A Beccles man is taking on a 50 kilometre challenge to help raise money for a charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.
Sam Harris-Brennan will be hitting the treadmill at Snap Fitness in the town on Tuesday 1st April - he’s and hoping to raise as much money as possible for Papyrus - an organisation that is deeply personal to Sam - who you can listen to now and find out more about his challenge:
Details on how you can help and donate can be found on Sam's Just Giving page here.
Boost for Worlingham Nature Reserve
A major boost for local nature has been confirmed with the successful fundraising appeal to secure Worlingham Marshes as a new protected reserve near Beccles.
Two Arrested After Beccles Pub Incident
Suffolk Police were called at 1.45pm on Saturday 22nd November following reports of an incident at the Bear and Bells public house in Old Market, Beccles.
Lorry Fire Shuts A12 in Lowestoft
A lorry fire caused disruption on Peto Way in Lowestoft after crews were called to tackle a blaze.
Man Attacked in Kessingland
Police in East Suffolk are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 30s was assaulted in Kessingland on Saturday morning.
Repair Work Scheduled on Lowestoft South Pier
Repair works are due to take place later this month on Lowestoft’s South Pier to fix damaged glass panels forming part of the town’s tidal flood wall.
Historic Beccles Ice Cream Brand Saved After Closure
A 127-year-old Beccles ice cream company has been rescued just weeks after announcing its closure.
New Look Waiting Room Opens at Saxmundham Train Station
A vandalised waiting room at Saxmundham station has been transformed into a colourful community space, thanks to a £6,500 grant from Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund.
Lowestoft Honours Wartime Bomb Disposal Heroes
Lowestoft Town Council has unveiled a new commemorative plaque at Ness Park to honour the courageous work of bomb and mine disposal personnel who served during and after the Second World War.
