Last week it was revealed that Dereham's Post Office was under threat of closure as part of cost cutting measures across the organisation.

It comes as Toftwood Medical Centre could also be axed at the end of March next year when NHS Norfolk and Waveney's contract with the practice expires.

It also follows in the wake of CDS buying Homebase after it went into administration, with fears the Dereham branch could close.

News of the Post Office facing possible closure was announced last week (Image: Denise Bradley) The triple blow has been met with dismay by people in the town.

Anthony Ramm, 66, said Dereham's future "is bleak".

Anthony Ramm is empathetic to the staff........

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