Vision shaping future of coastal town to be voted on

People in a seaside town are being asked to decide whether a Neighbourhood Plan for the area should be used to determine future planning applications.

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First glimpse of new-look pub and restaurant as signs go up

New signs have gone up as work continues on a popular pub and restaurant in a seaside setting.

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Thieves steal moped left parked outside home

A moped left parked outside a home in a seaside town was stolen by thieves.

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Council spends £350,000 changing BIN LIDS to avoid colour confusion

Even the most attentive of householders can sometimes be bamboozled by their bewildering array of bins.

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Bar and restaurant at historic hotel could be converted

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

monday 3

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New bistro proving a hit at family-run café

A café has marked its first year of trading with tempting treats helping it to go from strength to strength.

12.10.2025 10

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Homecoming for historic vessel marks launch of major lottery bid

One of the UK’s most historic vessels has returned to its home port after a busy year of voyages overseas.

11.10.2025 10

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Vandals target flood wall for second time causing £25,000 of damage

Glass panels along a flood wall in a seaside town have been damaged for the second time.

10.10.2025 10

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The WW2 men who went from a punchline to crucial protectors

They were hardly the most glamorous unit of the Second World War, as indicated by their nickname 'Harry Tate's Navy'.

09.10.2025 6

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Flood defence tests under way on the coast

A seaside town's flood defences are being put to the test in preparation for the winter.

09.10.2025 7

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New personal training studio bid for £4.27m business hub could be blocked

Plans to turn an empty unit on a business hub into a new personal training studio could be turned down.

09.10.2025 6

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New 'pocket park' opens in historic area of town

A disused parcel of land situated near to the harbour entrance in a seaside town has been transformed.

09.10.2025 6

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Work starts on new A-road crossing

Officials have expressed delight as work gets under way on a new pedestrian and cycle crossing after a six-year campaign.

08.10.2025 7

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Solar panels bid for one of town's most historic buildings

New solar panels could be installed on one of a seaside town's most historic buildings.

08.10.2025 8

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Works under way to install new crossing on busy A-road

Work has started on installing a new toucan crossing near a popular nature reserve.

04.10.2025 8

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New fountains tested for first time as part of £1.9m seafront revamp

Testing has taken place on new seafront fountains ahead of an official opening next year.

04.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

Builders yard ran for many years by family firm set to be auctioned off

A builders yard that had been a family firm's base for many years is set to go under the hammer.

04.10.2025 9

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New workshop to cater for surge in demand for places from bricklaying students

A coastal college is set to unveil a new bricklaying workshop following a surge in demand from students interested in the profession.

04.10.2025 9

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Closure date confirmed for town's last Poundland store

The last remaining Poundland store in a coastal town is set to close next week.

04.10.2025 10

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One of Britain's best-loved composers to unveil statue on seafront

A new statue honouring a seaside town's most famous son will be officially unveiled next month.

03.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

New fitness studio opens doors on high street

A new fitness studio has opened its doors on a historic high street.

03.10.2025 9

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Much-loved venue ready to welcome new operator

A new operator is being sought for a much-loved venue on a town's historic high street.

03.10.2025 8

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Town centre shops and offices up for auction

Two town centre shops and offices are set to go under the hammer at auction.

02.10.2025 8

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Workshop set to be demolished for new homes

A former workshop near a town centre is set to be knocked down to make way for new homes.

02.10.2025 8

Mark Boggis

NHS centre's bid to ease parking woes given green light

Two unused NHS buildings on a surgery site are set to be knocked down to make way for new car parking spaces.

02.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

Officials block solar panel bid for ex-pub which is one of town's oldest buildings

Officials have blocked plans to put eight solar panels on an extension to one of Lowestoft's oldest buildings.

01.10.2025 7

Mark Boggis

Call for action to support seaside towns

A group of Labour MPs representing coastal areas has called on the prime minister to take stronger action to support seaside towns.

01.10.2025 6

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Special service and reunion set to honour brave war heroes

The brave service of sailors during the Second World War is set to be remembered as a special parade returns next weekend.

28.09.2025 2

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Transformed water sports centre proving a splash hit with youngsters

A "valuable community and social asset" is well on its way to becoming a splash hit with youngster.

28.09.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Special ceremony marks start of works on new MULTIMILLION pound campus

A "significant milestone" in the history of a coastal college has been marked as work begins on a new multi-million-pound campus.

27.09.2025 2

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Massive funding boost to improve town is welcomed by leaders

New investment to help revive a seaside town has been hailed by leaders.

27.09.2025 3

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New dining area with American grill could boost holiday park

A holiday park is aiming to unveil a new outdoor dining area with an American grill facility offering tasty treats.

27.09.2025 3

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Dozens of employers and opportunities being showcased at autumn jobs fair

Up to 40 employers and organisations will attend an annual jobs fair as it returns to Lowestoft next week.

26.09.2025 10

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Holiday company marks 'exciting next chapter' with move to new HQ

One of the UK’s leading self-catering holiday providers has committed its future to its hometown.

26.09.2025 10

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'Substantial' area of land up for sale at auction

A "substantial" area of land is set to be auctioned off next month.

25.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Roof of home struck by lightning to be rebuilt

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

25.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Major £6m seafront café and restaurant complex 'on schedule'

Groundworks have been completed and a steel frame has been installed as a major new café and restaurant complex continues to take shape.

25.09.2025 8

Mark Boggis

Lorry fears raised as brickworks set to aid £59m flood defence scheme

A brickworks site is set to boost a £59m flood defence scheme protecting dozens of homes and businesses.

24.09.2025 7

Mark Boggis

Jewellery stolen as home raided in burglary

Jewellery was stolen after a home was burgled during an evening raid.

24.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Car windows smashed as vandal flees scene on a bike

Car windows were smashed as a vandal fled the scene on a bike following a late night incident.

23.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Delays to opening of new fountains as part of £1.9m seafront revamp

The opening of a town's long-awaited new seafront fountains has been delayed.

23.09.2025 7

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New chalet-style home could replace 'rather unattractive' storage unit

A commercial storage unit could be knocked down and replaced by a chalet-style home.

23.09.2025 8

Mark Boggis

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.

21.09.2025 2

Mark Boggis

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.

20.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

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.

20.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

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.

19.09.2025 5

Mark Boggis

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.

19.09.2025 10

Mark Boggis

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

Mark Boggis

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

Mark Boggis

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

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