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Norfolk set to be hit with heavy rain as yellow weather warning issued

Norfolk is set to be hit with heavy rain over the weekend as yellow weather warnings are issued across the country.

Tributes paid to former councillor and green advocate John who worked ‘tirelessly’ for the community

Tributes paid to former councillor and green advocate John who worked ‘tirelessly’ for the community

Tributes have been paid to a “committed environmental advocate” who “epitomised civic responsibility” after his death aged 82.

Large crowds gather and enjoy rides as the Mart officially opens

Large crowds gather and enjoy rides as the Mart officially opens

Opening in Lynn for the first show of the season today, the Mart attracted large crowds.

Thousands of jobs at risk as The Body Shop falls into administration

Thousands of jobs at risk as The Body Shop falls into administration

The Body Shop has hired administrators, putting thousands of jobs at the cosmetics chain at risk.

‘Prolific shoplifter’ avoids jail after committing 14 offences

13 February 2024

‘Prolific shoplifter’ avoids jail after committing 14 offences

13 February 2024

A “prolific shoplifter” who was in court for 14 offences varying from assaults to making racially aggravated threats has avoided going to prison.

King attends church in first public outing since cancer diagnosis announced

King attends church in first public outing since cancer diagnosis announced

The King has attended church with the Queen in his first public outing since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis.

23-year-old assaulted his parents before making antisemitic remark to father

23-year-old assaulted his parents before making antisemitic remark to father

“You’re lucky you’re not a Jew ‘cos I would gas you,” were the words of a 23-year-old who assaulted a friend and his parents.

Perfume thief spat at, scratched and attempted to bite police officers after theft

Perfume thief spat at, scratched and attempted to bite police officers after theft

A 35-year-old woman spat at, scratched, and attempted to bite four police officers after she stole a bottle of perfume.

Teen drug-driver pulled over for speeding also had drugs in boot of his car

Teen drug-driver pulled over for speeding also had drugs in boot of his car

A 19-year-old pulled over by police for speeding had cannabis in the boot of his car and was also drug-driving.

Woman threw table across pub before pushing and elbowing bar staff

Woman threw table across pub before pushing and elbowing bar staff

A woman who became angry on a Christmas night out at a pub threw a table across the room before assaulting two bar staff members.

36-year-old broke bail conditions by phoning ex-partner 77 times in one day

36-year-old broke bail conditions by phoning ex-partner 77 times in one day

A man who failed to comply with his bail conditions by staying away from his ex-partner ended up phoning her 77 times in one day.

Pair who broke into man’s home and stole TV avoid jail

Pair who broke into man’s home and stole TV avoid jail

Two men in their 20s have avoided going to prison after committing their first burglary.

Thief stole electric screwdriver he needed for work

Thief stole electric screwdriver he needed for work

A thief was ordered to pay compensation after stealing an electric screwdriver from a town’s hardware store.

Woman staying in hospital took heroin from another patient to ‘help her sleep’

Woman staying in hospital took heroin from another patient to ‘help her sleep’

A court heard how a woman who was staying in hospital was given heroin by another patient to “help her sleep”.

Man hid key to safe containing cocaine from police by putting it in his underwear

Man hid key to safe containing cocaine from police by putting it in his underwear

Police searching a man who had hidden a key in his underwear later discovered it opened a safe with cocaine stored inside.

Mother drove to collect children from family member’s house while drunk

Mother drove to collect children from family member’s house while drunk

A mother drove to pick up her children from a family member’s house having been drinking beforehand.

‘There isn’t a lot I can say,’ says drug-driver who was three times over limit

‘There isn’t a lot I can say,’ says drug-driver who was three times over limit

A 30-year-old told the court there “isn’t a lot I can say” about why he decided to drive while being over three times the specified drug limit.

Orchestra gave rousing and dramatic performances of music from well-known movies – review

Orchestra gave rousing and dramatic performances of music from well-known movies – review

Reviewer Andy Tyler shares his thoughts on Norfolk Symphony Orchestra’s recent From Vertigo to ET concert...

Young company breathes new life into historically important pieces from ballet’s golden era – review

Young company breathes new life into historically important pieces from ballet’s golden era – review