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Why it is now easier to get to top attractions in Suffolk

Why it is now easier to get to top attractions in Suffolk

People heading to the east coast this summer will benefit from improved integrated public transport links.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

'Happy and calm' primary school praised by Ofsted inspectors

'Happy and calm' primary school praised by Ofsted inspectors

A primary school that has undergone significant change has been praised by government education inspectors.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

'Swarms of people' expected to flock to coast for bank holiday bonanza

'Swarms of people' expected to flock to coast for bank holiday bonanza

Lifeguards are set to return to beaches across East Suffolk ahead of the busy bank holiday weekend - with traders hoping the heatwave forecast brings...

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Security worker punched after telling man to get off his bike

Security worker punched after telling man to get off his bike

A security staff member was punched after requesting a man got off his bike as he cycled through a town shopping centre.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Characterful Grade II listed property set to go under the hammer at auction

Characterful Grade II listed property set to go under the hammer at auction

A Grade II listed building by the coast is set to be auctioned off next month.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Suffolk woman detained by Israeli navy as she tried to reach Gaza by boat

Suffolk woman detained by Israeli navy as she tried to reach Gaza by boat

A Suffolk woman has been caught up in an international crisis after she was one of more than 400 people detained in international waters by Israeli...

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Incredible turnout' at seaside protest against sewage pollution

'Incredible turnout' at seaside protest against sewage pollution

Thousands of people united in a national protest as they hit the water, shorelines and riverbanks demanding change.

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Mayor and deputy mayor both re-elected for THIRD successive year

Mayor and deputy mayor both re-elected for THIRD successive year

A mayor and deputy mayor have both been re-elected at an annual meeting.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

High street shop set for grand reopening after refurbishment

High street shop set for grand reopening after refurbishment

Bigger, brighter, better.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Serco shelves plans to house asylum seekers opposite town bus station

Serco shelves plans to house asylum seekers opposite town bus station

A government contractor will not be pressing ahead with plans to house asylum seekers at former offices overlooking a town's bus station.

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Norwich Evening News

Mark Boggis

Serco shelves plans to house asylum seekers opposite town bus station

Serco shelves plans to house asylum seekers opposite town bus station

A government contractor will not be pressing ahead with plans to house asylum seekers at former offices overlooking a town's bus station.

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Signage bid refused at second drive-through restaurant in town

Signage bid refused at second drive-through restaurant in town

Another drive‑through restaurant in Lowestoft has failed with plans to install new signage.

19.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

'Quietway' could be unveiled on rural route to make it safer for walkers and cyclists

'Quietway' could be unveiled on rural route to make it safer for walkers and cyclists

A scheme to improve a rural route to make it safer for walkers and cyclists has been proposed.

19.05.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Rudderless Dutch yacht stranded near windfarm sparks rescue mission

Rudderless Dutch yacht stranded near windfarm sparks rescue mission

A Dutch yacht that had lost its rudder and had no steering had to be towed to safety during a long overnight mission.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Search continuing for missing pet parrot with pechant for 'Adolf Hitler' song

Search continuing for missing pet parrot with pechant for 'Adolf Hitler' song

A devastated family is continuing the search for a much loved parrot after he disappeared in a seaside town.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

New date for refurbishment of town's public toilets

New date for refurbishment of town's public toilets

Toilets in a coastal town are now set to close temporarily next month for refurbishment works.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Clifftop church exposed to power of Mother Nature launches major appeal

Clifftop church exposed to power of Mother Nature launches major appeal

It is a clifftop church heavily exposed to the elements on the coast that was heavily damaged by incendiary bombs in 1941.

18.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

E-bike stolen after being left locked in town centre

E-bike stolen after being left locked in town centre

Thieves stole an electric bike that had been locked up in bike stands in a town centre.

18.05.2026 6

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Smoker of more than 40 years has undetected growth removed thanks to NHS screening

Smoker of more than 40 years has undetected growth removed thanks to NHS screening

A smoker of more than 40 years who had an undetected growth discovered by a screening programme has urged people to come forward if they are offered...

15.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Former offices opposite town bus station to become HMO for asylum seekers

Former offices opposite town bus station to become HMO for asylum seekers

Former offices and a beauty training facility opposite a town's bus station look set to be turned into housing for asylum seekers and vulnerable...

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Appeal to trace missing African grey parrot CoCo known for 'Adolf Hitler' song

Appeal to trace missing African grey parrot CoCo known for 'Adolf Hitler' song

He is a cheeky parrot known for saying 'alright mate' or 'what ya saying bruv' and whistling a song linked to mocking Adolf Hitler.

14.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

New app to help householders with recycling changes as thousands of bins arrive

New app to help householders with recycling changes as thousands of bins arrive

A new app has been unveiled to help people in East Suffolk ahead of the launch of a new recycling service next month.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Childminding business can continue to operate from home after change of use bid

Childminding business can continue to operate from home after change of use bid

A childminding business can continue to operate after change of use plans were given the go-ahead.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Fast food chain not 'lovin' it' after drive-through sign bid turned down

Fast food chain not 'lovin' it' after drive-through sign bid turned down

A fast food chain is not "lovin' it" after a bid for new signage at its restaurant was turned down.

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Global recognition for award-winning photographer

Global recognition for award-winning photographer

An award-winning photographer is in focus once more after being recognised on the global stage.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Town's public toilets to close for refurbishment

Town's public toilets to close for refurbishment

Toilets in a seaside town are set to be closed later this month for refurbishment.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

'Key step' reached as work to transform landmark building gathers pace

'Key step' reached as work to transform landmark building gathers pace

An important milestone has been reached as the renovation of a landmark building gathers pace.

12.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Green light for changes to Gospel hall

A church meeting room is set to unveil a new look after plans were given the go-ahead.

11.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Almost five acres of land by Broads sells for well above estimate at auction

A substantial area of land in a rural location has sold for more than double its estimate at auction.

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Police under fresh scrutiny after teen suffers horrific injuries near seafront

A police force has been told to re-examine the conduct and actions of its officers after a teenager suffered a horrific facial injury when trouble...

11.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Light blue wave sweeps across East Suffolk

A light blue wave swept through East Suffolk as Reform UK dominated the county elections.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Bank wants to put off birds nesting at town centre branch

A bid to deter birds setting up their home at a town centre bank has been proposed.

08.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Pensioner and pet dog left 'covered in blood' after park attack

A pensioner battled to protect his pet dog as he was being viciously attacked and bitten by two escaped dogs.

08.05.2026 10

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Mark Boggis

Circus set to roll into town for first time ever

An international circus is set to roll into a seaside town later this month.

07.05.2026 20

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Stranded whelk boat in difficulties off coast is towed to safety

A whelk boat that was in difficulties and stranded off the Suffolk coast had to be towed to safety by a lifeboat crew.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Tributes paid to 'extraordinarily talented' former theatre boss

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a theatre lover who dedicated himself to the stage and the local arts scene.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Bid for new attraction by historic seaside pier

A new attraction looks set to be unveiled near a town pier despite concerns over accessibility along the promenade.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

New youth council being established to help shape town's future

A new youth council is being established to help shape the future of a seaside town.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Independent pet shop is under new family ownership

A family-owned independent pet supply store is continuing to serve its community as it provides everything your beloved companions need.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Work begins on installing new bridge in clifftop seafront gardens

Work is under way to install a new footbridge in a clifftop park and gardens.

06.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Thousands of bins being delivered to homes ahead of launch of new recycling service

Thousands of new bins are continuing to be delivered to homes across Suffolk as a new recycling service launces next month.

05.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Green light for new 20m mast at town garage despite concerns

A mobile network operator looks set to unveil a new 20-metre tower in the grounds of a town garage.

04.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Mark Boggis

Green light for new 20m mast at town garage despite concerns

A mobile network operator looks set to unveil a new 20-metre tower in the grounds of a town garage.

04.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Hair and beauty salon set for 'exciting new chapter'

Staff at a beauty, makeup and hair salon that has served its many customers for over a decade are busy preparing for a new chapter.

02.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Filming for sequel to take centre stage in town

The movie spotlight is set to shine on Lowestoft as the cameras roll for an upcoming film production in it.

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Norwich Evening News

Mark Boggis

Filming for sequel to take centre stage in town

The movie spotlight is set to shine on Lowestoft as the cameras roll for an upcoming film production in it.

02.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

College marks major milestone in multi-million-pound campus project

Another major milestone in the history of a coastal college has been marked as work gathers pace on a new multi-million-pound campus.

01.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Swastikas among 'deeply offensive graffiti' daubed on play equipment in town park

Vandals have been condemned for daubing graffiti - including swastikas and racist language - on play equipment in the UK’s most easterly park.

01.05.2026 20

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Bid for new dog park given go-ahead despite concerns

A new dog walking and exercise area looks set to be unveiled on part of a cropped field in a Suffolk village after plans were given the green light.

01.05.2026 20

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Mark Boggis

Outdoor fitness boost as new gym equipment installed at town park

Brand new outdoor gym equipment has been installed in a town park.

01.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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