aspiring athlete caught drug-driving on A10

01 February 2025

An aspiring athlete has been fined after being caught drug-driving along the A10.


Search for wanted man led to drugs bust

01 February 2025
Search for wanted man led to drugs bust

Search for wanted man led to drugs bust

01 February 2025

A search for a wanted man resulted in his friend being busted for possession of Class B drugs.


Tribute to father-of-four who was killed by elderly speeder driving ‘powerful’ BMW

31 January 2025
Tribute to father-of-four who was killed by elderly speeder driving ‘powerful’ BMW

Tribute to father-of-four who was killed by elderly speeder driving ‘powerful’ BMW

31 January 2025

The family of a father-of-four who died in a crash caused by an 85-year-old speeder hope “lessons may be learnt” about elderly drivers.


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