Local News

A fundraiser has been launched to support the 759 Beccles Air Cadets, with a target of raising £750.

Reform UK has taken control of Suffolk County Council following Thursday’s local elections, ending two decades of Conservative leadership.

Suffolk Police have confirmed that a wanted man has been arrested in Leiston.

Voters across east Suffolk are being reminded that polling stations are open today for local elections.

A photographer from Lowestoft has received international recognition for her work supporting businesses through creative imagery.

New images have revealed progress on a railway line being built as part of the Sizewell C development near Leiston.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported incident at a shop in Reydon, near Southwold.

A Beccles buisness has reassured customers it remains open as usual – despite scaffolding staying in place for an unusual reason.

A traditional May Day fete is set to bring a full day of entertainment to Rumburgh, near Halesworth.

A new independent chair has been appointed to help decide how millions of pounds of investment will be spent in Lowestoft.

Smoke spotted across parts of east Suffolk has been linked to a large wildfire burning in the Netherlands.

A popular beauty spot in Leiston is now more accessible, following the completion of a new pathway at Hayling’s Pond.

Drivers using A146 in the Lowestoft and Beccles area are being urged to check dashcam footage after a reported road rage incident.

Plans for a major new development in Saxmundham are moving closer, with up to 800 homes proposed on land south of the town.

A launch event for the 2026 Sunrise Film Festival is set to take place in Lowestoft.

A road has reopened following a three-vehicle collision near Beccles.

Cyclists are set to take part in a large-scale ride starting in Southwold as the Suffolk Roubaix returns.

A man has been arrested following a police stop in Halesworth.

A physiotherapist at the James Paget Hospital has been shortlisted for a national award after setting up a dedicated cancer physiotherapy service for patients.

A man has been arrested following a police foot chase in Lowestoft.

A team of fundraisers from the east Suffolk area has raised £2,000 after completing a challenging long-distance cycle ride in support of a local charity.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop following a collision with a moped rider in Oulton Broad.

A family of four and their dog were rescued after their hire boat became stuck under a bridge on the River Waveney at St Olaves.

A special event has been held in Huntingfield to commemorate victims of the Titanic disaster, with a focus on a local connection.