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Homes perilously close to cliff edge as four metres of sand dunes lost to the sea

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06.01.2026

People living in the area estimated that around four metres was lost during the early hours of Friday, January 2.

One 80-year-old woman, Carol Boyes, had to leave her house due to the severity of the erosion.

Her home will now be demolished.

An access ramp used by Hemsby lifeboat crew to access the beach has been swept away by a night of high tides and strong winds. (Image: Shaun Button/Drone Vision Norfolk)

The sea also swept away the ramp used by Hemsby lifeboat crews to access the beach.

Eight properties have already been demolished along the crumbling stretch of coastline since December 16.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council said it is in discussions with several other owners of properties on the Marrams which are now at risk because of the erosion.

Kevin Jordan, former Marrams resident and member of Save Hemsby Coastline. (Image:........

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