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Local theatre to join training programme with England's largest festival of history and culture
The Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston has been chosen by Heritage Open Days to take part in a training programme which focuses on working with young adults to develop new, innovative events.
Work continues to remove unexploded bomb (update)
The final phase of a delicate operation to disarm an unexploded Word War II bomb in Great Yarmouth is underway.
Bowls Festival raises hundreds of pounds for charities
Bowls enthusiasts who competed in the popular four-week-long Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2022 have raised hundreds of pounds for charity.
Council invites people to Commonwealth Day flag-raising service
Members of the public are invited to attend the raising of the Commonwealth flag outside Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Monday, March 13, as part of a national initiative to show commitment to the global family of nations.
Work continues to remove unexploded bomb
Work to disarm an unexploded Word War II bomb in Great Yarmouth continues today (Friday 10 February).
Work about to start on unexploded device in Great Yarmouth
Work to carry out a controlled explosion on the Second World War device in Great Yarmouth is due to recommence shortly after complications halted progress overnight.
Further complications delay controlled explosion in Great Yarmouth
Further complications have delayed work to carry out a controlled explosion on the Second World War device in Great Yarmouth.
Yarmouth unexploded device - major incident declared
Emergencies services and agencies in Norfolk have declared a major incident following the discovery of a suspected World War Two device in Great Yarmouth earlier today (Tuesday 7 February 2023).
Local funeral director donates wheelchair to Gorleston Crematorium
Arthur Jary & Sons Ltd, an independent local Funeral Directors, has made a generous donation of a wheelchair to the local crematorium. The wheelchair can be used to assist families and loved ones during the difficult time of saying goodbye to their loved ones.
Recruitment begins as Marina Centre set for summer opening
Norfolk's newest leisure centre is now recruiting for its top team as plans gather pace for its opening this summer.
War memorial anniversary to be marked with April service
The hundredth anniversary of the dedication of Great Yarmouth's war memorial will be marked with a special service in April.
Litter pick roadshow set to tour local seaside villages
Rangers from the Environmental Health team at Great Yarmouth Borough Council will be taking their litter picks on tour to highlight the detrimental affect leaving unwanted items and litter can have on people, animals, and the environment.
Great Yarmouth hosts weekend of successful sporting events
Over a thousand participants have pounded the streets or cycled the coast at Great Yarmouth across three competitive sporting events.
Sign switch-on marks launch of two new festivals
A dazzling new landmark for Great Yarmouth will be lit up for the first time this week to mark the start of two exciting festivals in the town.
Why do you like to be beside the seaside?
Residents and visitors to Great Yarmouth are being asked their views on the future of the town's seafront Golden Mile.
"Hemsby Cup" launches to encourage green tourism
Visitors to one of Norfolk's top tourist destinations will be able to enjoy a 'greener' tea or coffee thanks to the launch of a new reusable cup scheme next month.
Community rallies for pre-season litter pick
Staff and volunteers from several local community groups and businesses came together for a pre-season litter pick at Breydon Water.
£5.8m to help lower income households save money on energy
Hundreds of families in and around Great Yarmouth will receive free upgrades to their homes to help them keep warm and fight rising energy bills.