Author Profile: Kris Johnston

Warning that cherished bakery could be ‘crushed’ by Greggs

A “cherished bakery” is under threat from the potential arrival of Greggs, a petition has warned.

Parents in uproar as children’s return to school is delayed by unsafe ceilings

Parents in uproar as children’s return to school is delayed by unsafe ceilings

Parents have been left in uproar after being told their children cannot return to school until next week.

Drug paraphernalia found at skate park - including syringe

Drug paraphernalia found at skate park - including syringe

Drug paraphernalia was found near a town skate park this morning, a council has reported.

Brand new film festival is coming to town this month

Brand new film festival is coming to town this month

People will be able to see themselves on the big screen as part of a new film festival coming to town this month.

Commissioner wants to crack down on extremism, organised crime and violence against women

Commissioner wants to crack down on extremism, organised crime and violence against women

A police commissioner is looking for residents’ views as she aims to crack down on extremism, violence against women and organised crime.

‘I have been blessed’: Integral GP retires after 20 years at practice

‘I have been blessed’: Integral GP retires after 20 years at practice

An “integral” GP was given a fitting send-off as she retires after two decades at her practice.

Rising energy bills on the agenda as MP visits town business

Rising energy bills on the agenda as MP visits town business

Rising energy bills were on the agenda as Terry Jermy spoke to business owners last week.

Woman and children at risk from criminals as probation service ‘requires improvement’

Woman and children at risk from criminals as probation service ‘requires improvement’

Our area’s probation service is not effectively keeping members of the public safe from criminals, a report has found.

The biggest housing project in West Norfolk - what do you need to know before tomorrow?

27 August 2024

The biggest housing project in West Norfolk - what do you need to know before tomorrow?

27 August 2024

It is the biggest housing project in West Norfolk - and it could take a major step forward tomorrow. So what do you need to know?

24-year-old in pub punch-up after witnessing man strike his girlfriend

25 August 2024

24-year-old in pub punch-up after witnessing man strike his girlfriend

25 August 2024

A 24-year-old became involved in a pub punch-up after witnessing a man strike his girlfriend.

36-year-old who harassed underage girls is handed community sentence

36-year-old who harassed underage girls is handed community sentence

A man who harassed underage girls by referring to them as “beautiful” and “sexy” will serve a community-based sentence.

Woman who drunk-drove while more than four times the limit will learn fate next month

Woman who drunk-drove while more than four times the limit will learn fate next month

A woman who drunk-drove while more than four times the legal limit is set to be sentenced.

Former town crier ‘lost the plot’ and subjected woman to months of harassment

Former town crier ‘lost the plot’ and subjected woman to months of harassment

A former town crier has been convicted after he “lost the plot” and subjected a woman to a barrage of harassment.

‘Life-threatening’: Planned three-month road closure sparks outrage

‘Life-threatening’: Planned three-month road closure sparks outrage

Serious concerns have been raised about a planned three-month road closure being potentially “life-threatening”.

New healthcare facility could be set up inside old town social club

New healthcare facility could be set up inside old town social club

Exciting plans to create a new healthcare centre in Downham will be on show at two consultation events next month.

24-year-old delighted to open new chiropractic clinic in town

21 August 2024

24-year-old delighted to open new chiropractic clinic in town

21 August 2024

A 24-year-old is over the moon after successfully opening a new chiropractic clinic.

Villagers can have their say on West Norfolk’s biggest housing scheme tonight

Villagers can have their say on West Norfolk’s biggest housing scheme tonight

Villagers have a chance to have their say on major plans for their area at an event this evening.

Lifting the lid on new toilet plans for town

Lifting the lid on new toilet plans for town

Contracts have been signed on a project to improve the toilet facilities in one of our town centres.

A17 closed after crash between car and lorry

A17 closed after crash between car and lorry