Calls for a dental school to be created in Norfolk have been unanimously backed by county councillors - but a warning has been issued that such a facility would not solve the 'dental desert' crisis overnight.

Breckland Council has put together a new set of rules that seek to protect some of Thetford's most historic buildings and rich heritage.

Plans have been lodged for the controversial 20-year-long redevelopment of a Norfolk housing estate, which could see hundreds of homes torn down.

Reassurances have been sought over controversial plans which could see hundreds of homes on a Norfolk estate knocked down and rebuilt.

Councillor Hazel McCambridge, vice chair of the Council’s Amenities Committee said: "I am very pleased that Thetford Town Council are able to manage these green spaces in our town in a way that encourages plants and insects which are very special to Breckland.

Residents will be seeing sheep grazing at a landmark for the first time in many years after new graziers were announced for a trio of open spaces in a town.

Council leaders are coming under renewed pressure to drop proposed cuts which would hit people with disabilities - after the government handed County Hall £9.5m of extra cash.

Community groups and charities in Thetford have been invited to apply for a share of £25,000 worth of funding made available by Thetford Town Council.

Rural communities across Norfolk are suffering from the rapid decline in the use of cash, councillors have warned.

Controversial proposals to shut all of Norfolk's recycling centres once a week - and to force people to book appointments to dump rubbish - will increase fly-tipping, critics have warned.

Terry Jermy, who represents Thetford at a district and county level, has entered the running to become the South West Norfolk MP candidate for the Labour Party.

A Freedom of Information request has shown Thetford has had more reports of rats than any other town or village in Breckland in 2023.