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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.

Ambition to create a celebrated cultural scene in town is to be considered

17 February 2025
Ambition to create a celebrated cultural scene in town is to be considered

Ambition to create a celebrated cultural scene in town is to be considered

17 February 2025

An ambition to create a celebrated and inclusive cultural and heritage scene in Lynn is to be considered by West Norfolk Council.


Have your say on devolution plans for Norfolk now

17 February 2025
Have your say on devolution plans for Norfolk now

Have your say on devolution plans for Norfolk now

17 February 2025

A consultation allowing people to have a say on how devolution will be implemented in Norfolk has now opened.


Man in 30s arrested after serious attack by two dogs

14 February 2025
Man in 30s arrested after serious attack by two dogs

Man in 30s arrested after serious attack by two dogs

14 February 2025

A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday after a dog attack in Swaffham.


Heartfelt fundraiser launched to help widow care for her dying son

14 February 2025
Heartfelt fundraiser launched to help widow care for her dying son

Heartfelt fundraiser launched to help widow care for her dying son

14 February 2025

A fundraiser has been launched in a heartfelt bid to help a grieving widow support her disabled son.


Asbestos being removed from grot spot flats as part of regeneration’s next phase

13 February 2025
Asbestos being removed from grot spot flats as part of regeneration’s next phase

Asbestos being removed from grot spot flats as part of regeneration’s next phase

13 February 2025

The next phase of a grot spot revamp is expected to be complete soon - with 26 new homes available.


Sentencing date yet to be fixed for 23-year-old who tossed firework into crowd

10 February 2025
Sentencing date yet to be fixed for 23-year-old who tossed firework into crowd

Sentencing date yet to be fixed for 23-year-old who tossed firework into crowd

10 February 2025

A sentencing date has yet to be fixed for the 23-year-old who filmed himself throwing a firework into the crowd at Fawkes in the Walks.


Company fined £200,000 after father was crushed to death by lorry at garage

10 February 2025
Company fined £200,000 after father was crushed to death by lorry at garage

Company fined £200,000 after father was crushed to death by lorry at garage

10 February 2025

A company has been fined £200,000 after an employee was crushed to death by a lorry at its garage in Lynn.


Key mental health service exits special measures after ‘significant’ improvement

10 February 2025
Key mental health service exits special measures after ‘significant’ improvement

Key mental health service exits special measures after ‘significant’ improvement

10 February 2025

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is to exit special measures following a review by NHS England.


Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

10 February 2025
Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

Controversial farmer’s funeral will take place this month

10 February 2025

The funeral of controversial farmer Tony Martin is set to be held in West Norfolk later this month.


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.


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