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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Award-winning theatre group set to stage Sweeney Todd as it celebrates awards

19 hours ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Each production was given an award from the Eastern Region of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Association), which covers the UK area from the Thames to the Wash, approximately between the A1 and the North Sea. The awards were received for Cinderella - Best Pantomime, Kipps, the New Half a Sixpence - Best Musical, and Cats - Best Technical.
Suffolk care home celebrates VE Day with a host of activities

22 hours ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

Harleston House put on a packed programme of activities on May 8, with residents, staff, and relatives participating. The celebrations began with raising the Union Jack in the car park and playing The Last Post, followed by a breakfast table discussion about VE Day. Residents then visited East Coast College, where they joined students for a multi-generational VE Day celebration, observing a two-minute silence.
Comedy musician to perform at not-for-profit coastal venue

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

The Seagull Theatre in Morton Road, Lowestoft, will welcome Chris Sainton-Clark on May 16. The show, titled "Tales from a British Country Pub," will see the musician take the audience through his "troublesome and hilarious experiences" of working in British pubs. The show is set to start at 7.30pm and tickets cost £8. A spokesman for the Seagull Theatre said: "Join comedy musician Chris Sainton-Clark as he takes you through his troublesome and hilarious experiences of working in British pubs.
Windscreen replacement business notices rise in 'random' damage to cars

1 day ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Bruno Brown

Armstrong Windscreens, which operates across both Norfolk and Suffolk, shared a post on social media saying they have noticed an increase in "random damage" in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston. They posted: "Don't get us wrong, vehicle vandalism happens up and down the country every day... "But in the last few months, we've seen a much bigger increase when it comes to random vehicle glass damage in the Great Yarmouth and Gorleston area.
Care home celebrates 80th anniversary of VE Day with 1940s street party

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

The centre was adorned with red, white, and blue decorations, including ration books and propaganda posters. The event was made special with residents and staff dressed in 1940s-style clothing and Land Army uniforms. Much enjoyment was found in the musical entertainment of the day's event, with the Vibettes performing songs by Vera Lynn as residents and staff enthusiastically danced and waved their flags.
Nursery celebrates 80 years since VE Day with care home residents

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

The event took place on May 8, as the two communities came together for a joint activity. The nursery hosted a picnic featuring traditional bunting, newspaper hats, singing, and fun-filled activities. Children and elderly residents alike revelled in the festivities, with the event marking the start of intergenerational celebrations.
Free chronic pain support group to meet at Lowestoft theatre

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

The Seagull Theatre is set to bring several free event meet ups for people suffering with chronic pain (Image: The Seagull Theatre) A free support group for those living with chronic pain is set to meet on multiple dates between May and July this year. Known as The Brighter Network, the group meets monthly at The Seagull offering a space for people to discuss shared experiences.
Red-footed falcon seen in Carlton Marshes, Lowestoft

5 days ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Harry Jackaman-Pegg

A rare red-footed falcon has been spotted in Lowestoft (Image: Paul Shaw) "Unprecedented" rare birds of prey have been spotted roosting in a Suffolk beauty spot, attracting "hundreds of visitors". Avid photographer Paul Shaw snapped a picture of the red-footed falcon during a visit to the Carlton Marshes near Lowestoft. The bird is a rare visitor to the country and is considered near-threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Thieves steal bikes during separate raids in Lowestoft

1 week ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Mark Boggis

Suffolk Constabulary are investigating after thieves stole a bike on Beaconsfield Road in Lowestoft. Picture: Google Images (Image: Google Images) A mountain bike and a Victoria Pendleton bike were both stolen by thieves during separate town raids. Police are seeking witnesses and are appealing for information in connection with the thefts of the bikes in Lowestoft.
Deaf campaigner shares heartfelt message to younger self

1 week ago | lowestoftjournal.co.uk | Mark Boggis

Campaigner Daniel Jillings at a parliamentary reception in 2023. Picture: National Deaf Children’s Society (Image: National Deaf Children’s Society) A Lowestoft campaigner has shared a moving video message in British Sign Language (BSL) to his younger self. Daniel Jillings, who is profoundly deaf and a BSL user, has actively campaigned since 2018 for all students to have the opportunity to study BSL as a GCSE.