Demolition works under way as plans for 'much-needed' town centre homes progress

Transformation of a site described as a key gateway in a seaside town has taken an important step forward.

yesterday 1

Mark Boggis

First ever festive fun run in town set to boost families in need

Festive fun for everyone is promised as an inaugural event hits the start line in a seaside town next month.

yesterday 2

Mark Boggis

Very rare china fetches thousands at special auction

Visitors from across the country and abroad turned out for a special sale of intricate porcelain that attracted fierce competition locally and among...

yesterday 2

Mark Boggis

Comedy horror film set in Norfolk seaside town lands awards haul

It is a comedy horror film that shows a fearsome creature terrorising Great Yarmouth

yesterday 5

Mark Boggis

Thousands flock to fireworks bonanza

Thousands of people flocked to a prominent Lowestoft landmark for an evening of family fun by the sea.

yesterday 1

Mark Boggis

Tommy statues return to town's Remembrance garden ahead of poignant services

They are poignant reminders symbolising the sacrifices made in war and the many lives lost in battle.

yesterday 3

Mark Boggis

Appeal for contemporary new home at former RNLI social club is dismissed

A couple have lost the fight to unveil a contemporary new home at the site of a historic lifeboatman's social club in a seaside town.

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

How you can help shape future vision of town

A series of drop-in information events are being held from next week ahead of a referendum taking place this month that will help shape a Suffolk...

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

Green light for new Starbucks coffee shop in Norfolk village

New jobs look set to be created as a drive-through Starbucks coffee shop is unveiled in one of Norfolk's biggest villages.

previous day 3

Mark Boggis

Queues line up as new pub opens doors next to award-winning brewery

Scores of real ale enthusiasts lined the street as queues of people waited patiently to welcome a newly renovated pub to town.

thursday 2

Mark Boggis

Motor cruiser capsize fears sparks emergency call out

A motor cruiser that got into difficulties in choppy conditions at sea sparked an emergency response amid fears it may capsize.

thursday 2

Mark Boggis

New water recycling plant earmarked for town as part of £1.5bn scheme

A long term project to improve water supply in Suffolk could see a major new facility unveiled in the Lowestoft area.

thursday 2

Mark Boggis

Youngsters enjoy new look play areas across town

Fun times are in store as improved equipment and facilities have been unveiled at two refurbished play areas in a seaside town.

thursday 3

Mark Boggis

Bid for new enclosed exercise area for dogs in village

A new dog walking and exercise area could be unveiled on part of a cropped field in a Suffolk village.

05.11.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Solar panels set to be installed on one of town's most historic buildings

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

05.11.2025 5

Mark Boggis

Security cameras removed as garage targeted in attempted burglary

A burglar fled empty-handed after being disturbed during an attempted break-in.

05.11.2025 4

Mark Boggis

Passengers' joy as reinstated bus route returns to town

A bus route that calls at an estate with streets named after world famous artists and painters is back in service once more and providing a vital...

05.11.2025 5

Mark Boggis

Green light for 500 homes development on factory site

A former factory site that has been targeted by vandals and arsonists after being left empty for more than 15 years is set to be transformed with...

04.11.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Signs go up as rebranded seaside pub prepares for grand launch

Further new signs are being installed on a rebranded pub in a seaside setting as work gathers pace ahead of its opening.

04.11.2025 2

Mark Boggis

'Mindless idiots' blasted for ruining football pitches

A Norfolk football club has hit out at the actions of "mindless idiots" after vandals damaged its pitches ahead of matches this weekend.

01.11.2025 3

Mark Boggis

£120,000 statue carefully craned into position on seafront ahead of grand unveiling

A £120,000 new statue honouring a seaside town's most famous son has been carefully craned into place as dreams of honouring him move closer to...

01.11.2025 30

Mark Boggis

Seafront car park given a special spruce up

A coastal car park has been given a special spruce up to make it more "attractive and welcoming" for all.

01.11.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Spectacular fireworks display to mark 'special night in club's history'

Fireworks are set to light up the skies above a football ground this weekend.

01.11.2025 3

Mark Boggis

'Mindless idiots' blasted for ruining football pitches

A Norfolk football club has hit out at the actions of "mindless idiots" after vandals damaged its pitches ahead of matches this weekend.

01.11.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Care home in special measures after resident hit and bleach left out

A Suffolk care home has been put into special measures after serious safety concerns were raised.

01.11.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Block of garages near shops sells for above estimate at auction

A block of eight garages near to shops in a coastal town have been sold for more than its estimated guide price at auction.

01.11.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Advisory notices sent to 11 clifftop properties at 'imminent risk' of collapse

People living on the edge of crumbling cliffs with their homes at risk of falling into the sea have been sent advisory notes about the immiment threat...

31.10.2025 5

Mark Boggis

Multi-award winning brewery set to open new pub in hometown

A newly renovated and renamed pub is set to open its doors and serve up a treat in a seaside town.

31.10.2025 5

Mark Boggis

500 homes bid for derelict factory site targeted by arsonists and vandals

New life looks set to be breathed into a former factory site that has been vacant for more than 15 years.

31.10.2025 4

Mark Boggis

New fountains in use throughout half term as part of £1.9m seafront revamp

New seafront fountains are in operation all this week as final testing takes place.

30.10.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Green light for new flats near seafront

Offices look set to be converted into new homes after plans were given the go-ahead.

30.10.2025 3

Mark Boggis

Vital support services set to be expanded as other sister charity folds

Vital services are set to be expanded in the Waveney area after a lifeline charity announced it is closing.

29.10.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Substantial area of land sells for well above estimate at auction

A substantial area of land has been sold for well above its estimate at auction.

29.10.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Seafront hotel gets green light for self catering accomodation

A historic seafront hotel is looking to the future after self-catering accommodation plans were given the go-ahead.

29.10.2025 2

Mark Boggis

Halloween fireworks bonanza set to light up the skies above popular pier

Thousands of people are expected to flock to a prominent Lowestoft landmark next week as a fireworks bonanza returns.

28.10.2025 2

Mark Boggis

New pastures needed for much-loved mobile care farm flock

It is a much-loved mobile care farm that brings joy to hundreds of children and adults as it provides animal therapy care and well-being.

26.10.2025 6

Mark Boggis

Joy as 'fish lovers paradise' lands national recognition

Staff and management at an independent fishmongers are celebrating after reeling in a "huge honour".

26.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

FREE discovery trail set to showcase inspirational people

A new initiative is set to take centre stage in a seaside town next week.

26.10.2025 8

Mark Boggis

High rise stories sought ahead of landmark building being knocked down

The demolition of Britain's most easterly high-rise tower block is set to feature in a new project.

26.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

Investigation launched following collision near offshore wind farm

An investigation is under way after a crew transfer vessel working out of an east coast port was involved in a collision in the north sea.

25.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

Builders yard ran by family firm for many years is sold at auction

A builders yard that had been a family firm's base for many years has been sold at auction.

24.10.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Brick and objects thrown at homes as vandals strike

Windows of homes in a seaside town were damaged as vandals struck.

24.10.2025 8

Mark Boggis

Concerns over proposed new 20-metre phone mast at Esso garage

A mobile network operator is consulting on proposals that could see a new 20-metre tower installed in the grounds of a garage.

24.10.2025 9

Mark Boggis

Personal training studio bid for empty unit at £4.27m business hub is refused

A bid to create a new personal training studio in an empty unit on a business hub has been rejected.

23.10.2025 10

Mark Boggis

New apartments earmarked for town centre withdrawn ahead of final decision

A bid to knock down a former garage block and create new build apartments on vacant land near a town centre has been withdrawn.

23.10.2025 20

Mark Boggis

New learning centre could be created on care farm

A new learning centre could be unveiled at a care farm provided plans get the go-ahead.

23.10.2025 20

Mark Boggis

Tributes paid to much-loved councillor and former fishing trawler boss

Touching tributes have been paid to a dedicated councillor who loved serving her Lowestoft community.

22.10.2025 8

Mark Boggis

'Unsightly' abandoned building with disused cash machine could become new home

An empty storage building described as being unsightly in a coastal town could be turned into a new home.

22.10.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Bus route withdrawn six years ago to be restored in town next month

A bus route that had been withdrawn six years ago will be restored next month following a determined campaign.

21.10.2025 10

Mark Boggis

Fortnite and Minecraft fun hits the road in party truck

It is a party truck that brings top games to life in a party atmosphere.

21.10.2025 10

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