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MP demands urgent action over town centre toilets

MP demands urgent action over town centre toilets

An MP had demanded urgent action in making sure people in Lowestoft can easily spend a penny in the town.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Town centre's £24.3m transformation hit by sewer snag

Town centre's £24.3m transformation hit by sewer snag

A multi-million-pound town centre transformation has hit a major snag due to a sewer.

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Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Overnight closures of A12 spark delays warning

Overnight closures of A12 spark delays warning

Motorists are being warned they could face delays as a busy road is set to be closed for overnight works next week.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Block of garages up for sale at auction

Block of garages up for sale at auction

A block of eight garages near to shops are up for sale as the owner is set to retire.

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Groundworks under way on seafront ahead of statue unveiling

Groundworks under way on seafront ahead of statue unveiling

Groundworks are under way in preparation for the unveiling of a new statue that will honour a Suffolk town's most famous son.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Vital coastal works due to begin following delays

Vital coastal works due to begin following delays

Works to improve coastal assets are due to begin this week following previous delays.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Car and van damaged as vehicles targeted during separate town raids

Car and van damaged as vehicles targeted during separate town raids

A van was searched and a car window was smashed as damage was caused to vehicles parked across a coastal town.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Delays warning with overnight closures on A12

Delays warning with overnight closures on A12

Motorists are being warned to expect delays as a busy stretch of road is closed and traffic is diverted.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Teenage girls arrested amid spate of anti-social behaviour in town

Teenage girls arrested amid spate of anti-social behaviour in town

Two teenage girls have been arrested after numerous reports of anti-social behaviour in a coastal town centre.

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Empty former school site dubbed an 'eyesore' cleared ahead of redevelopment

Empty former school site dubbed an 'eyesore' cleared ahead of redevelopment

Work is under way to clear a former school site that has been closed for 12-and-a-half years.

17.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Seal of approval given for 16-bed community hospice

Seal of approval given for 16-bed community hospice

A "real landmark moment" has been hailed after plans for a new hospice were given the go-ahead.

17.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Hedge cutter stolen after vehicle raided by thieves

Hedge cutter stolen after vehicle raided by thieves

Thieves stole a hedge cutter after breaking into a vehicle during an early morning raid.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Drivers warned of disruption with overnight A47 works

Drivers warned of disruption with overnight A47 works

Drivers could face disruption as overnight works are set to be carried out on a busy bridge.

16.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Mystery remains eight years on from disappearance of grandmother

Mystery remains eight years on from disappearance of grandmother

Mystery remains over the disappearance of a 64-year-old grandmother after she went missing more than eight years ago.

16.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Hundreds attend march to Brook Hotel with no arrests made

Hundreds attend march to Brook Hotel with no arrests made

Hundreds of people gathered outside a hotel housing migrants on the outskirts of Norwich as a peaceful protest took place.

15.09.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Hundreds attend march to Brook Hotel with no arrests made

Hundreds attend march to Brook Hotel with no arrests made

Hundreds of people gathered outside a hotel housing migrants on the outskirts of Norwich as a peaceful protest took place.

15.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Three arrests made in spate of anti-social behaviour in town centre

Three arrests made in spate of anti-social behaviour in town centre

Three youths have been arrested and a dispersal order remains in place in a coastal town centre following a rise in anti-social behaviour over the...

15.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Historic trawler move home for first time in a decade

Historic trawler move home for first time in a decade

A historic fishing vessel has moved from its regular town berth for the first time in almost a decade.

14.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Former Norwich City stars prove a hit at golf day

Former Norwich City stars prove a hit at golf day

Former Norwich City favourites were among those turning out as a charity golf day proved to be a success.

13.09.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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Former Norwich City stars prove a hit at golf day

Former Norwich City stars prove a hit at golf day

Former Norwich City favourites were among those turning out as a charity golf day proved to be a success.

13.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

New personal training studio could be unveiled at £4.27m business hub

New personal training studio could be unveiled at £4.27m business hub

An empty unit on a £4.27 million state-of-the-art business hub could be set for a new use to help people keep and stay fit.

13.09.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

MP welcomes refusal of 'mega-chicken facility' plans

MP welcomes refusal of 'mega-chicken facility' plans

An MP has welcomed the decision to refuse controversial plans for a major chicken farm in a village.

13.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Veteran walks 45km to vineyard to honour emergency services

Veteran walks 45km to vineyard to honour emergency services

A Suffolk veteran has completed a "symbolic" challenge to show support for the emergency services.

13.09.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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'We’re creating a destination': New owners unveiled for historic pub and restaurant

'We’re creating a destination': New owners unveiled for historic pub and restaurant

New jobs will be created as fresh owners and a rebrand awaits a prominent coastal venue.

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Man airlifted to hospital from guard ship in rough seas

Man airlifted to hospital from guard ship in rough seas

A man had to be airlifted to hospital from a vessel off the Suffolk coast after sparking a call-out in rough seas.

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

How you can find out more about 'much-loved landmark' enjoying £3 revamp

How you can find out more about 'much-loved landmark' enjoying £3 revamp

The past, present and future of a prominent east coast theatre is set to be showcased next week.

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Electric bike stolen from outside home in early morning raid

Electric bike stolen from outside home in early morning raid

An assist electric bike was stolen from outside a home during an early morning raid.

12.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Town centre bank in building dating back to 1860s set for closure

Town centre bank in building dating back to 1860s set for closure

Equipment is set to be removed from a town centre bank ahead of its closure next month.

11.09.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Thieves steal Hybrid bike from outside a shop

Thieves steal Hybrid bike from outside a shop

A Hybrid bike was stolen by thieves after it had been left locked to a bike rack outside a shop.

11.09.2025 10

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Bid for 10 new glamping pods refused as 'inappropriate' for area

Bid for 10 new glamping pods refused as 'inappropriate' for area

A bid to create a "small-scale tourism development" on village land has failed.

10.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Alterations could be made to historic seafront hotel

Alterations could be made to historic seafront hotel

A historic seafront hotel is looking to the future as it aims to utilise a "developing market trend" of self-catering short stays.

10.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Baby makes shock arrival in football club toilets

Baby makes shock arrival in football club toilets

A mother has revealed how an unexpected arrival at a football ground is proof that "miracles can happen."

09.09.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Numerous tools stolen as shed targeted in burglary

Numerous tools stolen as shed targeted in burglary

Numerous tools were stolen as a shed at a home in a coastal town was targeted in a burglary.

09.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Holiday park could get more than 300 caravan pitches

Holiday park could get more than 300 caravan pitches

Plans have been lodged to create more than 300 caravan pitches at a holiday park that is housing nuclear power plant construction workers.

09.09.2025 10

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Jump on the bus as town joins national heritage celebration

Jump on the bus as town joins national heritage celebration

A seaside town is set to join a national celebration as it makes a welcome return this month.

07.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New apartments to provide much needed homes to workers

New apartments to provide much needed homes to workers

New build apartments could be created on vacant land near a town centre for local workers.

06.09.2025 5

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Fire ravaged wind turbine set for removal in major offshore operation

Fire ravaged wind turbine set for removal in major offshore operation

A towering wind turbine that burst into flames off the coast is set to be dismantled as part of a major operation two years after the dramatic...

06.09.2025 10

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Stranded guard vessel sparks early morning rescue

Stranded guard vessel sparks early morning rescue

A former fishing boat that became stranded at sea had to be towed to safety during an early morning rescue.

05.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Council scotches migrant rumours over tower block's future

Council scotches migrant rumours over tower block's future

The demolition of Britain's most easterly high-rise tower block has been delayed amid online speculation it would remain standing to house migrants.

05.09.2025 10

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Redevelopment of A47 petrol filling station is refused

Redevelopment of A47 petrol filling station is refused

A major revamp of a long-established petrol filling station has been refused once more.

04.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Trailer stolen by thieves from community centre's car park

Trailer stolen by thieves from community centre's car park

Thieves fled "at speed" after stealing a trailer from a community centre's car park.

04.09.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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New bid to create traveller site in seaside village

New bid to create traveller site in seaside village

A fresh bid has been made that could see a new travellers' site created on agricultural land in a seaside village.

04.09.2025 10

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Mobility scooter stolen by thieves as home targeted

Mobility scooter stolen by thieves as home targeted

Thieves stole a mobility scooter from the back garden of a home in a seaside town.

04.09.2025 4

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Market area set to be enhanced with new seating

Market area set to be enhanced with new seating

New seating looks set to be installed as part of the latest efforts to spruce up a seaside town's market area.

03.09.2025 10

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Bid to replace roof of fire-damaged home

Bid to replace roof of fire-damaged home

The roof of a home that was completely destroyed in a fire caused by a lightning strike could be rebuilt.

03.09.2025 9

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Mark Boggis

Home and cars targeted by thieves

Home and cars targeted by thieves

Car windows were smashed and a home was targeted during a series of raids.

03.09.2025 8

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Smiles galore as Sixth Form College students achieve 'excellent' outcomes

Students at a sixth form college are preparing for the next stage of their journey after achieving an "excellent" set of results.

15.08.2025 5

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1970s van is serving up street food and drinks in town centre

Hand-smashed burgers, breakfast baps, loaded dogs and signature shakes are among the tantalising treats being served up in a seaside town.

15.08.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Still time for businesses to shine at glittering awards gala

There is still time to be part of a glittering awards ceremony that honours ambition, innovation and growth across east Suffolk's vibrant business...

14.08.2025 2

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Mark Boggis

Barber aims to be a cut above the rest by clinching top award

A barber is aiming to be a cut above the rest after being shortlisted for a prestigious award.

14.08.2025 3

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