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Jury CLEARS eco-activist who filmed herself lobbing paint (and used diesel van)
A climate change activist who filmed herself throwing pink paint on two Norfolk council buildings has been cleared of criminal damage after a jury accepted her claim she was involved in a lawful protest.
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Firm loses costs bid against woman who said colleagues bet on who would bed her first
A Norfolk double glazing firm has lost its bid to claim £7,500 court costs from a woman who claimed colleagues bet on who would be the first to sleep with her.
City rooftop bar and restaurant appoints liquidators owing creditors £1.2m
The company behind Rooftop Gardens in Norwich has appointed liquidators owing creditors £1.2m, including more than £400,000 in VAT to HMRC.
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Debenhams bulding set for student flats despite raft of objections
Plans to turn the former Debenhams building in Norwich into student flats have been recommended for approval, despite objections from UEA bosses.
Award-winning farm shop named among best in the UK
The Goat Shed in Honingham has been named among the best farm shops in the UK.
In the dock: The criminals jailed in Norfolk last week
A serial thief and a man who stabbed his own father were among those to have been jailed in Norfolk last week.
Electric scooter rider remanded in prison accused of cocaine dealing
Disqualified driver Donovan Gurley pleaded not guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court to possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
Case still open into woman's murder more than 20 years ago, say police
A probe into the murder of a woman in her Norwich home more than two decades ago "remains open", police have insisted.
Woman who tried to smuggle drugs misses court after food poisoning claim
A woman who tried to smuggle drugs and phones into a Norfolk prison could not attend court as she claimed she had food poisoning.
Man to be sentenced for drink driving after crash in which pedestrian was killed
A man who admitted drink driving after a fatal crash in Norwich is to be sentenced later this month.
Bat inspectors give the green light for historic pub renovations
Bid for pub extension can go ahead after being declared free of nocturnal winged creatures by inspectors.
City Hall rules out giving pigeons contraceptives at market
Norwich City Council has ruled out being able to give pigeons at Norwich Market contraceptive pills but continues to investigate other control methods.
Police continue to investigate serious assault in Norfolk town
A man arrested following a serious assault in a Norfolk town had been released under investigation.
Man due in court after pleading guilty to JCB garage ram raid
A man who used a JCB in a bid to steal a cash machine from a Norfolk garage will appear in court this week after he admitted attempted theft.
City couple reveal plans for second go at extension
Mr and Mrs Perry have put forward a planning application for a self-build home at their Taverham property.
Cyclist death on busy city roundabout still being investigated
Detectives said an investigation into the death of a cyclist on a busy city roundabout is continuing.
Mum on a mission to turn unwanted 'trash' into treasure
Jen Ballard, who lives in Norwich, has launched her own venture - the Really Rubbish Company - to relocate, revive and repurpose other people's unwanted items.
5 public notices to be aware of in Norfolk this week
From flats above a Taco Bell in Norwich to the Great Yarmouth Eye being moved, here are five public notices in Norfolk this week.
Member of 'paint pot gang' set to appeal prison term
A member of a county lines gang which flooded a town with more than £300k of drugs using tiny children's style paint pots is set to appeal his jail term.
Road blocked after car smashes into wall on roundabout
Part of the A1151 in Hoveton is partially blocked after a car smashes into a wall on a mini roundabout.