Second World War

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

Lowestoft Town Council

War memorial sites cleaned after vandals struck

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

The Royal Naval Patrol Service’s (RNPS) 50th annual reunion service and parade in Lowestoft.(Image: Mick Howes)

The Royal Naval Patrol Service’s (RNPS) 50th annual reunion service and parade in Lowestoft.(Image: Mick Howes)

Lowestoft Town Council

Brave war heroes set to be honoured at special service and reunion

Evacuees at Lowestoft Rail Station in 1940.

Evacuees at Lowestoft Rail Station in 1940.

Former wartime evacuees to meet again at railway station they left from in 1940

A previous campaign in 2014 to get the First World War pillbox in Reydon restored.

A previous campaign in 2014 to get the First World War pillbox in Reydon restored.

First World War

Bid to restore and repurpose rare wartime pillbox

Part of the information panel at Lowestoft railway station. Image: Mick Howes

Part of the information panel at Lowestoft railway station. Image: Mick Howes

Refugees fleeing Nazi persecution remembered at station event

The courageous work undertaken by Bomb and Mine Disposal personnel in clearing unexploded ordnance during and after the Second World War has been commemorated in Lowestoft with the unveiling of a new plaque. Image: Lowestoft Town Council

The courageous work undertaken by Bomb and Mine Disposal personnel in clearing unexploded ordnance during and after the Second World War has been commemorated in Lowestoft with the unveiling of a new plaque. Image: Lowestoft Town Council

Lowestoft Town Council

Brave bomb disposal heroes who lost their lives on coast remembered

Sparrow's Nest as HMS Europa (Lowestoft) in the Second World War. Image: Lowestoft War Memorial Museum collection

Sparrow's Nest as HMS Europa (Lowestoft) in the Second World War. Image: Lowestoft War Memorial Museum collection

Lowestoft Town Council

The WW2 men who went from a punchline to crucial protectors

The RNPSA's 49th annual reunion service and parade was held at their wartime headquarters in Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

The RNPSA's 49th annual reunion service and parade was held at their wartime headquarters in Lowestoft. Image: Mick Howes

Lowestoft Town Council

Special service and reunion set to honour brave war heroes

Former Lowestoft Wartime Evacuees and their guests at their Summer Reunion event at Lowestoft railway station in 2024. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

Former Lowestoft Wartime Evacuees and their guests at their Summer Reunion event at Lowestoft railway station in 2024. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

Second World War evacuees to meet again at train station they left from in 1940

Jack Munday at his 100th birthday celebrations. Picture: Mick Howes

Jack Munday at his 100th birthday celebrations. Picture: Mick Howes

Inspirational Second World War hero celebrates 100th birthday

Ron Hemp, in his 90s, still painting each day at his home 'studio' in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Ron Hemp, in his 90s, still painting each day at his home 'studio' in Pakefield, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Self-taught artist in nineties reaches special fundraising milestone

Plans to transform the vacant former bakery at 58 High Street in Lowestoft have been approved. Picture: Mick Howes

Plans to transform the vacant former bakery at 58 High Street in Lowestoft have been approved. Picture: Mick Howes

Empty former bakery bombed during war set for new look

The RNPSA's 49th annual reunion service and parade was held at their wartime headquarters in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

The RNPSA's 49th annual reunion service and parade was held at their wartime headquarters in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Lowestoft Town Council

Naval heroes honoured for 'unwavering dedication and sacrifice'

Scenes from the 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Scenes from the 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Lowestoft Town Council

Service set to honour heroes who gave their lives during second world war

New plans have been lodged for the vacant former bakery at 58 High Street in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

New plans have been lodged for the vacant former bakery at 58 High Street in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

New lease of life earmarked for site bombed by Luftwaffe

Gilbert Baird celebrates his 106th birthday. Picture: Mick Howes

Gilbert Baird celebrates his 106th birthday. Picture: Mick Howes

'Amazing' former soldier Gilbert celebrates 106th birthday

Former Lowestoft wartime evacuees and family members at their 2024 Summer reunion. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

Former Lowestoft wartime evacuees and family members at their 2024 Summer reunion. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

Former wartime evacuees meet again at reunion

Inside the Sailors' Reading Room in Southwold in 1971.

Inside the Sailors' Reading Room in Southwold in 1971.

Second World War

One of region's most charming attractions marks 160 years since it opened

A previous Lowestoft Wartime Evacuees Reunion. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

A previous Lowestoft Wartime Evacuees Reunion. Picture: Wherry Lines CRP

Former wartime evacuees set to meet again for town reunion

The 10 American aircrew who lost their lives when The Repulser crashed in fields at Kessingland were remembered at a special service. Picture: David Boyle

The 10 American aircrew who lost their lives when The Repulser crashed in fields at Kessingland were remembered at a special service. Picture: David Boyle

Tragic airmen remembered on 80th anniversary of village crash

The Lowestoft Sea Cadet Unit in 1979. Picture: Lowestoft Sea Cadet Unit

The Lowestoft Sea Cadet Unit in 1979. Picture: Lowestoft Sea Cadet Unit

Second World War

Merger confirmed after closure of long serving sea cadet unit

The 83ft Dutch barge, prior to leaving Norfolk, which was once part of the Lowestoft fishing fleet. Picture: Becci Leadbetter

The 83ft Dutch barge, prior to leaving Norfolk, which was once part of the Lowestoft fishing fleet. Picture: Becci Leadbetter

Second World War

'A great sight': 83ft Dutch barge returns home

The 83ft Dutch barge that was once part of the Lowestoft fishing fleet. Picture: Becci Leadbetter

The 83ft Dutch barge that was once part of the Lowestoft fishing fleet. Picture: Becci Leadbetter

Second World War

'Fantastic' 83ft barge to head to new home after gaining reprieve

Chrissy Smith, with a copy of The Lavender Diaries. Inset: Her mother in law Kath Smith (nee Goldspink) who lived in Lowestoft her whole life. Pictures: The Smith family

Chrissy Smith, with a copy of The Lavender Diaries. Inset: Her mother in law Kath Smith (nee Goldspink) who lived in Lowestoft her whole life. Pictures: The Smith family

Fascinating war diaries found in a loft inspires new book

The 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

The 48th annual Royal Naval Patrol Service reunion in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Lowestoft Town Council

Brave sailors who gave their lives during Second World War honoured

A scene from the Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's 47th annual service of remembrance in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

A scene from the Royal Naval Patrol Service Association's 47th annual service of remembrance in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Second World War

Service set to honour heroes who gave their lives during Second World War

Warm tributes paid to Jimmy Cole.

Warm tributes paid to Jimmy Cole.

Second World War

Tributes to man who survived German bombing raid on family home