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Police catch disqualified driver with cocaine, cannabis and extendable baton
A man was found with cocaine, cannabis and an extendable baton after police caught him driving while disqualified.
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Author and trust member gives an ‘inspiring’ session to club
An author and trust founder gave an “inspiring and entertaining” talk to group members.
No restraining order for 23-year-old who jumped on ex-partner’s car and shattered windscreen
A man who jumped on his ex-partner’s car and punched a hole in her wardrobe has dodged a restraining order.
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Novel tells story of love and rivalry as baby is abandoned on Irish beach
In its weekly look at books, Waterstones focuses on a multi-layered tale of happenstance, love and rivalry…
Man fractures eye socket of partner’s ex in one-punch knockout at pub
A man fractured the eye socket of his partner’s ex after punching him to the face and knocking him out.
Sentencing delayed for thief who pinched booze, pizza and a Tesco basket during £700 spree
A prolific thief has landed back in the dock after failing to turn up for his pre-sentence report.
‘World War Three’ at council as member lodges shock complaint
A councillor has lodged a shock complaint against her authority’s mayor and deputy leader following a row over the possible sale of council assets.
Crazy golf venue makes ‘difficult decision’ to close due to ‘rising costs’
An indoor crazy golf centre with an underwater theme has announced it will be closing down.
Community ‘disturbed’ after dead cat found among rubbish
There was shock among residents after a dead cat was found among fly-tipped rubbish.
Pub removes bootleg Banksy painting ‘because it’s not real’
As swiftly as it appeared, it has been whisked away - Lynn’s bootleg Banksy is gone.
Creme Egg thief admits drug-dealing charges
A Creme Egg thief who hid from officers during his arrest has also admitted dealing drugs.
Starbucks set to return to town centre this month
Signs are going back up less than four months after closing as Starbucks is set to reopen in a town centre.
Mayor’s Business Awards takes place four weeks today!
Four weeks today, representatives of the West Norfolk business world will gather for a glittering awards ceremony.
New charity shop to open on town’s High Street
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices is opening a fundraising shop on a town’s High Street.
Five robbery suspects - including juvenile - have bail extended
Five people arrested following a robbery have had their bail extended.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ experience as former student receives award from the King
Meeting the King to receive a royal award proved a “once in a lifetime” experience for a former student.
Invictus medal-winning athlete tells pupils ‘always aim high’
A gold medal-winning sportsman put youngsters through their paces during an inspirational visit.
Run-down car dealership to be transformed into homes, café and takeaway
Plans to convert a run-down car dealership into new homes and businesses have been approved - despite it being deemed a “disappointing development”.
Marathon effort for MP running to support men’s mental health charity
An MP is lacing up his shoes for his sixth London Marathon - raising money for a charity close to his heart.
Inspiring event gives students ideas for future careers
College students were introduced to the world of work at an event which brought together employers and training providers.