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Driver refused breath test after colliding with lamppost

Magistrates hear that a defendant found slumped at home felt victimised by police after accident.

North Pickenham man sent to crown court on drug charges

North Pickenham man sent to crown court on drug charges

A defendant who admitted one charge but denied another concerning the production of cannabis has been sent for trial in Norwich.

Award-winning play well presented

Award-winning play well presented

A moving story has been well told by Westacre Theatre, says our reviewer.

Two pints of Guinness put North Wootton driver over limit

Two pints of Guinness put North Wootton driver over limit

A motorist seen to swerve on to the grass verge was found to be in possession of cannabis by police.

Drink-driver banned from driving for 20 months

Drink-driver banned from driving for 20 months

A court has heard how a defendant had a small child in his vehicle while driving over the alcohol limit.

Assistant manger of store stole thousands from safe

Assistant manger of store stole thousands from safe

A woman who took money to pay for damage she had done to a car has been given a suspended sentence by magistrates.

Boris Johnson survives vote of no confidence

06 June 2022

Boris Johnson survives vote of no confidence

06 June 2022

The Prime Minister has won the support of his MPs in a vote of no confidence.

A Dream of a musical

02 June 2022

A Dream of a musical

02 June 2022

An astonishing show has come to Norfolk, says our impressed reviewer.

Man drank 'loads' before West Lynn police stop, court told

30 May 2022

Man drank 'loads' before West Lynn police stop, court told

30 May 2022

A man who nearly hit a kerb after pulling away was later found to be more than twice over the legal alcohol limit.

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

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?