Dereham residents went to the polls today to vote for a new member on Dereham Town Council representing the Humbletoft ward. The by-election was called following the resignation of Diana Irving in September.

Dereham residents went to the polls today to vote for a new member on Dereham Town Council representing the Humbletoft ward.

The by-election was called following the resignation of Diana Irving in September.

There were four candidates: Linda Goreham (Labour), Kate Millbank (Conservative), David Bowyer (Green) and Mark Broughton (Independent).

The result is due to be announced at about 10.30pm and will be posted here tonight or tomorrow morning.