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Jailed this week: Paedophile and teen who blinded man

Anthony Smith has been jailed after admitting a raft of sex offences against a girl

Grace Piercy

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A teenager who blinded a man and a predatory sexual offender are among those jailed in Norfolk this week.

Tony Neill and Gryff the dog outside Beach.Hut.Style in Pakefield

Is this Suffolk's most stylish beach hut?

Emma Lee

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The A146 near Beccles has closed after a crash

Suffolk Live News

A146 near Beccles closed by police after crash

Matthew Earth

'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears

Owen Sennitt

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A group has set up an illegal encampment in Normanston Park, Lowestoft

Suffolk Live News

Travellers set up 'unauthorised' camp in popular park

Owen Sennitt

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The adder by Hemsby Beach.

Adder warning in coastal areas as snakes come out to bask

Liz Coates

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The Danish registered container ship Eleonora Maersk has anchored off the Suffolk coast.

One of the world's largest container ships anchors off coast

Mark Boggis

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With lockdown restrictions easing, The Britten Centre in Lowestoft was busy on April 12.

Norfolk Live News

Three men arrested after 'unofficial Supermarket Sweep' in town centre

Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Nora McNicholas from Great Yarmouth shares horrific fainting injury scars while thanking the NHS.

Woman who broke both legs in multiple places after fainting thanks NHS

Liz Coates

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Paint has been daubed across the cocktail rat Banksy artwork in Lowestoft.

Suffolk Live News | Video

Anger and disappointment as Banksy artwork defaced

Jasper King

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Gordon Meikle (far left)

Health

Family's appeal after factory worker's asbestos-related death

Dolly Carter

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David Freezer

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East Point Pavilion reopened under First Light Festival CIC in June 2022.

Bank holiday beer festival to take place at seafront pavilion

Reece Hanson

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Pakefield Church Tower Abseil Challenge

Brave souls sought as leap of faith from church tower returns

Mark Boggis

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SORO group members protesting in Lowestoft

Suffolk County Council

'Anger and resentment' remains over controversial archives move

Mark Boggis

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Ben Hurren, front centre, with players at the charity football match.

Charity match boosts worthy cause after man's life-saving surgery

Mark Boggis

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The Salty Crow is set to open in Lowestoft

New fully vegan café to open in Lowestoft

Sean Galea-Pace

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The owner of a snake found on the loose in Lowestoft is still yet to come forward 24 hours after it was found

Suffolk Live News

Mystery continues as owner of 'massive' snake yet to come forward

Owen Sennitt

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Marina Theatre community groups

Marina summer school production set to be staged

Mark Boggis

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Circus Cortex troupe members with Waveney Gymnastics Club members in Lowestoft.

Behind the scenes as 'world class' circus artistes unite with youngsters

Mark Boggis

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Pakefield Church Lowestoft

Summer cafés to return to popular church this month

Mark Boggis

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Illuminated Helimgham Hall Picture: HELMINGHAM HALL

Suffolk Live News

Dates announced for return of popular Illuminated Gardens event

Tom Swindles

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A woman who was reported missing from Ipswich more than three weeks ago has been found

Updated

Missing Ipswich teenager found, police confirm

Johnny Amos

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Scammers stock photo.

'Hello Mum' - WhatsApp scammers posing as children steal over £1.5m

Owen Sennitt

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Eight co-defendants charged with bribery will appear at Southwark Crown Court next month

Suffolk Live News

Suffolk fraudster handed suspended sentence for role in £13m 'Ponzi' scheme

Tom Swindles

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The Danish registered container ship Eleonora Maersk has anchored off the Suffolk coast.

One of the world's largest container ships anchors off coast

Mark Boggis

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The adder by Hemsby Beach.

Adder warning in coastal areas as snakes come out to bask

Liz Coates

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Anthony Smith has been jailed after admitting a raft of sex offences against a girl

Jailed this week: Paedophile and teen who blinded man

Grace Piercy

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The A146 near Beccles has closed after a crash

Suffolk Live News

A146 near Beccles closed by police after crash

Matthew Earth

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A snake believed to be a "two metre long python" was spotted slithering on the loose in Lowestoft by police

Suffolk Live News

'Massive' snake found on the loose in Lowestoft

Owen Sennitt

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Fun for all as Adventure Island Playpark in Lowestoft has reopened.

Ahoy me hearties! All smiles as popular playpark reopens

Mark Boggis

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A snake believed to be a "two metre long python" was spotted slithering on the loose in Lowestoft by police

Escaped snake 'under house arrest' after being reunited with owner

Owen Sennitt

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Staff at Oulton Road Fish & Chip Shop after reopening

Suffolk Live News

First look as Lowestoft chippy reopens following major revamp

Sean Galea-Pace

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News

Travellers set up 'unauthorised' camp in popular park

A group has set up an illegal encampment in Normanston Park, Lowestoft

Suffolk Live News

Owen Sennitt

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A group of travellers have set up an "unauthorised" camp in a popular park in Lowestoft.

'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears

Owen Sennitt

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Cash for Charity giveaway

Cash For Charities

Earn a share of £16,000 giveaway for the charity that matters to you!

David Freezer

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Anthony Smith has been jailed after admitting a raft of sex offences against a girl

Jailed this week: Paedophile and teen who blinded man

Grace Piercy

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The adder by Hemsby Beach.

Adder warning in coastal areas as snakes come out to bask

Liz Coates

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Sport

Ipswich Witches ring the changes.... two riders out, two riders in

Foxhall Stadium

Ipswich Witches

Mike Bacon

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High-flying Ipswich Witches have made two changes to their team as the season heads towards the Premiership play-offs.

Lowestoft Town FC's home ground is being re-named the Fosters Solicitors Community Stadium

Lowestoft Town FC

New stadium sponsor unveiled as Trawlerboys extend community partnership

Mark Boggis

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The Sparrows Nest Bowls club in Sparrow’s Nest Gardens was the setting for the charity match

Charity lawn bowls match attracts keen competition

Mark Boggis

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Thurlow Nunn Premier action - Kirkley & Pakefield 0 Thetford Town 1

Royals suffer 'disappointing' opening day league defeat

Colin Smith

81 Ricky Gibbs and 88 Colin Stewart hold off the competition to share overall first place.

Cut and thrust racing brings excitement to Oulton Broad

John Soanes

Things to do

Bank holiday beer festival to take place at seafront pavilion

East Point Pavilion reopened under First Light Festival CIC in June 2022.

Reece Hanson

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A new beer festival will take place later this month at a "beautiful" seafront location.

Pakefield Church Lowestoft

Summer cafés to return to popular church this month

Mark Boggis

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The Salty Crow is set to open in Lowestoft

New fully vegan café to open in Lowestoft

Sean Galea-Pace

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Illuminated Helimgham Hall Picture: HELMINGHAM HALL

Suffolk Live News

Dates announced for return of popular Illuminated Gardens event

Tom Swindles

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Marina Theatre community groups

Marina summer school production set to be staged

Mark Boggis

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Lifestyle

Is this Suffolk's most stylish beach hut?

Tony Neill and Gryff the dog outside Beach.Hut.Style in Pakefield

Emma Lee

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Having grown up living by the sea, Anne Neill’s dream was to own a beach hut of her own. And when some new huts were built at Pakefield, it came true.

The former A & S Dawson butchers shop on Norwich Road, Lowestoft.

Former butchers shop sold prior to auction

Mark Boggis

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The international Smack Race and Vessels Festival successfully held in Lowestoft.

Gallery

'A massive success': Thousands turn out for historic festival in town

Mark Boggis

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Lowestoft High Street.

Town's historic High Street benefitting from six-figure restoration funding

Reece Hanson

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Caring loving adult son hugging embracing his old elderly senior father while he is showing his fami

Personal Finance | Promotion

What should I do with my father's finances?

Richard Barker