Hemsby Erosion in the news

Britain’s coastal communities face growing climate threat as sea level rise speeds up erosion – and poses dilemma over relocation HEMSBY, England – When Kevin Jordan bought his small grey cottage in the English coastal village of Hemsby in 2009, a surveyor told him it would be at least 100 years before the sea swallowed…

Had we been listened to ten years ago, we’d have a much wider beach than we do right now.’ Owner of the Lacon Arms, Lorna Bevan, speaks to GB News’ Theo Chikomba, as residents from Hemsby in Norfolk fear they’ll lose their homes due to rapid coastal erosion. You can read the whole GB News…

A lifeboat serving a village plagued by coastal erosion is out of action after its access ramp washed away. About 4m (13ft) of the ramp at Hembsy has disappeared, just weeks after it was rebuilt following high tides in March You can read the whole BBC news article HERE

In Hemsby, people are watching their houses fall into the sea, while insurers refuse to pay out – and the authorities do nothing to help. On a grey, bitterly cold March day, a large yellow digger is smashing its bucket into a small bungalow on the dunes. There is a wrenching tear. Within the time…

After the recent storms, Kevin’s home and six others now sit around 5 metres from the cliff edge. You can read the whole Great Yarmouth Mercury article HERE

Work has started to protect a vulnerable stretch of coastline in the east of England which has been ravaged by erosion in the last few weeks. You can read the whole BBC News article HERE

Thousands of tonnes of rock is being shipped to a coastal village in Norfolk to help stop it from collapsing into the sea. Three homes built on sand dunes at Hemsby were demolished this weekend after they became perilously close to the edge due to coastal erosion. You can read the whole ITV News article HERE

Councillor says continuing loss of land to the sea would damage local economy, which is heavily dependant on visitors You can read the whole Guardian Newspaper story HERE

Hemsby residents say sea defences are crucial as beach is closed after high tides washed away large amount of sand You can read the whole Guardian Newspaper story HERE

The coastline at Hemsby, just north of Great Yarmouth, has suffered a significant collapse, threatening homes and businesses. You can watch this ITV news report HERE