Great Yarmouth Mercury

The Great Yarmouth Mercury is a weekly publication that caters to the Great Yarmouth region in Norfolk, England. Founded in 1880, this newspaper is produced by the Archant group.

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Street fight breaks out in Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth

3 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg

The brawl between two men broke out in Northgate Street at about 3.50pm on Monday. During the commotion, a man in his 40s suffered a head injury. He was then arrested on suspicion of affray at the scene. READ MORE: Sinkhole opens on road near supermarket One ambulance attended the scene following reports of a "violent incident". The man was assessed at the James Paget University Hospital before being taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
'True summer weather' brings record crowds to coast for classic cars festival

5 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Daniel Hickey

The Wheels Festival took place along the Great Yarmouth seafront over the weekend – and it was the busiest on record with 68,500 visitors. The event, now in its ninth year, featured a wide variety of vehicles, including classic and contemporary cars, bikes, superbikes and even stunt performances. Festivalgoers enjoyed everything from classic and sports cars to quirky creations lining up along the seafront.
'Heart and soul' resort entertainer fighting for life-changing Mexican trip

5 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Daniel Hickey

Buzby Allen, a fixture at Potters Resorts in Hopton for more than 40 years, was left with severe speech and mobility challenges following a catastrophic basal ganglia stroke in May 2023. The prognosis was bleak, and survival alone felt like a miracle. But Buzby - known for his boundless energy, humour and warmth - has never been one to give up without a fight. With the support of the NHS, his devoted wife Lizzie and a close network of friends, he has made remarkable progress.
Mystery after reports of aircraft crash near Norfolk beach

5 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Coastguard received an Emergency Locator Transmitter alert at 12.34pm today that an aircraft was in trouble and needed help off Hemsby. Lifeboats from Hemsby, Caister and Great Yarmouth and Gorleston stations were sent out along with a Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter to conduct a search of the area. However the search was called off after no evidence was found of a plane crashing.
Live updates as reports of aircraft crash near Hemsby Beach

6 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

There have been reports of an aircraft crash near Hemsby Beach Eyewitnesses say that workers from Hemsby and Caister Lifeboat team are currently on scene. It is currently unclear if there have been any injuries following the incident.
Sinkhole opens in St Nicholas Road in Great Yarmouth

6 days ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

The hole was reported in St Nicholas Road near the national chain on Friday with the county council made aware. An eyewitness claimed that the hole looked to be caving in when they discovered it. A County Council spokesman said: “Our out of hours team barriered off the area on St. Nicholas Road on Thursday evening in response to a report from local residents. READ MORE: Traffic diverted due to Acle Straight roadworks "Our technician visited the site on Friday and raised a works order for repair.
Photos from the archives showing what life was like in Great Yarmouth 30 years ago

1 week ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

Bradley Walsh was a visitor to Great Yarmouth in 1995 with The Chase and former Coronation Street star posing in front of the Wellington Theatre. (Image: Newsquest Archives) It was the year that Blur and Oasis battled it out for top spot in the music charts and Friends made its debut on our television screens. 1995 also saw Great Yarmouth welcome music and televison stars to its beach and piers.
End of an era for 'Ms Reedham' after 42 years of reporting on village affairs

1 week ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Daniel Hickey

2 1/1 It's the end of an era as a woman who reports on village life in Norfolk is retiring after 42 years. Diane Rushbrook, 82, has been the Reedham correspondent since 1983, compiling notes for the Village News section of the Great Yarmouth Mercury. She will retire on July 1 when new correspondent Wendy Gitsham takes over the role. Ms Rushbrook was born, and has lived all her life, in Reedham.
Great Yarmouth school to hold car boot sale on Saturday

1 week ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Anthony Carroll

Bure Park Specialist Academy (Image: Newsquest) A car boot sale will be held at Bure Park Specialist Academy in Great Yarmouth on Saturday, June 21. It will run from 9am to 12pm. The car boot will be raising funds for a music room for the school. Entrance for bargain hunters is free. Pitches are cars £5, tabletop (provided) £4.50, vans £6, additional trailers £2.50. Sellers to arrive by 8am. The school is on Keyes Avenue.
Norfolk stores at risk as national chain plans shop closures

1 week ago | greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk | Shaun Webbley

The clothing retailer is proposing to close 33 of its 230 shops by January next year. Bosses blamed the closures on the “migration of shoppers from the high street to online” and higher costs to run stores. A further 71 stores are also at risk, depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals. River Island currently has shops in Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn and Norwich.