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Cleaner back in court after 25 years as police uncover drugs at his home
A criminal made his return to the dock following 25 years of no offences after being caught with a large amount of cannabis.
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Donation will help charity’s sensory garden project
Society members who have chosen to support a King’s Lynn-based charity, handed over a donation to help create a sensory garden.
Drunk mechanic kicked officer during second police assault this year
A man who appeared in court after assaulting police for a second time this year said: “I won’t be getting drunk again.”
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Man stuffed wine, crisps and sandwich down his trousers during stealing spree
Sandwiches, crisps and a bottle of wine sound like the perfect summer picnic - but maybe not if you stole it.
Shoplifter stole whiskey, scissors and cafetière during anger-fuelled spree
A West Norfolk criminal with “expensive” taste pinched £40 whiskey during an anger-fuelled shoplifting session.
Wildlife, words and where am I? Have a go at the top weekend quiz on the internet
Put your general knowledge to the test with the Saturday Social - the ultimate online pub quiz.
Hospital plays vital role in clinical trial recruitment
Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital has successfully recruited 100 patients on to a large-scale pioneering clinical trial on hip fracture treatment.
30-year-old remanded in custody after being accused of biting, spitting and punching police officers
A 30-year-old has been remanded in custody after being charged with biting, spitting and punching six police officers.
Hospital porter who ‘built his life around the QEH’ found dead at home
A hospital porter who was passionate about his job was found dead by a friend after hanging himself, an inquest heard.
Twist in the tale as St George’s flags are turned into noughts and crosses
Games of noughts and crosses have cropped up on mini roundabouts across West Norfolk - appearing to mock St George’s crosses painted previously.
Major programme delivering 1,000 homes will leave ‘a legacy we can be proud of’
A major programme delivering around 1,000 new homes has been praised for also bringing new roads, nature reserves and sports pitches to West Norfolk.
Vibrant event saw visitors from near and far
The Ukrainian community and supporters gathered in Lynn to celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Firefighters rush to town centre business
Firefighters rushed to a town centre health and beauty shop this morning.
Valuable equipment designed to save babies born prematurely at hospital is upgraded
A valuable piece of equipment designed to save the lives of babies born before their due date at Lynn’s hospital has been upgraded.
St George’s crosses painted on mini roundabouts will be scrubbed off, council says
St George’s crosses painted on mini roundabouts across West Norfolk will be removed, a council has confirmed.
Man who caused shock by lying naked in park is sentenced
A man who caused shock by lying naked in a town park has been fined.
Council leisure and hospital cancer wellbeing partnership is making a ‘life-changing’ difference
A successful partnership, which is helping to improve cancer patients’ wellbeing, is in the running for an award.
Preview event success for abstract artist
An opening preview event of a new exhibition has been hailed a great success.
Plans unveiled to ease town centre congestion with bus revamp
Dereham Market Place could soon undergo significant changes following the unveiling of improvement plans by Norfolk County Council which would add bus stops and pedestrian crossings.
Vandals smash vehicle window in late night raid
The police have launched an appeal after vandals smashed a vehicle window on Jacobs Court, Raglan Street in Lowestoft.