2020 was dominated by the coronavirus crisis, with lockdowns, restrictions, working from home, some shops closing down and many events cancelled.

However, there was lots happening away from Covid-19 in our part of the world.

Here is the final part of our two part-review reflecting on the past 12 months, featuring stories that hit the headlines between July and December 2020.

Lowestoft Journal: What is proposed - brickwork cladding on Waveney Road in Lowestoft post construction. The defence wall along Station Square and Waveney Road. Picture: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.What is proposed - brickwork cladding on Waveney Road in Lowestoft post construction. The defence wall along Station Square and Waveney Road. Picture: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Image: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.)

July

Homes and businesses in Lowestoft are set to receive protection from flooding for 100 years as a major tidal floodwall defence scheme was awarded funding of £43m.

August

Lowestoft Journal: Back then - the new family of owners face the camera after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesBack then - the new family of owners face the camera after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The 117-year-old Claremont Pier re-opened with new owners after being sold to Eddie and Charmaine Mayne and their families.

Lowestoft Journal: A new family of owners have taken over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. The newly named Beach Shop. Picture: Mick HowesA new family of owners have taken over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. The newly named Beach Shop. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Lowestoft Journal: The new family of owners after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesThe new family of owners after taking over the Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

September

Lowestoft Journal: Gull Wing Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County CouncilGull Wing Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County Council (Image: Suffolk County Council)

The name of Lowestoft’s long awaited third crossing was announced as ‘Gull Wing’ - suggested by pupils at Somerleyton Primary School.

Lowestoft Journal: Visualisations of the Lake Lothing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County CouncilVisualisations of the Lake Lothing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Suffolk County Council (Image: Suffolk County Council)

October

Lowestoft Journal: The East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesThe East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The regeneration of the East Point Pavilion on the seafront took two steps forward. After being awarded a £720,000 grant, a team of internationally renowned designers were appointed.

Lowestoft Journal: The East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft.The East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

November

Lowestoft Journal: Work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick HowesWork to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Work on the £1m Ness Park to turn it into a landmark destination was completed.

Lowestoft Journal: Back then - work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft was completed. Picture: Mick HowesBack then - work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft was completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Lowestoft Journal: Work to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick HowesWork to create a new ?1m park and gateway at The Ness in Lowestoft is completed. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

December

Lowestoft Journal: The temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick HowesThe temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Giant one tonne sandbags were placed at the base of Pakefield cliffs in a temporary emergency measure to protect homes and the coastline from risks of erosion.

Lowestoft Journal: The temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick HowesThe temporary coast protection works at Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)