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New interim first team manager Cion Wren (centre) and students involved in the new Lowestoft Town FC Scholarship Programme. Image: Ben Cunningham

More turmoil at crisis-hit coastal football club as management team leaves

The closure will affect part of Hall Road in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft as gully cleansing works are to be carried out by Suffolk Highways. Image: Google Images

The closure will affect part of Hall Road in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft as gully cleansing works are to be carried out by Suffolk Highways. Image: Google Images

Suffolk Highways

Part of busy road to be temporarily closed with diversions in place

Police in Lowestoft were called out following reports that a group of youths were acting suspiciously in the Norwich Road area of Lowestoft. Image: Google Maps

Police in Lowestoft were called out following reports that a group of youths were acting suspiciously in the Norwich Road area of Lowestoft. Image: Google Maps

Suffolk Constabulary

Teenager and 21-year-old arrested after stolen motorbike is found

Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat was launched in the early hours to aid an injured teenage trawlerman. Image: Mick Howes

Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat was launched in the early hours to aid an injured teenage trawlerman. Image: Mick Howes

17-year-old fisherman rescued after suffering serious injury at sea

The Bishop of Thetford, Rev Ian Bishop, and the congregation during the consecration of four glades on part of Gunton Woodland Burial Park in north Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

The Bishop of Thetford, Rev Ian Bishop, and the congregation during the consecration of four glades on part of Gunton Woodland Burial Park in north Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

New woodland burial park sees special consecration service held

The amenity land is situated south of Broadside Park Farm on Lowestoft Road, Reydon. The boundaries and position of the parcel of are shown approximately on this photo. Image: Auction House East Anglia

The amenity land is situated south of Broadside Park Farm on Lowestoft Road, Reydon. The boundaries and position of the parcel of are shown approximately on this photo. Image: Auction House East Anglia

Farmland plot returns to auction with guide price slashed

The former Bright Ideas lighting business on High Street in Lowestoft, which was sold ahead of an auction in 2024. Image: Sonya Duncan

The former Bright Ideas lighting business on High Street in Lowestoft, which was sold ahead of an auction in 2024. Image: Sonya Duncan

Empty offices could become new flats above retained shop on historic high street

Thieves struck as a parked motorbike was stolen on Europa Road in Lowestoft. Image: Google Images

Thieves struck as a parked motorbike was stolen on Europa Road in Lowestoft. Image: Google Images

Suffolk Constabulary

Thieves steal KTM Duke motorbike in late-night raid

Tonning Street in Lowestoft will be closed temporarily overnight at the weekend. Image: Suffolk Highways

Tonning Street in Lowestoft will be closed temporarily overnight at the weekend. Image: Suffolk Highways

Suffolk Highways

Delays warning with road set to close for overnight works

The Lowestoft Naval Memorial stands in Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Image: Mark Boggis

The Lowestoft Naval Memorial stands in Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Image: Mark Boggis

Lowestoft Town Council

War memorial sites cleaned after vandals struck

The former QD store at the Port of Lowestoft which was snapped up by port owners AB Ports in2023. Picture: ABP

The former QD store at the Port of Lowestoft which was snapped up by port owners AB Ports in2023. Picture: ABP

Associated British Ports

Former discount store set to be demolished for port development

Powerboat racing Oulton Broad 2025

Powerboat racing Oulton Broad 2025

East Suffolk Council

Powerboat racing resumption talks continue after fatal crash inquest concludes

Red paint and handprints were daubed across the Lowestoft Naval Memorial, which stands in Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Image: Mark Boggis

Red paint and handprints were daubed across the Lowestoft Naval Memorial, which stands in Belle Vue Park, Lowestoft. Image: Mark Boggis

Anti-social behaviour

Teenager arrested after war memorial is vandalised with red paint

Some of the plastic models made by the Oulton Broad Scale Model Group. Image: Kevin Rackham

Some of the plastic models made by the Oulton Broad Scale Model Group. Image: Kevin Rackham

Models galore as 'biggest' exhibition yet hits town

A landmark Lowestoft demolition is clearing the way for ScottishPower's £100M East Anglia investment milestone, as works get under way at the former RJ Pryce site on Trinity Road for a new £9 million purpose-built base. Image: ScottishPower Renewables

A landmark Lowestoft demolition is clearing the way for ScottishPower's £100M East Anglia investment milestone, as works get under way at the former RJ Pryce site on Trinity Road for a new £9 million purpose-built base. Image: ScottishPower Renewables

Demolition works under way for new £9m wind farm base

The existing central reservation of the A47 trunk road located opposite the junction with Stirrups Lane is another that could potentially be closed under National Highways Limited plans. Image: Google Images

The existing central reservation of the A47 trunk road located opposite the junction with Stirrups Lane is another that could potentially be closed under National Highways Limited plans. Image: Google Images

Bid to close five A47 central reservation gaps after spate of collisions

The annual Service of Remembrance and parade took centre stage at Lowestoft war memorial on Royal Plain last year. Image: Mick Howes

The annual Service of Remembrance and parade took centre stage at Lowestoft war memorial on Royal Plain last year. Image: Mick Howes

Town set to fall silent with hundreds expected at poignant services

The freehold corner shop with one bedroom apartment at 43 Raglan Street in Lowestoft is being offered for sale at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

The freehold corner shop with one bedroom apartment at 43 Raglan Street in Lowestoft is being offered for sale at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

Long-serving former butcher's shop set for auction

The van that was seized by police in the Oulton Broad area of Lowestoft after it was spotted being driven unlawfully. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook

The van that was seized by police in the Oulton Broad area of Lowestoft after it was spotted being driven unlawfully. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook

Suffolk Constabulary

Van seized in seaside town after being driven 'unlawfully'

Suffolk Constabulary are investigating. Image: Nick Butcher

Suffolk Constabulary are investigating. Image: Nick Butcher

Suffolk Constabulary

Biker arrested for alleged dangerous driving as Yamaha is seized

Over four consecutive November days, engineers will be replacing 50-year-old track in platforms 2 and 3 at Lowestoft station to help drive down delays for Suffolk and Norfolk rail passengers. Image: Network Rail

Over four consecutive November days, engineers will be replacing 50-year-old track in platforms 2 and 3 at Lowestoft station to help drive down delays for Suffolk and Norfolk rail passengers. Image: Network Rail

Engineers to replace 50-year-old track during four days of rail disruption

Barclays Bank Lowestoft branch in London Road North.

Barclays Bank Lowestoft branch in London Road North.

Bank bids for roof netting at town centre branch to deter nesting gulls

The Dell Care Home in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Picture: Wellbeing Care

The Dell Care Home in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Picture: Wellbeing Care

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Police probe continues into death of man at care home

Scouts from the Lowestoft-area who are fundraising for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an international Jamboree have been given a welcome boost from the Lowestoft Lions Club. Image: Mick Howes

Scouts from the Lowestoft-area who are fundraising for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to an international Jamboree have been given a welcome boost from the Lowestoft Lions Club. Image: Mick Howes

2027 World Scout Jamboree

Youngsters receive boost for 2027 World Scout Jamboree

The aftermath of the blaze on Gilpin Road, Oulton Broad in Lowestoft on Thursday morning. Image: Mick Howes

The aftermath of the blaze on Gilpin Road, Oulton Broad in Lowestoft on Thursday morning. Image: Mick Howes

Suffolk Constabulary

Investigations under way after fire spreads to neighbouring homes

The Moorings Hide at the Carlton Marshes nature reserve - near to Oulton Dyke in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft - has disappointingly been targeted by vandals again. Image: Carlton Marshes

The Moorings Hide at the Carlton Marshes nature reserve - near to Oulton Dyke in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft - has disappointingly been targeted by vandals again. Image: Carlton Marshes

Suffolk Constabulary

Vandals smash bird hide windows at flagship nature reserve

The freehold sale of a three bed pub in Lowestoft, most recently serving as The Edge of Town, was postponed ahead of an auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

The freehold sale of a three bed pub in Lowestoft, most recently serving as The Edge of Town, was postponed ahead of an auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

Sale of former 1950s pub is postponed ahead of auction

Back then - children in spooky outfits pose for a picture in the Witches Coven at Dunx Cycles in Lowestoft as part of Spooky Saturday in 2022. Image: Mick Howes

Back then - children in spooky outfits pose for a picture in the Witches Coven at Dunx Cycles in Lowestoft as part of Spooky Saturday in 2022. Image: Mick Howes

Free Halloween trail with treats and entertainment set to hit town centre

Lowestoft Armed Forces Day 2026 was successfully held in Sparrow's Nest Gardens. Image: Mick Howes

Lowestoft Armed Forces Day 2026 was successfully held in Sparrow's Nest Gardens. Image: Mick Howes

Armed Forces Day

Community rallies in support after major town event put at risk

A newly improved Cosy Corner awaits as Ness Point Coffee House has opened its doors at its new base in Lowestoft. Image: Ness Point Coffee House

A newly improved Cosy Corner awaits as Ness Point Coffee House has opened its doors at its new base in Lowestoft. Image: Ness Point Coffee House

Café reopens at new venue on docks after 'extensive renovations'

A substantial three storey Victorian terrace house on London Road South, Kirkley was converted into three flats in the 1980s and has now been sold at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia/Paul Hubbard

A substantial three storey Victorian terrace house on London Road South, Kirkley was converted into three flats in the 1980s and has now been sold at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia/Paul Hubbard

Victorian terraced home converted into flats sells for above estimate at auction

Lowestoft Town Council.

Lowestoft Town Council.

Candidates named for town council by-election after councillor's death

Tributes have been paid to longstanding Trustee and former Chair of the Marina Theatre Trust in Lowestoft, David Blyth. Image: Marina Theatre

Tributes have been paid to longstanding Trustee and former Chair of the Marina Theatre Trust in Lowestoft, David Blyth. Image: Marina Theatre

Tributes paid to 'passionate advocate' for regional theatre

Waveney FC's home pitch at Saturn Close, Lowestoft. Image: Waveney FC

Waveney FC's home pitch at Saturn Close, Lowestoft. Image: Waveney FC

East Suffolk Council

Green light for new clubhouse and classroom at town football ground

Horn Factory to return to Milestones Jazz Club after nine-year absence

A detached NHS office building, situated on a large 0.3 acre plot of land in Oulton, Lowestoft has been sold ahead of an auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

A detached NHS office building, situated on a large 0.3 acre plot of land in Oulton, Lowestoft has been sold ahead of an auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

Empty former NHS offices surrounded by trees sold ahead of auction

The illegal tobacco discovery found in the back of a shop in Lowestoft town centre. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook

The illegal tobacco discovery found in the back of a shop in Lowestoft town centre. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook

Suffolk Constabulary

Town centre shop 'locked up' after illegal tobacco found in hidden compartments

Children, parents and members of the community came together at Corton VA Primary School and Nursery for a special day of Harvest celebrations, community giving and bulb planting. Image: Mick Howes

Children, parents and members of the community came together at Corton VA Primary School and Nursery for a special day of Harvest celebrations, community giving and bulb planting. Image: Mick Howes

How children are helping to brighten up a coastal village

The existing central reservation of the A47 trunk road located opposite the junction with Jay Lane in Lound is one that could potentially be closed under National Highways Limited plans. Image: Google Images

The existing central reservation of the A47 trunk road located opposite the junction with Jay Lane in Lound is one that could potentially be closed under National Highways Limited plans. Image: Google Images

Five central reservation gaps on A47 could be permanently closed

Works under way at Avenue Mansions in Lowestoft. Image: East Suffolk Council

Works under way at Avenue Mansions in Lowestoft. Image: East Suffolk Council

East Suffolk Council

Former hotel renovation under way to create temporary flats for homeless

Suffolk Constabulary has seen a rise in reports of large-scale industrial fly tipping incidents across the county. Image: Suffolk Constabulary

Suffolk Constabulary has seen a rise in reports of large-scale industrial fly tipping incidents across the county. Image: Suffolk Constabulary

East Suffolk Council

Rise in large-scale industrial fly-tipping incidents sparks warning

BSCMS Sports Day Lowestoft

BSCMS Sports Day Lowestoft

£3,000 funding helps bring Lowestoft multicultural sports day

An aerial view of Powerpark in Lowestoft, captured in June last year. Image: Departure Lounge Media Group

An aerial view of Powerpark in Lowestoft, captured in June last year. Image: Departure Lounge Media Group

Associated British Ports

How seaside town's PowerPark is generating millions and creating hundreds of jobs

The demolition of St Peters Court in Lowestoft had been delayed. Image: Mick Howes

The demolition of St Peters Court in Lowestoft had been delayed. Image: Mick Howes

Asbestos removed ahead of demolition of high-rise tower block

The warehouse - previously a traditional smokehouse - at 7 Queens Road in Lowestoft has been sold at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

The warehouse - previously a traditional smokehouse - at 7 Queens Road in Lowestoft has been sold at auction. Image: Auction House East Anglia

Historic former smokehouse in seaside town is sold at auction

Back then - Chris Henderson in action for Lowestoft Town in 2022 during their 0-3 away victory at Great Wakering Rovers. Image: Shirley D Whitlow Lowestoft Town FC

Back then - Chris Henderson in action for Lowestoft Town in 2022 during their 0-3 away victory at Great Wakering Rovers. Image: Shirley D Whitlow Lowestoft Town FC

Lowestoft Town FC

Hendo returns to boost Trawlerboys

The South Lowestoft Methodist Church on the corner of Carlton Road and London Road South in Kirkley, Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

The South Lowestoft Methodist Church on the corner of Carlton Road and London Road South in Kirkley, Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

Landmark coastal church set for new lease of life

An InPost parcel locker is proposed to be installed at the front of Lowestoft Town FC's Crown Meadow ground on Love Road. Image: Lowestoft Town FC

An InPost parcel locker is proposed to be installed at the front of Lowestoft Town FC's Crown Meadow ground on Love Road. Image: Lowestoft Town FC

East Suffolk Council

New InPost parcel locker proposed for town football club's ground

Heating oil prices have surged. Image: PA

Heating oil prices have surged. Image: PA

Heating oil customers could get stronger protections as prices soar

Lowestoft town centre.

Lowestoft town centre.

Have your say on seaside town's £20 million investment programme

Powerboat driver Brett Duncan, inset, who died in a high speed collision on Oulton Broad. (Image: Mick Howes/Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club)

Powerboat driver Brett Duncan, inset, who died in a high speed collision on Oulton Broad. (Image: Mick Howes/Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club)

Inquest to start following death of powerboat racer in high-speed crash

Councillor James Bensly, member of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, has defected from the Conservatives to Great Yarmouth First and Restore Britain.

Councillor James Bensly, member of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, has defected from the Conservatives to Great Yarmouth First and Restore Britain.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

New Restore Britain candidate announced for coastal constituency

Part of Oulton Road in Lowestoft will be closed temporarily next week.

Part of Oulton Road in Lowestoft will be closed temporarily next week.

Suffolk Highways

Disruption expected with part of busy road set to be closed

Map of roadworks and diversions in Kessingland on October 20.

Map of roadworks and diversions in Kessingland on October 20.

Road to close as gully cleansing works take place