The home of a retired soldier by Hemsby clifftop is being emptied after more of his back garden fell into the sea following the high spring tides last week.

Lance Martin, of The Marrams, moved to Hemsby in November 2017 amid assurances the dunes were eroding at a rate of around 1m a year.

Since then, more than an estimated 30m has been lost and all his neighbours' homes have been demolished.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Lance Martin's home on Saturday March 11, 2023Lance Martin's home on Saturday March 11, 2023 (Image: PA)

Following further erosion of the cliff over the past two weeks, Mr Martin was preparing to move his property further away from the cliff.

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Ian Brennan, chair of Save Hemsby Coastline, was by The Marrams on Tuesday afternoon.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Lance Martin's home on Saturday March 11, 2023Lance Martin's home on Saturday March 11, 2023 (Image: PA)

He said: "We're down the beach at the moment. His property is about to go over the edge and there have been people who have been helping him move his furniture out."

By The Marrams cordon, it was said that officers from Great Yarmouth Borough Council had arrived at Mr Martin's home to assist with removing his furniture.