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Conservatives gain Lib Dem ward in double by-election victory

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North Norfolk District Council | Updated

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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The Conservatives have scored wins in two Norfolk district council by-elections - including a gain from the Liberal Democrats.
A Norfolk council is set to move several of its polling stations, despite fears over the continual e

Breckland District Council

Who should you vote for in Breckland by-election?

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Fakenham Town Council approved plans for the Peckover Cemetery gates to be cleaned and repainted

Green light for two regeneration projects in town

Aaron McMillan

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Grit spreader in North Walsham.PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Cold snap could see Norfolk grit lorries out for first time this winter

Dan Grimmer

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The new Dereham Cemetery was opened by Robert Hambidge. Picture: Ian Burt

Breckland District Council

Former Dereham mayor standing in Breckland by-election

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Broadland MP Jerome Mayhew. Picture: Danielle Booden

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MP optimistic despite town's £800,000 funding blow

Aaron McMillan

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NNDC councillor clash over the unsuccessful funding bid

'An appalling failure' - row erupts after town misses out on funding

Aaron McMillan

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North Walsham Market Place.PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY

Fakenham and North Walsham miss out on £1.6m of funding

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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The three-way traffic lights will be in place at the junction of Freeman Street, Beach Road and The Quay in Wells

Delays expected in coastal town due to temporary lights

Aaron McMillan

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Tiffany Wright, whose family runs Mill Farm in Wells

Campsite owner's 'heart dropped' after seeing land in housing plans

Aaron McMillan

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Charities in Thetford are seeing the benefits of a litter scheme, Bin It For Good, which encourages

Breckland District Council

Potential Breckland council by-election date announced

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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An electrical pole blocking a path on Claypit Lane, Fakenham, is to be moved

Electrical pole blocking footpath set to be moved

Aaron McMillan

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Minister of state for levelling up Kemi Badenoch

Jerome Mayhew | Video

WATCH: Minister insists Norfolk will benefit from levelling up

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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The storm drain gushing out what may have been sewage onto Sheringham beach after torrential rain. P

Duncan Baker

'An absolute outrage' - Sewage vote angers local environmentalists

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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The Fakenham College site. Picture: Ian Burt

Former sixth form land could be divided up and sold

Aaron McMillan

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Jerome Mayhew

Recruitment woes of Norfolk businesses prompt MP to organise jobs fair

Dan Grimmer

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The building on Norwich Street, by Newman's yard.

Property labelled a 'carbuncle' served urgent works notice

Aaron McMillan

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A plan of how the new Fakenham development could look.

950-home bid takes step forward after £7m developer contribution agreed

Aaron McMillan

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Charities in Thetford are seeing the benefits of a litter scheme, Bin It For Good, which encourages

Breckland District Council

Former army officer resigns as councillor for 'personal reasons'

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Wendy Fredericks, Liberal Democrat candidate for Mundesley in the 2019 North Norfolk District Counci

£2.5m earmarked to fight fuel poverty and improve housing

Stuart Anderson

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Treehaven Rants on Sandy Lane in West Runton.

Care home run by Cawston Park owners rated inadequate amid safety fears

Dan Grimmer

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The building on Norwich Street, by Newman's yard.

Mayor urges for repairs of 'carbuncle' building

Aaron McMillan

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Representing North Norfolk District Council at the awards were director for resources, Duncan Ellis,

North Norfolk District Council

Council wins award for Covid performance

Stuart Anderson

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Mayor of Fakenham, Gilly Footrse addressing people at the Fakenham Community Centre for the annual assembly. 

Fakenham council brings town and figures together for assembly

Aaron McMillan

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A new cycle rack at St Nicholas Church in Wells is one of the project funded by the latest round of council grants. 

From bike racks to windows - £37,000 in grant cash handed out

Stuart Anderson

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Ben King, died at Cawston Park Hospital on July 29 2020

Norfolk County Council

Council advises moving loved ones from under-fire care home firm

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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A penalty charge notice is placed on a car windscreen by a Norwich City Council parking attendant. P

Revealed: Where most parking tickets have been issued in Norfolk

Dan Grimmer

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People are being urged to have their say on the future of Wells

Chance to have your say on seaside town's future

Thomas Chapman

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Refugees from Afghanistan arriving on a evacuation flight at Heathrow Airport.

Frustration as bid to house Afghan refugees fails

Stuart Anderson

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The Bull in Fakenham has closed again. Picture: Ian Burt

North Norfolk District Council

Historic pub seeking new licence despite neighbour concerns

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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