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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Grandmother who died in bath praised for 'determination' throughout cancer journey
A grandmother who determinedly kept her independence throughout four years of cancer treatment died at home while taking a bath, a court has heard. Glenis Townsend, 74, died in November last year at her home in Hemsby, near Great Yarmouth. An inquest into her death held at Norfolk Coroner's Court heard she was a retired carer who led an active life. Norfolk Coroner's Court in Norwich (Image: Denise Bradley) In October 2021, she was diagnosed with cancer of the endometrium and advised that she would need to undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, at the time of her death, she had been placed on a palliative pathway of treatment which had left her bedbound in her final weeks. In a statement read to the court, her son said: "She was always a very active woman. "She was a very able woman and was determined to manage her symptoms daily. "She was a determined woman and was ready to continue her fight." However, on the morning of November 9, Mrs Townsend was found unresponsive in her bath tub. Paramedics attended the scene, but she was declared dead. A post mortem determined the medical cause of her death was drowning. READ MORE: READ MORE: Assistant coroner Johanna Thompson said: "Mrs Townsend had a history of poor health following a cancer diagnosis, but she stayed as active as possible and tried to maintain her independence. "It is clear she was found having been in the bath for some time and there is no suggestion that her being in the bath was anything out of the ordinary." The coroner gave a narrative conclusion which stated she had drowned in the bath at home while in poor underlying health. Ms Thompson added: "I would like to express my sincere condolences to her family and friends." To read all obituaries and tributes join the Facebook group Norfolk's Loved & Lost.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New show in Great Yarmouth tackles child exploitation by gangs
A performance at a seaside arts festival has shed light on youth knife crime and how young people are exploited by county drug lines. The production called Code follows a teenage boy named Nicky who does not realise he has been caught up in knife crime until it is too in Motion, an award-winning theatre company, performed the play at the Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Meinhardt, the group's artistic director, said: "We want young people to be deterred from this life of crime; it might look glamorous, it might look fun, it might look great, but the reality of it is a very different one." She said the show was a blend of physical theatre, parkour and bike stunts, with live rap and Meinhardt said: "We noticed that young people really respond to those art forms."[The play] has a really beautiful and touching story based on true events."There were more than 3,200 knife offences committed by children in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024, according to the Youth Justice Board's annual statistics. This figure is 20% greater than a decade ago, but 6% fewer than the previous year and the sixth consecutive year-on-year decrease. Ms Meinhardt said she wanted the play to highlight the signs of grooming and help people understand the challenges young people have been faced its first tour in 2023, Justice in Motion has worked with more than 6,000 young people and its work has been viewed by more than 20,000 Ms Meinhardt hoped the group's shows will be watched by an extra 30,000 people in the next Smith, also known as Matic Mouth, is a rapper from Sheffield who is performing in the show. He said: "We need to help the children and support them rather than criminalise them and charge them with things they might not have much of information with first-hand anyway." Lauren, a teenager who is performing in the show, said: "It's a really important show to share.""It's opened my eyes. Throughout the show you get the story of Nicky who is this innocent kid."Her mum Becky said the performance was really "moving and emotional"."The child doesn't realise what they're getting involved with until it's too late."For younger children and parents it's about spotting the signs for grooming before the child gets sucked in too deep. "Kids who are involved in these situations, it's not because their parents love them less or because people aren't doing a good enough job as a parent."It's very intentional and scary how they get sucked in." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seaside arts festival gets under way
The world's smallest nightclub, circus performances and a family comedy show are some of the highlights on the bill of a seaside arts festival. The Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, began on Wednesday and ends on Saturday, featuring a line-up of more than 60 artists. Organisers say the event - which also offers a number of world premieres and international shows - is the UK's biggest outdoor arts festival. Director Joe Mackintosh said the 17th festival promised a "one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages". He added that many events were free, with people encouraged to make donations if they could. Visitors can visit the Miniscule of Sound, billed as the world's smallest nightclub, that fits into a space the size of a wardrobe. An aerial circus performance from the Estonian-based Three Sisters will also entertain audiences, alongside a family-friendly comedy show devised in Great Yarmouth by Darryl J Carrington. Follow Norfolk news on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a story? Email eastofenglandnews@ or WhatsApp us on 0800 169 1830 Circus acts prepare for 16th annual festival Children help make props for festival Circus festival moves show dates to school holiday Out There Arts
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Great Yarmouth's Out There Festival gets under way
The world's smallest nightclub, circus performances and a family comedy show are some of the highlights on the bill of a seaside arts Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, began on Wednesday and ends on Saturday, featuring a line-up of more than 60 say the event - which also offers a number of world premieres and international shows - is the UK's biggest outdoor arts Joe Mackintosh said the 17th festival promised a "one-of-a-kind experience for audiences of all ages". He added that many events were free, with people encouraged to make donations if they can visit the Miniscule of Sound, billed as the world's smallest nightclub, that fits into a space the size of a aerial circus performance from the Estonian-based Three Sisters will also entertain audiences, alongside a family-friendly comedy show devised in Great Yarmouth by Darryl J Carrington.
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4 days ago
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Council plans new licensing scheme for rented homes
A new licensing scheme covering 5,000 rented properties will improve housing conditions, councillors in a Norfolk town are being advised. Great Yarmouth Borough Council said a selective licensing scheme, if agreed at a meeting on 3 June, would cover the Nelson, Cobholm and Southtown, and Central and Northgate wards. It would replace a previous scheme that covered 1,500 properties, which private-sector landlords criticised as being costly and of little effect. Councillor Paul Wells, portfolio holder for licensing, said: '''We know some privately rented properties are in a poor condition and we are determined to try to improve standards.'' The council said it carried out a feasibility study which included data about demographics and the condition of rental accommodation in the borough. Officers said the initial scheme led to considerable improvements and helped the landlords understand their responsibilities and "what good property management looks like". If introduced, the scheme - which would include 60% of the borough's private-rented housing - would not be allowed to make a profit. Running costs would be covered by a proposed licence fee of £784 for landlords. Paul Cunningham, chairman of the Eastern Landlords Association said: "I have brought this to the attention of the MP to say this is a pointless exercise. "It is another way of Great Yarmouth Borough Council alienating landlords. Of all the local authorities I work with GYBC is the most difficult to deal with. They are anti-landlord and are the only council in Norfolk to look at selective licensing. "The cost will be passed on to tenants and therefore the rents will be increase and more and more landlords will sell. "There is already a lack of landlords across the area and country, and this will make housing asylum seekers look more attractive." Mr Wells added: ''Generally, we have responsible landlords, but not everyone has a home that is safe, warm and good quality. This scheme would mean landlords must comply with a number of licence conditions. "Bad housing has a detrimental impact on the lives of people and our residents deserve better where there are problems." He added: ''We already have some powers related to housing, but this scheme will allow us to more effectively deal with a range of issues that impact people. "We will be better able to tackle health hazards and overcrowding – which is a real problem for some of our residents. ''We would be able to systematically inspect properties to make sure things like gas and electric certification are up to date, rather than simply reacting to complaints as we currently do. ''Where necessary, we could refuse to issue a licence and hold people accountable.'' Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'I can't live in a home like this' New licensing scheme for private landlords City seeks views on HMO improvement scheme
