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Drug-driver cut up police car at busy roundabout

The man didn't get far after his indiscretion, magistrates heard.

Drink-driver caught on wrong side on A149, court told

Drink-driver caught on wrong side on A149, court told

A man driving on the wrong side of one of West Norfolk's busiest roads was found to be more than three times over the alcohol limit when stopped.

Who's been before the court?

Who's been before the court?

Here's the latest list of recent cases dealt with by magistrates on the West Norfolk bench.

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Do you remember these playground crazes from the 1980s and 1990s?

Before smart phones, the playground was a simpler place – we take a look back at the fads which drained pocket money during the 80s and 90s.

Hospital anaesthetist died in King's Lynn hotel, inquest told

Hospital anaesthetist died in King's Lynn hotel, inquest told

An inquest has been adjourned amid questions over how professionals responded to concerns raised for his welfare before his death.

Fishnets and suspenders to the fore in this risque old favourite

Fishnets and suspenders to the fore in this risque old favourite

Past Strictly champ Ore Oduba stars in The Rocky Horror Show.

Government and public must back our world-renowned news industry, says Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

Government and public must back our world-renowned news industry, says Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

A Cabinet minister writes for Journalism Matters Week and says it is local newspapers that lie at the heart of our democracy.

Drug-driver could barely keep eyes open, court told

Drug-driver could barely keep eyes open, court told

A tip-off led to a motorist being stopped in Walton Highway in April.

Memory Lane Schooldays

Memory Lane Schooldays

Take a trip back to Wimbotsham Primary in 2011 with our weekly look through the archives.

Woman was more than twice the drink limit to drive

Woman was more than twice the drink limit to drive

A defendant has told King's Lynn magistrates that she never normally drink-drives but has been 'messed' up recently.

Happy to back boosterism when it comes to jabs!

Happy to back boosterism when it comes to jabs!

Weekly columnist James Wild, Conservative MP for NW Norfolk, writes his weekly column for the Lynn News.

Police officer had her agony live-streamed, court hears

Police officer had her agony live-streamed, court hears

A defendant in a GBH case laughed and showed no remorse when a police officer was badly injured.

On the Beat with Superintendent Wes Hornigold

On the Beat with Superintendent Wes Hornigold

Police commander writes his monthly column and keeps readers up to date with policing in West Norfolk.

Man in court charged with serious sexual offences

Man in court charged with serious sexual offences

No indication of plea was offered by a defendant accused of a string of offences involving a girl of 14.

Weekly column from the Bar Man discusses CAMRA's best pubs in the West

Weekly column from the Bar Man discusses CAMRA's best pubs in the West

Jeff Hoyle pops out for a pint or two.

Man did a runner from police through streets

Man did a runner from police through streets

Ashley May, 27, didn’t even stop after the threat of a Taser gun being deployed.

Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce chief executive talks business and moving forward

Chris Sargisson, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce chief executive talks business and moving forward

Are you truly open for business? Looking forward to the start of the first International Trade Week being held in November

Tip-off led to driving ban of 40 months

Tip-off led to driving ban of 40 months

Motorist was more than twice the alcohol limit when stopped on his way to Tesco in Downham Market late one evening last month.

Refused to supply police with blood sample

Refused to supply police with blood sample

A man unhappy at being stopped by the police said it was his human right to be given prompt transport to the station, a court was told.

Top tips to keep your cat safe this Halloween

Top tips to keep your cat safe this Halloween