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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.

Council leader will not step down over ‘steakgate’ comments as she posted on personal account

16 July 2025
Council leader will not step down over ‘steakgate’ comments as she posted on personal account

Council leader will not step down over ‘steakgate’ comments as she posted on personal account

16 July 2025

The Norfolk County Council leader will not stand down over her ‘steakgate’ comments as she was not acting in her official capacity when making them.


Social club member banned after assaulting man he claims ‘bombarded’ him with abuse

16 July 2025
Social club member banned after assaulting man he claims ‘bombarded’ him with abuse

Social club member banned after assaulting man he claims ‘bombarded’ him with abuse

16 July 2025

A popular social club member has been handed a ban after assaulting a man who he claims “bombarded” him with verbal abuse.


‘Internationally recognised’ tattoo artist setting up new studio in town

15 July 2025
‘Internationally recognised’ tattoo artist setting up new studio in town

‘Internationally recognised’ tattoo artist setting up new studio in town

15 July 2025

An “internationally recognised” tattoo artist will be coming to town after plans for a new studio were approved.


Arson attack case was dismissed due to ‘insufficient evidence’

15 July 2025
Arson attack case was dismissed due to ‘insufficient evidence’

Arson attack case was dismissed due to ‘insufficient evidence’

15 July 2025

The teens charged after an arson attack which saw a home destroyed had their case dismissed because police were not informed of the trial.


Teens facing trial after arson attack which destroyed home have case dismissed

07 July 2025
Teens facing trial after arson attack which destroyed home have case dismissed

Teens facing trial after arson attack which destroyed home have case dismissed

07 July 2025

Two teenagers who were set to face trial after an arson attack which resulted in a couple’s home being destroyed have had their case dismissed.


Campaign proposing three unitary councils is officially launched

07 July 2025
Campaign proposing three unitary councils is officially launched

Campaign proposing three unitary councils is officially launched

07 July 2025

An official campaign proposing three unitary authorities in Norfolk has been officially launched.


Pub can keep garden gazebo - despite neighbours’ frustrations at noise from drinkers

07 July 2025
Pub can keep garden gazebo - despite neighbours’ frustrations at noise from drinkers

Pub can keep garden gazebo - despite neighbours’ frustrations at noise from drinkers

07 July 2025

A popular pub will be allowed to keep its garden gazebo - despite “a variety of concerns” from neighbours.


High-tech baby simulator arrives at hospital

07 July 2025
High-tech baby simulator arrives at hospital

High-tech baby simulator arrives at hospital

07 July 2025

Staff at Lynn’s hospital are set to benefit from advanced training simulation thanks to the arrival of a new high-tech newborn simulation manikin.


Firefighters rush to tackle late night vehicle blaze

07 July 2025
Firefighters rush to tackle late night vehicle blaze

Firefighters rush to tackle late night vehicle blaze

07 July 2025

Firefighters rushed to tackle a vehicle blaze late last night.


Mouthwatering oysters, seafood spaghetti and veggie tart at coastal restaurant

01 July 2025
Mouthwatering oysters, seafood spaghetti and veggie tart at coastal restaurant

Mouthwatering oysters, seafood spaghetti and veggie tart at coastal restaurant

01 July 2025

For our latest Eat My Words review, two of our team took a trip to The Ship in Brancaster…


Campaigners call for Starmer to rethink ‘disastrous decision’ to house nuclear-capable jets at air base

01 July 2025
Campaigners call for Starmer to rethink ‘disastrous decision’ to house nuclear-capable jets at air base

Campaigners call for Starmer to rethink ‘disastrous decision’ to house nuclear-capable jets at air base

01 July 2025

Campaigners donned mock masks of Sir Keir Starmer as they protested against nuclear-capable F-35A fighter jets being housed at RAF Marham.

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Emergency services rush to ‘incident’ as public urged to avoid the area

29 June 2025
Emergency services rush to ‘incident’ as public urged to avoid the area

Emergency services rush to ‘incident’ as public urged to avoid the area

29 June 2025

A large emergency services response has been launched as police deal with “an incident” in a village.


MP looks back on the year since his election victory

28 June 2025
MP looks back on the year since his election victory

MP looks back on the year since his election victory

28 June 2025

In his latest column, South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy reflects on the year since his election victory…

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Plans to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around new community hub to be considered

27 June 2025
Plans to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around new community hub to be considered

Plans to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around new community hub to be considered

27 June 2025

A report on plans to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around a new community hub in Lynn is set to be considered.


Man jailed after strangling, punching and biting ‘petrified’ victim

27 June 2025
Man jailed after strangling, punching and biting ‘petrified’ victim

Man jailed after strangling, punching and biting ‘petrified’ victim

27 June 2025

A 32-year-old who assaulted and strangled a woman has been jailed.


Historic theatre regeneration could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028

25 June 2025
Historic theatre regeneration could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028

Historic theatre regeneration could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028

25 June 2025

Work to regenerate Lynn’s historic Guildhall theatre could begin this autumn and be complete by 2028 - if councillors approve the vision.


Victim of water ski accident is in ‘stable condition’

24 June 2025
Victim of water ski accident is in ‘stable condition’

Victim of water ski accident is in ‘stable condition’

24 June 2025

The man involved in a water ski accident at the weekend is in a stable condition, it has been confirmed.


Spectators ‘shocked’ by incident which saw water skier airlifted to hospital

23 June 2025
Spectators ‘shocked’ by incident which saw water skier airlifted to hospital

Spectators ‘shocked’ by incident which saw water skier airlifted to hospital

23 June 2025

The competitor involved in a shocking incident at Lynn’s Hanseatic Festival of Water Sports remains in hospital with serious injuries.


George triumphs as pupils are put through their paces at spelling bee

22 June 2025
George triumphs as pupils are put through their paces at spelling bee

George triumphs as pupils are put through their paces at spelling bee

22 June 2025

Pupils came together to test their language skills at a school trust’s third annual spelling bee.


Residents can have say on proposals for how many councils should cover the county

22 June 2025
Residents can have say on proposals for how many councils should cover the county

Residents can have say on proposals for how many councils should cover the county

22 June 2025

Residents are being invited to share their priorities for local government reorganisation, amid debate over how many councils should cover Norfolk.


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