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Mark Boggis

Eastern Daily Press

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New operators at £6.2m seafront café and restaurant complex

New operators at £6.2m seafront café and restaurant complex

A popular wellness café has expanded into new premises as part of a major £6.2m seafront development.

yesterday 8

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Hundreds join town's annual Armed Forces Day celebrations

Hundreds join town's annual Armed Forces Day celebrations

Organisers have hailed the success of a popular event as hundreds of people united to recognise our amazing armed forces.

thursday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Adorable assistance dog steals the limelight at Harry Styles concert

Adorable assistance dog steals the limelight at Harry Styles concert

Harry Styles has made his long-awaited return to the global music stage.

thursday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Giant crane moves in as warehouse work starts at UK's most easterly port

Giant crane moves in as warehouse work starts at UK's most easterly port

Major works are under way in Lowestoft as development continues around the UK's most easterly port.

thursday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bid to convert part of pub that was at centre of council battle is lodged

Bid to convert part of pub that was at centre of council battle is lodged

Part of a historic corner pub in a seaside town that was caught up in a council battle could be converted if plans get the go-ahead.

01.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Special behind the scenes look as work on landmark building gathers pace

Special behind the scenes look as work on landmark building gathers pace

A special event is being held this weekend as the renovation of a landmark building continues to gather pace.

01.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Plot of land in town under the hammer at auction

Plot of land in town under the hammer at auction

A plot of land in a Suffolk town is set to be auctioned later this month.

01.07.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Pioneering new programme being piloted in town

Pioneering new programme being piloted in town

A pioneering new programme being piloted in Lowestoft is helping to inspire the next generation of offshore wind talent.

30.06.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Telcom giant to install town's first Street Hub after appeal win

Telcom giant to install town's first Street Hub after appeal win

A telecom giant has been successful in fighting a council's refusal of its bid to install a new Street Hub in a seaside town.

30.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Sign for new housing development blocked by planners

Sign for new housing development blocked by planners

A bid to install signage advertising a new housing development has been blocked by officials after it was deemed "incongruous and unrelated" to the...

27.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Parents praise hospice charity support after death of son

Parents praise hospice charity support after death of son

Parents coping with the death of one son while continuing to care for his twin brother have spoken of the life-changing support they receive from East...

27.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Former Canaries favourite enters the lion's den at new zoo experience

Former Canaries favourite enters the lion's den at new zoo experience

As England prepare for their crucial World Cup group clash against Panama on Saturday, Three Lions of a different sort have given a roaring welcome to...

27.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Former Canaries favourite enters the lion's den at new zoo experience

Former Canaries favourite enters the lion's den at new zoo experience

As England prepare for their crucial World Cup group clash against Panama on Saturday, Three Lions of a different sort have given a roaring welcome to...

26.06.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Mark Boggis

New retail shop opens on the coast

New retail shop opens on the coast

A new shop has opened its doors by the coast.

26.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Thieves steal Renault from seafront car park

Thieves steal Renault from seafront car park

Thieves stole a parked car from a seafront car park during a weekend raid.

25.06.2026 7

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Mark Boggis

Yachtsman stranded with engine failure sparks emergency call

Yachtsman stranded with engine failure sparks emergency call

A 10-metre yacht sparked an emergency call for help after suffering engine failure.

25.06.2026 10

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Nightclub returning to landmark pier for first time in almost three years

Nightclub returning to landmark pier for first time in almost three years

Fresh faces and familiar favourites are among a varied line up that's set to bring "unforgettable vibes" to a town pier.

25.06.2026 8

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Move over BGT! Village primary pupils prove they have plenty of talent

Move over BGT! Village primary pupils prove they have plenty of talent

Talented youngsters hit all the right notes as they took centre stage at an exciting annual event.

25.06.2026 7

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Underage sales checks carried out at town stores

Underage sales checks carried out at town stores

Retailers have been reminded of their responsibilities when selling alcohol during a trading standards operation.

24.06.2026 10

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Seafront pavilion closing early amid extreme heat warning

Seafront pavilion closing early amid extreme heat warning

A seafront pavilion is closing early over the next three days amid the extreme heat warning.

24.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Mark Boggis

Family-run beachfront café set to move into new £6.2m seafront complex

Family-run beachfront café set to move into new £6.2m seafront complex

A family-run beachfront café is set to relocate into new premises as part of a major £6.2m seafront development.

24.06.2026 10

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Bid to replace telecoms equipment near town port

Bid to replace telecoms equipment near town port

Telecommunications equipment situated near to a town port could soon be replaced.

24.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Characterful Grade II listed property fails to sell at auction

A Grade II-listed former art gallery in the heart of Lowestoft’s historic High Street has failed to sell at auction despite approved plans to...

23.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Road closures in place ahead of 21 weeks of gas works

Work is starting on a major scheme that will see roads closed and traffic diverted as two-and-a-half kilometres of ageing gas pipes are upgraded in a...

22.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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GALLERY: Tens of thousands flock to town for 'fantastic' beach festival

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the east coast for a "fantastic" weekend.

22.06.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Overflowing bins at town's burial ground cleared after scheduling issue

Overflowing bins at a town's burial ground have been cleared following a scheduling issue.

22.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Village school celebrating 300-year history with special events

It has been a constant at the heart of a village for a remarkable 300 years.

20.06.2026 10

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Broken down fishing vessel sparks emergency response

A broken down fishing vessel sparked an emergency call for help.

19.06.2026 10

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Stunning sculptures showcased on town beach ahead of major festival

Two sculptures have landed on the east coast ahead of tens of thousands of people flocking to the sun drenched sands this weekend.

19.06.2026 10

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Birds Eye staff to battle it out on pitch for children's charity

A charity football match will return for its second edition this weekend.

19.06.2026 10

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Frothy foam at seafront fountains caused by vandal attack

Popular seafront fountains have had to be temporarily turned off after vandals added detergent to the attraction.

19.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Sale of high street restaurant is postponed at auction

A former cinema and restaurant in a prominent high street location was taken off sale ahead of an auction.

19.06.2026 10

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Young people could get job advice boost with new hub launch

A Suffolk town could gain a new system to help young people with job advice and mental health support.

19.06.2026 8

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Probe continuing after teen suffers horrific injuries near seafront

A family is still waiting for answers from police almost a year after a teenager was impaled on railings while being restrained.

19.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Extra bedrooms bid to improve flat above town centre shop

Additional bedrooms could be created as part of improvements to a flat above a town centre business.

18.06.2026 10

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Hundreds hit town for return of UK's most easterly race

Hundreds of runners hit the start line as the UK’s most easterly race made a welcome return.

18.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Social media ban for under-16s welcomed by MP

A coastal MP has welcomed the government announcement to ban social media for under-16s after campaigning for stronger online protections for...

18.06.2026 10

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Tens of thousands of people expected for UK's only free beach festival

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the coast as the UK’s only free beach festival returns for the summer solstice weekend.

18.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Delays warning with busy road set for overnight closure

Motorists and business owners are being warned they could face delays as a stretch of road is temporarily closed.

17.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Did they have Scottish accents? Vandals destroy Three Lions beach display

The suspects may turn out to have Croatian, Ghanian, Panamanian - or Scottish - accents....

17.06.2026 10

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Historic seafront hotel set to reopen as new 'aparthotel'

A historic seafront hotel is set to reopen later this week following an extensive refurbishment.

17.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bank branch with 600 customers a month is to close later this year

A high street banking giant will disappear from a seaside town centre later this year.

16.06.2026 10

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Town's highest honour bestowed on 'outstanding' individuals

The dedication and commitment of two outstanding individuals has been recognised with special honours.

15.06.2026 10

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Part of village hall could be demolished and rebuilt to 'futureproof' its use

Part of a village hall could be demolished and rebuilt, provided plans get the go-ahead.

13.06.2026 10

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Help shape bold vision of new jobs and district growth

New homes, jobs and improved infrastructure all feature as part of a long-term vision for a district.

12.06.2026 8

Eastern Daily Press

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New skincare salon opens in idyllic village

A new holistic skincare practice set in an idyllic village is offering a pioneering facial treatment.

12.06.2026 10

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Motorbike thieves jump across gardens as they flee from police

Three motorbike thieves ran through gardens as they fled from police following early morning thefts in a seaside town.

12.06.2026 10

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An 'absolute legend': Warm tributes after death of former teacher and tutor

A community has rallied in paying heartfelt respects to a man who taught and tutored generations of families.

12.06.2026 30

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Community to unite for much loved former theatre boss

A poignant procession is set to make its way through south Lowestoft to remember a former theatre boss who had an "unrelenting love for the arts".

12.06.2026 20

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Bid for 350 new homes on former factory sites move forward

Transformation of former factory sites that have been vacant for more than 17 years could soon take an important step forward.

12.06.2026 20

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