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Mark Boggis

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Leisure centre bids to install solar panels

Leisure centre bids to install solar panels

A leisure centre could install new solar panels on the roof of its building as it bids to improve its energy efficiency.

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Thieves steal Royal Enfield motorbike in overnight raid

Thieves steal Royal Enfield motorbike in overnight raid

A white Royal Enfield motorbike was stolen by thieves during an overnight raid.

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Scrap metal stolen as homes targeted during series of raids

Scrap metal stolen as homes targeted during series of raids

Homeowners and businesses are being urged to keep items secure after a spate of scrap metal thefts in a seaside town.

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New apartments could be unveiled as part of coastal complex

New apartments could be unveiled as part of coastal complex

One of the UK’s leading retirement housebuilders could unveil new apartments in a coastal village - provided plans get the go-ahead.

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Works progress on new vets clinic at busy shopping centre

Works progress on new vets clinic at busy shopping centre

Steelwork has been installed as part of a project to expand a shopping centre.

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New clubhouse could be unveiled at town football ground

New clubhouse could be unveiled at town football ground

A new clubhouse could be installed on a community playing field provided plans get the go-ahead.

07.04.2026 9

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Yacht in danger of grounding on sandbank sparks lifeboat call

Yacht in danger of grounding on sandbank sparks lifeboat call

A yachtsman was helped on the final stages of his journey back to East Anglia after he suffered engine failure, leaving his vessel in danger of...

07.04.2026 9

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Delight as new Best Start Family Hub is secured for town

Delight as new Best Start Family Hub is secured for town

An MP has expressed delight after a Best Start Family Hub was secured for Lowestoft.

06.04.2026 9

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Bid to restore and repurpose rare wartime pillbox

Bid to restore and repurpose rare wartime pillbox

It is one of a few surviving structures of its type still in existence.

04.04.2026 10

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Busy road closed with traffic diverted for three more weeks of gas works

Busy road closed with traffic diverted for three more weeks of gas works

An ageing gas pipe that has become notoriously leaky is being replaced as works continue on a busy street in a seaside town.

03.04.2026 10

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Doubts over powerboat racing return to broad following fatal crash

Doubts over powerboat racing return to broad following fatal crash

Uncertainty remains over the return of powerboat racing to a Suffolk waterway eight months after the death of a racer.

03.04.2026 10

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One of the fastest-growing health food chains opens new store in town

One of the fastest-growing health food chains opens new store in town

One of the fastest-growing health food chains in the country has opened a new store in a seaside town.

02.04.2026 10

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Inquest to open into death of murder victim found in park

Inquest to open into death of murder victim found in park

An inquest into the death of a murder victim who died in a Lowestoft park is to open this week.

01.04.2026 10

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Builders merchants set to unveil changes to site

Builders merchants set to unveil changes to site

A long serving builders merchants is set unveil changes to its site after plans were given the green light.

01.04.2026 20

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People have their say on how £20m investment could be spent in town

People have their say on how £20m investment could be spent in town

People have had their say on how major investment could be spent to help revive a seaside town.

01.04.2026 10

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Roadworks WILL take place in town after parked cars stalled previous attempt

Roadworks WILL take place in town after parked cars stalled previous attempt

Frustrated highways bosses are closing two streets in a seaside town after parked cars had forced previous road works to be abandoned

01.04.2026 20

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Dispersal order in place in town amid ongoing yob behaviour

Dispersal order in place in town amid ongoing yob behaviour

Further arrests have been made as a new dispersal order has been put in place in Lowestoft.

31.03.2026 10

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'Rare opportunity' as grade II listed barn goes under the hammer at auction

'Rare opportunity' as grade II listed barn goes under the hammer at auction

A Grade II listed barn ripe for conversion is set to go under the hammer.

31.03.2026 10

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Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub opens at town retail park

Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub opens at town retail park

A new electric vehicle charging hub has opened at a town retail park.

31.03.2026 10

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Football club makes changes to plans for new multi-million-pound home

A football club is making changes to its plans for a new multi-million-pound community hub.

30.03.2026 10

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Duo to take 10,000ft skydive for village football club

An intrepid duo will be taking a leap of faith later this year as they look to raise funds for a village football club.

30.03.2026 9

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Delivery driver's car seized by police after insurance checks

A delivery driver had their car seized by police following insurance checks.

30.03.2026 10

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Full line-up announced for return of UK's only free beachfront festival

An international line-up of musicians, comedians and performers will hit the stage as the UK's only free beachfront festival returns.

30.03.2026 10

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'Much needed' crossing over A-road still unused almost five months after works ended

A new toucan crossing has still not opened near a popular nature reserve despite highways improvement work being completed last November.

30.03.2026 10

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New jobs to be created as gym set to open on industrial estate in town

A new gym could soon open its doors on an industrial estate after plans were given the green light.

27.03.2026 10

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Adult gaming centre expands as empty town centre shop gets new look

A 24-hour adult gaming centre has expanded as it unveils a new look for an empty town centre shop.

27.03.2026 10

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Two light industrial units in seaside town sold at auction

Two light industrial units in a seaside town have been sold at auction.

26.03.2026 8

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Inaugural maritime festival to be held in town

The rich maritime heritage of Britain's most easterly town is set to be showcased as an inaugural event sets sail.

26.03.2026 20

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Appeal launched as families left homeless after van ploughs into homes

A community is being urged to rally behind families left homeless after a van ploughed into two properties and left a trail of devastation on a...

26.03.2026 20

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Coastal college campus site set for major expansion

A coastal college is set to enhance its training facilities for civil engineering and construction after receiving a welcome funding boost.

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New mental health support available following shock closure of regional trust

Additional mental health support is now available across Norfolk and Suffolk following the sudden closure of a regional charity.

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New mental health support available following shock closure of regional trust

Additional mental health support is now available across Norfolk and Suffolk following the sudden closure of a regional charity.

25.03.2026 20

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Padel courts could be served up in college grounds

New padel courts could be introduced at a coastal college.

25.03.2026 10

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Alleged murderer recently returned to town

The woman who is alleged to have murdered a Lowestoft man had recently returned to the town.

24.03.2026 10

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Alleged murderer recently returned to town

The woman who is alleged to have murdered a Lowestoft man had recently returned to the town.

24.03.2026 10

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Mobile network operator could unveil 20-metre tower in grounds of garage

A mobile network operator could unveil a new 20-metre tower in the grounds of a garage in a seaside town.

24.03.2026 10

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Tributes paid to 'beautiful soul' who died suddenly aged 48

Friends have paid poignant tributes to a much-loved sports therapist who died suddenly.

20.03.2026 10

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New antiques and interiors store set to open in town

Decorative pieces and vintage finds will be showcased among an array of antique items as two friends turn a hobby spanning more than a decade into a...

20.03.2026 30

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Memorial match and family fun to honour two much-loved men

A sporting community will unite in remembering two men who "hold a special place" in the hearts of many.

20.03.2026 10

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Bid to install billboard on side of building near town centre is blocked

A bid to install a billboard on the side of a building near a town centre has been blocked by officials after it was deemed "visually intrusive."

20.03.2026 10

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New high street shop unveiled following relocation

It has helped people in the community for decades.

19.03.2026 20

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Youths arrested as dispersal order put in place in town centre

Youths have been arrested as a two-day dispersal order has been put in place in a seaside town for the second time in less than a month.

19.03.2026 10

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Seafront fountains set for switch on as part of £1.9m transformation

New seafront fountains are set to be unveiled as part of a major £1.9m transformation.

19.03.2026 10

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Town centre public toilets reopen after refurbishment

Public toilets close to a bus station have reopened after undergoing repairs.

18.03.2026 10

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New interactive murder mystery boat trip launches in town

A family-run boating firm has teamed up with a popular pub and the last surviving side-fishing trawler built in a seaside town to launch a new murder...

18.03.2026 10

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Decades of flooding and sewage issues in village to be tackled

Further investigations are set to be carried out to address long-standing flooding and drainage issues that have affected a village for decades.

18.03.2026 10

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Inquest into tragic death of teenage girl set to be heard

An inquest into the death of a teenage girl who died following a cardiac arrest at her Lowestoft home is set to be heard later this week.

18.03.2026 10

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Future of vital service secured after charity's sudden collapse

A vital programme that has been impacted by the sudden closure of a regional charity has received a welcome boost.

18.03.2026 10

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Prominent gift shop marks 30 years in business on high street

It has offered "an oasis of calm" on the high street for decades.

16.03.2026 10

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Garage in town ransacked by burglars with tools stolen

Tools were among items stolen from a garage as a Lowestoft home was targeted by burglars.

14.03.2026 10

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