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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.

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.


‘Massive’ litter pick saw bottles, plastic and tyres collected

12 April 2025
‘Massive’ litter pick saw bottles, plastic and tyres collected

‘Massive’ litter pick saw bottles, plastic and tyres collected

12 April 2025

A “massive” litter pick saw bottles, tyres and drink cans collected by enthusiastic volunteers.


Youngsters take a trip to museum as part of WWII studies

11 April 2025
Youngsters take a trip to museum as part of WWII studies

Youngsters take a trip to museum as part of WWII studies

11 April 2025

Flying icons from the Second World War were among the exhibits youngsters were able to see when they saw planes of all types in the Duxford museum.


Figures reveal number of QR code-related scam victims in Norfolk

11 April 2025
Figures reveal number of QR code-related scam victims in Norfolk

Figures reveal number of QR code-related scam victims in Norfolk

11 April 2025

Forty people in Norfolk have been the victim of fast-spreading scams related to QR codes, new figures show.


Popular horse trials get under way today

11 April 2025
Popular horse trials get under way today

Popular horse trials get under way today

11 April 2025

The FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials get under way today.


Stunning photos capture adders engaging in ‘snake dance’

11 April 2025
Stunning photos capture adders engaging in ‘snake dance’

Stunning photos capture adders engaging in ‘snake dance’

11 April 2025

A wildlife photographer has captured some stunning photographs showing a snake dance.


One-way road outside school could be ‘more dangerous’, council warns

11 April 2025
One-way road outside school could be ‘more dangerous’, council warns

One-way road outside school could be ‘more dangerous’, council warns

11 April 2025

The road outside a primary school could become “more dangerous” if it were made one-way, a council has warned.


‘They are taking the beach away from us’: Frustration as parking costs rise

11 April 2025
‘They are taking the beach away from us’: Frustration as parking costs rise

‘They are taking the beach away from us’: Frustration as parking costs rise

11 April 2025

A petition calling for parking prices to be cut at Heacham Beach has already garnered more than 500 signatures.

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Wishing Rebekah the very best as she heads off on maternity leave

11 April 2025
Wishing Rebekah the very best as she heads off on maternity leave

Wishing Rebekah the very best as she heads off on maternity leave

11 April 2025

The Lynn News is wishing one of our team the very best as she embarks on an exciting adventure.


Major milestone for hospital rebuild as funding and size are confirmed

10 April 2025
Major milestone for hospital rebuild as funding and size are confirmed

Major milestone for hospital rebuild as funding and size are confirmed

10 April 2025

Lynn’s hospital rebuild has hit a major milestone after confirmation of the funding available and the expected size of the site.


Six crews sent to battle blaze in early hours of the morning

10 April 2025
Six crews sent to battle blaze in early hours of the morning

Six crews sent to battle blaze in early hours of the morning

10 April 2025

Six different fire crews were sent to battle a village blaze.


New order will help to crack down on persistent car meets

10 April 2025
New order will help to crack down on persistent car meets

New order will help to crack down on persistent car meets

10 April 2025

A council is continuing its efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour throughout the district after consulting with residents on vehicle nuisance.


Business to close after just seven months due to spiralling costs

10 April 2025
Business to close after just seven months due to spiralling costs

Business to close after just seven months due to spiralling costs

10 April 2025

A boutique bed specialist is set to close down after just seven months of trading due to rising costs.


New £3.5m Volvo store opens in town

10 April 2025
New £3.5m Volvo store opens in town

New £3.5m Volvo store opens in town

10 April 2025

Drivers can now purchase and service their cars in “true Scandinavian style” after the opening of a new £3.5million store.


Developer will pay nearly £8,000 after 27 protected trees were damaged at village site

09 April 2025
Developer will pay nearly £8,000 after 27 protected trees were damaged at village site

Developer will pay nearly £8,000 after 27 protected trees were damaged at village site

09 April 2025

A developer has been ordered to pay nearly £8,000 after admitting damaging 27 protected trees.


Two men stole Mercedes using signal device - but were caught just minutes later

09 April 2025
Two men stole Mercedes using signal device - but were caught just minutes later

Two men stole Mercedes using signal device - but were caught just minutes later

09 April 2025

Two men have admitted using a signal relay device to steal a car.


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