Hemsby sea defence campaigner speaks out after recent erosion
Oct 3, 2024 · For years campaigners have been pinning their hopes on a 1.3km-long rock berm. Last year, the village was granted a licence for such a structure, but was turned down for government funding as the £15m scheme would only qualify "where hundreds of …
Maritime House in Great Yarmouth to reopen as cafe
Oct 10, 2024 · The Maritime House in Great Yarmouth when it was still operating as the Sailors' Home. (Image: Archant) READ MORE: Uncertain future for shipwrecked sailors' refuge The applicant has said the revamp will ensure the building's connection with its nautical past will remain through a "themed concept that recognises its rich history."
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Broads flooding study says dredging won't help stop problem
Oct 10, 2024 · The Environment Agency (EA) and Broads Authority (BA) have published the findings of a probe which used modelling technology to determine if removing silt from the lower River Bure, near Great Yarmouth - known as the Bure Hump - would alleviate problems.. It found while there may be small reductions in river levels for certain areas around the northern rivers, it would not be worthwhile due to ...
RSPB Loughlin Marsh nature reservation opens in Norfolk
Sep 17, 2024 · Tim Strudwick, senior sites manager, Mid Yare, Sutton Fen, Berney Marshes and Breydon Water Reserves, RSPB, said: "The creation of RSPB Loughlin's Marsh will play a vital role in improving the resilience of this unique wetland landscape against the impacts of …
Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens toured before restoration
Mar 1, 2024 · The much-loved seafront "people's palace" had been closed in 2008 amid safety fears and has stood empty and derelict ever since. But now there are hopes that a restoration project - which this week received a boost from the National Lottery Heritage Fund who increased funding from £9.9m to £12.3m - will put the town "back on the map". ...
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Courtyard Italian in Great Yarmouth wins two national awards
Oct 11, 2024 · Courtyard Italian Restaurante scooped the Best Pasta Chef and Best Restaurant Manager at the Italian Awards 2024. It comes after the eatery was named a finalist in five categories, beating its record of three nominations in 2023. READ MORE: Former museum to naval hero could be turned into home and gallery The restaurant offers an authentic dining experience (Image: Courtyard Italian Restaurante)
Great Yarmouth Lions Club celebrates 60 years of sleigh ride
Nov 22, 2024 · These reflections will form a digital scrapbook, preserving the sleigh’s legacy and the joy it brings. Jaime Speed, a spokesperson for Great Yarmouth Lions Club, said: “We have people who tell us how they remember the sleigh from when they were small, and now they bring their own families to see it.
Christchurch in Great Yarmouth to close down in August
Aug 5, 2024 · Until May 2021, visitors to the church could park on the building's forecourt with a permit. But that month, signs were put up on the land by Norfolk County Council stating that parking was banned on the verge or footway.. Since then, the building’s project manager Andy Ingram has warned that the future of the building was at risk.. And the 62-year-old has now said the parking ban was "one ...