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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

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

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

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

A court heard that a woman who was drink driving in Lynn was “swerving all over the road”.Saran Godolja-Burrows, 29, appeared at Lynn’s Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where she admitted to driving above the specified limit.Prosecutor Nicola Lamb told magistrates that on June 30, police noticed a car swerving while heading towards Saddlebow roundabout.Godolja-Burrows was at Lynn’s Magistrates' CourtOfficers said that the speed was inconsistent for the road and decided

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

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

Fares on all Norwich park & ride services will be even cheaper from this September, making it easier and more affordable to travel car-free into the city centre by bus. The new fares will be introduced, thanks to money that Norfolk County Council has secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to help improve bus services across the county. From Monday 4 September, passengers will be able to travel all

An 18-year-old was described by his solicitor as a “naughty boy” after having a number of previous convictions to his name – the latest being having cannabis hidden in his sock.Brayden McShane appeared at Lynn’s Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and admitted to the offence of being in possession of a Class B drug.Prosecutor Nicola Lamb explained that on April 4, police were informed about a vehicle travelling on the A47