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Mayor of Great Yarmouth hosts Civic Ball to raise money for charity
The mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Graham Plant, is to host a Civic Ball on Saturday, April 22, at the Town Hall to raise funds for his chosen local charities.
Communities thanked after WWII bomb blast
Communities in Great Yarmouth have been thanked for their patience and understanding following a four-day major incident which ending yesterday (Friday 10 February) with the explosion of a WWII bomb.
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 feedback wanted on new CCTV cameras for Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is working with Norfolk Constabulary to install nine new CCTV cameras in Great Yarmouth and wants the public's views on proposed locations.
Great Yarmouth receives tourist Ovation
Passengers from a luxury cruise ship have been welcomed to Great Yarmouth this morning.
Great Yarmouth trials electric vehicle for bin collections
Household recycling and waste collections around Great Yarmouth could be even greener in future after a trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle.
Residents invited to remember Britain's greatest naval hero at Trafalgar Day service
Admiral Nelson will be remembered at the annual Trafalgar Day service, to be held at Nelson's monument, Great Yarmouth, on Sunday October 23, at 1pm.
Council funds improvements at Hemsby Lifeboat Station
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has funded the replacement of concrete pads outside Hemsby Lifeboat Station.
Caister park identified to receive Levelling Up Parks Fund
A popular Caister park is set to get a £160,000 upgrade aimed at bringing it up to the prestigious Green Flag standard.
Gorleston tennis courts to serve up improved experience
A potential significant investment will see Gorleston's cliff top tennis courts refurbished.