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Which Norfolk speed cameras caught the most motorists last month?

More than 1,500 motorists were clocked over the speed limit by fixed speed cameras on Norfolk roads last month.  

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Norwich Evening News

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Games thief avoids jail AGAIN despite being back stealing within weeks

A prolific Norwich shoplifter with a habit of stealing games has avoided a prison sentence again weeks after his last conviction.

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Norwich Evening News

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Which Norfolk speed cameras caught the most motorists last month?

More than 1,500 motorists were clocked over the speed limit by fixed speed cameras on Norfolk roads last month.  

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Games thief avoids jail AGAIN despite being back stealing within weeks

A prolific Norwich shoplifter with a habit of stealing games has avoided a prison sentence again weeks after his last conviction.

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Depraved sex offender who preyed on vulnerable children dies in prison

A Norwich pensioner who was jailed for abusing eight children two decades after he cheated justice has died while serving 21 years prison. 

22.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Depraved sex offender who preyed on vulnerable children dies in prison

A Norwich pensioner who was jailed for abusing eight children two decades after he cheated justice has died while serving 21 years prison. 

22.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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2,000 visitors step into courts' dock and cells as doors thrown open to guests

2,000 visitors step into courts' dock and cells as doors thrown open to guests

Thousands of people voluntarily stepped into the dock and spent time in the cells after a Norwich court threw open its doors to visitors.

21.04.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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2,000 visitors step into courts' dock and cells as doors thrown open to guests

2,000 visitors step into courts' dock and cells as doors thrown open to guests

Thousands of people voluntarily stepped into the dock and spent time in the cells after a Norwich court threw open its doors to visitors.

21.04.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Villagers in shock as elderly couple seriously injured in thatched cottage blaze

Villagers in shock as elderly couple seriously injured in thatched cottage blaze

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after fire swept through a historic coastal thatched cottage leaving an elderly couple in hospital with serious...

20.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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In the Dock: 30 offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

In the Dock: 30 offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard and sentenced at Norwich Magistrates’ Courts.

19.04.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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In the Dock: 30 offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

In the Dock: 30 offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard and sentenced at Norwich Magistrates’ Courts.

19.04.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Man who stripped half naked spared jail over riverside sexual assault

Man who stripped half naked spared jail over riverside sexual assault

A man who sexually assaulted a woman after stripping naked has been sentenced, more than five-and-a-half years after the offence. 

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Teenage illegal immigrant admits dealing large quantities of cocaine

Teenage illegal immigrant admits dealing large quantities of cocaine

A teenage drug dealer who arrived in the UK in a small boat has been remanded in custody over fears he will flee before being sentenced. 

17.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Man who stripped half naked spared jail over riverside sexual assault

Man who stripped half naked spared jail over riverside sexual assault

A man who sexually assaulted a woman after stripping naked has been sentenced, more than five-and-a-half years after the offence. 

17.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Prison officer involved in £130k drug smuggling for boyfriend must repay just £48

Prison officer involved in £130k drug smuggling for boyfriend must repay just £48

A corrupt prison officer who smuggled drugs disguised in puzzle books into a Norfolk jail for her inmate boyfriend as part of a £130,000 operation...

17.04.2025 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Park attacker who beat up teen twins caught from DNA left on bite mark

Park attacker who beat up teen twins caught from DNA left on bite mark

A man who beat up two teenagers in a town centre park was caught after his DNA was traced from a bite mark. 

17.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Teenage illegal immigrant admits dealing large quantities of cocaine

Teenage illegal immigrant admits dealing large quantities of cocaine

A teenage drug dealer who arrived in the UK in a small boat has been remanded in custody over fears he will flee before being sentenced. 

17.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Parcel driver denies sexually assaulting woman who answered door

Parcel driver denies sexually assaulting woman who answered door

A delivery driver has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman after dropping off a package. 

16.04.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Butane gas addict threatened to kill Superdrug store staff

Butane gas addict threatened to kill Superdrug store staff

A Norwich butane gas addict has been spared prison after threatening to kill Superdrug staff while on licence from previous sentence. 

16.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Teenagers accused of having ‘lethal’ combat knife in city centre park

Teenagers accused of having ‘lethal’ combat knife in city centre park

Two teenage boys have appeared in court accused of having a specialist combat knife in Chapelfield Gardens.  

16.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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In the Dock: Latest offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

In the Dock: Latest offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard and sentenced at Norwich Magistrates’ Courts.

16.04.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Parcel driver denies sexually assaulting woman who answered door

Parcel driver denies sexually assaulting woman who answered door

A delivery driver has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman after dropping off a package. 

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Relentless’ stalker, 22, banned from contacting woman for 10 years

'Relentless’ stalker, 22, banned from contacting woman for 10 years

A man who bombarded a woman with a "relentless" stream of unwanted messages has been handed a 10-year ban on contacting her. 

16.04.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Butane gas addict threatened to kill Superdrug store staff

Butane gas addict threatened to kill Superdrug store staff

A Norwich butane gas addict has been spared prison after threatening to kill Superdrug staff while on licence from previous sentence. 

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Teenagers accused of having ‘lethal’ combat knife in city centre park

Teenagers accused of having ‘lethal’ combat knife in city centre park

Two teenage boys have appeared in court accused of having a specialist combat knife in Chapelfield Gardens.  

16.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Dog owner denies having XL Bully out of control on busy high street

Dog owner denies having XL Bully out of control on busy high street

A dog owner has denied having an XL Bully that was dangerously out of control on a busy high street. 

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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In the Dock: Latest offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

In the Dock: Latest offenders sentenced at Norwich Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard and sentenced at Norwich Magistrates’ Courts.

16.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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‘Bored’ nuisance neighbour jailed after threatening estate agent with paving slab

A nuisance neighbour who has blighted the lives of locals because he is “bored” has been jailed after threatening an estate agent with a paving slab. 

15.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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‘Bored’ nuisance neighbour jailed after threatening estate agent with paving slab

A nuisance neighbour who has blighted the lives of locals because he is “bored” has been jailed after threatening an estate agent with a paving slab. 

15.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Cowboy builder who fleeced customers out of almost £63k forced to pay back... just £1

A cowboy builder jailed for conning homeowners out of tens of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back... just £1. 

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Two brothers with 143 offences between them jailed for selling drugs

Two drug dealing brothers who supplied crack cocaine and heroin have been jailed for more than five and a half years each.

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Man denies multiple rapes and sexual offences on a child

A man has denied the rape and sexual assaulting of a woman on multiple occasions and sex offences against a 13-year-old girl.

12.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Cowboy builder who fleeced customers out of almost £63k forced to pay back... just £1

A cowboy builder jailed for conning homeowners out of tens of thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back... just £1. 

12.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Two brothers with 143 offences between them jailed for selling drugs

Two drug dealing brothers who supplied crack cocaine and heroin have been jailed for more than five and a half years each.

12.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man denies multiple rapes and sexual offences on a child

A man has denied the rape and sexual assaulting of a woman on multiple occasions and sex offences against a 13-year-old girl.

12.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Speed camera scammer avoids jail AGAIN despite driving while high on cocaine

A drug driver has admitted breaching a suspended sentence imposed when he tried to avoid a speeding fine by claiming another man was at the wheel.

11.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Trial of ex-soldier accused of killing his neighbour brought to a halt

Trial of ex-soldier accused of killing his neighbour brought to a halt

An ex-soldier accused of killing a neighbour in Norwich faces a new trial after a jury had to be discharged due to illness. 

10.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Policeman accused of misconduct for dressing inappropriately with woman while WFH

Policeman accused of misconduct for dressing inappropriately with woman while WFH

A Norfolk police officer is accused of dressing inappropriately during an interview with a female crime victim conducted while he was working from...

10.04.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Albanians who entered UK illegally jailed over £325k cannabis operation

Albanians who entered UK illegally jailed over £325k cannabis operation

Two men who entered the UK illegally have been jailed for a huge cannabis growing operation in vacant commercial premises. 

10.04.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Trial of ex-soldier accused of killing his neighbour brought to a halt

Trial of ex-soldier accused of killing his neighbour brought to a halt

An ex-soldier accused of killing a neighbour in Norwich faces a new trial after a jury had to be discharged due to illness. 

10.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Couple left flea-infested distressed dog untreated for months

Couple left flea-infested distressed dog untreated for months

A couple caused a dog unnecessary suffering after they failed to get it treatment for a severe skin disease.

10.04.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Policeman accused of misconduct for dressing inappropriately with woman while WFH

Policeman accused of misconduct for dressing inappropriately with woman while WFH

A Norfolk police officer is accused of dressing inappropriately during an interview with a female crime victim conducted while he was working from...

10.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Teenager jailed for ‘frenzied’ attack on victim he had stabbed four days before

Teenager jailed for ‘frenzied’ attack on victim he had stabbed four days before

A teenager has been jailed for a “frenzied” knife attack, against a man he had already stabbed days before in a busy Norwich shopping centre.  

09.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Teenagers in court for attempted murder and stabbing man in the head

Teenagers in court for attempted murder and stabbing man in the head

Two teenagers have appeared in court accused of brutal knife attacks that saw one victim stabbed multiple times and another knifed in the back of the...

09.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Teenagers in court for attempted murder and stabbing man in the head

Teenagers in court for attempted murder and stabbing man in the head

Two teenagers have appeared in court accused of brutal knife attacks that saw one victim stabbed multiple times and another knifed in the back of the...

09.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Men used ‘key jammer’ to steal luxury motor as part of hi-tech car theft racket

Men used ‘key jammer’ to steal luxury motor as part of hi-tech car theft racket

Two men caught minutes after stealing a Mercedes have admitted involvement in a hi-tech car theft operation.

09.04.2025 30

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Teenager jailed for ‘frenzied’ attack on victim he had stabbed four days before

Teenager jailed for ‘frenzied’ attack on victim he had stabbed four days before

A teenager has been jailed for a “frenzied” knife attack, against a man he had already stabbed days before in a busy Norwich shopping centre.  

09.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man who urged 12-year-old girl to send naked pictures spared jail

Man who urged 12-year-old girl to send naked pictures spared jail

A man who urged what he believed to be a 12-year-old girl to send him intimate pictures has been spared a jail sentence. 

09.04.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Sex offender accused of selling indecent child images then blackmailing buyers

Sex offender accused of selling indecent child images then blackmailing buyers

A registered sex offender made thousands of pounds selling indecent images of children to people who he then tried to blackmail, prosecutors claim.

08.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Man, 22, found in taxi with cocaine and cash appears in court

Man, 22, found in taxi with cocaine and cash appears in court

A Norwich man arrested in a taxi with £4,000 worth of cocaine and £2,500 in cash has appeared in court accused of drug dealing. 

08.04.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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