That was the year that was: Reviewing 2023 in Lowestoft

Here is the final part of our two-part review reflecting on the past 12 months, featuring stories that hit The Journal headlines between July and December 2023.

July

Winnie the sheep - who had lost the use of her back legs - was fitted with a wheelchair attached to her rear, allowing her to join other sheep to graze at Pakefield Church.

Katey and Evelyn-Jo Mills feeding Winnie the wheelchair sheep in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

There was sadness, however, as just weeks later she died.

August

A branch of fast-food restaurant Wimpy reopened in London Road North - six years after it had left Lowestoft town centre.

Staff as Wimpy reopens in Lowestoft. Picture: Wimpy (Image: Wimpy)

September

There was shock as the Wilko store in Gordon Road, Lowestoft was one of 52 stores to close nationally.

Wilko in Lowestoft closed in September. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

October

Following a review by East Suffolk Council, the St Peters Court high rise tower block in Lowestoft is to be emptied and demolished.

St Peters Court in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

November

There was heartbreak as three more chalets on Pakefield cliff in Lowestoft were demolished because of crumbling foundations.

Diggers at the demolition of three clifftop chalets in Pakefield on November 18. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

December

Drone images showing the empty plots and how close others are to the cliff edge following erosion damage in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: LN Drone Photography (Image: LN Drone Photography)

Caravans at Pakefield Holiday Park in Lowestoft were left teetering on the cliff edge after high tides and storm damage to the cliff saw part of a roadway collapse onto the beach below.

Drone images showing the empty plots and how close others are to the cliff edge following erosion damage in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: LN Drone Photography (Image: LN Drone Photography)