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Opening date revealed for The Garden Tea Rooms at Gorleston Crematorium
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The new Garden Tea Rooms at Great Yarmouth Gorleston Crematorium will open on Thursday, 1 September.
Join our seafront celebration of Great Yarmouth's new £26m sports centre
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You're invited to try out a new sport, see one of the UK's top drag acts, or just soak up the sun and party atmosphere on the beach at a free celebration to mark the first month of Great Yarmouth's new £26m sports centre next month.
Borough joins local Ukraine community in marking national Independence Day
Guests and hosts taking part in the Homes for Ukraine programme in Great Yarmouth have joined with civic leaders this afternoon to mark Ukraine Independence Day.
Don't lose your vote - Great Yarmouth residents urged to check registration details
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Residents in and around Great Yarmouth are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
Further feedback sought on Gorleston seafront masterplan
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People with a love for Gorleston are being given the chance to have their say on the future of the town's seafront.
Mayor helps Hemsby launch itself as an eco-resort
One of Norfolk's top tourist destinations has launched itself as a sustainable resort after embracing a project aimed at promoting sustainability.
Community action days for Great Yarmouth estate
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A Great Yarmouth housing estate is to get some extra sparkle thanks to two community action days.
Council ramps up rough sleeper support in the heat - and you can help
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As the region faces another heat wave a borough council is calling on residents to help it protect vulnerable rough sleepers.
Public invited to attend V-J Day service
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Residents are invited to the annual service of thanks and remembrance in Great Yarmouth to mark the anniversary of V-J Day, on Monday, August 15.
#BottleShipsGY moor up at their final destinations
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An innovative campaign to reduce plastics left on local beaches has launched today, with the aim of highlighting the importance of disposing of waste correctly.
Enterprise Hub launches to support Great Yarmouth businesses
Businesses and would-be entrepreneurs around Great Yarmouth now have easy access to free business support and advice thanks to the launch of an exciting new Enterprise Hub.
Public try out Great Yarmouth's new £26m swimming and sports centre for first time
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Members of the public have been able to try out Great Yarmouth's new £26m swimming and sports centre for the first time today.
Hemsby beach protection work takes next step forward
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Works to protect the beach at Hemsby costing up to £11m have taken an important step forward.
Nearly £1m to be invested in historic Great Yarmouth football ground
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One of the country's most historically important football grounds is to get a £972,078 investment in new grassroots facilities.
Time running out to claim council tax energy help
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Time is running out for residents in and around Great Yarmouth to claim from two Government-backed schemes aimed at helping with energy costs.
Giant observation wheel to offer panoramic views from Great Yarmouth seafront
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Visitors to Great Yarmouth seafront this season will have the chance to ride on a 50-metre tall observation wheel and enjoy panoramic views over the coastline, under plans by Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council secures offer of £13.7m towards town centre regeneration
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has secured an offer of £13.7m investment from the Government's Future High Streets Fund towards its vision to transform and revive Great Yarmouth town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council invites businesses to apply for further Covid support grants
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Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting applications to a further grants programme assisting businesses affected by the current national lockdown.