Courts

A woman was caught drink-driving after seeking solace when she learned her grandparents had been killed in Africa.

Mystery surrounds a man with “five aliases” after a court was unable to be sure of his identity.

A cyclist left with a brain bleed after a driver ploughed into her said it was “the most horrific experience” of her life.

A fly-tipper who took a householder’s waste that was later found dumped is nearly £500 worse off after he was prosecuted by West Norfolk Council.

Four members of an organised crime gang operating from a property in Lynn have been jailed for a total of more than 30 years.

Our area’s probation service is not effectively keeping members of the public safe from criminals, a report has found.

A man accused of drug-driving could find himself convicted in his absence if he does not turn up to court.

A man who made repeated threats to burn down a bar-restaurant has been hit with a community order and fine.

A man accused of shoplifting can expect a knock on the door after he failed to appear before magistrates on Thursday.

A woman who was unsteady on her feet swore repeatedly at police officers, before being arrested for being drunk and disorderly

A driver stopped by police because of two flat tyres on his Volkswagen car was found to have cannabis on him.

A man who filmed himself riding an illegal electric pedal bike at nearly 60mph has found himself in trouble with the courts.

A defendant said he needed more help when he appeared charged with causing a nuisance at a hospital.

A woman who missed a probation appointment to draw up a pre-sentence report has been given a second go.

A defendant could face being convicted in her absence if she fails to turn up to court for a second time.

Two pals who were “just trying to have a good time” paid the price after being caught on camera taking drugs in a park.

A driver who crashed his Mercedes into two parked cars trying to avoid an animal and ended up in hospital has pleaded guilty to drink-driving.

A man who smashed in a door, tore bricks out of a wall, damaged a gate, and kicked a police van was frustrated because he could not find his way home.

An elderly driver has said he will relinquish his driving licence for good after being banned for drink-driving.

A teenager has admitted three offences of possessing indecent images of children and one of possessing extreme animal pornography.