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Mark Boggis

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Fears over speeding mobility scooters prompts town safety day

Fears over speeding mobility scooters prompts town safety day

Dozens of speeding scooter drivers "zooming" around a town centre were spoken to and reminded about the rules and regulations as organisers of a...

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Parcel lockers bid is turned down after sparking safety concerns

Parcel lockers bid is turned down after sparking safety concerns

A bid to retain two parcel lockers on the side of offices in a seaside town has been turned down amid safety concerns.

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Drills and air tools stolen as garage raided by burglars

Drills and air tools stolen as garage raided by burglars

Air tools and drills were among the items stolen as burglars raided the garage of a home.

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Hundreds turn out as Britain's most easterly Pride is celebrated in style

Hundreds turn out as Britain's most easterly Pride is celebrated in style

Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate the most easterly Pride event in the UK.

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Concerns over staffing at care home raised by inspection watchdog

Concerns over staffing at care home raised by inspection watchdog

A care home has had its rating downgraded to requires improvement after concerns were raised over its staffing levels.

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Vape sold to minor during trading standards operation

Vape sold to minor during trading standards operation

A retailer sold a vape to a minor during a trading standards operation.

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Victorian home up for auction after previous failed HMO bids

Victorian home up for auction after previous failed HMO bids

A Victorian home at the centre of four failed bids to turn it into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) is set to go under the hammer at auction once...

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Signal box back on track at new home at museum

Signal box back on track at new home at museum

A historic building well known to train passengers has now been installed at its new home to be "preserved for future generations."

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Fishing equipment and tools stolen from shed of town home

Fishing equipment and tools stolen from shed of town home

Burglars netted a large amount of fishing equipment and tools after raiding a shed in the back garden of a home in a seaside town.

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New management earmarked for pub and nightclub building

New management earmarked for pub and nightclub building

Last orders will echo out around a town centre pub under its current ownership at the end of this month.

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Major £6m seafront complex taking shape

Major £6m seafront complex taking shape

A major new café and restaurant complex is taking shape as part of a £6m seafront vision.

17.07.2025 10

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Spotlight on business excellence as glittering awards return

Spotlight on business excellence as glittering awards return

A glittering awards ceremony that honours ambition, innovation and growth across east Suffolk is making a welcome return. 

17.07.2025 10

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New fountains being installed for major £1.9m seafront revamp

New fountains being installed for major £1.9m seafront revamp

Works to install new fountains as part of a major revamp of Britain's most easterly seafront is continuing.

16.07.2025 8

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Cash and pop-up tent stolen as vehicles targeted in spate of thefts

Cash and pop-up tent stolen as vehicles targeted in spate of thefts

A handbag, cash, pop-up tent and laptop were among numerous items stolen during a spate of thefts from vehicles.

16.07.2025 7

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Grade II listed property on historic High Street up for auction

Grade II listed property on historic High Street up for auction

A Grade II listed building on a historic high street could soon be set for a new lease of life.

16.07.2025 6

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New energy advice hub launches in town

New energy advice hub launches in town

People in Lowestoft are set to benefit from a new energy advice service that has launched in the town.

16.07.2025 6

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Go-ahead for new shops and flats at former pub and menswear building

Go-ahead for new shops and flats at former pub and menswear building

A former pub and menswear shop looks set for a new lease of life.

15.07.2025 2

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Restaurant on the menu as major part of £24.3m town centre transformation

Restaurant on the menu as major part of £24.3m town centre transformation

Exciting opportunities are being offered as part of a major multi-million-pound town centre transformation.

15.07.2025 2

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Bid to expand business with new beauty therapy rooms is turned down

Bid to expand business with new beauty therapy rooms is turned down

A health and beauty business has been refused permission to expand its offering in a coastal town.

15.07.2025 3

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Bus route restored after determined campaign

Bus route restored after determined campaign

A bus route that was withdrawn six years ago is set to be restored after a campaign.

14.07.2025 4

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Half century of providing vital services to the community is hailed

Half century of providing vital services to the community is hailed

Milestone celebrations have honoured the success of a thriving organisation.

13.07.2025 2

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Beaches 'safe for swimming' once more as pollution risk removed

Beaches 'safe for swimming' once more as pollution risk removed

A no-bathing warning has been lifted following "extensive testing" at beaches in Lowestoft.

12.07.2025 10

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Locked Hybrid bike stolen from outside business in early morning raid

Locked Hybrid bike stolen from outside business in early morning raid

A hybrid bike was stolen by thieves after it had been left locked outside a business.

12.07.2025 9

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Four storey town centre property up for auction

Four storey town centre property up for auction

A prominent former hair salon forming part of an "impressive" four-storey building near a coastal town centre could soon be set for a new lease of...

12.07.2025 10

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Parks set to host free sports sessions this summer

Parks set to host free sports sessions this summer

A series of free sports sessions is set to hit parks across a coastal town this summer.

12.07.2025 7

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Town store set to mark anniversary with 'week of unmissable offers'

Town store set to mark anniversary with 'week of unmissable offers'

A charity that supports children, young people and families across Suffolk and Norfolk is celebrating its first anniversary of opening one of the...

11.07.2025 7

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Pet Chihuahua mauled to death by larger dogs on allotments

Pet Chihuahua mauled to death by larger dogs on allotments

Investigations are under way after a pet Chihuahua was mauled to death by at least two other dogs during a "vicious attack" on allotments.

11.07.2025 7

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Why King Charles could be heading to most easterly town in the land

Why King Charles could be heading to most easterly town in the land

A new statue honouring a Suffolk town's most famous son will soon be gazing out to sea as it inspires generations of creative types.

11.07.2025 7

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Get your broken things fixed for free as new Repair Café launches in town

Get your broken things fixed for free as new Repair Café launches in town

Household items are being offered a new lease of life as a repair project hits a seaside town this week.

10.07.2025 20

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Major £1.9m seafront revamp continues to progress

Major £1.9m seafront revamp continues to progress

New aerial photos have highlighted the progress behind a major revamp of Britain's most easterly seafront.

10.07.2025 8

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Residential care home's expansion bid given go-ahead

Residential care home's expansion bid given go-ahead

A residential care home has been given permission to expand with the creation of eight new bedrooms.

10.07.2025 8

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Green light for new vets to open on shopping centre

Green light for new vets to open on shopping centre

A new veterinary practice looks set to be built on a shopping centre despite concerns over parking and the impact on a doctors' surgery nearby.

10.07.2025 8

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Town's landmark £146m bridge in running for ANOTHER top honour

Town's landmark £146m bridge in running for ANOTHER top honour

A landmark bridge is in the running for another top honour after being named as a finalist in a national awards ceremony.

09.07.2025 10

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From Ibiza to the Suffolk Broads... new Balearic-inspired event set for Oulton

From Ibiza to the Suffolk Broads... new Balearic-inspired event set for Oulton

One is known for its sun, sea, sand and nightlife. The other sometimes has some sun.

09.07.2025 10

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Former England football captain hailed on return to home town

An inspirational former England football captain has been honoured once more on his return to his home town.

08.07.2025 10

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Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as safer streets campaign is unveiled

A new campaign has been launched to drive down criminality and anti-social behaviour in town centres.

08.07.2025 10

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New homes earmarked for offices in town

Offices could be converted into new homes, provided plans get the go-ahead.

07.07.2025 2

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UK's most easterly Pride set to grace 'cherished' gardens

A vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion is set to attract a large crowd as the most easterly Pride in the UK makes a welcome return to...

06.07.2025 2

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Power tools among items stolen after burglars raid garage

Several power tools and a mountain bike were stolen after burglars raided the garage of a home.

05.07.2025 8

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1,380 homes redevelopment of key waterfront sites to take big leap forward

The transformation of four key waterfront sites with the creation of more than 1,300 new homes could move an important step forward next week.

05.07.2025 8

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'A brilliant day for the town': Britain's most easterly race is hailed

Hundreds of runners hit the start line as an inaugural race was hailed as a "fantastic" success.

05.07.2025 8

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Supermarket giant opens first store in town

Dozens of new jobs have been created as a grocery giant has opened its first supermarket in a seaside town.

04.07.2025 7

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Vandals smash window as car targeted in overnight raid

Police are seeking witnesses and are appealing for information after a car was damaged in Southwold.

04.07.2025 10

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Former pub to open doors as new convenience store next week

A new convenience store will open its doors in a seaside town next week after its planned opening was "pushed back slightly."

04.07.2025 4

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Nightclub set for 'last dance' as venue to close at weekend

A nightclub is set to shut its doors for the final time this weekend in Lowestoft.

03.07.2025 10

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'Serious accident' fears spark mobility scooter safety day

Speeding scooter drivers "zooming" around a coastal town centre are continuing to cause concerns.

03.07.2025 9

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Allotments targeted again with sheds broken into overnight

A shed was broken into as burglars targeted allotments.

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Shop and off-licence bids for new opening hours and improved security

Extended opening hours and new security measures could be unveiled at a shop and off-licence in a seaside town, provided plans get the go-ahead.

02.07.2025 10

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Bid to turn Victorian home into HMO is denied for FOURTH time

A fourth bid to turn a home in a conservation area into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) has failed once more.

02.07.2025 9

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Objections to new 25-metre phone mast bid near historic hotel

Concerns surrounding the impact that a new 25-metre phone mast could have on the "character and appearance" of part of Lowestoft has sparked...

02.07.2025 8

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