Hemsby News

Police in the Great Yarmouth area are tackling speeding and antisocial behaviour.

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Antisocial behaviour and speeding targeted by police

Charmaine Bell (right) and Nathalie Berrisford (left) said a

Charmaine Bell (right) and Nathalie Berrisford (left) said a

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Couple's romantic getaway ruined by 'dirt pit' caravan

Lance Martin is considering moving his Hemsby Marrams home by airlift.

Lance Martin is considering moving his Hemsby Marrams home by airlift.

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'Climate refugee' considering military-like operation to move home

Sir Brandon Lewis will not be standing for Great Yarmouth at the next general election.

Sir Brandon Lewis will not be standing for Great Yarmouth at the next general election.

Local government

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Who will be Great Yarmouth's next Tory candidate at general election?

Lacon Arms owner Lorna Bevan (right) said Hemsby had seen a great turnout over the Easter weekend. Pictures - Newsquest

Lacon Arms owner Lorna Bevan (right) said Hemsby had seen a great turnout over the Easter weekend. Pictures - Newsquest

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Hope for summer season after strong Easter turnout in Hemsby

Holidaymakers Rose Jolly, left, and Diane Armsby, enjoying the hazy sunny weather in Great Yarmouth in 2023. Picture - Denise Bradley

Holidaymakers Rose Jolly, left, and Diane Armsby, enjoying the hazy sunny weather in Great Yarmouth in 2023. Picture - Denise Bradley

Traders' optimism as Easter season sets to kick off on coast

A bus fare cap will soon be introduced to all Great Yarmouth services. Picture - James Weeds

A bus fare cap will soon be introduced to all Great Yarmouth services. Picture - James Weeds

Bus fare cap introduced in Norfolk coastal town

Kevin Jordan, who lost his Hemsby home in December, has appeared on a national podcast. Pictures - Newsquest

Kevin Jordan, who lost his Hemsby home in December, has appeared on a national podcast. Pictures - Newsquest

Erosion crisis evacuee describes how home fell victim to Mother Nature

Theo Yeldham, 10, is calling on people to join in a beach clean at Hemsby. Pictures - Submitted/PA Wire

Theo Yeldham, 10, is calling on people to join in a beach clean at Hemsby. Pictures - Submitted/PA Wire

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10-year-old eco-warrior's rallying cry to save Norfolk seals

The first draft of Great Yarmouth's new Local Plan has been published. Picture - GYBC

The first draft of Great Yarmouth's new Local Plan has been published. Picture - GYBC

Local government

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Have your say on future developments in coastal town

Hemsby Lifeboat's coxswain has deemed the Gap entrance to be currently unsafe. Pictures - Newsquest

Hemsby Lifeboat's coxswain has deemed the Gap entrance to be currently unsafe. Pictures - Newsquest

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More of the slipway at eroding beach lost during high tide

A part of the entertainment centre at Florida Holiday Park in Hemsby that will converted into a hair salon and shop.

A part of the entertainment centre at Florida Holiday Park in Hemsby that will converted into a hair salon and shop.

Planning and development

New hair salon and shop to open in coastal holiday park

The sea has claimed more of the Marrams access road and more damage is predicted overnight. Pictures - James Weeds/Denise Bradley

The sea has claimed more of the Marrams access road and more damage is predicted overnight. Pictures - James Weeds/Denise Bradley

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Erosion claims more of coastal road with further damage expected

Former Marrams homeowner Kevin Jordan has been threatened with eviction from his temporary accommodation. Picture - Denise Bradley

Former Marrams homeowner Kevin Jordan has been threatened with eviction from his temporary accommodation. Picture - Denise Bradley

Local government

Eviction threat for man whose clifftop home was demolished

More than 7.5m people are expected to make their way to Great Yarmouth this year. Pictures - Visit Great Yarmouth / Newsquest

More than 7.5m people are expected to make their way to Great Yarmouth this year. Pictures - Visit Great Yarmouth / Newsquest

Positive predictions for summer as 7.5m tourists expected to resort

Campaigners from Hemsby hand-delivered a petition to Number 10 on Monday, January 29. Picture - Hemsby Independent Lifeboat

Campaigners from Hemsby hand-delivered a petition to Number 10 on Monday, January 29. Picture - Hemsby Independent Lifeboat

Erosion campaigners deliver petition to Prime Minister

Dan Hurd, Kevin Jordan, Alan Jones, Chris Batten, Genny Measures and Simon Measures at Norwich Railway Station ahead of delivering a petition to the Prime Minister.

Dan Hurd, Kevin Jordan, Alan Jones, Chris Batten, Genny Measures and Simon Measures at Norwich Railway Station ahead of delivering a petition to the Prime Minister.

Sea defence campaigners on their way to Downing Street to deliver petition to PM

Keir Cozens, the Labour Party candidate in Great Yarmouth and Steve Reed, shadow minister for the environment, meet with local campaigners in Hemsby on Thursday, January 25.

Keir Cozens, the Labour Party candidate in Great Yarmouth and Steve Reed, shadow minister for the environment, meet with local campaigners in Hemsby on Thursday, January 25.

Local government

Shadow minister pledges to 'open the door' for sea defence funding

Hemsby Lifeboat coxswain Dan Hurd.

Hemsby Lifeboat coxswain Dan Hurd.

'We got away with it' - Hemsby escapes further erosion during Storm Isha

The Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association has met to discuss how it can support the independent Hemsby Lifeboat Station amidst the impact of coastal erosion. (Inset) Hemsby Independent Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd

The Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association has met to discuss how it can support the independent Hemsby Lifeboat Station amidst the impact of coastal erosion. (Inset) Hemsby Independent Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd

Boating group offers lifeline to lifeboat crew amid coastal erosion crisis

A petition urging the government to save Hemsby's coastline will be hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street.

A petition urging the government to save Hemsby's coastline will be hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street.

Sea defence campaigners fix date for delivering petition to prime minister

Coxswain Daniel Hurd said Hemsby Independent Lifeboat station might not survive the winter. Picture - James Weeds

Coxswain Daniel Hurd said Hemsby Independent Lifeboat station might not survive the winter. Picture - James Weeds

'We won't survive winter': Lifeboat station's dire warning over erosion

A petition urging the government to save Hemsby's coastline will be hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street.

A petition urging the government to save Hemsby's coastline will be hand-delivered to 10 Downing Street.

Campaigners prepare for 'next step' in battle to save Hemsby's coastline

Sir Brandon Lewis said he supports the ongoing petition by Save Hemsby Coastline which will be presented to Number 10 in the coming weeks. Pictures - PA/Denise Bradley

Sir Brandon Lewis said he supports the ongoing petition by Save Hemsby Coastline which will be presented to Number 10 in the coming weeks. Pictures - PA/Denise Bradley

Sea defence pledge as MP voices support for coastal erosion campaigners

The Dolphin Bar in Hemsby will be getting new toilets and new lounge area.

The Dolphin Bar in Hemsby will be getting new toilets and new lounge area.

Planning and development

Bar planning to demolish toilets and build new lounge area

Save Hemsby Coastline chairman Simon Measures said the fight for sea defence funding will continue in 2024. Picture - Denise Bradley

Save Hemsby Coastline chairman Simon Measures said the fight for sea defence funding will continue in 2024. Picture - Denise Bradley

'We're still fighting' - Coastal erosion group hopeful for funds

Access to Hemsby beach is still compromised following the slipway collapse last week. Pictures - Hemsby Independent Lifeboat/Newsquest

Access to Hemsby beach is still compromised following the slipway collapse last week. Pictures - Hemsby Independent Lifeboat/Newsquest

'We need help' - Lifeboat's plea as beach access still restricted

Sue Weaver (pictured with Hemsby Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd) has raised £30,000 for the Lifeboat in 2023. Picture - Newsquest

Sue Weaver (pictured with Hemsby Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd) has raised £30,000 for the Lifeboat in 2023. Picture - Newsquest

Champion fundraiser raises £30,000 for lifeboat in one year

More of the dune protecting Beach Road car park was lost on Thursday night. Picture - Daniel Hurd/Newsquest

More of the dune protecting Beach Road car park was lost on Thursday night. Picture - Daniel Hurd/Newsquest

Lifeboat out of service after strong winds claim beach slipway

Daniel Hurd, Hemsby lifeboat coxswain, has expressed fear for Fakes Road after another collapse on The Marrams.

Daniel Hurd, Hemsby lifeboat coxswain, has expressed fear for Fakes Road after another collapse on The Marrams.

ANOTHER road collapse at Hemsby prompts fears for neighbouring houses

Before and after photos show the impact of 30 years of coastal erosion at Hemsby.

Before and after photos show the impact of 30 years of coastal erosion at Hemsby.

Photos show impact of 30 years of ferocious erosion on Hemsby's coast

Kevin Jordan, 70, has expressed 'anger and sadness' after the demolition of his home at the Marrams in Hemsby.

Kevin Jordan, 70, has expressed 'anger and sadness' after the demolition of his home at the Marrams in Hemsby.

Man's sadness as seaside home is demolished before it is lost to the waves

Neighbours helped with the removal of a homeowner on the Hemsby Marrams. Picture - James Weeds

Neighbours helped with the removal of a homeowner on the Hemsby Marrams. Picture - James Weeds

Homeowners move out of doomed properties along eroded coast

Five homes along The Marrams in Hemsby will be demolished following the collapse of the access road. Picture - Denise Bradley

Five homes along The Marrams in Hemsby will be demolished following the collapse of the access road. Picture - Denise Bradley

FIVE coastal homes to be demolished after erosion

The Marrams in Hemsby following the partial road collapse. Picture - Luke Martin Photography

The Marrams in Hemsby following the partial road collapse. Picture - Luke Martin Photography

Ten years of heartbreak for eroding Norfolk village with 20 homes lost

It is believed five homes along The Marrams have been issued Section 77 orders. Picture - Denise Bradley

It is believed five homes along The Marrams have been issued Section 77 orders. Picture - Denise Bradley

Homeowners given seven days to decide fate of erosion hit houses

Public access to The Marrams has been prohibited until December 18. Picture - James Weeds

Public access to The Marrams has been prohibited until December 18. Picture - James Weeds

Local government

Public BANNED from accessing collapsed coastal road

Great Yarmouth Borough Council's leader and CEO visited The Marrams following a road collapse on The Marrams. Picture - Denise Bradley

Great Yarmouth Borough Council's leader and CEO visited The Marrams following a road collapse on The Marrams. Picture - Denise Bradley

Erosion crisis sees council leaders visit clifftop as four homes might be condemned

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has now said that four homes in Hemsby are to be inspected to see if they need to be demolished

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has now said that four homes in Hemsby are to be inspected to see if they need to be demolished

Four homes may be demolished at Hemsby after road collapse

SHC chairman Simon Measures metres from his front door on The Marrams, Hemsby. Picture - James Weeds

SHC chairman Simon Measures metres from his front door on The Marrams, Hemsby. Picture - James Weeds

STRANDED - Neighbours on eroding cliff edge fear the future

Sue Weaver continues to raise thousands of pounds each year for Hemsby Independent Lifeboat. Picture - James Weeds

Sue Weaver continues to raise thousands of pounds each year for Hemsby Independent Lifeboat. Picture - James Weeds

Hemsby Lifeboat fundraiser on track for record-breaking year

A takeaway on Beach Road in Hemsby is available for rent.

A takeaway on Beach Road in Hemsby is available for rent.

Takeaway in coastal village seeking new leaseholder

Hemsby Independent Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd investigating damage to the dunes in Hemsby. Picture - James Weeds

Hemsby Independent Lifeboat coxswain Daniel Hurd investigating damage to the dunes in Hemsby. Picture - James Weeds

Crumbling coastal village survives high tides amid Storm Babet

Save Hemsby Coastline campaigner Ian Brennan said the village has been abandoned by the government as funding for a rock berm has been denied. Pictures - Newsquest

Save Hemsby Coastline campaigner Ian Brennan said the village has been abandoned by the government as funding for a rock berm has been denied. Pictures - Newsquest

Local government

Village feels abandoned as government snubs sea defence funding

Lorna Bevan (top) said the mood is 'despondent' among Hemsby residents. Pictures - James Weeds/PA

Lorna Bevan (top) said the mood is 'despondent' among Hemsby residents. Pictures - James Weeds/PA

Hemsby prepares for the worst as Storm Babet nears

Hemsby lost around 4m from its coastline on the weekend. Pictures - Newsquest/HILB

Hemsby lost around 4m from its coastline on the weekend. Pictures - Newsquest/HILB

Fresh calls for rock berm following more erosion along coast

Police are prioritising antisocial behaviour in parts of Great Yarmouth, Caister and the surrounding villages. Pictures - Newsquest/Google

Police are prioritising antisocial behaviour in parts of Great Yarmouth, Caister and the surrounding villages. Pictures - Newsquest/Google

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Norfolk town

One of the dogs which attended Hemsby's first Doggie Day Out on Sunday, September 24.

One of the dogs which attended Hemsby's first Doggie Day Out on Sunday, September 24.

Pooches perform for guests at first ever family fun day

Classic cars will be on display on Beach Road, Hemsby, this Sunday from 10am. Picture - East Coast Pirates Car Club

Classic cars will be on display on Beach Road, Hemsby, this Sunday from 10am. Picture - East Coast Pirates Car Club

Free family-fun classic car show coming to Norfolk village

Great Yarmouth borough council has launched a survey for residents using its online platforms. Picture - Denise Bradley

Great Yarmouth borough council has launched a survey for residents using its online platforms. Picture - Denise Bradley

Local government

You can win Hippodrome tickets by giving your say on council services

Church Farm residential home on Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, has been taken over by Ashely Care Group. Picture - Ashley Care Group

Church Farm residential home on Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, has been taken over by Ashely Care Group. Picture - Ashley Care Group

Hemsby dementia care home taken over by new owners

Well-known faces from Hemsby appear in the new fundraising calendar for Save Hemsby Coastline. Pictures - Stephen Mole

Well-known faces from Hemsby appear in the new fundraising calendar for Save Hemsby Coastline. Pictures - Stephen Mole

Village that is losing its beach is now losing its clothes

None of Great Yarmouth's 13 dental surgeries are taking on new NHS patients. Picture - PA

None of Great Yarmouth's 13 dental surgeries are taking on new NHS patients. Picture - PA

NONE of Yarmouth's 13 dental surgeries taking on new NHS patients

Hemsby Independent Lifeboat worked round the clock to maintain access to the beach following severe weather on the weekend. Pictures - Hemsby Lifeboat/Newsquest

Hemsby Independent Lifeboat worked round the clock to maintain access to the beach following severe weather on the weekend. Pictures - Hemsby Lifeboat/Newsquest

Norfolk village loses six metres of beach to the sea from weekend storms

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