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Education bursary worth £1,000 launched to mark Queen's Jubilee

Too much training goes to graduates rather than where it is more needed according to new research

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Breckland Council is offering a new bursary to those struggling to access further education.

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Roads to have speed limit cut to 30mph after death sparks campaign

Dan Grimmer

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A youngster enjoys the new play area at Yaxham Village Hall

Share of £120,000 cash pot on offer to Breckland groups

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Mike Nairn is the new chairman of Breckland Council

Former military man appointed as council's new chairman

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The Annexe is officially opened at the Riversdale Centre in Hertford. The new facilities will be av

Breckland Council

Former Thetford mayor resigns as councillor

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

A mobile food store has been launched to help Breckland's rural residents cope with the rising cost of living

Cost of Living

Mobile food store launched to help Breckland's rural communities

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People have been advised against using cash during the pandemic outbreak. Photo: James Bass

Cost of Living

Council hand out over £5m in £150 tax rebate payments

Owen Sennitt

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The former newsagents at 1 St Mary's Street in Feltwell, pictured in July 2021

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council

Plan to convert former village newsagents into takeaway

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

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Figures revealed for number of Ukrainians issued visas for East Anglia

Aaron McMillan

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Dereham market place. Picture: Ian Burt

Where should future development happen in Breckland?

Thomas Chapman

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Cowles Drove in Hockwold from Station Road.

Police and villagers cite drug and noise fears over festival return

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Train operator Greater Anglia was the first transport provider to take the WildEast pledge

Breckland Council

Could this Norfolk town get a new train station?

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Collection days and times for household waste and recycling is set to change in the Breckland district.

Norfolk Live News

Collection days for household rubbish set to change in parts of Norfolk

Emily Thomson

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Norfolk‚Äôs coast has been named among the best areas of outstanding natural beauty in the UK. Pictu

Where could you end up? Anger at Norfolk and Waveney election shake-up

Dan Grimmer

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A crackdown on abandoned vehicles has seen Breckland Council remove 150 cars from its roads

Breckland Council

Breckland council tax agreed amid dispute over support for the vulnerable

George Thompson, Local Democracy Reporter

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Breckland Councillor for Thetford Priory Susan Dowling. Photo: Breckland Council

Razor-thin council by-election sees Labour capture Tory seat

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Breckland Council, working with, Serco are changing bin collection days and routes as part of effort

New bin collection days for Breckland households set to be revealed

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Breckland Council bin collection days changing to be more environmentally friendly

Half of people in Breckland to have a new bin collection day

Owen Sennitt

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Breckland District Council

Breckland Council

'Threat to democracy' - Opposition fears council's constitution change

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

The Riversdale building in Thetford, pictured in September 2018

Breckland Council

Council buys disused building to regenerate town's riverfront

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Five new homes for rough sleepers in Thetford by Breckland Council

Homes with dedicated support for rough sleepers to be built in Thetford

Owen Sennitt

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Sam Chapman-Allen smiles, wearing a dark suit and tie

Breckland Council

Council leader refuses to condemn Downing Street parties

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Hundreds of households face being taken to court for failing to make council tax payments during the

Breckland Council

Row breaks out over council's claim it charges lowest tax

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter

Foreign Secretary and South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss

Elizabeth Truss criticised for overruling advice over £1,400 Mayfair lunch

Dan Grimmer

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Breckland councillor Alison Webb hands Christmas presents over to Leigh Doran from the Daisy Programme at Dereham Windmill

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Christmas gifts generously donated to domestic abuse charity

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Serco's Breckland-based workers will not be going on strike over pay

Bin collectors will not strike after accepting improved pay deal

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Council recycling feature at West Norfolk council depot, new 240 litres '

Christmas

All the changes to Norfolk's bin collections over Christmas

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Serco's Breckland-based workers could go on strike over pay

Bin collectors could strike over long-running pay dispute

Thomas Chapman

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Mike, one of Breckland Council's dog wardens

Council saluted by RSPCA for its care of stray animals

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An aerial view of Anvil Park Stud, located at Overa House Farm on the banks of the River Thet.

Breckland Council

Decision delayed on changes at South Norfolk equestrian centre

Noah Vickers, Local Democracy Reporter