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Banned driver who got behind the wheel after taking drug avoids jail

A disqualified driver narrowly avoided going to prison after getting behind the wheel again after taking drugs.

Police found engineer had stuffed wraps of cocaine up his bottom

Police found engineer had stuffed wraps of cocaine up his bottom

An engineer had hidden multiple wraps of cocaine in his bottom when he and others were stopped by police.

43-year-old seen urinating outside of shop and shouting in town centre

43-year-old seen urinating outside of shop and shouting in town centre

A 43-year-old who couldn’t speak to police properly because he was so drunk was also caught urinating and shouting outside a shop.

‘Alcoholism has ruined my life,’ says man who cannot remember stealing perfume

‘Alcoholism has ruined my life,’ says man who cannot remember stealing perfume

“Alcoholism has ruined my life,” were the words of a 48-year-old who couldn’t remember stealing more than £200 worth of perfume.

Long travel delays, poor performances but brilliant atmosphere: My experience of travelling to Germany for the Euros

Long travel delays, poor performances but brilliant atmosphere: My experience of travelling to Germany for the Euros

Lynn journalist and presenter David Blackmore travelled to Germany to watch the Euros - he shares his experiences with us here…

‘Naive’ 51-year-old spared jail after growing 35 cannabis plants in loft

‘Naive’ 51-year-old spared jail after growing 35 cannabis plants in loft

A 51-year-old who had a cannabis farm in his loft to earn money was described as “naive” when he appeared in court.

How you can help recognise West Norfolk’s best eateries and business owners

28 June 2024

How you can help recognise West Norfolk’s best eateries and business owners

28 June 2024

Iliffe Media is excited to announce the launch of the West Norfolk Food and Drink Awards 2024 to celebrate the area’s wealth of hospitality outlets.

Lively, life-affirming musical is rightly joining ranks of the greats - review

25 June 2024

Lively, life-affirming musical is rightly joining ranks of the greats - review

25 June 2024

This is a lively, life-affirming musical that is joining the ranks of the greats - and quite rightly so, says our reviewer.

Political advertising in our newspapers and online

20 June 2024

Political advertising in our newspapers and online

20 June 2024

With the general election days away, we outline our policy on accepting political adverts in our newspapers and online.

Woman has driving disqualification extended after getting behind the wheel with cocaine in system

Woman has driving disqualification extended after getting behind the wheel with cocaine in system

A 29-year-old drug driver who was already serving a ban has had her sentence extended.

Comedy thriller show offers escapist fun - review

Comedy thriller show offers escapist fun - review

This fast, tight show - a massive success in the West End - does something surprising, says our reviewer.

28-year-old growing cannabis in shed was ‘thoroughly scared’ at thought of prison

28-year-old growing cannabis in shed was ‘thoroughly scared’ at thought of prison

The idea of a prison sentence “thoroughly scared” a 28-year-old who was caught growing cannabis plants in a shed.

Jail for man who stole furniture from his former house and sold it on Facebook

Jail for man who stole furniture from his former house and sold it on Facebook

A 31-year-old who stole furniture from his former house and sold it on Facebook will spend a spell behind bars.

‘Watch your back in The Walks’: 64-year-old threatened pharmacy staff

‘Watch your back in The Walks’: 64-year-old threatened pharmacy staff

A 64-year-old told pharmacy staff to “watch their backs” while raising his fists after being told the wrong date of a hospital appointment.

18-year-old caught drug-driving friend’s moped in McDonald’s car park

18-year-old caught drug-driving friend’s moped in McDonald’s car park

An 18-year-old who wanted to test out his friend’s moped was caught drug-driving by police.

‘Your name should be Clover, because you spread easy’: 65-year-old harassed his ex-partner

‘Your name should be Clover, because you spread easy’: 65-year-old harassed his ex-partner

“Your name should be clover, because you spread easy,” was just one of many insults a 65-year-old directed at a woman.

Disqualified driver spotted behind the wheel of girlfriend’s BMW on main road

Disqualified driver spotted behind the wheel of girlfriend’s BMW on main road

A disqualified driver who still had more than a year left of his ban decided to get back behind the wheel.

Drug-driver who is medically prescribed cannabis is banned from roads for three years

Drug-driver who is medically prescribed cannabis is banned from roads for three years

The solicitor of a drug-driver said that his client had only taken the Class B drug for medical reasons.

Woman known for ‘causing issues’ stole Hello Fresh parcel before biting police officer

Woman known for ‘causing issues’ stole Hello Fresh parcel before biting police officer