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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.

27-year-old who was ‘hearing voices’ found not guilty of murdering grandfather

13 March 2025
27-year-old who was ‘hearing voices’ found not guilty of murdering grandfather

27-year-old who was ‘hearing voices’ found not guilty of murdering grandfather

13 March 2025

A 27-year-old man has been found not guilty of murdering his grandfather by reason of insanity.


MP warns of potential over-regulation in football

13 March 2025
MP warns of potential over-regulation in football

MP warns of potential over-regulation in football

13 March 2025

James Wild has raised concerns about potential over-regulation in the Football Governance Bill and risks to the success of English football.


Calls for ‘soft sentencing’ at courts to be avoided

12 March 2025
Calls for ‘soft sentencing’ at courts to be avoided

Calls for ‘soft sentencing’ at courts to be avoided

12 March 2025

James Wild has urged the Justice Secretary not to adopt “soft sentencing policies” amid growing court backlogs.


Five arrests made as murder investigation is launched in Lynn

12 March 2025
Five arrests made as murder investigation is launched in Lynn

Five arrests made as murder investigation is launched in Lynn

12 March 2025

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of a man in Lynn.


Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

12 March 2025
Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

Groundbreaking conference will shed light on how to improve historic buildings

12 March 2025

Homeowners, landlords and professionals are being invited to a conference focused on improving energy efficiency in traditionally-built properties.


Hospital set to form part of new group model in Norfolk

12 March 2025
Hospital set to form part of new group model in Norfolk

Hospital set to form part of new group model in Norfolk

12 March 2025

Lynn’s hospital is set to join with two others as part of a new group model aimed at streamlining decision-making.

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Historic theatre expands into former newspaper offices

12 March 2025
Historic theatre expands into former newspaper offices

Historic theatre expands into former newspaper offices

12 March 2025

Lynn’s Guildhall theatre has now expanded into the former Your Local Paper offices as its ambitious transformation takes shape.


Mystery surrounds the closure of historic pub

12 March 2025
Mystery surrounds the closure of historic pub

Mystery surrounds the closure of historic pub

12 March 2025

Mystery surrounds the future of a historic Lynn pub amid rumours it has closed down yet again.


MP raises urgent concerns over environmental impact of North Sea disaster

11 March 2025
MP raises urgent concerns over environmental impact of North Sea disaster

MP raises urgent concerns over environmental impact of North Sea disaster

11 March 2025

James Wild has raised urgent concerns in Parliament about the environmental impact of yesterday’s collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker.


Teens to face trial after denying arson attack which destroyed couple’s home

11 March 2025
Teens to face trial after denying arson attack which destroyed couple’s home

Teens to face trial after denying arson attack which destroyed couple’s home

11 March 2025

Two teenagers are set to face trial after an arson attack which resulted in a couple’s home being destroyed.


‘Vile’ smells reported amid worries that leaking fuel from ship crash could reach Norfolk

11 March 2025
‘Vile’ smells reported amid worries that leaking fuel from ship crash could reach Norfolk

‘Vile’ smells reported amid worries that leaking fuel from ship crash could reach Norfolk

11 March 2025

There are worries that leaking fuel from a collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker in the North Sea could hit the Norfolk coast.


18-year-old among group of three who could be jailed after fight at Spar

11 March 2025
18-year-old among group of three who could be jailed after fight at Spar

18-year-old among group of three who could be jailed after fight at Spar

11 March 2025

An 18-year-old is among a group of three who could be jailed after a convenience store fight.

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Man used stolen bank card to buy bicycle part worth just £6.49

11 March 2025
Man used stolen bank card to buy bicycle part worth just £6.49

Man used stolen bank card to buy bicycle part worth just £6.49

11 March 2025

A man who used a stolen bank card to make a purchase worth just £6.49 will now have to pay nearly 15 times that amount following a court appearance.


Man arrested after fatal A47 collision has bail extended

10 March 2025
Man arrested after fatal A47 collision has bail extended

Man arrested after fatal A47 collision has bail extended

10 March 2025

A man arrested in connection with a death on the A47 last year has had his bail extended.


Big success with joint replacement surgeries at hospital

10 March 2025
Big success with joint replacement surgeries at hospital

Big success with joint replacement surgeries at hospital

10 March 2025

Success with joint replacement surgery at Lynn’s hospital has seen it earn top rankings nationally.


Van driver caught on phone with no seat belt, insurance or licence

10 March 2025
Van driver caught on phone with no seat belt, insurance or licence

Van driver caught on phone with no seat belt, insurance or licence

10 March 2025

A van driver is being dealt with for a range of offences after being pulled over last week.


23-year-old faces jail after breaching suspended sentence

09 March 2025
23-year-old faces jail after breaching suspended sentence

23-year-old faces jail after breaching suspended sentence

09 March 2025

A 23-year-old could face prison after breaching a suspended sentence by committing a raft of driving offences.


Brothers in court after dramatic incident involving knife, crowbar and piece of wood laden with nails

09 March 2025
Brothers in court after dramatic incident involving knife, crowbar and piece of wood laden with nails

Brothers in court after dramatic incident involving knife, crowbar and piece of wood laden with nails

09 March 2025

Two brothers’ animosity towards a family member’s boyfriend led to an incident involving a crowbar, knife and a piece of wood armed with nails.


Man assaulted ex-wife and her new partner in violent attack

09 March 2025
Man assaulted ex-wife and her new partner in violent attack

Man assaulted ex-wife and her new partner in violent attack

09 March 2025

A man who stormed into his ex-wife’s home before assaulting her and her new partner could be jailed.


Window cleaner set to lose job after drink-driving

09 March 2025
Window cleaner set to lose job after drink-driving

Window cleaner set to lose job after drink-driving

09 March 2025

A window cleaner is expected to lose his job after being sentenced for drink-driving.


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