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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.

Investigations continue into incident which saw 31-year-old charged with kidnap and assault

25 March 2025
Investigations continue into incident which saw 31-year-old charged with kidnap and assault

Investigations continue into incident which saw 31-year-old charged with kidnap and assault

25 March 2025

Police are continuing their investigations into an incident which resulted in a man being charged with kidnap, assault, criminal damage and burglary.


Construction of new sports pavilion gets under way

25 March 2025
Construction of new sports pavilion gets under way

Construction of new sports pavilion gets under way

25 March 2025

The construction of a new village sports pavilion is officially under way.


Motor club celebrates trophy winners at special presentation evening

25 March 2025
Motor club celebrates trophy winners at special presentation evening

Motor club celebrates trophy winners at special presentation evening

25 March 2025

A district motor club celebrated its 2024 trophy winners at a special presentation evening.


Tip-toeing burglar, XL Bully owner and man who masturbated in front of teens among those in court

25 March 2025
Tip-toeing burglar, XL Bully owner and man who masturbated in front of teens among those in court

Tip-toeing burglar, XL Bully owner and man who masturbated in front of teens among those in court

25 March 2025

A tip-toeing burglar, dangerous dog owner and man who masturbated in front of two teenagers were among the offenders in court last week.


Key road to be closed three nights this week for skid resistance work

24 March 2025
Key road to be closed three nights this week for skid resistance work

Key road to be closed three nights this week for skid resistance work

24 March 2025

A key road will be closed for three nights as part of work to improve its skid resistance.


Burglar, 27, could be jailed after breaking into sleeping woman’s home

24 March 2025
Burglar, 27, could be jailed after breaking into sleeping woman’s home

Burglar, 27, could be jailed after breaking into sleeping woman’s home

24 March 2025

A burglar who broke into a woman’s home and “tip-toed” around the property could be jailed.


Mobility scooter user could be jailed after stealing Buddha statue

24 March 2025
Mobility scooter user could be jailed after stealing Buddha statue

Mobility scooter user could be jailed after stealing Buddha statue

24 March 2025

A mobility scooter user could be jailed after stealing a Buddha statue from a town centre shop.


50-year-old crashed while drink-driving to evade ex-boyfriend

23 March 2025
50-year-old crashed while drink-driving to evade ex-boyfriend

50-year-old crashed while drink-driving to evade ex-boyfriend

23 March 2025

A woman who drunk-drove to evade an “abusive” ex-boyfriend has been handed a lengthy ban.


Fly-tippers escape with ‘relatively small’ fine due to immigration status

23 March 2025
Fly-tippers escape with ‘relatively small’ fine due to immigration status

Fly-tippers escape with ‘relatively small’ fine due to immigration status

23 March 2025

Two fly-tippers who travelled to Norfolk from London have escaped with a “relatively small fine” due to their immigration status.


Man ‘absolutely adamant’ he can turn life around after committing 16 offences

23 March 2025
Man ‘absolutely adamant’ he can turn life around after committing 16 offences

Man ‘absolutely adamant’ he can turn life around after committing 16 offences

23 March 2025

A man is “absolutely adamant” he can turn his life around after avoiding jail when being sentenced for 16 offences.


Man with history of dangerous driving caught offending in town centre

23 March 2025
Man with history of dangerous driving caught offending in town centre

Man with history of dangerous driving caught offending in town centre

23 March 2025

A man with a history of dangerous driving got behind the wheel illegally - as he thought a provisional licence entitled him to do so.


Woman caught shoplifting three times - but life is now ‘back on track’

23 March 2025
Woman caught shoplifting three times - but life is now ‘back on track’

Woman caught shoplifting three times - but life is now ‘back on track’

23 March 2025

A woman who stole from shops three times within a month told a court her life is “back on track”.


21-year-old attempted to start town centre fight while drunk

22 March 2025
21-year-old attempted to start town centre fight while drunk

21-year-old attempted to start town centre fight while drunk

22 March 2025

A London man who attempted to instigate a fight during a night out in Lynn has been fined.


‘Disorganised’ woman crashed BMW while drink-driving

22 March 2025
‘Disorganised’ woman crashed BMW while drink-driving

‘Disorganised’ woman crashed BMW while drink-driving

22 March 2025

A “disorganised” woman was caught drink-driving without insurance or an MOT after she crashed her car.


Man avoids jail after his XL Bully punctured woman’s arm in savage attack

22 March 2025
Man avoids jail after his XL Bully punctured woman’s arm in savage attack

Man avoids jail after his XL Bully punctured woman’s arm in savage attack

22 March 2025

A man whose XL Bully punctured a woman’s arm and left her fearing for her life has narrowly avoided jail.


Man caught with drugs after broken jaw triggered psychotic episode

22 March 2025
Man caught with drugs after broken jaw triggered psychotic episode

Man caught with drugs after broken jaw triggered psychotic episode

22 March 2025

A 27-year-old who breached a court order during a psychotic episode has been handed a fine.


Man masturbated in front of 16-year-old girls while they waited at bus stop

22 March 2025
Man masturbated in front of 16-year-old girls while they waited at bus stop

Man masturbated in front of 16-year-old girls while they waited at bus stop

22 March 2025

A man who masturbated in front of two teenage girls has been handed a community order.


Allotment searches conclude in murder investigation - with nothing ‘immediately significant’ found

21 March 2025
Allotment searches conclude in murder investigation - with nothing ‘immediately significant’ found

Allotment searches conclude in murder investigation - with nothing ‘immediately significant’ found

21 March 2025

Police investigating the disappearance of 54-year-old Maris Ile have concluded their search of an allotment site in North Lynn.


Man charged with kidnap and assault as police search for couple who gave victim a lift

21 March 2025
Man charged with kidnap and assault as police search for couple who gave victim a lift

Man charged with kidnap and assault as police search for couple who gave victim a lift

21 March 2025

A man appeared at court this week charged with assault, kidnap, criminal damage and burglary.


Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

21 March 2025
Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

Cuts to key disability benefits could be ‘potential disaster’, charity warns

21 March 2025

Cuts to key disability benefits could be a “potential disaster” for people in West Norfolk, a charity has warned.


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