Archived 2019

A Third River Crossing in Great Yarmouth is another step closer to becoming a reality after the Planning Inspectorate confirmed its formal acceptance of Norfolk County Council's application for a Development Consent Order (DCO).

Tidal defences in Great Yarmouth are set to receive a £40.3 million refurbishment, upgrading the level of protection from tidal flooding to more than 4,500 homes and businesses in the area.

On July 13th 2019, the Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever comes to Pier Gardens, Gorleston on Sea. It is one of this year's 33 events from Sweden to New Zealand alongside Paris, Berlin, Sydney, Brisbane and Boston!

Friday 7 June marks the opening of the Great Yarmouth Arts Festival by Lady Clare Agnew, the High Sheriff of Norfolk. The following day the Carnival Procession will commence from the Waterways and process through the town and will be led by the Mayor. Joining the parade will be visitors from Rambouillet some of whom are exhibiting paintings and photographs in the Minster.

On Friday 14 June Norfolk County Council is holding a Carers Support Day at The Forum Norwich to recognise and celebrate the huge contribution that carers play in people's lives and promote the support that is available to them across Norfolk.

Centre 81's annual classic car and bike run from Cromer to Great Yarmouth has been dedicated to the memory of their car-loving former chairman Howard Wynn.

An historic theatre is set to stage the next act of its "comeback" thanks to a major Arts Council grant.

More than 450 tourists will call into the Port of Great Yarmouth on Sunday 30th June as the Norfolk town prepares to welcome its third visit from a luxury cruise liner within a year.

RNLI Lifeguards will take up their positions at Hemsby and Great Yarmouth beach on Saturday 6 July until Sunday 8 September, with patrols already underway at Gorleston-on-Sea. The charity's lifeguards will be patrolling all three beaches from 10am to 6pm everyday, on behalf of Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

The Lord-Lieutenant for Norfolk, Sir Richard Jewson, urged people to look after 'the finest county in England' as he launched the Love Norfolk Hate Litter campaign.

The successful installation of the first East Anglia ONE turbine represents a significant milestone for a project bringing an economic boost to the East of England and wider UK.

A consultation is underway asking people for their views on proposals for the Hall Quay area of Great Yarmouth.