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West Norfolk man ignored driving ban within days, court told

A journey home to collect mail proved costly for a banned driver, magistrates heard.

King's Lynn drug-driver knocked cyclist off bike, then ran over it, court told

King's Lynn drug-driver knocked cyclist off bike, then ran over it, court told

An elderly cyclist suffered a serious shoulder injury after being knocked off his bike by a driver who was nine times the drug limit at the time.

Man admits threatening King's Lynn supermarket security guard

Man admits threatening King's Lynn supermarket security guard

A man has been fined after repeatedly swearing at and threatening a security guard at a town centre supermarket.

Angler caught without licence fined £333

Angler caught without licence fined £333

A man caught fishing without a licence has found it was an expensive decision.

Man denies sample refusal charge

Man denies sample refusal charge

A trial is now set to take place this summer.

Review of Early Music Weekend concert inspired by Dr Burney

05 April 2022

Review of Early Music Weekend concert inspired by Dr Burney

05 April 2022

Spirits have been greatly lifted by a concert inspired by someone who is more than just Fanny's dad.

Man admits attacks on four police officers

04 April 2022

Man admits attacks on four police officers

04 April 2022

A man who had taken three drugs, plus alcohol, was 'confused' when he subsequently woke up in custody, magistrates heard.

Man denies drug-driving during King's Lynn incident

Man denies drug-driving during King's Lynn incident

A trial is set to take place this summer following a hearing this week.

Man given suspended jail term for breath test refusal

Man given suspended jail term for breath test refusal

An apparent attempt to "delay and derail" a breath test procedure led to a day in court for a man from Downham.

Woman stole stock from employer to pay off gambling debts, court told

Woman stole stock from employer to pay off gambling debts, court told

Items worth almost £4,000 were found to be missing following the acts of 'desperation', magistrates heard.

'I don't know why I did it', says drink-driver

'I don't know why I did it', says drink-driver

A man was caught driving while more than three times over the alcohol limit having been taken home earlier by a friend.

War in Ukraine sparked King's Lynn street brawl, court told

War in Ukraine sparked King's Lynn street brawl, court told

An expression of support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine led to an outbreak of violence in the heart of Lynn.

Steward permanently scarred after attack during King's Lynn Town FA Cup tie, court told

Steward permanently scarred after attack during King's Lynn Town FA Cup tie, court told

A former footballer has admitted punching a steward during an FA Cup match at the Walks.

Father pleads not guilty to murder of daughter, 19

Father pleads not guilty to murder of daughter, 19

A further hearing in the case is expected to take place next month.

Man 'dragged from car so he didn't drink-drive', King's Lynn court told

Man 'dragged from car so he didn't drink-drive', King's Lynn court told

A man who was locked out of his home while more than twice over the legal alcohol limit says he turned on his car's engine "by mistake".

Two men plead not guilty to Downham murder

Two men plead not guilty to Downham murder

Two men accused of murdering a third man during a disturbance in Downham earlier this year are set to go on trial this autumn.

Three men due in court on West Norfolk murder charges

Three men due in court on West Norfolk murder charges

Three men accused of murder following two deaths on the same evening are due before Norwich Crown Court this morning.

Who's been in King's Lynn court?

Who's been in King's Lynn court?

Here's our latest round-up of cases heard by the West Norfolk bench.

Parents 'failed baby Eleanor on an unimaginable scale', says detective after court verdicts

Parents 'failed baby Eleanor on an unimaginable scale', says detective after court verdicts