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New Gorleston mental health hub offers same-day support without appointments

Plans have been refused for two new homes on land adjacent to 44 Sussex Road in Gorleston

Plans have been refused for two new homes on land adjacent to 44 Sussex Road in Gorleston

Planning and development

Plans to build two new homes in Norfolk town rejected by planners

Natalie Lucas and Harriet Lyman have been selected to join the National Institute for Health and Care Professional Internship East of England Programme

Natalie Lucas and Harriet Lyman have been selected to join the National Institute for Health and Care Professional Internship East of England Programme

James Paget University Hospital

Two healthcare staff at Norfolk hospital selected for special internship programme

The Old Tyme Music Hall production is coming to Gorleston Pavilion Theatre in May 2027

The Old Tyme Music Hall production is coming to Gorleston Pavilion Theatre in May 2027

Much-loved theatre tradition set to return to Norfolk seaside town

Dalton Philpott, 23, is preparing to open Health Kick Ltd, a new fitness-focused café on Baker Street in Gorleston

Dalton Philpott, 23, is preparing to open Health Kick Ltd, a new fitness-focused café on Baker Street in Gorleston

Young entrepreneur set to open new fitness-inspired café in Norfolk town

Luke Sweeney and his partner Phoebe Tweed have started their own coffee van business following a cancer diagnosis for their son Kit-Beau Sweeney

Luke Sweeney and his partner Phoebe Tweed have started their own coffee van business following a cancer diagnosis for their son Kit-Beau Sweeney

Norfolk couple launch mobile coffee business after son's cancer diagnosis

Locals have shared their views on ambitious plans to transform The Ocean Room in Gorleston

Locals have shared their views on ambitious plans to transform The Ocean Room in Gorleston

Planning and development

Bold plans to tear down seafront venue could be lodged by end of year

Work has begun on the construction of the new St Elizabeth Hospice

Work has begun on the construction of the new St Elizabeth Hospice

Major work to build new hospice in Norfolk town officially begins

£10 million will be spent on building the new urgent treatment centre at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

£10 million will be spent on building the new urgent treatment centre at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

James Paget University Hospital

£10 million funding secured for new urgent treatment centre at Norfolk hospital

Mike Gardiner of Animal Warden Services with an RSPCA award for Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s stray dog and kennelling services.

Mike Gardiner of Animal Warden Services with an RSPCA award for Great Yarmouth Borough Council’s stray dog and kennelling services.

Local government

Council wins top RSPCA award for stray dog welfare

Mehar Shiju, a nurse at the James Paget University Hospital, has been selected for a special national programme

Mehar Shiju, a nurse at the James Paget University Hospital, has been selected for a special national programme

Nurse at Norfolk hospital selected to join special national programme

Flipp-ing marvellous: Aaron Bullent celebrates a goal in Gorleston's 3-2 victory over AFC Sudbury in the Isthmian League North

Flipp-ing marvellous: Aaron Bullent celebrates a goal in Gorleston's 3-2 victory over AFC Sudbury in the Isthmian League North

Non-League Football

Norfolk footballer's spectacular goal celebration captured in amazing photo

The Carnegie Clock is set to return to Gorleston after significant restoration work

The Carnegie Clock is set to return to Gorleston after significant restoration work

Historic clock set to return to Norfolk town after significant restoration work

Great Yarmouth Police on patrol after reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.

Great Yarmouth Police on patrol after reports of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.

Police carry out foot patrols after criminal damage and anti-social behaviour reports

Saffron Spearman, from Bradwell, is starring in a psychological thriller 'Remembrance' which is being premiered in London this weekend.

Saffron Spearman, from Bradwell, is starring in a psychological thriller 'Remembrance' which is being premiered in London this weekend.

Norfolk stage performer lands leading role in psychological thriller

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for Jade Burgess, a mother-of-one from Gorleston, who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for Jade Burgess, a mother-of-one from Gorleston, who has been diagnosed with stage four cancer

Appeal launched to raise funds for Norfolk mum battling life-threatening disease

The new owners of the Ocean Room in Gorleston are planning to demolish the venue and build a new leisure attraction.

The new owners of the Ocean Room in Gorleston are planning to demolish the venue and build a new leisure attraction.

How to have your say on bold plans to replace landmark Norfolk venue

Oscar Lawrence, from Hemsby, has spent his early years in and out of hospital due to a rare liver condition.

Oscar Lawrence, from Hemsby, has spent his early years in and out of hospital due to a rare liver condition.

James Paget University Hospital

Four-year-old liver transplant survivor inspires unique fundraiser for hospital staff

The Anaesthetics admin team at the Paget's People awards.

The Anaesthetics admin team at the Paget's People awards.

Hospital honours staff and volunteers at annual awards ceremony

A classroom at Coastal Compass, an alternative provision school on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

A classroom at Coastal Compass, an alternative provision school on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Norfolk alternative provision hub hits back after planners reject 'unauthorised' site

Plans for new traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Crab Lane and Magdalen Way in Gorleston.

Plans for new traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Crab Lane and Magdalen Way in Gorleston.

Norfolk County Council

Traffic lights set for overhaul in major town junction upgrade

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to Royal Mail about delayed postal deliveries in Bradwell.

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to Royal Mail about delayed postal deliveries in Bradwell.

Villagers report delayed post including hospital appointment letters

How the new Ocean Pavilion in Gorleston could appear under new plans to replace the Ocean Room.

How the new Ocean Pavilion in Gorleston could appear under new plans to replace the Ocean Room.

Plan to demolish and replace landmark building splits views in coastal town

Hundreds flocked to Gorleston for Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels

Hundreds flocked to Gorleston for Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels fan gets signature tattooed after four-hour queue in Gorleston

The James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston is using augmented reality to support patients' rehabilitation

The James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston is using augmented reality to support patients' rehabilitation

Norfolk hospital trialling augmented reality to support patients' recovery

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Proposed 300-home estate requires environmental assessment over wildlife concerns

David Harper’s Unexpected Tales

David Harper’s Unexpected Tales

Antiques expert David Harper to share career stories in Gorleston

Permission has been granted for a new urgent treatment centre to be built at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

Permission has been granted for a new urgent treatment centre to be built at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

James Paget University Hospital

Plans approved for new urgent treatment centre at Norfolk hospital

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels will appear at What is Hip in Gorleston on Saturday, September 19.

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels will appear at What is Hip in Gorleston on Saturday, September 19.

Quadrophenia star Phil Daniels to meet fans at Norfolk shop this weekend

Renewable energy

Hospital installing new solar panels on buildings to generate green energy

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to First Bus and Norfolk County Council asking for a review into reduced bus services in Bradwell.

Councillor Daniel Candon has written to First Bus and Norfolk County Council asking for a review into reduced bus services in Bradwell.

Villagers 'let down' by bus timetable changes, says councillor

Tracie Bitters has retired after more than 20 years at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

Tracie Bitters has retired after more than 20 years at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

James Paget University Hospital

Long-serving nurse who 'lived the dream' retires after more than 20 years at hospital

Pupils at Wroughton Junior Academy in Gorleston.

Pupils at Wroughton Junior Academy in Gorleston.

Norfolk school meets every Ofsted standard after remarkable turnaround

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved community and arts worker from Great Yarmouth, died on September 3.

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved community and arts worker from Great Yarmouth, died on September 3.

Fundraiser launched for funeral of much-loved community champion

Bollards have been installed to prevent unauthorised access to Bluebell Meadow housing estate in Gorleston.

Bollards have been installed to prevent unauthorised access to Bluebell Meadow housing estate in Gorleston.

Norfolk County Council

Bollards to be installed at estate to prevent traveller incursions

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved arts and community worker in Great Yarmouth, has died.

Samuel Jinks, the much-loved arts and community worker in Great Yarmouth, has died.

Tributes paid to 'irreplaceable' community champion

Rene Gray has been recognised for his physiotherapy work at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

Rene Gray has been recognised for his physiotherapy work at the James Paget University Hospital in Gorleston

Physiotherapist at Norfolk hospital celebrated with national award

The A47 from Links Road in Gorleston heading south toward Hopton.

The A47 from Links Road in Gorleston heading south toward Hopton.

National Highways

National Highways to cut back vegetation beside A47 after speed limit error

Into the Woods will be at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston

Into the Woods will be at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston

Hit musical brings classic characters to life at Pavilion Theatre

Questions have been raised after Bradwell Parish Council allowed two councillors to withdraw their resignations.

Questions have been raised after Bradwell Parish Council allowed two councillors to withdraw their resignations.

Local government

Council may have acted outside legal powers over councillors' resignations

A new dog grooming salon will open on Heather Road in Belton.

A new dog grooming salon will open on Heather Road in Belton.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

New dog grooming salon to open in village

Final plans have been signed off for an 80-home development at Emerald Park, former home of Gorleston FC

Final plans have been signed off for an 80-home development at Emerald Park, former home of Gorleston FC

Planning and development

Final plans signed off for 80-home development on former Norfolk football club ground

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Persimmon Homes wants to build 300 houses in Bradwell, near Gorleston.

Planning and development

Backlash over plans for 300 houses on edge of village

A new special needs school could open in an industrial unit on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

A new special needs school could open in an industrial unit on Riverside Road in Gorleston.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Bid to open new special needs school for children

Gorleston parkrun

Gorleston parkrun

570 people braved the breeze at seafront parkrun

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has signed a Section 106 agreement regarding the 446-home approved development

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has signed a Section 106 agreement regarding the 446-home approved development

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Final plans signed off for 446-home development on edge of Norfolk town

Staff at the James Paget Hospital celebrate the opening of the new tuck shop

Staff at the James Paget Hospital celebrate the opening of the new tuck shop

Norfolk hospital launches new tuck shop

Tim Edwards, founder of Via Vigna, is preparing to say goodbye to Gorleston

Tim Edwards, founder of Via Vigna, is preparing to say goodbye to Gorleston

Italian wine shop to close in Norfolk town ahead of new venture

Students celebrating getting their GCSE results at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Students celebrating getting their GCSE results at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Students on the coast celebrate achieving excellent individual GCSE grades

Staff at Scribbles Day Nursery on England's Lane in Gorleston celebrating its latest Ofsted report

Staff at Scribbles Day Nursery on England's Lane in Gorleston celebrating its latest Ofsted report

Coastal nursery praised for 'extraordinary support' and commitment to inclusion

Outstanding results for Gorleston Students

Outstanding results for Gorleston Students

Students achieve top marks at performing arts college

A charity walk will be held in memory of Martine Watker, 41, from Gorleston, who died earlier this year.

A charity walk will be held in memory of Martine Watker, 41, from Gorleston, who died earlier this year.

'Beautiful' 41-year-old Norfolk woman to be remembered on charity walk

Neena Gopaul, 55, from Gorleston, is a finalist in this year's Ms Great Britain Classic competition.

Neena Gopaul, 55, from Gorleston, is a finalist in this year's Ms Great Britain Classic competition.

Norfolk teacher selected as finalist in national beauty competition

Representatives from Norfolk County Council, Homefield C of E VC primary school, Roy Sykes Consulting, NPS and R G Carter gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of work on the new purpose-built school on Chaplin Road, Bradwell.

Representatives from Norfolk County Council, Homefield C of E VC primary school, Roy Sykes Consulting, NPS and R G Carter gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of work on the new purpose-built school on Chaplin Road, Bradwell.

Norfolk County Council

Construction begins on new primary school in Norfolk's 'biggest' village