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Mother at risk of prison after drink-driving with child in car

A mother is at risk of a jail term after being caught drink-driving with a young child in her car.

Prolific 24-year-old offender could be jailed after stealing cat food to feed kittens

Prolific 24-year-old offender could be jailed after stealing cat food to feed kittens

A 24-year-old faces the prospect of jail once again after stealing cat food to feed the kittens she was babysitting.

The history of South Lynn: From churches and chapels to bypasses and burial grounds

The history of South Lynn: From churches and chapels to bypasses and burial grounds

We’ve taken a deep dive into the story of South Lynn, which was once the fastest-growing part of town…

Woman with ‘pent-up frustration’ smashed ex-husband’s car and assaulted daughter’s boyfriend

Woman with ‘pent-up frustration’ smashed ex-husband’s car and assaulted daughter’s boyfriend

A 55-year-old full of “pent-up frustration” smashed her ex-husband’s car windows and assaulted her daughter’s boyfriend.

Man accused neighbour’s friend of being a paedophile because of sunglasses and baseball cap

Man accused neighbour’s friend of being a paedophile because of sunglasses and baseball cap

A man who accused his neighbour’s friend of being a paedophile has “poor consequential thinking”, a court has heard.

Prolific thief who stole alcohol to pay off £2,000 drug debt avoids jail

Prolific thief who stole alcohol to pay off £2,000 drug debt avoids jail

A prolific thief with more than 50 previous convictions has avoided jail despite behaving in a way that is “a detriment to the community”.

‘Very foolish’ man had ‘a lot of alcohol’ before driving to the shops

‘Very foolish’ man had ‘a lot of alcohol’ before driving to the shops

A 49-year-old has been banned from driving after being caught nearly three times the alcohol limit.

Accountant was found on town beach after taking own life

27 September 2024

Accountant was found on town beach after taking own life

27 September 2024

A chartered accountant took his own life by jumping from cliffs at Hunstanton, an inquest heard today.

‘Breeding like there is no tomorrow’: Major rat infestation leaves young mother terrified

‘Breeding like there is no tomorrow’: Major rat infestation leaves young mother terrified

A young mother has been left petrified by a rat infestation at her home - and has slammed her housing association for failing to take action.

‘The lights are off’: Cafe at historic mill shuts down after less than a year

‘The lights are off’: Cafe at historic mill shuts down after less than a year

A cafe located at a historic mill has closed with immediate effect - despite reopening less than a year ago.

11-month-old cat significantly injured after being shot

11-month-old cat significantly injured after being shot

Police have launched an appeal after a cat was injured with what is believed to have been an air rifle.

Foster care event amid hundreds of referrals across our area

Foster care event amid hundreds of referrals across our area

People can find out how they can support local children at a fostering information event next week.

‘Rotting’ whale carcass is buried more than a month after dying on beach

‘Rotting’ whale carcass is buried more than a month after dying on beach

A “rotting” whale carcass has been buried after washing up on a village beach last month.

Tribute paid after death of well-known chartered surveyor, sailor and rugby player

Tribute paid after death of well-known chartered surveyor, sailor and rugby player

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and respected chartered surveyor who died after a lifetime living and working in West Norfolk.

Tribute to ‘selfless’ chairman who collapsed and died during group’s meeting

Tribute to ‘selfless’ chairman who collapsed and died during group’s meeting

Tributes have been paid to a Conservative chairman who died during a recent meeting.

Major milestone as construction of brand new school gets under way

Major milestone as construction of brand new school gets under way

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new special school - with spades officially in the ground.

Cruiser left grounded in tidal creek after person suffered medical episode

Cruiser left grounded in tidal creek after person suffered medical episode

A lifeboat was launched to a grounded vessel in a tidal creek after a person on board suffered a medical episode.

MP hopes rail upgrades will bring more train services to town

MP hopes rail upgrades will bring more train services to town

James Wild has called on the Government to back a series of rail upgrades which would increase the number of services serving Lynn.

Our police are good at deterring crime - but must improve how they manage sex offenders

Our police are good at deterring crime - but must improve how they manage sex offenders