King s Lynn couple went on theft spree from shops to buy heroin
| Updated: 16:02, 15 January 2021
A homeless Lynn couple who carried out a string of shop thefts to help fund their heroin habit have been sentenced.
Dean Dexter Kenneth Gray has started a 12-week jail sentence and Natalie Jade Wilson was given a two-year community order.
Lynn Magistratesâ Court heard on Thursday that Gray, 26, had previously been convicted of thefts from Superdrug (December 6, £50), Home Bargains (December 22, £14.46 and £27.93) and Tesco (January 8, £34.10 and £49.50).
King s Lynn Magistrates Court (43978979)
At the latest hearing he pleaded guilty to stealing fragrances from Superdrug on November 23 (£144 and £79.50) and admitted failing to report for supervision on December 1 following custody.
Work commences on major King s Lynn housing project
| Updated: 10:11, 13 January 2021
Work has commenced on the latest scheme in a major housing project which will bring 105 new homes to Kingâs Lynn.
The scheme, named Nora 4 at the Nar Ouse Regeneration Area, is situated off Morston Drift in South Lynn and is a project between Lovell and West Norfolk Council.
A selection of 105 brand-new homes, including 37 available for open market sale, 52 for private rental, 11 for affordable rent and five for shared ownership are being built on the former factory brownfield site.
An illustration of the Nora scheme (43936675)
The first homes are expected to be completed in February 2022 and the construction work as a whole in May 2023.
Road safety appeal as emergency services attend accident near Downham Market
| Updated: 15:50, 30 December 2020
Police have issued a safety warning as emergency services are attending many accidents over the festive period-including one near Downham this afternoon.
A social media post by King s Lynn Police says: Please be careful on the roads, 2020 has taken too many loved ones as it is.
The post comes after there has been a two-vehicle accident in Barroway Drove involving a Peugeot and a Toyota.
Police have issued a road safety warning this afternoon after an accident near Downham. Picture: SUBMITTED
A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police said the two female drivers were taken to Lynn s Queen Elizabeth Hospital for assessment with what is reported to be minor injuries.
Water levels dropping as West Norfolk river flood warnings remain in place
| Updated: 16:48, 27 December 2020
Flood warnings remain in force on two rivers in West Norfolk and Breckland this evening, though officials say more rain is expected over the coming hours.
The Environment Agency says water levels have now peaked in the area of the warning for the Little Ouse River and River Thet, which includes Church Lane, Hockwold.
But a flood warning, issued yesterday, is still in place and the agency s latest update today said river levels remain high.
Flooding at Welney, Welney Wash Road and on the A1101. (43726364)
It continued: This means that the current risk of property flooding is expected to continue.
AUBURN â Judge Kevin Wallace imposed these sentences during hearings Dec. 2-14 in DeKalb Superior Court I.
Wayne Earl Bates of the 200 block of East Main Street, Ottoville, Ohio, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail, all suspended except 30 days, for nonsupport, a Level 6 felony. He received credit for 15 days already served. He was placed on probation for two years and five months and was fined $1.
Jarod Delgado of the 9100 block of John Brown Road, Van Wert, Ohio, was sentenced to one year in jail, all suspended except 120 days, for resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, a Level 6 felony. He was placed on probation through Dec. 2, 2021, and was fined $1.