Hearts and crafts await as vendor applications open for town market

Love is set to be in the air in a seaside town in the new year as a Valentine's-themed market makes a welcome return.

yesterday 2

Mark Boggis

Community spirit shines as care home surprised with 'incredible haul' of gifts

A care home in a seaside town has been inundated with gifts to help everyone enjoy a magical Christmas.

yesterday 4

Mark Boggis

Special offers as barber shop unveils new management

New management has been unveiled at a family owned barbers.

yesterday 5

Mark Boggis

Theatre contractors claim to be owed thousands after revamp

Subcontractors hired to work on the £3m revamp of a historic seaside theatre claim they are still owed thousands of pounds for their labour

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

Festive fun run in town helps to boost families in need

Dozens of people donned festive fancy dress as they dashed into the Christmas season.

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

Joy as outstanding students honoured at awards ceremony

The outstanding achievements of more than 90 students have been honoured at a special awards ceremony.

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

Care farm to branch out with new learning centre

A new learning centre is set to be unveiled at a well-established care farm after plans were given the go-ahead.

tuesday 3

Mark Boggis

Bid to unveil flat at back of shop on historic high street is rejected

A bid to convert part of a charity shop into a flat on a historic high street has been rejected.

21.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

New equipment unveiled as town play area is refurbished

Fun is in store for youngsters as improved equipment and facilities have been unveiled at a newly refurbished play area in a seaside town.

21.12.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Reform UK gain another seat at county council with by-election victory

Reform UK has increased its presence on a county council following a coastal by-election.

20.12.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Building housing town nail bar is sold at auction

A mixed-use building housing a nail bar and a flat has been sold for above its estimate at auction.

20.12.2025 2

Mark Boggis

How a whole village gets in Christmas spirit with colourful nativity walk

Shepherds, Innkeepers, star-gazing wise men, King Herod, donkeys, alpacas and even some sheep will all gather next week to provide a coastal community...

20.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Homes ransacked at town properties targeted in break-ins

Rooms have been ransacked during a spate of burglaries in a seaside town.

20.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Man jailed following frenzied attack with steak knife on boyfriend

A man who stabbed his boyfriend repeatedly with a steak knife during a frenzied attack in woodland has been given a lengthy prison sentence for...

19.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Fresh bid to restore shopfronts on historic high street

Improvements could be made to shopfronts on a historic high street provided plans get the go-ahead.

19.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Norwich City stars in surprise hospital visit

Players from Norwich City's men's and women's teams made a special festive visit to surprise young patients in hospital.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Major funding boost ensures group can continue giving a vital voice to locals

A community group is celebrating after receiving funding that has helped secure its future.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Norwich City stars in surprise hospital visit

Players from Norwich City's men's and women's teams made a special festive visit to surprise young patients in hospital.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Homes affected by 'unplanned water disruption'

Householders across parts of north Lowestoft have been experiencing low water pressure and disruption.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Last chance to see museum’s festive ‘Ride the Lights 2025’ event

People have a last chance to enjoy a festive trip back in time  thanks to a funding agreement.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Revised bin collection dates across district over festive season

Bin collection days for householders across East Suffolk are set to change over the festive period.

18.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Health worker heroes praised at awards ceremony

A nurse who helped a young man with a life limiting condition to marry his partner has been honoured with a special award.

17.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Community rallies behind family of tragic teen who died after cardiac arrest

A community is continuing to rally behind the family of a teenage girl who died following a cardiac arrest at her home.

17.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Cherished panto sidekick is given freedom of town

A seaside town's favourite funnyman has been recognised with a special honour.

17.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Bid to enhance shopfronts on historic high street

Shopfronts on a historic high street could be rejuvenated as part of a scheme of works.

17.12.2025 30

Mark Boggis

Audiences wowed as pantomime magic hits the stage

A festive pantomime has opened to rapturous acclaim from delighted audiences.

16.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Refugees fleeing Nazi persecution remembered at station event

A seaside town's role in welcoming hundreds of refugees has been recalled during a moving event.

16.12.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Bid for BT Street Hub near town's Wetherspoons pub is rejected

A telecom giant's bid to connect communities with the unveiling of a new Street Hub has been rejected.

15.12.2025 1

Mark Boggis

'Jewel in the crown' reopens after major £860k revamp

Officials are hopeful that a multi-purpose football and community facility will remain the jewel in the crown locally after a huge £860,000 revamp.

14.12.2025 1

Mark Boggis

Brave police office mown down by robbers is still in battle to get medal

A former police officer who has endured "40 years of pain and heartbreak" after being injured in the line of duty has received a boost in the battle...

09.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Woman involved in life-threatening car crash is praised for her inspiration

A woman who was told she may never walk again after suffering life-threatening injuries in a horrific crash abroad has been honoured with an...

07.12.2025 5

Mark Boggis

How special treats are helping to boost families this festive season

It is an annual appeal that helps to spread lots of joy over the festive season.

07.12.2025 6

Mark Boggis

Work starts on new 60-bed care home backed by easy brand owner Sir Stelios

A new concept in affordable quality care homes will see the first 60-bed facility unveiled in a Suffolk village.

06.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Bar and restaurant at coastal hotel set to be converted

A bar and restaurant at a historic hotel looks set to be converted to make way for new accommodation.

06.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Why these roads are the ultimate place to celebrate Christmas

It is a popular annual tradition that celebrates the wonder of Christmas as aptly-named streets light up for the festive season.

06.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

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.

05.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

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.

05.12.2025 10

Mark Boggis

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.

05.12.2025 2

Mark Boggis

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.

05.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

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.

05.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Teenage girl dies at her home as school pays tribute

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

04.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

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...

04.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Sauna and winter swimming sessipns coming to town lido

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

04.12.2025 3

Mark Boggis

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.

03.12.2025 5

Mark Boggis

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...

03.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

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.

03.12.2025 4

Mark Boggis

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.

02.12.2025 5

Mark Boggis

Emergency distress signal from whelk boat sparks call out

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

02.12.2025 5

Mark Boggis

‘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.

02.12.2025 6

Mark Boggis

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.

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