Local News
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Kooij Claims Victory in Suffolk as Tour of Britain Gets Underway
Dutch rider Olav Kooij (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) stormed to victory in the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, which finished with a dramatic uphill sprint into Southwold.
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Hate-Motivated Assault in Lowestoft
Police are appealing for witnesses or information following a hate-motivated assault in Lowestoft.
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Suffolk to Host Tour of Britain Men's Cycle Race Opening Stages
The Great Britain Cycling Team has announced its six-rider line-up for the Tour of Britain Men, which begins in Suffolk tomorow - Tuesday 2nd September.
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Police Patrol Leads to Arrest in Lowestoft
Local officers have been out in the community — both at family events and on the foot beat.
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Cycling-Themed Children’s Trail in Halesworth
A brand-new cycling-themed children’s town trail is now live in Halesworth, with 25 hidden letters waiting to be discovered in shop windows.
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Suffolk River Project Expanded to the Waveney and Blyth
A Suffolk project designed to monitor sewage and pollution in rivers is being extended to cover three more waterways.
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Man Dies Suddenly at Home in Lowestoft
Emergency services were called to a property in Gorse Green in north Lowestoft - shortly before 10 o'clock Wednesday morning (27th August).
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Aldeburgh Playing Field Fire
Fire crews have extinguished a large fire that broke out on a playing field in Aldeburgh.
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Fuel Theft From Boat in Beccles
Police are appealing for information following the theft of fuel from a boat in Beccles.
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Community Feedback Helps Shape Saxmundham’s Neighbourhood Plan
Saxmundham Town Council has thanked residents who took part in the consultation on its modified Neighbourhood Plan.
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East Coast Truckers Charity Convoy Rolls In
The East Coast Truckers Children’s Charity is continuing its mission to bring joy and unforgettable experiences to disadvantaged children across the region.
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Caravan and Van Destroyed in Lowestoft Fire
Fire crews were called to tackle a large caravan fire in Lowestoft in the early hours of Saturday morning (23rd August).
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Lowestoft man arrested after suspected drugs and weapon seized
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Lowestoft on suspicion of drugs and weapons offences.
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Suffolk Beach Bomb Emergency
A metal detectorist has uncovered a spent mortar shell on Benacre beach near Kessingland, prompting a bomb disposal response.
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Funding Boost for East Suffolk Train Stations
Rail operator Greater Anglia is investing £350,000 in community projects across its network, with several projects to benefit Suffolk stations.
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Saxmundham Man Jailed for Drug Dealing After Police Crackdown
A Saxmundham man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after being arrested during a national crackdown on county lines drug dealing.
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Cars Crash in south Lowestoft
A car has been left on its side following a two-vehicle crash in Lowestoft this afternoon (Tuesday 19th August).
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Have Your Say on New Store Coming to Halesworth
A new Lidl supermarket is set to open in Halesworth, marking the discount retailer’s first store in the town and bringing around 40 jobs.
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Suffolk Coast Defence Work
Safety upgrades planned for coastal structures between Hopton and Lowestoft
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Help Shape Suffolk Village’s Future Amid Coastal Change
People living in, working in, or visiting Thorpeness are being invited to take part in a new survey aimed at helping the community prepare for a future shaped by rapid coastal change.
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East Suffolk Marks the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
Communities across East Suffolk are marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day with commemorations today and over weekend.
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Rare Railway Exhibition in Suffolk - Final Day
Hundreds of people have already flocked to a special railway exhibition as it arrived in the UK's most easterly railway station.