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Eco generator among items stolen as garage targeted in burglary

Eco generator among items stolen as garage targeted in burglary

An Eco generator was among the items stolen after a garage at a home in a coastal town was targeted.

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High Street restaurant expresses delight after reaching regional finals

High Street restaurant expresses delight after reaching regional finals

A family-run restaurant is celebrating after reaching the regional finals of a coveted contest.

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Supermarkets at war over Sainsbury's town store bid

Supermarkets at war over Sainsbury's town store bid

A supermarket war has broken out in Lowestoft over a national retailer's bid to open a branch there.

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Teens arrested at scene of 15-person brawl bailed for robbery

Teens arrested at scene of 15-person brawl bailed for robbery

Three teenage boys arrested at the scene of a 15-person brawl in a coastal town have been bailed, it has emerged.

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Vacant former pub and butchers is sold at auction

Vacant former pub and butchers is sold at auction

A former pub, watchmakers and butchers' shop has been sold at auction.

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High profile meeting held over future of boarded-up town pub

High profile meeting held over future of boarded-up town pub

It was a much-loved venue that evokes memories aplenty over many decades.

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Teens arrested for alleged robbery as police swarm street following brawl

Teens arrested for alleged robbery as police swarm street following brawl

Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man had his bag stolen in a town centre.

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Delays warning ahead of 'urgent' overnight works

Delays warning ahead of 'urgent' overnight works

Motorists are being warned they could face delays as "urgent" works are carried out on a stretch of busy road overnight this week.

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New staff room and first floor classroom among village school improvements

New staff room and first floor classroom among village school improvements

A "historically significant" rural primary school could unveil new, improved facilities - provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Hedge trimmer and record turntable stolen in overnight raid

Hedge trimmer and record turntable stolen in overnight raid

Thieves stole a hedge trimmer and a record deck from an outbuilding in an overnight raid.

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Schemes to transform town gallery given go-ahead

Schemes to transform town gallery given go-ahead

A Grade II listed building by the coast looks set for a new lease of life.

27.03.2025 4

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Yamaha motorbikes stolen during separate town raids

Yamaha motorbikes stolen during separate town raids

Two Yamaha motorbikes were stolen by thieves during separate raids in a coastal town.

27.03.2025 1

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New owners for town bingo hall revealed

New owners for town bingo hall revealed

A bingo hall that is steeped in history is looking forward to an "exciting new chapter".

26.03.2025 5

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Town footpath reopens after resurfacing works

Town footpath reopens after resurfacing works

A footpath that links to a park has reopened in a coastal town after two weeks of resurfacing works.

26.03.2025 3

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Village school 'in safe hands' as it continues to go from strength to strength

Village school 'in safe hands' as it continues to go from strength to strength

Government education inspectors have hailed the progress of a primary school as its vision of being a place to flourish "is truly lived out".  

26.03.2025 3

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Petition opposing parking hikes is turned down

Petition opposing parking hikes is turned down

New seasonal tariffs are set to be introduced on five council-owned car parks near to the beach in Lowestoft.

25.03.2025 5

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Appeal to find victims abused by jailed former PE teacher

Appeal to find victims abused by jailed former PE teacher

Lawyers acting on behalf of one of the victims of a former Suffolk PE teacher jailed for sexually abusing teenage girls have appealed for further...

25.03.2025 4

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Town's Banksy links set to feature in new radio show

Town's Banksy links set to feature in new radio show

A new show is set to hear from people who have woken up to find works created by world-famous graffiti artist Banksy on their walls.

25.03.2025 4

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Thieves steal chainsaws as car is damaged in village

Thieves steal chainsaws as car is damaged in village

Chainsaws and tools were stolen while a parked car was damaged as vehicles were targeted during separate incidents in a village.

23.03.2025 3

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How a local telecoms firm is fighting back against scammers

How a local telecoms firm is fighting back against scammers

An award-winning company that offers robust protection against scam calls has hit the national spotlight.

22.03.2025 3

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Pupils return to school following suspected gas leak

Pupils return to school following suspected gas leak

Pupils and staff have returned to a Lowestoft-area primary school following a suspected gas leak in the area.

22.03.2025 20

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How a local telecoms firm is fighting back against scammers

How a local telecoms firm is fighting back against scammers

An award-winning company that offers robust protection against scam calls has hit the national spotlight.

22.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Cherished town tree is chopped down as stump left to highlight decay

Cherished town tree is chopped down as stump left to highlight decay

A tree has been removed from a tranquil town park after it was deemed unsafe.

22.03.2025 6

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New apartments bid for site of historic former rectory

New apartments bid for site of historic former rectory

New apartments could be unveiled in part of a Grade II listed Victorian building.

22.03.2025 5

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Hybrid bike stolen from front garden of home in evening raid

Hybrid bike stolen from front garden of home in evening raid

A hybrid mountain bike was stolen from a home during an evening raid.

22.03.2025 4

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Offices near town centre to be converted into HMO despite concerns

Offices near town centre to be converted into HMO despite concerns

Offices near a town centre are set to be converted into accommodation for vulnerable tenants after plans were given the green light.

21.03.2025 7

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Adult gaming centre set to expand in town centre

Adult gaming centre set to expand in town centre

A 24-hour adult gaming centre could expand into a town centre shop that has been empty for four years - provided plans get the go-ahead.

21.03.2025 20

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Parked car scratched by vandal

Parked car scratched by vandal

A vandal caused extensive damage to a car parked in Lowestoft.

21.03.2025 3

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Major milestone marked ahead of £12m town hall transformation

Major milestone marked ahead of £12m town hall transformation

Scaffolding has been installed at the site of a town hall ahead of major construction works.

20.03.2025 4

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Petition with almost 2,500 signatures opposing parking hikes set for discussion

Petition with almost 2,500 signatures opposing parking hikes set for discussion

A petition opposing hikes to parking charges across East Suffolk is set to be discussed by council leaders.

20.03.2025 10

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Locksmith's key to success in opening new shop

Locksmith's key to success in opening new shop

It has been described as a "one-stop shop" in a coastal town as "your go-to destination" for everything related to keys and locks.

20.03.2025 5

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Green light for new store on retail park

Green light for new store on retail park

A long serving electrical store looks set to open its doors on a retail park after plans were given the go-ahead.

19.03.2025 7

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Flat severely damaged after electric bike on charge sparks fire

Flat severely damaged after electric bike on charge sparks fire

A ground floor flat in a coastal town was severely damaged after an electric bike caught fire while it was on charge.

19.03.2025 5

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Cash and bank cards stolen after thieves break into vehicle

Cash and bank cards stolen after thieves break into vehicle

Thieves stole two purses containing cash and bank cards after breaking into a vehicle in an overnight raid.

18.03.2025 4

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New store signs go up ahead of opening on retail park

New store signs go up ahead of opening on retail park

A national health and beauty retailer could soon open a new store on a retail park.

16.03.2025 10

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National chain eyes up retail park store site

A national chain could soon open its doors on a retail park - provided plans get the go-ahead.

08.03.2025 4

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Waterfront homes feature as part of 'high-quality' housing bid

Waterfront homes with prime lakeside views feature among a new bid that could see a "high-quality" housing development unveiled in Lowestoft.

08.03.2025 4

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Seafront complex costs soar to £6m as festival deadline slips

Work is continuing on a major new café and restaurant complex as part of a seafront vision in a coastal town.

08.03.2025 5

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Whelk boat stranded off coast sparks lifeboat call

A whelk boat that got into difficulties and became stranded off the coast sparked a lifeboat call.

07.03.2025 3

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Almost 100 parking machines set to be replaced in £500,000 move

A council is set to replace 96 pay and display machines described as "no longer fit for purpose" in its car parks.

07.03.2025 3

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Thatch'll do nicely! Seafront restaurant hails makeover

It is a restaurant and coffee house that boasts stunning seafront views.

07.03.2025 4

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Bid for new homes at 'eyesore' school site could get green light

New homes could be unveiled at a former primary school site recently targeted by arsonists.

06.03.2025 8

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Vandals damage car as object is thrown at window

A parked car was damaged by vandals after an object was thrown at the window.

06.03.2025 5

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Inquest into death of mother who died on sea rocks starts this week

An inquest into the death of a young mother who died after becoming trapped in seafront rocks following a fall is due to take place this week.

05.03.2025 4

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Ready, steady, flip...Pancake Day fever returns to town

New winners were crowned as excitement was whisked up in a coastal town with flipping great fun enjoyed by all on Pancake Day.

05.03.2025 4

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Electric bike and mountain bike stolen in separate town centre raids

Thieves stole an electric bike and a mountain bike during separate raids in a coastal town centre.

05.03.2025 2

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Parking machines 'at end of life' earmarked for £500,000 replacement

A council is set to discuss replacing 96 pay and display machines in its car parks across the district.

05.03.2025 5

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Murder investigation continues as female victim named locally

The woman whose death has sparked a murder investigation in Lowestoft has been named locally.

04.03.2025 3

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Former pub and butchers on historic High Street up for auction

A prominent pub, watchmakers and former butchers' shop could soon be set for a new lease of life.

04.03.2025 4

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Car 'badly scratched' by vandals as damage caused overnight

A car was "badly scratched" by vandals as damage was caused overnight.

01.03.2025 5

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