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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.
Public invited to Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the borough
Residents and half-term visitors in and around Great Yarmouth can start their Platinum Jubilee celebrations early with a special event at the town's new six-day market on Wednesday, 1 June between 10am and 2pm.
Your chance to shape the future of Great Yarmouth borough
Residents and business can have their say on the future shape of the borough of Great Yarmouth as part of a major new consultation.
Electric reception for Great Yarmouth at energy conference
The benefits of Great Yarmouth as a base for the energy sector have been centre stage at an industry conference this week.
Work starts on 'ground breaking' new council homes
Work has officially started on the construction of 18 new council homes in Great Yarmouth.
Council partners with First Bus to offer free travel passes for Ukrainian families
Free bus passes are being offered to Ukrainians being hosted by families in Great Yarmouth, thanks to a tie up between the local council and First Bus.
Great Yarmouth businesses encouraged to wiggle closer to being Zero Waste
Businesses in and around the borough of Great Yarmouth are being encouraged to join their local council in the journey towards Zero Waste by using wormeries to dramatically reduce food wastage.
Village residents invited to have their say on several votes
Residents of Fleggburgh and Somerton are invited to vote on their villages future next month.
Could your business help give Gorleston seafront some extra flavour?
Foodies in Gorleston will soon be able to pick from at least two new mobile eateries.
Learning centre secures £3.5m university and college backing
Plans for a learning centre in the heart of Great Yarmouth have received a £3.5m boost from the University of Suffolk and East Coast College.
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