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Lane closed on A47 causes heavy morning traffic coming into town

24 February 2025
Lane closed on A47 causes heavy morning traffic coming into town

Lane closed on A47 causes heavy morning traffic coming into town

24 February 2025

Getting into town proved difficult this morning as the closure of a dual-carriageway lane caused heavy traffic.


Drink-driver initially booked taxi home after evening of drinking with friends

24 February 2025
Drink-driver initially booked taxi home after evening of drinking with friends

Drink-driver initially booked taxi home after evening of drinking with friends

24 February 2025

A 24-year-old who had been drinking and booked a taxi ended up driving himself home.


Drug-driver became ‘nervous’ while being followed by unmarked police car

23 February 2025
Drug-driver became ‘nervous’ while being followed by unmarked police car

Drug-driver became ‘nervous’ while being followed by unmarked police car

23 February 2025

Police followed a drug-driver who did not think he was over the limit.


‘Lack of maturity’ played part in provisional driver taking mother’s car for gym trip without her permission

23 February 2025
‘Lack of maturity’ played part in provisional driver taking mother’s car for gym trip without her permission

‘Lack of maturity’ played part in provisional driver taking mother’s car for gym trip without her permission

23 February 2025

A 22-year-old without a driving licence tried to take his mother’s car to the gym without her permission.


Shoplifter ‘wants to turn his life around’ after taking trolley full of groceries

23 February 2025
Shoplifter ‘wants to turn his life around’ after taking trolley full of groceries

Shoplifter ‘wants to turn his life around’ after taking trolley full of groceries

23 February 2025

A 40-year-old shoplifter took an entire trolley full of shopping without paying for it after having an argument with his sister.


Busy main road reopens following multi-vehicle crash which left ‘significant damage’ to barrier

22 February 2025
Busy main road reopens following multi-vehicle crash which left ‘significant damage’ to barrier

Busy main road reopens following multi-vehicle crash which left ‘significant damage’ to barrier

22 February 2025

A busy main road has reopened after being closed for the day following a multiple-vehicle crash.


29-year-old who punched partner, threw wine bottles at her and stole purse avoids prison sentence

22 February 2025
29-year-old who punched partner, threw wine bottles at her and stole purse avoids prison sentence

29-year-old who punched partner, threw wine bottles at her and stole purse avoids prison sentence

22 February 2025

A 29-year-old who punched and assaulted his ex-partner on numerous occasions and stole her purse full of cash has avoided going to prison.


Registered sex offender cleared more than 200 items of internet search history

22 February 2025
Registered sex offender cleared more than 200 items of internet search history

Registered sex offender cleared more than 200 items of internet search history

22 February 2025

A registered sex offender was back in court after he “candidly” told police that he breached his order by deleting his internet search history.


Woman, 52, was three times the drink-drive limit when she crashed into hedge

22 February 2025
Woman, 52, was three times the drink-drive limit when she crashed into hedge

Woman, 52, was three times the drink-drive limit when she crashed into hedge

22 February 2025

A court heard how a 52-year-old who was three times over the drink-drive limit decided to drive home instead of doing the 15-minute walk.


Future looking and sounding bright for historic house which has been taken over by musician

21 February 2025
Future looking and sounding bright for historic house which has been taken over by musician

Future looking and sounding bright for historic house which has been taken over by musician

21 February 2025

The future is looking bright for a historic 400-year-old timbered house with a rich history.


Pub landlady recognised for 25 years of pulling pints as she also receives CAMRA award

21 February 2025
Pub landlady recognised for 25 years of pulling pints as she also receives CAMRA award

Pub landlady recognised for 25 years of pulling pints as she also receives CAMRA award

21 February 2025

Celebrations were in order for a pub landlady who had been pulling pints for 25 years.


Devolution will mean authorities will be ‘out of touch’ with residents, says councillor

20 February 2025
Devolution will mean authorities will be ‘out of touch’ with residents, says councillor

Devolution will mean authorities will be ‘out of touch’ with residents, says councillor

20 February 2025

A county councillor described the Government’s devolution plans as “ludicrous” while he raised concerns about how residents’ voices will be heard.

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Town council ‘relieved’ car parking charges have been put on pause

20 February 2025
Town council ‘relieved’ car parking charges have been put on pause

Town council ‘relieved’ car parking charges have been put on pause

20 February 2025

A decision on car parking charges in Swaffham has been put on pause due to the undetermined future of a district council.


Town to get sound system upgrade for annual events

20 February 2025
Town to get sound system upgrade for annual events

Town to get sound system upgrade for annual events

20 February 2025

Live events in Swaffham are set to have an upgrade with the town council deciding to improve its sound system.


Volunteers sought to get hands-on helping at town car show

20 February 2025
Volunteers sought to get hands-on helping at town car show

Volunteers sought to get hands-on helping at town car show

20 February 2025

Volunteers are being sought to help give a hand at a town’s car show this year.


Will council challenge mega solar farm to give town more money?

20 February 2025
Will council challenge mega solar farm to give town more money?

Will council challenge mega solar farm to give town more money?

20 February 2025

Conflicting opinions were given on what a town council should do next regarding plans for a mega solar farm.

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CCTV cameras to be installed at public toilets in town after damage

19 February 2025
CCTV cameras to be installed at public toilets in town after damage

CCTV cameras to be installed at public toilets in town after damage

19 February 2025

More CCTV cameras are set to be installed at public toilets around a town after they have repeatedly been vandalised.


Council thinking ahead to Christmas as it hopes to bring food and craft market to town

19 February 2025
Council thinking ahead to Christmas as it hopes to bring food and craft market to town

Council thinking ahead to Christmas as it hopes to bring food and craft market to town

19 February 2025

Christmas may seem like a long way away but a town council is already making plans for the festive season.


Mystery surrounds future of barn and swimming pool complex owned by town council

19 February 2025
Mystery surrounds future of barn and swimming pool complex owned by town council

Mystery surrounds future of barn and swimming pool complex owned by town council

19 February 2025

Mystery surrounds the future of an unused barn and swimming pool complex as councillors seem undecided on what to do with it.


Are things moving forward for derelict building in the heart of town?

19 February 2025
Are things moving forward for derelict building in the heart of town?

Are things moving forward for derelict building in the heart of town?

19 February 2025

Plans will move forward this year to secure work at a derelict school site in the heart of town, according to a Breckland councillor.


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