Lowestoft Journal

On Saturday, July 26, 1873, the inaugural edition of the Lowestoft Weekly Journal featured a message from Mr. A. Stebbings, written from his office on High Street. He announced that the owners of the People's Weekly Journal, which boasts a circulation in Lowestoft and its surrounding areas that surpasses all other local papers, have decided to rename their publication. Starting today, the weekly journal distributed in the region will be known as The Lowestoft Weekly Journal, aiming to highlight the significance and size of Lowestoft's community.

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Wrestling event returns to theatre following sell out show

3 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

The Seagull Theatre is set to put on another wrestling event (Image: The Seagull Theatre) A theatre will be hosting a professional wrestling event next month. The Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft will welcome the World Association of Wrestling on May 3. Having sold out in January, the theatre expressed excitement in bringing back the wrestling group. READ MORE: Easter Quiz Trail to be held at Sparrow's Nest Gardens The event is set to start at 7pm.
Tribute band to a much-loved artist to perform at local theatre

4 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Paying homage to Jimi Hendrix a tribute band to a much-loved artist is set to perform at a Lowestoft theatre (Image: The Seagull Theatre) A tribute band to a much-loved artist is set to perform in Lowestoft. Purple Jimi will be playing at The Seagull Theatre on Friday, April 25, at 7.30pm. READ MORE: Easter Quiz Trail to be held at Sparrow's Nest Gardens The band is known for their energetic and unpretentious live shows, which pay homage to Jimi Hendrix.
What will the weather be like by the coast this week?

4 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

What will the weather look like this week in Lowestoft? (Image: Newsquest) The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunny intervals and cloudy skies for Lowestoft over the coming week. On Monday (April 21) the day will start partly cloudy, with a 10pc chance of rain. The temperature will be around 8C, feeling more like 6C, with an east-northeast wind at 6mph. By 10am, sunny intervals are expected, with the temperature rising to 12C.
Lowestoft Carnival to feature Community Darts Tournament

5 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

The Lowestoft Carnival 2025 is set to feature a 'Carnival Community Darts Tournament' (Image: The Seagull Theatre) The Lowestoft Carnival 2025 will feature a "Carnival Community Darts Tournament". There will be heats on August 3 and the final on August 10 at the Seagull Theatre. Darts enthusiasts can compete against local players, with family and friends cheering from the sidelines. The Seagull's bar will offer drinks, and there will be a raffle.
Ryan Redwood set to perform in at coastal venue this Easter weekend

6 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Singer Ryan Redwood (Image: The Seagull Theatre) Singer-songwriter Ryan Redwood is set to perform at the Seagull Theatre this Easter weekend. Mr Redwood will take to the stage on April 19 at 7pm. Tickets are priced at £7-£10 and are available to purchase online.
Sunny weekend in Lowestoft with temperatures to reach 13C

6 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Take a look at this Easter weekends weather report, curtesy of the Met Office (Image: Newsquest) The Met Office has forecast a dry and sunny weekend in Lowestoft with temperatures reaching up to 13C. Friday (April 18) will start clear, with sunny spells expected from 7am onwards. The chance of rain is less than 5pc throughout the day. Winds will be coming from the south-east, reaching speeds of up to 12mph by the evening.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lowestoft Journal

1 week ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lowestoft Journal (Image: Getty Images) The Lowestoft Journal published 6 death notices last week. Every week, the Lowestoft Journal publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Benches unveiled in memory of Pakefield men with' sea in their veins'

1 week ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Daniel Hickey

A poignant ceremony was held on Pakefield seafront as friends and family gathered to unveil two memorial benches in honour of three local men who shared a deep connection with the sea. Set into a seaward-facing recess near the beach huts on Grand Avenue, close to Dean’s Beans Coffee Shop, the benches pay tribute to Alec Thompson, and father and son Derick and Paul Cole.
A12 in Kessingland has reopened after lorry overturned

1 week ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Johnny Amos

The A12 has reopened after a lorry overturned near Kessingland (Image: Peter Harvey) A stretch of the A12 has reopened after it was forced to close following a lorry overturning. Police were called to the major route at Kessingland at 8.25am on Monday after a tipper lorry containing gravel overturned at the roundabout with London Road and Whites Lane. Photos showed the the lorry on its side and a large amount of gravel spread across the road.
Dry and sunny weekend in Lowestoft with temperatures reaching up to 16C

2 weeks ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

The Met Office weather forecast for Lowestoft is here. (Image: Submitted) The Met Office has forecast a dry and sunny weekend in Lowestoft, with temperatures reaching up to 16C. Friday will start off clear, with temperatures around 5C, feeling more like 3C, and a light southwesterly wind at 6mph. As the day progresses, the temperature will rise, reaching 16C by 1pm, with a very low chance of rain throughout the day.