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Man made false car theft claim to help relative, King's Lynn court told

The vehicle had earlier been seen in a 'dangerous' manoeuvre on one of West Norfolk's busiest roads, magistrates heard.

Hunstanton mayor hails town team as he hands over office

Hunstanton mayor hails town team as he hands over office

A new civic team has been installed in office by councillors.

Man told police officer should be 'put on a leash' during King's Lynn disorder, court told

Man told police officer should be 'put on a leash' during King's Lynn disorder, court told

Police intervened in an altercation between the man and door staff, magistrates were told.

Man ordered to compensate King's Lynn shop worker after ring row

Man ordered to compensate King's Lynn shop worker after ring row

Magistrates heard the defendant believed a ring he had taken to a pawn shop had been altered.

Fight broke out after man left Fakenham pub, magistrates told

Fight broke out after man left Fakenham pub, magistrates told

Two other men were involved in the incident, Lynn's court was told.

Drink-driver crashed partner's car while offering friend lift home, King's Lynn court told

Drink-driver crashed partner's car while offering friend lift home, King's Lynn court told

The man told magistrates he was 'extremely sorry' for his actions.

Woman, 19, kicked pregnant neighbour in stomach during village row

Woman, 19, kicked pregnant neighbour in stomach during village row

Magistrates heard the victim had to be checked over for any signs of harm to her unborn baby.

Largest food festival returns

Largest food festival returns

A tasty treat for foodies is returning with a chance for stallholders to apply to win an award.

King's Lynn man admits attack on police officer

King's Lynn man admits attack on police officer

The defendant will return to court next month to face further charges.

'I'm scared to do my work after race attack', restaurant owner tells court

'I'm scared to do my work after race attack', restaurant owner tells court

Two men have appeared in court following a disturbance at a Chinese restaurant in Swaffham.

Cost of living support grants: How much will I get, when will I get it and how?

Cost of living support grants: How much will I get, when will I get it and how?

Here is what the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's £15bn cost-of-living support package means for you.

Woman, 78, admits second drink-driving charge

Woman, 78, admits second drink-driving charge

Magistrates heard she was going to help a friend who had fallen.

All households to get £400 as bills set to rise AGAIN

All households to get £400 as bills set to rise AGAIN

All households will get £400 as Rishi Sunak caved in to pressure and applied a windfall tax on energy companies' soaring profits.

Who's been before the King's Lynn's court?

Who's been before the King's Lynn's court?

More of the latest cases heard by magistrates sitting on the West Norfolk bench.

South Wootton woman, 95, looks ahead to Queen's Platinum Jubilee

25 May 2022

South Wootton woman, 95, looks ahead to Queen's Platinum Jubilee

25 May 2022

The Jubilee celebrations will be a big day for Betty, who has grown up in tandem with her namesake Queen Elizabeth.

Village of Syderstone in mourning for death

Village of Syderstone in mourning for death

A community was deeply saddened by a helicopter crash during the conflict of 40 years ago, writes CHRIS HORNBY.

North Lynn man was hero of South Georgia

North Lynn man was hero of South Georgia