Lockdown easing

Lesley Saunders and Debbie Norman in the memorial garden.

Lockdown easing

'He never failed to put smiles on faces': Memorial garden to honour Tony

Participants at the last Beccles Cycle for Life charity ride in 2019.

Participants at the last Beccles Cycle for Life charity ride in 2019.

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Popular cycle for life event set to return

Pakefield Singers before the concert on July 25, 2021.

Pakefield Singers before the concert on July 25, 2021.

Lockdown easing

'Hallelujah': Choir successfully perform first concert in 18 months

Jez Bond, family friendly entertainer, who will be performing at the Players Theatre in Lowestoft on Friday, July 30.

Jez Bond, family friendly entertainer, who will be performing at the Players Theatre in Lowestoft on Friday, July 30.

Lockdown easing

Theatre promises 'a very warm welcome' as it prepares for reopening

An outdoor pop up cinema.

An outdoor pop up cinema.

East Suffolk Council

Films to be screened across district as silent outdoor cinema launches

Lowestoft evacuees in June 1940.

Lowestoft evacuees in June 1940.

Lockdown easing

Wartime evacuees set to reunite in Lowestoft

Jasmine with teddy 'Buzzy' and teddy doctor Vanessa Crawford at the annual flower festival and teddy bear parachuting bonanza in Blundeston.

Jasmine with teddy 'Buzzy' and teddy doctor Vanessa Crawford at the annual flower festival and teddy bear parachuting bonanza in Blundeston.

Lockdown easing

Brave bears take flight as NHS is thanked at popular village event

$Frankie\'s Guys will take to the Marina Theatre stage in Lowestoft with their celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.$ $Frankie\'s Guys will take to the Marina Theatre stage in Lowestoft with their celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.$

Lockdown easing

Lowestoft theatre to host first live performance in 16 months

The government has announced that nightclubs and large events will be advised to ask for proof of vaccination on entry - and they have reserved the right to make the measure mandatory in the future.

The government has announced that nightclubs and large events will be advised to ask for proof of vaccination on entry - and they have reserved the right to make the measure mandatory in the future.

'It will hinder business' - event organisers on Covid passports

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

In-depth: Boris Johnson's Covid 'freedom day' speech

Mr Javid said it was the

Mr Javid said it was the

'If not now, when?' - Health Secretary confirms July 19 unlocking

'Learn to live with Covid' - PM to reveal major easing of lockdown rules

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may end on July 19, reports suggest

Choristers at Norwich Cathedral, conducted by master of music Ashley Grote.

Choristers at Norwich Cathedral, conducted by master of music Ashley Grote.

'Let us sing!' - Choirs and churches demand equality with football fans

Crowds enjoying the inaugural Nearly Festival of tribute bands at Oulton Broad in 2019.

Crowds enjoying the inaugural Nearly Festival of tribute bands at Oulton Broad in 2019.

Lockdown easing

Take That among tribute acts as festival return announced

There is worry amongst wedding venue managers, couples and suppliers alike over lockdown easing delays.

There is worry amongst wedding venue managers, couples and suppliers alike over lockdown easing delays.

Lockdown easing

'It is painful' - Wedding plans in jeopardy over potential June 21 delay

Left to right: Dr Adrian Parton, Waveney MP Peter Aldous and Keith Parton at the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new facilities at Ivy House Country Hotel.

Left to right: Dr Adrian Parton, Waveney MP Peter Aldous and Keith Parton at the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new facilities at Ivy House Country Hotel.

Lockdown easing

Country hotel 'vision' brought to life with new £200,000 refurbishment

Evacuees at Lowestoft Rail Station in 1940.

Evacuees at Lowestoft Rail Station in 1940.

Lockdown easing

Wartime evacuees to reunite at special event following Covid delays

Leigh Purling beside the gym sign - Live Well With Leigh - at the Maltings Meadow at Ditchingham. Picture: @jsnphotography

Leigh Purling beside the gym sign - Live Well With Leigh - at the Maltings Meadow at Ditchingham. Picture: @jsnphotography

'It's so rewarding': New women's only gym proves popular in town

The Marina Theatre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

The Marina Theatre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Lockdown easing

Films and screenings set to resume at popular theatre

Action from the North Suffolk Schools ALT Year 6 Boys Football Championships. Grove vs Red Oak. Picture: Mick Howes

Action from the North Suffolk Schools ALT Year 6 Boys Football Championships. Grove vs Red Oak. Picture: Mick Howes

Lockdown easing

Joy as school sports tournaments resume after 15-month break

Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Claremont Pier in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

Lockdown easing

Pier owners looking forward to bright future

The South Pier Family Entertainment Centre in Lowestoft is open. Picture: Mick Howes

The South Pier Family Entertainment Centre in Lowestoft is open. Picture: Mick Howes

Lockdown easing

'Great to be back': Joy as family entertainment centre reopens

Chris Widdowfield, who runs Cafe 11A on Grove Road, welcomed back his first customers indoors this year.

Chris Widdowfield, who runs Cafe 11A on Grove Road, welcomed back his first customers indoors this year.

Lockdown easing

'Cautious optimism' - pubs, cafes and cinemas reopen in Lowestoft

More businesses can fully reopen from May 17.

More businesses can fully reopen from May 17.

'Fantastic' - excitement from businesses ahead of May 17 changes

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Masks scrapped 'as early as next month' and over 35s jabs 'soon'

The Yard outdoor café at The Marina Theatre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

The Yard outdoor café at The Marina Theatre in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

'Fantastic response' - Success for venue's new outdoor café

Joseph and his brothers. The role of Joseph will be played by Jason Ames (centre). Picture: Lowestoft Players

Joseph and his brothers. The role of Joseph will be played by Jason Ames (centre). Picture: Lowestoft Players

Theatre group to put on Joseph show - 17 months after original date

Lorraine Curston (right), founder of Sprowston-based Dawn's New Horizon, in its charity shop on Cannerby Lane, with Christina Martin, a community champion for the domestic abuse support group from Harford Bridge Tesco store.

Lorraine Curston (right), founder of Sprowston-based Dawn's New Horizon, in its charity shop on Cannerby Lane, with Christina Martin, a community champion for the domestic abuse support group from Harford Bridge Tesco store.

Charity shops see record sales and donations after reopening

Steve Thornton, of LEC Pubs, is the new tenant at The Lady of the Lake in Oulton Broad. Picture: Mick Howes

Steve Thornton, of LEC Pubs, is the new tenant at The Lady of the Lake in Oulton Broad. Picture: Mick Howes

'Lucky number seven' - Landlord opens 'flagship' pub in hometown

With lockdown restrictions easing, shoppers were out in force in Lowestoft town centre on April 12. Picture: Mick Howes

With lockdown restrictions easing, shoppers were out in force in Lowestoft town centre on April 12. Picture: Mick Howes

'A real buzz' hits Lowestoft as lockdown rules ease

Cheers! Shaun Waters, landlord, with staff at The Norman Warrior in Lowestoft on April 12. Picture: Mick Howes

Cheers! Shaun Waters, landlord, with staff at The Norman Warrior in Lowestoft on April 12. Picture: Mick Howes

'Welcome back!' - Glasses raised as popular pub reopens

Nicky Frosdick and Hollie Elliston ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.

Nicky Frosdick and Hollie Elliston ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.

Excitement as businesses reopen across region as Covid restrictions ease

Staff and management at Moss and Co working hard behind the scenes ahead of re-opening. Managing director David Moss paints the menu boards at The Jolly Sailors in Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes

Staff and management at Moss and Co working hard behind the scenes ahead of re-opening. Managing director David Moss paints the menu boards at The Jolly Sailors in Pakefield. Picture: Mick Howes

Pub and restaurant group 'looking forward' to re-opening popular venues

A minute's silence is impeccably observed by players and officials from Waveney Thundercats U11 and Ormesby Lads U11 at Dip Farm in Lowestoft in memory of the Duke Of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, before development football resumed in the East Point Sports

A minute's silence is impeccably observed by players and officials from Waveney Thundercats U11 and Ormesby Lads U11 at Dip Farm in Lowestoft in memory of the Duke Of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, before development football resumed in the East Point Sports

'It is fantastic': Joy as youth football takes centre stage once more

Nicky Frosdick and Hollie Elliston ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.

Nicky Frosdick and Hollie Elliston ahead of the re-opening of Chari Boutique on the High Street in Lowestoft.

'We can't wait' - Boutique owners prepare for April 12 re-opening

Matthew Goddard, managing director of Picture Studios, prepares for reopening of the studios based on London Road North, Lowestoft, and Ber Street, Norwich. Picture: Picture Studios

Matthew Goddard, managing director of Picture Studios, prepares for reopening of the studios based on London Road North, Lowestoft, and Ber Street, Norwich. Picture: Picture Studios

Business owner looking forward to reopening studios after 'tough year'

The Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney team at Ditchingham. Picture: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney

The Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney team at Ditchingham. Picture: Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney

Homelessness charity set to reopen popular shop

The county's pubs are set to reopen next week.

The county's pubs are set to reopen next week.

Pubs and shops open on Monday: what can I do when restrictions are eased?