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Firm secures deal to support one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms

Firm secures deal to support one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms

International logistics provider Peterson has launched a project to support the development of the East Anglia 3 wind farm.

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Norwich Evening News

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Fancy a job at a nuclear power plant? - then this job fair is for you

Fancy a job at a nuclear power plant? - then this job fair is for you

It is a once-in-a-generation development on the Suffolk coast that is set to power up the region.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Touching tributes paid to tragic teen who died after cardiac arrest

Touching tributes paid to tragic teen who died after cardiac arrest

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a teenage girl who died following a cardiac arrest at her home.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Festive spirit on display as town lights up for Christmas celebrations

Festive spirit on display as town lights up for Christmas celebrations

The wintry weather did not dampen the spirits as the most magical time of the year was celebrated in Lowestoft.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Firm secures deal to support one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms

Firm secures deal to support one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms

International logistics provider Peterson has launched a project to support the development of the East Anglia 3 wind farm.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Teenage girl dies at her home as school pays tribute

Teenage girl dies at her home as school pays tribute

A teenage girl has died following a cardiac arrest at her home.

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MP to lead way on tackling violence against women

MP to lead way on tackling violence against women

A former adviser on domestic abuse and child protection is set to steer a major overhaul of the NHS response to violence against women and girls...

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Sauna and winter swimming sessipns coming to town lido

Sauna and winter swimming sessipns coming to town lido

A popular town lido is reopening this week with some new festive treats being introduced.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Town vision voted in following referendum

Town vision voted in following referendum

People in a seaside town have voted in favour of a new Neighbourhood Plan to help shape the future of the area.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Toilet twinning campaigners flushed with success

Toilet twinning campaigners flushed with success

Generous pupils, carers and parents at a primary school in a seaside town have been helping to raise vital funds for basic sanitation in other...

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Eastern Daily Press

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Pharmacy patients transferring to town surgery after national store closure

Pharmacy patients transferring to town surgery after national store closure

Prescriptions that had previously been collected at a national chain in a seaside town will now have to be picked up from a surgery.

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Bid to turn 'unsightly' building with cash machine into new home fails

Bid to turn 'unsightly' building with cash machine into new home fails

A bid to turn an empty storage building containing a cashpoint into a new home has been rejected.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Emergency distress signal from whelk boat sparks call out

Emergency distress signal from whelk boat sparks call out

An emergency distress signal was activated on a whelk boat sparking an early morning response.

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‘Chocolate box’ Victorian cottages on hit Netflix show up for sale

‘Chocolate box’ Victorian cottages on hit Netflix show up for sale

They are described as a row of seven quintessential ‘chocolate box’ Victorian terraced cottages.

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Family living in fear after arson attack caused £20,000 of damage

Family living in fear after arson attack caused £20,000 of damage

A family have been left heartbroken after an arson attack destroyed Christmas presents and caused extensive damage to their property.

30.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Two deserving children from Norfolk and Suffolk have been granted some magical Disney wishes with trips of a lifetime.

29.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Long-term future of UK's only free beach festival is sealed

Long-term future of UK's only free beach festival is sealed

A major funding agreement has been sealed to secure the long-term future of the UK's only free beach festival.

29.11.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Controversial decision to spend £350k on new bin lids is formally challenged

Controversial decision to spend £350k on new bin lids is formally challenged

A council's decision to spend £350,000 on thousands of new bin lids has come under scrutiny after it was formally challenged.

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Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Christmas comes early to two youngsters as Disneyland wishes come true

Two deserving children from Norfolk and Suffolk have been granted some magical Disney wishes with trips of a lifetime.

29.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Signs go up ahead of closure of national store in town

Signs go up ahead of closure of national store in town

Signs have gone up ahead of the closure of a national chain in a seaside town.

29.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Police say masked yobs pose town centre menace

Police say masked yobs pose town centre menace

Yobs wearing masks and face coverings have been acting aggressively and going on shoplifting sprees in a town centre

29.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Golf club's bid to diversify with gym has teed off

Golf club's bid to diversify with gym has teed off

A golf club's aim to unveil new facilities and diversify its business has swung into action and hit the green after being approved.

28.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Doorstep callers target homes in 'No Cold Calling Zone'

Doorstep callers target homes in 'No Cold Calling Zone'

Homeowners are being warned to remain vigilant following reports of cold callers operating in the Lowestoft area.

28.11.2025 5

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Christmas spectacular set to illuminate seaside town

Christmas spectacular set to illuminate seaside town

Sparkling lights and a large Christmas tree have been installed in a seaside town ahead of festive cheer, fun for all the family and entertainment...

28.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Joy as £775k raised for major new nature reserve

Joy as £775k raised for major new nature reserve

A major new nature reserve for rare and declining species will be created after hundreds of thousands of pounds were raised.

27.11.2025 3

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Meet the Lowestoft man who has a day named after him for amazing fundraising work

Meet the Lowestoft man who has a day named after him for amazing fundraising work

We all love Rod Caborn!

27.11.2025 3

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Campaign launched to save historic warehouse

Campaign launched to save historic warehouse

Campaigners are aiming to preserve a historic building for their Suffolk town community.

26.11.2025 5

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By-election date set following death of 'much-loved' councillor

By-election date set following death of 'much-loved' councillor

A former MEP and a former town mayor are among the candidates who will battle it out for a vacant county council seat.

26.11.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Former Norfolk teen signs first professional deal with Premier League club

Former Norfolk teen signs first professional deal with Premier League club

A teenager who hails from Norfolk has signed his first professional contract with a Premier League club.

25.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Opening date revealed for new café, bar and grill as signs go up

Opening date revealed for new café, bar and grill as signs go up

New signs have gone up as work continues ahead of the opening of a café, restaurant and bar on a historic high street.

25.11.2025 3

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Former Norfolk teen signs first professional deal with Premier League club

Former Norfolk teen signs first professional deal with Premier League club

A teenager who hails from Norfolk has signed his first professional contract with a Premier League club.

25.11.2025 3

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Prolific shoplifter jailed after after admitting spate of thefts

Prolific shoplifter jailed after after admitting spate of thefts

A prolific shoplifter is back behind bars after he was jailed in connection with a series of thefts in the Great Yarmouth area.

24.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Norwich City fans rescue stranded commentators after car suffers puncture

Norwich City fans rescue stranded commentators after car suffers puncture

Fervent fans who follow Norwich City at home and away could be forgiven for feeling somewhat deflated with the current situation.

24.11.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Prolific shoplifter jailed after after admitting spate of thefts

Prolific shoplifter jailed after after admitting spate of thefts

A prolific shoplifter is back behind bars after he was jailed in connection with a series of thefts in the Great Yarmouth area.

24.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Norwich City fans rescue stranded commentators after car suffers puncture

Norwich City fans rescue stranded commentators after car suffers puncture

Fervent fans who follow Norwich City at home and away could be forgiven for feeling somewhat deflated with the current situation.

24.11.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Minibus appeal launched by rugby club to keep villages connected

Minibus appeal launched by rugby club to keep villages connected

A campaign is under way to help keep a "community moving" thanks to kind-hearted rugby players

23.11.2025 5

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Bride, 91, ties the knot with toyboy Terry... aged 86

Bride, 91, ties the knot with toyboy Terry... aged 86

It has been a long courtship, but Jo Johnson and Terry Smith finally tied the knot... at the ripe old ages of 91 and 86.

22.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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It's back... and it's still freezing! Registration opens for chilly festive tradition

It's back... and it's still freezing! Registration opens for chilly festive tradition

It's back... and it's still cold!

22.11.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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£1m funding set for UK's only free beach festival

£1m funding set for UK's only free beach festival

A major funding agreement looks set to be confirmed to boost the long-term future of the UK's only free beach festival.

22.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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More than 1,000 children given crucial safety advice

More than 1,000 children given crucial safety advice

More than 1,200 children have been given some vital advice to help them stay safe within the community, online and at home.

22.11.2025 4

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Urinating and spitting yobs to be banned in town

Urinating and spitting yobs to be banned in town

Yobs urinating and spitting and the dangerous use of e-scooters and electric bikes looks set to be banned in parts of a seaside town.

22.11.2025 3

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HMO property near town centre being let to asylum provider Serco

HMO property near town centre being let to asylum provider Serco

A seven-bedroom licensed house of multiple occupation near a town centre is now being let to Serco on a long-term lease, it has emerged.

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TV and radio presenter to return for hometown show

TV and radio presenter to return for hometown show

A popular broadcaster, newsreader and author is set to return to the stage in his hometown this weekend.

20.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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How wedding plans led to a pet franchise booming on the coast

How wedding plans led to a pet franchise booming on the coast

From doggy day care and comforting cats to offering year-round services to all animals great and small, a passionate pet care owner is celebrating a...

20.11.2025 3

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Church dating back more than 60 years is listed for sale

Church dating back more than 60 years is listed for sale

A church in a seaside town that dates back more than 60 years is up for sale after being no longer needed by its members.

19.11.2025 3

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Bid for BT Street Hub by town's Wetherspoons pub sparks concerns

Bid for BT Street Hub by town's Wetherspoons pub sparks concerns

Concerns have been raised over a telecom giant’s bid to connect communities with the unveiling of a new Street Hub on the approach to a seaside town...

19.11.2025 2

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New cafe operator needed for £860,000 sports centre revamp

New cafe operator needed for £860,000 sports centre revamp

Works are continuing as part of a huge £860,000 revamp of a multi-purpose football and community facility.

18.11.2025 3

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Historic former chapel near town centre set for auction

Historic former chapel near town centre set for auction

A historic former chapel could soon be set for a new lease of life in Lowestoft as it goes under the hammer at auction.

18.11.2025 4

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Overnight works set to close parts of busy A road

Overnight works set to close parts of busy A road

Motorists are being warned they could face delays as parts of a busy stretch of village road are set to be temporarily closed.

16.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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No 'definitive timeline' for reopening vandalised multi-storey car park

No 'definitive timeline' for reopening vandalised multi-storey car park

Vandalism and persistent anti-social behaviour has prevented a district's only multi-storey car park from opening for four months.

16.11.2025 4

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