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37-year-old sentenced after punching woman in face during argument

05 March 2024
37-year-old sentenced after punching woman in face during argument

37-year-old sentenced after punching woman in face during argument

05 March 2024

A 37-year-old who punched a woman – causing bruising to her face – has been sentenced.

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Shoplifter fined after being caught stealing whiskey at supermarket

05 March 2024
Shoplifter fined after being caught stealing whiskey at supermarket

Shoplifter fined after being caught stealing whiskey at supermarket

05 March 2024

“Not an accomplished thief” were the words a solicitor used to describe his client who was caught stealing two bottles of whiskey.

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Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of man in 80s

04 March 2024
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of man in 80s

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of man in 80s

04 March 2024

A man in his 20s accused of attempting to murder a man in his 80s has appeared in court.


Man to face trial after denying ten sexual offences against a child

04 March 2024
Man to face trial after denying ten sexual offences against a child

Man to face trial after denying ten sexual offences against a child

04 March 2024

A man denied ten sexual offences against a child when he appeared at Crown Court today.


41-year-old had £100 of cocaine before spitting in police van, kicking officer and smearing blood in cell

04 March 2024
41-year-old had £100 of cocaine before spitting in police van, kicking officer and smearing blood in cell

41-year-old had £100 of cocaine before spitting in police van, kicking officer and smearing blood in cell

04 March 2024

Police who saw a 41-year-old lingering by the house of a “well-known drug dealer” had £100 worth of cocaine on him.

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‘I wasn’t causing a problem, but I did say f**k off,’ says man in court

04 March 2024
‘I wasn’t causing a problem, but I did say f**k off,’ says man in court

‘I wasn’t causing a problem, but I did say f**k off,’ says man in court

04 March 2024

“F**k off mate you will break my shoulder you p****k” were the words of a 38-year-old who shouted at a police officer while being arrested.

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36-year-old banned from drinking in town centre caught consuming cider at bus stop

03 March 2024
36-year-old banned from drinking in town centre caught consuming cider at bus stop

36-year-old banned from drinking in town centre caught consuming cider at bus stop

03 March 2024

An alcoholic who was banned from drinking in town centre this year was seen downing a can of cider at the bus station.

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Drug-driver was 16 times limit when swerving on main road

03 March 2024
Drug-driver was 16 times limit when swerving on main road

Drug-driver was 16 times limit when swerving on main road

03 March 2024

A 49-year-old who was weaving in the road was 16 times the drug-drive limit.

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Duo had drugs in car and were travelling at 120mph

03 March 2024
Duo had drugs in car and were travelling at 120mph

Duo had drugs in car and were travelling at 120mph

03 March 2024

A 27-year-old clocked driving at 120mph and swerving in the road also had drugs on him.


Hospital bucks national trend by revealing positive maternity survey results

03 March 2024
Hospital bucks national trend by revealing positive maternity survey results

Hospital bucks national trend by revealing positive maternity survey results

03 March 2024

A recent survey at a town hospital has highlighted positive feedback for the maternity unit.


Oddfellows offers support for befriending in the community

03 March 2024
Oddfellows offers support for befriending in the community

Oddfellows offers support for befriending in the community

03 March 2024

A town’s befriending group is encouraging older people to come along and have a bit of fun.


Students were pitch perfect at school’s vocal night

03 March 2024
Students were pitch perfect at school’s vocal night

Students were pitch perfect at school’s vocal night

03 March 2024

Students showcased their talent at a vocal night held in a town’s high school


Teen drink-driver drove 150 metres down road before being caught

03 March 2024
Teen drink-driver drove 150 metres down road before being caught

Teen drink-driver drove 150 metres down road before being caught

03 March 2024

A 19-year-old who had been drink driving was caught by police stumbling into her car and driving 150 metres down the road.


31-year-old given community order after resisting arrest and causing injury to officer

02 March 2024
31-year-old given community order after resisting arrest and causing injury to officer

31-year-old given community order after resisting arrest and causing injury to officer

02 March 2024

Police had to call for backup to restrain a 31-year-old after one officer was injured during an arrest.

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66-year-old drink-driver crashed into car with woman and child inside

02 March 2024
66-year-old drink-driver crashed into car with woman and child inside

66-year-old drink-driver crashed into car with woman and child inside

02 March 2024

A 66-year-old who crashed into another car with a mother and daughter inside had been drinking before getting behind the wheel.

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Another trip to London

02 March 2024
Another trip to London

Another trip to London

02 March 2024

In his weekly The Bar Man column, Jeff Hoyle recalls a recent day out.


Creating time capsule brings young and old together

02 March 2024
Creating time capsule brings young and old together

Creating time capsule brings young and old together

02 March 2024

A care home has teamed up with a primary school to connect two generations as they created a time capsule together.


Man admits stalking ex-partner after calling multiple times

02 March 2024
Man admits stalking ex-partner after calling multiple times

Man admits stalking ex-partner after calling multiple times

02 March 2024

A man who made multiple phone calls and sent many text messages to his ex-partner wound up in court for stalking.


Man found asleep in driver’s seat of car at docks was drunk

02 March 2024
Man found asleep in driver’s seat of car at docks was drunk

Man found asleep in driver’s seat of car at docks was drunk

02 March 2024

Police arrested a man who was drunk and asleep in his car with the ignition running by Lynn’s docks.

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Primary school gives pupils the opportunity to learn new skills

02 March 2024
Primary school gives pupils the opportunity to learn new skills

Primary school gives pupils the opportunity to learn new skills

02 March 2024

Primary school pupils took part in a different kind of challenge.


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