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A former West Norfolk teacher hopes to find the best holiday deals for families following the government’s announcement of higher fines for taking children out of school. Rachel Bickford, who taught Music at Downham Market Academy, is on a mission to help millions of parents across the country avoid premium prices for holidays out of term time. Her project, OTTO Holiday Club, is set on providing affordable options and travel advice so parents are not forced to pay inflated prices when vacationing during the school holidays. “Big companies shamelessly hike prices during school holidays, squeezi…

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