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Yo Dude have you tried surfing in Lowestoft?

You don’t need to travel out to Hawaii or Thailand to hang ten! Lowestoft offers some great places to go surfing and here are a few tips to get you started! If you want to learn how to surf there are a few basic tips to help get you started- The right board As with […]

Lowestoft set for big summer of tourism

Lowestoft is set for another big year for tourism as the region bids to spread the word Historically Lowestoft benefited from maritime industries. However as this has declined the town is looking for more ways to generate income. One of the biggest these is tourism and with recent summers being some of the hottest on […]

Financial Times recognises Lowestoft’s “strong identity”

A recent article in the Financial Times has recognised Lowestoft’s “strong identity” looking at how the coastal town has reinvented itself in the way of traditional maritime industries declining For a lot of towns and cities across the UK the decline of primary industries in recent years has represented a challenge- in a lot of […]

Lowestoft third crossing- Will it benefit tourism?

With the third crossing over Lowestoft bridge confirmed the question has to be asked “Will this benefit tourism?” For some time now the debate has raged about the pros and cons of a third bridge crossing in Lowestoft- sometimes the debate has been whether or not it will do its proposed job in easing congestion […]

New jobs around Lowestoft

After a recent BBC documentary it can be tempting to see Lowestoft as somewhere suffering after the loss of a primary industry. However it is important to see both sides- there are also new employment opportunities coming to the area! One of the biggest boosts to the area is the increasing investment in green technology. […]

Lowestoft Rock School Star ‘Lil’ Chris’ Has Passed Away

Chris Hardman aka Lil’ Chris has been found dead aged 24 It has been sadly confirmed that Chris Hardman aka Lil’ Chris was found dead at the age of 24. According to police he died suddenly at around 11.45am in Lowestoft (a post-mortem is yet to take place). Lil’ Chris found fame through the Channel […]

Panorama looks at Lowestoft

John Humphry’s presented a special Panorama programme looking at the effects of decline of the fishing industry in Lowestoft. But did the programme reflect reality Any programme the BBC puts out is likely to undergo scrutiny- when it comes to looking at local areas there is always the danger that it can either come across […]

Lowestoft singer-songwriter happy to be back

Lowestoft singer-songwriter Jody Sturman is writing new music after a battle with ill health Lowestoft singer-songwriter Jody Sturman will be looking to put a difficult year behind her with her new song “Happy is Where I Want to Be” She co-wrote the song with her singing tutor Paul Phoenix, inspired in part as a response […]

Iconic Lowestoft Business ‘Winelodge’ at Victoria Terrace Ceases Trading

Popular Lowestoft restaurant, bar and hotel the Winelodge at Victoria Terrace in Lowestoft has sadly had to close after 9 years of trading in town It’s the end of an era as the Winelodge in Lowestoft ceased trading after 9 years. Both the businesses at Victoria Terrace in the Lowestoft esplanade area and the Winelodge […]

Sign up for the dragon boat race

Applications are now open to enter the Dragon Boat Race at Oulton Broad. The event is held every year and raises money for the East Coast Hospice The Dragon Race is back! After a year’s absence people have already signed up to take part with the event due to take place on 31st May. With […]