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REVEALED: How thief who stole £300,000 worth of books got caught after 8 years

1 week ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Bruno Brown

Christopher Nunn was convicted of stealing specialist books from the printers where he worked and was caught after he was spotted selling them on Amazon (Image: Newsquest/East Anglia News Service) A man convicted of stealing £300,000 worth of specialist books from the printers where he worked was caught after he was spotted selling them on Amazon. Christopher Nunn, 42, stole books from his employer, a printer in Beccles called CPI William Clowes, over an eight-year period.
Disgraced ex-BBC radio presenter jailed for sex offences released from prison

2 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Bruno Brown

Mike Souter arrives at Norwich Crown Court on charges of child sex offences back in 2013. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Archant) A disgraced former BBC radio presenter who was jailed for 22 years for sex offences on boys has been released from prison. Michael Souter, 71, was found guilty at Norwich Crown Court in 2013 of 19 sexual assaults on seven victims aged between 11 and 16.
Bar owner who stole £300,000 of books loses licence over 'money laundering' fears

2 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Bruno Brown

Christopher Nunn has had his licence for the Wine Vaults Bar and Restaurant in Beccles revoked (Image: East Anglia News Service) A bar and restaurant owner who stole £300,000 worth of books has been stripped of his business licence after police said he was using it to "launder" the proceeds of his crime. Christopher Nunn, who runs the Wine Vaults in Beccles, lost his authorisation following a meeting of East Suffolk Council's licensing committee.
New food hygiene ratings for Suffolk restaurants, pubs and cafes

2 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Revealed: The latest food hygiene ratings for East Suffolk (Image: Pixabay) The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for East Suffolk restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed. Environmental health officers from East Suffolk have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
Parked car targeted by thieves as fuses stolen in Beccles

3 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Mark Boggis

A car parked on Banham Road in Beccles was targeted by thieves. Pictures: Google Images/Newsquest (Image: Google Images/Newsquest) Numerous fuses were stolen from underneath a car bonnet as thieves struck during an early morning raid. Police are seeking witnesses and are appealing for information in connection with the theft from a car in Beccles. The car parked on Banham Road in Beccles was targeted by thieves.
Acclaimed folk artist to perform at Suffolk town church

4 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Rising star and folk artist Katie Spencer is set to perform in Beccles next month. (Image: Katie Spencer) Acclaimed folk artist Katie Spencer is set to perform in Beccles. The singer-songwriter and guitarist from East Yorkshire will be making her second visit to the town when she takes the stage at the Canopy Theatre in Hungate Church on April 12.
Where to find great white sharks - are there any in the UK?

4 weeks ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Patrick Glover

Great white sharks can grow up to 21 feet in length, weigh up to 4,500 pounds and live for more than 70 years. (Image: Getty Images) There are a number of shark species that can be found in UK waters including Tiger, Nurse and Basking sharks - but what about great whites?
Art auction raises £11,000 for Fisher Theatre Bungay

1 month ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

The auction was a success and toasted by participants (Image: Supplied) An art auction has raised £11,000 for a historic theatre. The fundraising event at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay was deemed a success, with 71 pieces from renowned East Anglian artists, including Maggi Hambling, Stuart Pearson Wright, and Ivy Smith, going under the hammer. Cindy Greenway, the auction curator, said: "The art auction was a wonderful team effort and the culmination of many months of hard work.
Three people arrested after police incident at primary school

1 month ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Faye Minton

There has been an incident at a Beccles primary school (Image: Denise Bradley) Three people have been arrested after a police incident at a primary school. Police were called to Beccles Primary Academy, in the town's Ellough Road, just before 11.45am on Thursday. Eyewitnesses reported seeing 13 police vehicles, including dog units, swarming the street. A Suffolk Constabulary spokesman has now confirmed three people have been arrested.
Vigil to be held to mark anniversary of Ukraine war

1 month ago | becclesandbungayjournal.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

A Beccles prayer vigil for Ukraine is to take place on Friday (Image: Paul Wooster) A prayer vigil for Ukraine will be held in Beccles on Friday. Organised by the town's churches, it will take place in Exchange Square at 11.30am. The vigil aims to unite the community and show support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. The event will include the playing of Ukraine's national anthem, which attendees will listen to in silence.