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Rouge trader jailed after targeting elderly

A “heartless” rogue trader who persistently targeted elderly people has been jailed.Darren Moore, 57, was given a criminal behaviour order in 2016 after repeatedly defrauding vulnerable people.Among other things, the order banned Moore from “cold calling” or undertaking any work for people over the age of 65. However, he repeatedly breached it.Darren Moore has been jailed for one year and eight months. Picture: Cambridgeshire PoliceIn the first few months of

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Hi Tech Swaffham Bus Shelters

New bus shelters with real-time information screens, environmentally friendly grass roofing, and new cycle racks have been installed in Swaffham thanks to money secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to help improve bus services across the county. The advanced eco-bus shelters are replacing older bus stop shelters based in the town centre and are part of Norfolk County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The shelters feature LED lighting and

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Historic debut for Downham ends in FA Cup defeat

Downham Town made their historic debut in the FA Cup at Kirkley and Pakefield on Saturday – the first time since the club was formed in 1881.On a proud day for the club, Downham were unfortunately knocked out of the competition at the first hurdle in the Extra Preliminary Round.Town dominated the first half of the encounter but did not take their chances when they came.The home side advanced in

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Lynn students claim a multitude of world medals

It has been a busy couple of weeks for students from the Mark Farnham Schools of Tae kwon-do.Students enjoyed success at the World Championships, held at the Sky Dome, in Coventry, and also at a colour belt grading at the Community Centre at Providence Street - the last time an event will be hosted at the venue.The Mark Farnham Schools gained 19 awards at the event including two World Champions,

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Hughes happy to take a point from Linnets’ league opener

King’s Lynn Town kicked off their National League North campaign with a draw at home to Hereford on Saturday.The Linnets had a bit of a fright when they went behind early on but by half time they were level.Lynn took the lead midway through the second period but the visitors fired back a couple of minutes later, and that was how it finished.King's Lynn Town manager and the scorer of

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Man in court after shouting swear words at town festival

A man who arrested after shouting numerous swear words during an argument while at Lynn’s Festival Too, a court has heard.Richard Jackson, 47, of St James Street in Lynn, admitted to being drunk and disorderly at a hearing in the town’s magistrates court on Thursday.The court heard that on Friday, June 30, Jackson was at the festival on Tuesday Market Place where people of all ages were enjoying an evening

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Workers from social housing provider set to strike over pay

Nearly 60 workers from West Norfolk’s largest social housing provider are set to strike over pay.Employees from Freebridge Community Housing have balloted to take part in industrial action, with strike days announced over the coming weeks.Those affected are responsible for providing home maintenance repairs and estate services across Freebridge properties.The Freebridge Community Housing offices in King's LynnA spokesperson for Unite the union said that many of the workers, who perform

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Mods and Rockers Classic Scooter and Motorbike Meet in King’s Lynn

This Sunday, 13 August, seas the return of the popular   . For the eighth year the borough council has a day full of entertainment planned from 10am until 4pm in the Tuesday Market Place. Councillor Simon Ring, Cabinet member for Tourism, Events and Marketing, said: “Hundreds of people have enjoyed the live music we’ve brought to the Tuesday Market Place over the last couple of weekends. The historic market

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Shoplifter at risk of being sent to prison after stealing headphones

A 21-year-old shoplifter is at risk of being sent to prison after stealing headphones from a shop in Lynn.Oskar Charewicz, of Woolstencroft Avenue in Lynn, admitted to stealing the headphones worth £120 at the town’s magistrates court in a hearing on Thursday.Magistrates decided that their sentencing powers were not sufficient to punish Charewicz, who was in breach of a nine-month suspended sentence order given in April for a drug-related offence.Charewicz

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Man ‘extremely agitated and hostile’ towards police after relative’s arrest

A man who was “extremely agitated and hostile” towards police during a relative’s arrest was in court for obstructing an officer in their duty.Daniel Castleton, 35, of The Portway in Lynn, appeared on Thursday in the town’s magistrates court where he admitted to the offence.On June 18, police were called to Costcutter on Wisbech Road after reports of a robbery.The incident took place outside of Costcutter on Wisbech Road in

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