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Woman wanted over alleged universal credit benefit fraud

Woman wanted over alleged universal credit benefit fraud

A woman is wanted over accusations that she scammed benefits by dishonestly claiming payments over more than three years.

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Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Norwich man caught smuggling drugs through Heathrow

Norwich man caught smuggling drugs through Heathrow

A man from Norwich has been remanded in prison after being caught smuggling cannabis through Heathrow Airport.

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Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Acid attack threat court case halted after defendant takes mystery substance in dock

Acid attack threat court case halted after defendant takes mystery substance in dock

The court sentencing of a man accused of making violent death threats had to be halted after he took a mystery substance in the dock.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Norwich man caught smuggling drugs through Heathrow

Norwich man caught smuggling drugs through Heathrow

A man from Norwich has been remanded in prison after being caught smuggling cannabis through Heathrow Airport.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Woman with 173 previous offences banned from EVERY shop in Norfolk

Woman with 173 previous offences banned from EVERY shop in Norfolk

A shoplifter with a “horrendous record” has been banned from entering any retail premises.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

A prolific shoplifter was caught stealing while he was on the run from being recalled to prison.

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Norwich Evening News

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Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

A man is accused of having a significant role in running a drugs line in Great Yarmouth after allegedly being found with cocaine.

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Norwich Evening News

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Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

A Norwich man has appeared in court charged with attempting to incite a 13-year-old girl into having sex.

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Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

Prolific shoplifter caught stealing while on the run from prison recall

A prolific shoplifter was caught stealing while he was on the run from being recalled to prison.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

Man, 22, accused of running ‘significant’ cocaine line in coastal town

A man is accused of having a significant role in running a drugs line in Great Yarmouth after allegedly being found with cocaine.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

Man, 24, accused of attempting to incite 13-year-old girl into sex

A Norwich man has appeared in court charged with attempting to incite a 13-year-old girl into having sex.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Library pervert banned after twice being caught engaging in sex act

Library pervert banned after twice being caught engaging in sex act

A man has been convicted of outraging public decency after masturbating in public in a city library.

18.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Man accused of ABH and knife threats against woman while on the run

Man accused of ABH and knife threats against woman while on the run

A man is accused of ABH and threatening a woman with a knife while wanted for recall to prison.

18.09.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Man admits ABH after child hit over head with broom in row over swingball game

Man admits ABH after child hit over head with broom in row over swingball game

A man seriously injured a child who was hit over the head in a dispute over a game of swingball.

18.09.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Man appears in court accused of trying to obtain a gun

Man appears in court accused of trying to obtain a gun

A Norwich man is accused of attempting to obtain a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

18.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Library pervert banned after twice being caught engaging in sex act

Library pervert banned after twice being caught engaging in sex act

A man has been convicted of outraging public decency after masturbating in public in a city library.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man accused of ABH and knife threats against woman while on the run

Man accused of ABH and knife threats against woman while on the run

A man is accused of ABH and threatening a woman with a knife while wanted for recall to prison.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man admits ABH after child hit over head with broom in row over swingball game

Man admits ABH after child hit over head with broom in row over swingball game

A man seriously injured a child who was hit over the head in a dispute over a game of swingball.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man appears in court accused of trying to obtain a gun

Man appears in court accused of trying to obtain a gun

A Norwich man is accused of attempting to obtain a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Driver, 86, had bought automatic car week before fatal crash that killed passenger

Driver, 86, had bought automatic car week before fatal crash that killed passenger

A pensioner who drove into the back of a lorry killing his passenger had bought an automatic car the week before the crash, a court heard.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man denies sexually assaulting woman walking dogs in wood

Man denies sexually assaulting woman walking dogs in wood

A Norwich man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman in woods.

17.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Simon Parkin

Man denies sexually assaulting woman walking dogs in wood

Man denies sexually assaulting woman walking dogs in wood

A Norwich man has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a woman in woods.

17.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man banned from sitting next to female rail passengers after sexual assaults

Man banned from sitting next to female rail passengers after sexual assaults

A man has been banned from sitting next to lone women on public transport after sexually assaulting female train passengers.

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Pub attacker told he could have killed victim he kicked unconscious

Pub attacker told he could have killed victim he kicked unconscious

A Norwich pub attacker told he was lucky not to kill a man who he kicked unconscious has been spared a jail sentence.

16.09.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Sleep deprived man assaulted neighbours in night-time noise dispute

Sleep deprived man assaulted neighbours in night-time noise dispute

A sleep-deprived man assaulted neighbours and threw soil into open windows after a dispute over night-time noise.

16.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Places where most drivers were clocked by speed camera vans in June and July

Places where most drivers were clocked by speed camera vans in June and July

More than 8,900 motorists on Norfolk roads were caught over the speed limit by camera van checks in June and July.

16.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Police solve just ONE in 10 burglaries carried out in Norfolk

Police solve just ONE in 10 burglaries carried out in Norfolk

Police solved fewer one in ten of every burglary in Norfolk last year, it can be revealed.

16.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Pub attacker told he could have killed victim he kicked unconscious

Pub attacker told he could have killed victim he kicked unconscious

A Norwich pub attacker told he was lucky not to kill a man who he kicked unconscious has been spared a jail sentence.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Driver, 86, accused of causing death of woman passenger in crash with lorry

Driver, 86, accused of causing death of woman passenger in crash with lorry

A pensioner is to appear in court accused of causing the death of a passenger in his car following a crash with a lorry.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Sleep deprived man assaulted neighbours in night-time noise dispute

Sleep deprived man assaulted neighbours in night-time noise dispute

A sleep-deprived man assaulted neighbours and threw soil into open windows after a dispute over night-time noise.

16.09.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Simon Parkin

Places where most drivers were clocked by speed camera vans in June and July

Places where most drivers were clocked by speed camera vans in June and July

More than 8,900 motorists on Norfolk roads were caught over the speed limit by camera van checks in June and July.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Notorious Norfolk paedophile who set up youth group dies in prison

Notorious Norfolk paedophile who set up youth group dies in prison

A man awarded the MBE for his voluntary work with youngsters died in prison while serving a sentence for sex offences against boys.

16.09.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Police solve just ONE in 10 burglaries carried out in Norfolk

Police solve just ONE in 10 burglaries carried out in Norfolk

Police solved fewer one in ten of every burglary in Norfolk last year, it can be revealed.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Five remanded in custody over ‘large scale’ cocaine operation

Five remanded in custody over ‘large scale’ cocaine operation

Five men have been accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine and money laundering following a police operation in Norwich.

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Norwich Evening News

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Five remanded in custody over ‘large scale’ cocaine operation

Five remanded in custody over ‘large scale’ cocaine operation

Five men have been accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine and money laundering following a police operation in Norwich.

15.09.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Terrierman banned from keeping dogs over injuries inflicted in badger fights

Terrierman banned from keeping dogs over injuries inflicted in badger fights

A terrierman has been banned from keeping dogs after admitting causing unnecessary suffering when he failed to have injuries treated.

14.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Woman left in constant fear after being filmed in shower by sex offender

Woman left in constant fear after being filmed in shower by sex offender

A woman took extreme measures to protect her privacy after being secretly filmed in the shower by a convicted sex offender, a court heard. 

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Man, 22, admits to involvement in supply of ketamine, ecstasy and nitrous oxide

Man, 22, admits to involvement in supply of ketamine, ecstasy and nitrous oxide

A man has admitted a string of drug offences including being involved in the supply of ketamine, ecstasy and nitrous oxide.

12.09.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Dragons' Den winner caught with cocaine after Ivy restaurant attack

Dragons' Den winner caught with cocaine after Ivy restaurant attack

A Dragons' Den winner was found with cocaine after attacking staff at the Ivy restaurant in Norwich.

11.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Woman who attacked partner in jealous rage at family party spared jail

Woman who attacked partner in jealous rage at family party spared jail

A woman viciously beat up her partner in a jealous rage after she danced with another woman at a family party.

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Dragons' Den winner caught with cocaine after Ivy restaurant attack

Dragons' Den winner caught with cocaine after Ivy restaurant attack

A Dragons' Den winner was found with cocaine after attacking staff at the Ivy restaurant in Norwich.

11.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Prosecutors fail to specify exact charges against asylum hotel protesters

Prosecutors fail to specify exact charges against asylum hotel protesters

Prosecutors have been given 21 days to specify what two asylum hotel protesters are accused of after the pair denied racial harassment. 

10.09.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Teacher accused of teenage girl sex offences dating back 15 years

Teacher accused of teenage girl sex offences dating back 15 years

A former teacher has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences while in a position of trust. 

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Norwich Evening News

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Prosecutors fail to specify exact charges against asylum hotel protesters

Prosecutors fail to specify exact charges against asylum hotel protesters

Prosecutors have been given 21 days to specify what two asylum hotel protesters are accused of after the pair denied racial harassment. 

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Teacher accused of teenage girl sex offences dating back 15 years

Teacher accused of teenage girl sex offences dating back 15 years

A former teacher has appeared in court accused of a string of sexual offences while in a position of trust. 

10.09.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Armed police arrest former Norwich City player's son for drink driving at McDonald's

Armed police arrest former Norwich City player's son for drink driving at McDonald's

The son of a former Norwich City footballer was arrested for drink driving by armed police at a McDonald's drive-thru.

09.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Armed police arrest former Norwich City player's son for drink driving at McDonald's

Armed police arrest former Norwich City player's son for drink driving at McDonald's

The son of a former Norwich City footballer was arrested for drink driving by armed police at a McDonald's drive-thru.

09.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Covert police tactics see 750 drivers caught not wearing seatbelts

Covert police tactics see 750 drivers caught not wearing seatbelts

Police operations involving officers hidden on buses and in unmarked trucks have seen hundreds of drivers caught not wearing a seatbelt.

08.09.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Covert police tactics see 750 drivers caught not wearing seatbelts

Covert police tactics see 750 drivers caught not wearing seatbelts

Police operations involving officers hidden on buses and in unmarked trucks have seen hundreds of drivers caught not wearing a seatbelt.

08.09.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Three-strike burglars face jail over Mini Cooper theft

Three-strike burglars face jail over Mini Cooper theft

Two burglars face jail sentences of more than three years after stealing a car during an early morning break-in while the owner was in bed upstairs.

07.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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