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Council issues safety advice following erosion at Hemsby
Following further erosion of the dunes in Hemsby, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) is providing support for affected residents and advising the public of the safety risks in the area.
Volunteering project funds Angel Festival at Great Yarmouth Minster
Great Yarmouth Minster is set to be filled with Christmas Angels from Friday, December 8, as part of a festive Angel festival, thanks to generous funding from the Cultural Connections Volunteering project's Activation Grant Fund and The Diocesan Board of Education.
Bowls Festival raises hundreds of pounds for local charities
Bowls enthusiasts who competed in the popular four-week Visit Great Yarmouth Festival of Bowls 2023 have helped raise hundreds of pounds for charities in the borough.
Spectacular wedding fayre returns to Great Yarmouth Town Hall
Great Yarmouth Town Hall is set to host a fabulous Wedding Fayre on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 10.30am until 2pm.
More than 200 people set for free energy-saving home improvements in Great Yarmouth
More than 200 homes across the borough of Great Yarmouth are in the process of having free home improvements carried out as part of a national energy efficiency scheme.
Funfair company fined and manager jailed after three-year-old girl dies
An operations manager at a funfair company has been jailed for six months after a three-year-old girl died on a Norfolk beach. The funfair company he was working for has been fined £20,000.
Rural businesses encouraged to express interest for available funding
Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting rural businesses to express an interest in a small number of capital grants, funded through the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Countdown to Christmas begins with Great Yarmouth festive extravaganza
Great Yarmouth's three-day Christmas spectacular will start at 10am on Friday, November 24, in Great Yarmouth town centre.
Gorleston tree-ted to return of Christmas Light Switch On
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as the Gorleston Christmas Light Switch On returns to light up the town, promising a festive experience that will enchant visitors of all ages.
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.