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Royal Mail under fire over missing post box as thefts continue

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17.06.2025

The theft, which took place in December 2024, is part of a wider pattern of post boxes being stolen across the county.

A Freedom of Information request to Norfolk Police revealed that more than 50 post boxes had been stolen across Norfolk between 2019 and 2024, averaging to 10 thefts per year.

Despite repeated calls from North Norfolk MP Steff Aquarone to replace the Felbrigg box, Royal Mail has yet to take action, prompting renewed demands this week.

North Norfolk MP Steff Aquarone (Image: Steff Aquarone)

Mr Aquarone said: “The loss of the post box has been felt deeply by the Felbrigg community.

“Elderly residents have been left isolated, cut off from their friends and families, and unable to communicate with service providers or pay their bills.

"The village has very limited transport options and there are no safe pedestrian routes to any other post box provision.

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