A West Norfolk Council cabinet member believes spending council funds to fight climate change is vital amid what he deems an “emergency”.
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A village business has been handed a fine after failing to rebuild a historic wall its staff had demolished.
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A new set of recycling bins have been installed to help keep a popular beach clear of litter heading into the school holidays.
A number of candidates have been announced ahead of two parish council elections which take place next month.
A father has been banned from driving after giving his son a lift following a shift of gardening and drinking at his parents’ home.
A young homeless man spat at police officers to “get himself nicked” and find somewhere to sleep for the night.
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A man was arrested for shouting and swearing at police officers while in the vicinity of children at a bus station.
A ‘terrified’ alcoholic appeared in court after failing to provide police with a breath sample following a crash.
A 23-year-old who was caught in the middle of a drug deal has been fined – but is now in a “better head space”.
A road was closed and a driver injured after a crash between a bus and car last night.
Exchanges between councillors have hinted that key funding projects in the borough could be altered.
Thursday’s meeting hinted at the number of debates councillors may well engage in throughout the coming months.
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Opposing councillors clashed in a fiery first meeting since the change in West Norfolk’s political leadership at May’s elections.
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A “vanilla” motion of thanks to hospital workers turned into a feisty debate over wording between councillors.
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A “colourful and engaging” man will have to pay back a supermarket after damaging one of its cash machines.
A man who stole scratch cards, cash and food worth more than £3,000 from his employers will learn his fate later this year.
A 22-year-old kicked, punched and threw his partner to the floor – as well as breaking her TV.
A woman crashed into a ditch after drink-driving following an argument with a friend.
A driver is “lucky to be here” after crashing and being hospitalised while under the influence of drugs, his solicitor said.
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A man who got behind the wheel while drunk in order to “run an errand” for his girlfriend has been banned from driving.
