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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.
Thousands of Great Yarmouth households to receive energy rebates next week
More than 20,000 households across the borough of Great Yarmouth will receive their £150 energy rebate payments next week.
Town Hall hosts celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
Residents are invited to a patriotic celebration at Great Yarmouth Town Hall on Saturday 4 June to mark Her Majesty's 70-year reign.
Historic Town Hall opens its doors to celebrate 140th birthday
The rich history of Great Yarmouth's Town Hall will be celebrated next month with events to mark its 140th birthday.
Name revealed for biggest council homes project in nearly 20 years
Eighteen new council homes to be built in Great Yarmouth will be named in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Upgraded play and social spaces on the way for Middlegate
Work to upgrade play areas and create new exercise and social spaces for residents of Great Yarmouth's Middlegate estate has begun.
Famous Festival of Bowls returns to the borough
Bowls enthusiasts can now apply to compete in the popular four-week long Festival of Bowls 2022, as applications are now open.
Car fanatics rejoice as Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival returns to Great Yarmouth seafront
Plans are in motion for Visit Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival 2022 after Covid-19 and strict social distancing measure put the brakes on the event for two years running.
Three-term mayor to be granted prestigious Honorary Freedom of the Borough
A long serving councillor and three-term mayor of Great Yarmouth is to be awarded the honorary freedom of the borough at a special ceremony next week.
Splashpad set to make waves this summer
Residents and visitors are in for a cool treat this summer, as the council has confirmed the opening times and dates for Gorleston's fun wet play facility.
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