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Young mother was out walking dog and child when she got trapped on rocks and died

Young mother was out walking dog and child when she got trapped on rocks and died

A mother-of-three was out walking her dog and one of her children when she got trapped on rocks on Lowestoft seafront and died, it is believed.

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Almost 700 packets of cigarettes and illegal vapes seized during store raids

Almost 700 packets of cigarettes and illegal vapes seized during store raids

Illegal tobacco and illegal vapes were seized during raids on two Suffolk stores.

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Bid to turn town home into housing for asylum seekers is withdrawn

Bid to turn town home into housing for asylum seekers is withdrawn

A bid to turn a coastal home into housing for asylum seekers has been withdrawn after sparking widespread concerns.

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Woman trapped in beach rocks dies in front of rescuers

Woman trapped in beach rocks dies in front of rescuers

A woman died after becoming trapped on seafront rocks following a fall on Lowestoft seafront.

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MPs tour region's 'net zero' projects

MPs tour region's 'net zero' projects

A £35m energy hub and one of the world's first Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities have been showcased to MPs during a special visit.

02.02.2025 8

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Cash and bank cards stolen from car as owner went to collect a parcel

Cash and bank cards stolen from car as owner went to collect a parcel

Thieves stole cash and bank cards from a car during an early morning raid as the victim briefly left the vehicle to go and collect a parcel.

01.02.2025 8

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Council accused of 'insulting' Jewish community at its Holocaust commemoration

Council accused of 'insulting' Jewish community at its Holocaust commemoration

The organisers of a major Holocaust memorial event have been accused of "insulting" the Jewish community by failing to invite a single representative...

01.02.2025 6

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Bird's eye view of progress of £1.9m seafront revamp

Bird's eye view of progress of £1.9m seafront revamp

New aerial photos have highlighted the progress being made as part of a major revamp of Britain's most easterly seafront.

31.01.2025 4

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How this school is becoming a 'treemendous' place to learn at

How this school is becoming a 'treemendous' place to learn at

It's a "completely unique" project that is set to see a special first flourish in the grounds of a primary school.

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Snips and chips could soon feature at prime clifftop location

Snips and chips could soon feature at prime clifftop location

A seaside fish and chip shop could soon unveil a new offer that may be a cut above the others.

30.01.2025 6

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Dozens of objections over bid to turn town home into housing for asylum seekers

Dozens of objections over bid to turn town home into housing for asylum seekers

A new bid to turn a coastal town home into housing for asylum seekers has led to 160 objections being lodged in just four days.

29.01.2025 10

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'Illegal senseless vandalism': Site owner's anger after fire at former factory

'Illegal senseless vandalism': Site owner's anger after fire at former factory

The owners of a former factory site have expressed their "disappointment" after arsonists targeted buildings at the vacant grounds.

29.01.2025 3

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Cheers! Departing pub landlord given a farewell toast by locals

Cheers! Departing pub landlord given a farewell toast by locals

There will be sadness as the bell sounds at a popular village pub as a landlord calls last orders for the final time.

29.01.2025 6

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Are boom town times heading to Lowestoft?

Are boom town times heading to Lowestoft?

Hundreds of jobs, opportunities, developments and significant investment is ensuring Britain's most easterly town has a "huge and exciting future"...

29.01.2025 6

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Arson probe launched after huge fire at former factory site

Arson probe launched after huge fire at former factory site

An arson investigation is under way following a huge blaze at a former factory site.

28.01.2025 20

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Motorbike stolen by thieves in market town

Motorbike stolen by thieves in market town

A Suzuki motorbike with stickers on the sides was stolen from a market town.

28.01.2025 10

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Energy secretary visits 100 job creation site at country's most easterly port

Energy secretary visits 100 job creation site at country's most easterly port

The "home and heart" of a green energy company's offshore wind operations has been showcased during a special tour.

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Demolition works completed as part of £24.3m town centre transformation

Demolition works completed as part of £24.3m town centre transformation

The partial demolition of the former Battery Green multi-storey car park in Lowestoft - which started in July last year - has now been completed as...

25.01.2025 4

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CarPlay system stolen as thieves target vehicle in overnight raid

CarPlay system stolen as thieves target vehicle in overnight raid

A CarPlay system and electronics were stolen after thieves targeted a vehicle parked in a coastal town.

25.01.2025 4

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Major new £35m energy hub hailed by Ed Miliband on visit to town port

Major new £35m energy hub hailed by Ed Miliband on visit to town port

Lowestoft has a "huge and exciting future" at the heart of the UK's clean energy revolution.

24.01.2025 8

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Further funding boost for £12m town hall transformation

Further funding boost for £12m town hall transformation

A £12m scheme to transform a historic town hall site has received a further funding boost.

24.01.2025 8

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Thieves steal wooden decking as harbour business targeted

Thieves steal wooden decking as harbour business targeted

Wooden decking was stolen from a pontoon as a harbour business was targeted by thieves.

24.01.2025 7

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Will tanks and artillery guns head to towns' ports for deployment?

Will tanks and artillery guns head to towns' ports for deployment?

A landmark agreement has been sealed that is set to pave the way for a new era for British military personnel, equipment and armour deploying...

23.01.2025 30

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Major new £4.27m business hub to be unveiled next month

Major new £4.27m business hub to be unveiled next month

A new £4.27 million state-of-the-art business hub is just weeks away from being unveiled.

23.01.2025 8

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Money and credit card stolen from car in early morning raid

Money and credit card stolen from car in early morning raid

Money and a credit card were stolen after a car was targeted by thieves in an early morning raid.

23.01.2025 5

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Major £1.9m seafront improvement works gather pace

Major £1.9m seafront improvement works gather pace

Works are gathering pace as part of a major £1.9m regeneration of Britain's most easterly seafront.

23.01.2025 4

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Opportunities showcased as employers feature at jobs fair

Opportunities showcased as employers feature at jobs fair

Job opportunities will be showcased as a free event takes centre stage.

22.01.2025 5

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Vets opens its doors on town business park

Vets opens its doors on town business park

Pet owners now have access to a new veterinary practice in Lowestoft.

21.01.2025 10

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Bike stolen from outside business during late night theft

Bike stolen from outside business during late night theft

A secured bike was stolen from outside a business during a late night theft in a coastal town.

21.01.2025 2

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New fleet of food waste collection vehicles could be unveiled in district

New fleet of food waste collection vehicles could be unveiled in district

A council could unveil a new fleet of vehicles as it prepares for the introduction of a new weekly food waste collection service.

21.01.2025 2

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Moving memorial service set to return to town's rail station

Moving memorial service set to return to town's rail station

Wreaths are set to be laid and reflective talks will take centre stage at a special service of remembrance.

19.01.2025 2

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Doorbell footage captures thieves trying to steal expensive motorbike

Doorbell footage captures thieves trying to steal expensive motorbike

Thieves with bolt cutters fled empty-handed after trying to steal a motorbike from the driveway of a home in a coastal town.

18.01.2025 3

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Café gets green light for new signage at Grade II listed building

Café gets green light for new signage at Grade II listed building

A high street café looks set to install a new hanging sign to the shop front of part of a historic Grade II-listed building, after plans were given...

18.01.2025 6

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Rise in e-scooters being ridden around town sparks warning

Rise in e-scooters being ridden around town sparks warning

An increase in e-scooters being ridden around a coastal town has sparked a police warning.

18.01.2025 8

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Go-ahead for new HMO above town centre shop

Go-ahead for new HMO above town centre shop

New student accommodation looks set to be unveiled above a shop in a coastal town centre after plans were given the green light.

17.01.2025 3

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Bid to replace windows and doors at historic seafront home turned down

Bid to replace windows and doors at historic seafront home turned down

It's a prominent Victorian home that dates back to the 1850s and overlooks the seafront.

17.01.2025 6

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Your chance to raise crime concerns at police street meets

Your chance to raise crime concerns at police street meets

Community policing teams will be holding a series of street meets across East Suffolk over the rest of the month.

17.01.2025 7

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Electric bike stolen from garage of home in market town

Electric bike stolen from garage of home in market town

Burglars stole an electric bike after breaking into the garage of a home in a historic market town.

17.01.2025 8

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£12m project to transform town hall to start next month

£12m project to transform town hall to start next month

Work is set to start next month on the £12m transformation of a historic town hall site.

16.01.2025 5

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Four people sought after off-road motorbike is stolen in early hours

Four people sought after off-road motorbike is stolen in early hours

Thieves stole an off-road motorbike from the garden of a home in a coastal town.

16.01.2025 5

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'Your museum needs you!' Transport attraction launches recruitment campaign

It is the Suffolk attraction that is only one of its kind in the country and welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

14.01.2025 10

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Joy as school is praised for improving beyond recognition

A primary school has been changed "beyond all recognition" as government education inspectors hailed its progress.

14.01.2025 10

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New £17m hospital centre to cut waiting times is unveiled

A new £17m facility that is set to help reduce surgical waiting times for patients has been officially opened at an east coast hospital.

14.01.2025 10

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Car park prices to increase in district for first time since 2020

A council is set to increase its car parking prices from April.

11.01.2025 10

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'Significant' Sizewell deal set to be signed over Pontins move

A significant deal that will see more than 500 workers move onto a seaside holiday park was due to be sealed this week. 

11.01.2025 3

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Two motorbikes stolen by thieves during separate overnight raids

Thieves stole two motorbikes from outside homes in a market town.

11.01.2025 9

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Appeal lodged after digital poster display bid is turned down

A London-based advertising agency is fighting a council's refusal of its bid to install a new digital poster display in a coastal town.

10.01.2025 6

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'Improvement works' scheduled for town's £145m bridge

Cyclists and pedestrians who use a coastal town's third crossing are being urged to be aware of some planned improvement works next week.

10.01.2025 10

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'Times and tastes have changed': Seafront B&B launches bid to become a home

A seafront guest house could be set for a new lease of life, provided plans get the go-ahead.

09.01.2025 3

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New flats earmarked for site of historic former hotel

A historic Grade II-listed former hotel could soon be refurbished.

09.01.2025 4

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