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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.
Local foodbank and café gets free mural makeover
Great Yarmouth Pathway Cafe and Resource Centre has been given a bright new look thanks to community organisation Reprezent Project and a group of asylum seekers.
Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings light up for festive period
Seven of Great Yarmouth's most iconic buildings will be having festive light ups for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Mayor of Great Yarmouth hosts Beetle Drive to raise charity funds
The mayor of Great Yarmouth, Cllr Graham Plant, is set to host a Beetle Drive on Friday, February 10, at Town Hall to raise vital funds for his chosen local charities.
Travel through time and explore Great Yarmouth's history with the town's ghost signs
Thanks to public feedback, a walking trail to highlight some of the tremendous 'ghost signs' in the town centre has successfully launched.
Recycle your tree for a greener Christmas
Environmental Rangers at Great Yarmouth Borough Council are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees after the festive period if they no longer want them.
Young people take part in Winter Gardens community project
As part of community consultation work around an ambitious project to restore the Winter Gardens, Great Yarmouth Borough Council has been engaging with young people to find out what students would like to see as part of the exciting regeneration scheme.
Roads Minister visits Great Yarmouth to see new noise camera
The deputy leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council today met Roads Minister Richard Holden during his visit to the town.
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.