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MP George Freeman has launched a petition to save Dereham's Post Office

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Petition launched to save town's Post Office

Breckland Council has launched a consultation period for the

Breckland Council has launched a consultation period for the

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Where can you share your views on Breckland's car parking charges?

Barnham Broom Golf Club

Barnham Broom Golf Club

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Council still trying to sell controversial golf club a YEAR after process started

Dereham Town Council is working to ensure its green spaces are protected.

Dereham Town Council is working to ensure its green spaces are protected.

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Fears over future of town's green spaces are raised at council meeting

Infamous underpass experiences another year of flooding.

Infamous underpass experiences another year of flooding.

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Fears of more A47 underpass flooding - 10 years after first being reported

Dawn Ribardo of the Breckland Children's Clothes Bank

Dawn Ribardo of the Breckland Children's Clothes Bank

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Worthy causes handed funding boost by council

Dereham Town Council have created a poll for people in the town to voice their preference for the parking charges.

Dereham Town Council have created a poll for people in the town to voice their preference for the parking charges.

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Poll asks would you agree to council tax hike to pay for free parking

Flashback to 2008: Dereham's town council hopes to return its Tuesday market to the bustling business it once was.

Flashback to 2008: Dereham's town council hopes to return its Tuesday market to the bustling business it once was.

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Lower market stall rents brought in by town council

Dereham Town Council have said that Breckland's absence at a meeting to discuss car parking charges was disgraceful.

Dereham Town Council have said that Breckland's absence at a meeting to discuss car parking charges was disgraceful.

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Councils at war! Authorities fall out after one snubs another's key meeting

A child with her goldfish at a fair in Chapelfield Gardens back in 2005.

A child with her goldfish at a fair in Chapelfield Gardens back in 2005.

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Town to ban giving away fairground goldfish as prizes

Dereham Town Council has trialled growing wildflowers in a cemetery where some of the graves are over 100 years old.

Dereham Town Council has trialled growing wildflowers in a cemetery where some of the graves are over 100 years old.

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Why is this town cemetery filled with wild flowers?

Roger Atterwill, who was present at the meeting, has described it as 'productive'.

Roger Atterwill, who was present at the meeting, has described it as 'productive'.

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'Productive' meeting held with army welfare captain to improve barracks

Cllr Harry Clarke, leader of the official opposition group at Breckland, has contributed to establishing the petition.

Cllr Harry Clarke, leader of the official opposition group at Breckland, has contributed to establishing the petition.

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Petition started to stop Breckland's introduction of car parking charges

Councillors were asked to scrutinize the introduction of car parking charges to five Breckland towns on Thursday.

Councillors were asked to scrutinize the introduction of car parking charges to five Breckland towns on Thursday.

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Council says new car park charge revenue will go back into five towns

Rory Sexton hopes that results from a survey sent to businesses in Dereham will bring about.

Rory Sexton hopes that results from a survey sent to businesses in Dereham will bring about.

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'Easy fixes' could restore hope for Norfolk market town's centre

Cllr Harry Clarke has also been among the voices opposing the parking charge proposal.

Cllr Harry Clarke has also been among the voices opposing the parking charge proposal.

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Car park charges in Breckland towns 'could be the end of new business'

Breckland Council is set to introduce car parking charges for the first time

Breckland Council is set to introduce car parking charges for the first time

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Drivers set to be charged for parking in five Norfolk towns for first time

George Freeman wins Mid Norfolk for the Conservatives.

George Freeman wins Mid Norfolk for the Conservatives.

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Tearful George Freeman retains seat after 'extraordinary' fifth win

Carolyn Coleman, inset, member of Dereham Action Partnership which is asking local shopkeepers what they think about plans to change the Market Place.

Carolyn Coleman, inset, member of Dereham Action Partnership which is asking local shopkeepers what they think about plans to change the Market Place.

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Call for neglected, run-down buildings in market town to be smartened up

Maxine O'Mahony being presented by Anita Rani and representatives of Penna - the award category sponsor - with her Chief Executive of the Year Award

Maxine O'Mahony being presented by Anita Rani and representatives of Penna - the award category sponsor - with her Chief Executive of the Year Award

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Breckland Council's CEO named best local authority boss in the land

Councillors are fed up with

Councillors are fed up with

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Calls for action on former children centre intensify following vandal attacks

Families at the Robertson Barracks have received emergency funding after it was found their accommodation was

Families at the Robertson Barracks have received emergency funding after it was found their accommodation was

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Emergency funds given to families at Norfolk barracks living in poor conditions

Former mayor Hugh King handed over the baton to Linda Monument at a town council meeting on May 21.

Former mayor Hugh King handed over the baton to Linda Monument at a town council meeting on May 21.

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Linda Monument takes over as Dereham's mayor once again

The cost of bills has been the leading contributor to an increase in debt for Norfolk households. (PA)

The cost of bills has been the leading contributor to an increase in debt for Norfolk households. (PA)

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Debt disaster: New report shows households "under rubble of poverty"

Councillors Harry Clarke and Ray O'Callaghan at the steps near South Green Gardens in Dereham.

Councillors Harry Clarke and Ray O'Callaghan at the steps near South Green Gardens in Dereham.

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A step too far? Residents voice concerns about Dereham staircase

Philip Morton, Dereham town councillor (inset) spoke at the Town Council Annual Parish Meeting as a member of the public when he proposed that no new housing developments should take place unless there is a clear plan and funding to reduce congestion

Philip Morton, Dereham town councillor (inset) spoke at the Town Council Annual Parish Meeting as a member of the public when he proposed that no new housing developments should take place unless there is a clear plan and funding to reduce congestion

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Town wants NO more developments until a plan to resolve traffic is in place

Norfolk County Council’s Parish Partnership Scheme will see improvement made to highways scheme in Dereham - including bus shelters and improvements to a footpath

Norfolk County Council’s Parish Partnership Scheme will see improvement made to highways scheme in Dereham - including bus shelters and improvements to a footpath

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Funding to build two new bus shelters and improve pathway in town allocated

The existing Lidl store in Kingston Road, Dereham

The existing Lidl store in Kingston Road, Dereham

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Will Lidl get permission to relocate town's store?

Donna Palmer (inset), a fundraising team member for Dereham Lions, has said the group’s car boot will return to the town’s Memorial Hall

Donna Palmer (inset), a fundraising team member for Dereham Lions, has said the group’s car boot will return to the town’s Memorial Hall

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Mystery benefactor saves car boot sale at town hall

Changes to bin collection days in Breckland come into effect from today

Changes to bin collection days in Breckland come into effect from today

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Change to thousands of people's bin collection day comes into effect

Dereham Town Council have given feedback to Breckland regarding its local plan and potential developments in the town

Dereham Town Council have given feedback to Breckland regarding its local plan and potential developments in the town

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Road chaos fears raised over future vision for market town

George Freeman, Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk

George Freeman, Conservative MP for Mid Norfolk

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Norfolk MP says he was not looking for sympathy over mortgage repayment rise

Alison Webb (inset) Breckland councillor has been speaking after a funding grant will help set up a parkrun in Dereham

Alison Webb (inset) Breckland councillor has been speaking after a funding grant will help set up a parkrun in Dereham

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On your marks - Funding boost as town's parkrun edges towards start line

Breckland Councillor, Alison Webb (inset) has been speaking about Bobbie the phone bot, an AI phone bot which will support people in the district

Breckland Councillor, Alison Webb (inset) has been speaking about Bobbie the phone bot, an AI phone bot which will support people in the district

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Bobbie the AI phone bot deals with council tax enquiries

Councillors Peter Wilkinson (centre, right) and Alison Webb (centre left) alongside Tim Cara, who was one of the community heroes who were awarded by Breckland council. (Top left, Donna Palmer, bottom left, Carolyn Coleman, top right, Athena Poole, and

Councillors Peter Wilkinson (centre, right) and Alison Webb (centre left) alongside Tim Cara, who was one of the community heroes who were awarded by Breckland council. (Top left, Donna Palmer, bottom left, Carolyn Coleman, top right, Athena Poole, and

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Town's finest are honoured for making it better place to live

Allied troops wade ashore to a Normandy beach on D-Day June 6 1944.

Allied troops wade ashore to a Normandy beach on D-Day June 6 1944.

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80th anniversary of D-Day to be commemorated with community grants

Breckland Council is inviting residents to share their views on its proposed budget, (inset)Phil Cowen, Breckland Council’s executive member for finance revenue and benefits

Breckland Council is inviting residents to share their views on its proposed budget, (inset)Phil Cowen, Breckland Council’s executive member for finance revenue and benefits

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Proposed council tax increase in 2024 budget to be scrutinised

Reports of pests sightings such as rats and flies have dropped in Breckland - new figures can reveal

Reports of pests sightings such as rats and flies have dropped in Breckland - new figures can reveal

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'Rat capital' of Breckland revealed - as district's sightings buck national trend

Following an FOI by this newspaper, we can reveal that 314 PCN (parking charge notices) were issued to drivers parking at Breckland Council's car parks

Following an FOI by this newspaper, we can reveal that 314 PCN (parking charge notices) were issued to drivers parking at Breckland Council's car parks

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More than 300 fines issued in just four council car parks

Bin collections in Breckland will be on a revised calendar over Christmas and into the New Year

Bin collections in Breckland will be on a revised calendar over Christmas and into the New Year

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When will bins be collected in Breckland over Christmas?

Alison Webb, Breckland Councillor (far left) was joined by Breckland councillors and members from the Daisy Program at Dereham Windmill to donate presents

Alison Webb, Breckland Councillor (far left) was joined by Breckland councillors and members from the Daisy Program at Dereham Windmill to donate presents

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Over 60 presents donated to families affected by domestic abuse

Dereham Town Council announced it has rejected Breckland Council’s offer to take over management responsibilities at Neathered Moor

Dereham Town Council announced it has rejected Breckland Council’s offer to take over management responsibilities at Neathered Moor

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Deal over managing town's beauty spot collapses

Dereham Town Council announced there was a vacancy for a town councillor position

Dereham Town Council announced there was a vacancy for a town councillor position

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Possible election on cards for town council

Cllr Helen Crane from Breckland Council launches the No Excuse For Abuse

Cllr Helen Crane from Breckland Council launches the No Excuse For Abuse

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Warning to abusers as council joins national campaign

At Dereham Town Council’s Heritage and Open Spaces Committee on November 28, councillors decided to defer the request from councillor Stuart Green, who asked the council to consider hosting the outdoor cinema event

At Dereham Town Council’s Heritage and Open Spaces Committee on November 28, councillors decided to defer the request from councillor Stuart Green, who asked the council to consider hosting the outdoor cinema event

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Is a sequel to 'roaring success' outdoor cinema event on the cards?

Dereham Town Council has bought 22 hectares of arable land to create a 160-acre country park

Dereham Town Council has bought 22 hectares of arable land to create a 160-acre country park

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Plans for 'forest of the future' in vast new Norfolk country park

Dereham Town Council’s Heritage and Open Spaces Committee is recommending that the council turns the offer down which would see the land management of the Neatherd Moor transfer from Breckland to the town council

Dereham Town Council’s Heritage and Open Spaces Committee is recommending that the council turns the offer down which would see the land management of the Neatherd Moor transfer from Breckland to the town council

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Deal over managing town's beauty spot set to be scrapped over dog bin dispute

Old Becclesgate playing field, where Dereham Town Council hopes to build a new play area

Old Becclesgate playing field, where Dereham Town Council hopes to build a new play area

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Plans unveiled for 'quiet' play area as doubt over project linger

Angela Glynn (bottom inset) and Hugh King (top inset), mayors for Fakenham and Dereham, have given their reactions after two members of the gang which stole goods from Morrisons outlets across England and Wales, were arrested in Dereham

Angela Glynn (bottom inset) and Hugh King (top inset), mayors for Fakenham and Dereham, have given their reactions after two members of the gang which stole goods from Morrisons outlets across England and Wales, were arrested in Dereham

Mayors declare 'thieves not welcome' in wake of Morrisons crime spree

Dereham Lions is hosting a car boot at the Dereham Memorial Hall on December 3 and is set to be the final event held there

Dereham Lions is hosting a car boot at the Dereham Memorial Hall on December 3 and is set to be the final event held there

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Sadness as indoor car boot sale to end

Hugh King, the Mayor of Dereham (top inset) and Breckland councillor, Ray O’Callaghan (bottom inset), have given their reaction to the news that Barclays is set to close its Dereham branch

Hugh King, the Mayor of Dereham (top inset) and Breckland councillor, Ray O’Callaghan (bottom inset), have given their reaction to the news that Barclays is set to close its Dereham branch

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'Let's all switch banks!' Calls to SHUN Barclays after branch closures

Old office furniture dumped on Forestry Commission land in Breckland

Old office furniture dumped on Forestry Commission land in Breckland

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Fly tippers NABBED! £1,645 in fines dished out after three incidents

Documents published ahead of Breckland Council’s planning committee meeting on November 21, stated that plans for 16 homes due to be built on Wellingham Road and Weasenham Road in Litcham, are recommended for approval, subject to conditions

Documents published ahead of Breckland Council’s planning committee meeting on November 21, stated that plans for 16 homes due to be built on Wellingham Road and Weasenham Road in Litcham, are recommended for approval, subject to conditions

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Controversial housing plans recommended for approval despite cuts

Breckland Council is starting a programme of works at Scarning Fen, Councillor Paul Hewett (inset), Executive Member for Projects at Breckland Council expressed his enthusiasm for this move

Breckland Council is starting a programme of works at Scarning Fen, Councillor Paul Hewett (inset), Executive Member for Projects at Breckland Council expressed his enthusiasm for this move

New era dawns for unique mid-Norfolk water meadow