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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.

Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

25 April 2025
Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

Death of person hit by train not being treated suspiciously

25 April 2025

The death of a person hit by a train yesterday is not being treated as suspicious, it has been confirmed.


Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

25 April 2025
Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

Groups clash on definition of a woman: Will it ‘feed hate’ or it is ‘common sense’?

25 April 2025

Campaign groups, MPs and councillors from across West Norfolk have had their say on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman.


Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

24 April 2025
Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

Lorry driver denies causing death of mother who was struck by loose crane equipment

24 April 2025

A Lynn man has denied causing the death of a 30-year-old mother who was struck by crane equipment hanging off a lorry trailer.


Major disruption after person is hit by train

24 April 2025
Major disruption after person is hit by train

Major disruption after person is hit by train

24 April 2025

Train services have been cancelled in West Norfolk after a person was hit by a train.


Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

24 April 2025
Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

Key new road expected to ‘unlock the potential of West Norfolk’

24 April 2025

Confirmation of funding for the West Winch Access Road is expected to “unlock the potential of West Norfolk”.


Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

24 April 2025
Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

Popular pub hosting seafood festival next month

24 April 2025

A coastal pub is set to host a fun-packed seafood festival next month.


Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

23 April 2025
Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

Funding for key access road in major housing scheme is confirmed

23 April 2025

The biggest housing scheme in West Norfolk has received a major boost after funding for a key access road was confirmed.


Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

21 April 2025
Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

Brand of new 24-hour town centre casino revealed

21 April 2025

The brand of a new adult gaming centre coming to town has been revealed.


Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

18 April 2025
Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

Help for teen who had bike stolen the day after his dad’s funeral

18 April 2025

Generous club members have stepped in to help a youngster whose bike was stolen just one day after his father’s funeral.


RAF engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

18 April 2025
RAF engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

RAF engineer among group taking on marathon coastal trek

18 April 2025

An RAF Marham engineer is among a group hoping to complete a huge trek across Norfolk tomorrow.


Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

18 April 2025
Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

Guided walks give people with sight loss a chance to learn about town’s history

18 April 2025

People living with sight loss are being given the chance to learn about the historical architecture of Lynn with a series of guided walks.


Epic 150-mile challenge featuring football legend culminates tonight

18 April 2025
Epic 150-mile challenge featuring football legend culminates tonight

Epic 150-mile challenge featuring football legend culminates tonight

18 April 2025

An epic 150-mile journey across Norfolk to raise money for charity will culminate tonight.


‘Herculean effort’ required to ensure funds are in place for railway station revamp

18 April 2025
‘Herculean effort’ required to ensure funds are in place for railway station revamp

‘Herculean effort’ required to ensure funds are in place for railway station revamp

18 April 2025

The group restoring the Middleton Towers railway station needs to “urgently” raise £5,000 by the winter to keep the project on track.


Road to close for nearly two weeks for bridge repairs

17 April 2025
Road to close for nearly two weeks for bridge repairs

Road to close for nearly two weeks for bridge repairs

17 April 2025

A village road will be closed in order for important bridge repairs to be carried out.


Key town board re-branded to reflect its ‘wider remit’

16 April 2025
Key town board re-branded to reflect its ‘wider remit’

Key town board re-branded to reflect its ‘wider remit’

16 April 2025

The Lynn Town Board has been re-branded as the Lynn Neighbourhood Board to reflect its wider remit in delivering a Plan for Neighbourhoods.


Man charged with drink-driving while nearly four times the limit

16 April 2025
Man charged with drink-driving while nearly four times the limit

Man charged with drink-driving while nearly four times the limit

16 April 2025

A man is due in court next month after being charged with drink-driving at nearly four times the limit.


Lottery winnings helping group which supported baby after stroke in the womb

15 April 2025
Lottery winnings helping group which supported baby after stroke in the womb

Lottery winnings helping group which supported baby after stroke in the womb

15 April 2025

A weekly lottery which directly supports good causes has already had 120 cash winners so far this year - winning more than £5,000.


Beach fire caused by ‘thoughtless individuals’ who placed hot barbecues in bin

15 April 2025
Beach fire caused by ‘thoughtless individuals’ who placed hot barbecues in bin

Beach fire caused by ‘thoughtless individuals’ who placed hot barbecues in bin

15 April 2025

A business owner has issued a warning after irresponsible beach-goers caused a fire by placing used barbecues in a bin.


Road was closed after two-vehicle crash involving police car

15 April 2025
Road was closed after two-vehicle crash involving police car

Road was closed after two-vehicle crash involving police car

15 April 2025

A police car was involved in a village crash at the weekend.


Army veteran ‘stunned’ after being scammed into selling BMW for less than £4,000

12 April 2025
Army veteran ‘stunned’ after being scammed into selling BMW for less than £4,000

Army veteran ‘stunned’ after being scammed into selling BMW for less than £4,000

12 April 2025

A former army Major has been left “stunned” after a car scam saw him sell his BMW for thousands of pounds less than it is worth.


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