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Road crash kills man
A man's died after a serious accident which has closed an east coast road.
The accident happened on the A12 at Thorington.
A car left the road just south of Blythburgh at about midday.
The air ambulance has been at the scene- and diversions are in place along the A144 and B1123.
Last updated at 1:17pm, 10th March 2010
A man's died after a serious accident which has closed an east coast road.
The accident happened on the A12 at Thorington.
A car left the road just south of Blythburgh at about midday.
The air ambulance has been at the scene- and diversions are in place along the A144 and B1123.
Last updated at 1:17pm, 10th March 2010
Time to kick the habit
It's no smoking day -so we're being urged to kick the habit.
The NHS in Yarmouth and Waveney is urging us to sign up to the NHS stop smoking service.
It comes as latest figures show only half of women who pledge to quit on the east coast actually do - whereas nearly two thirds of men do.
Smokers can call 01493 452067 or text QUIT to 65000 to find out more or go to their local pharmacy, GP surgery, walk in centre or community and health centres to sign up.
Last updated at 10:53am, 10th March 2010
It's no smoking day -so we're being urged to kick the habit.
The NHS in Yarmouth and Waveney is urging us to sign up to the NHS stop smoking service.
It comes as latest figures show only half of women who pledge to quit on the east coast actually do - whereas nearly two thirds of men do.
Smokers can call 01493 452067 or text QUIT to 65000 to find out more or go to their local pharmacy, GP surgery, walk in centre or community and health centres to sign up.
Last updated at 10:53am, 10th March 2010
East coast people risk their lives at level crossings
Network Rail's calling for the driving theory test to include questions about level crossings.
Footage has been released - showing both motorists and pedestrians narrowly avoiding trains.
Just last month four people were fined and got points on their licenses for not stopping at the crossing at Oulton Broad North.
Last updated at 10:33am, 10th March 2010
Network Rail's calling for the driving theory test to include questions about level crossings.
Footage has been released - showing both motorists and pedestrians narrowly avoiding trains.
Just last month four people were fined and got points on their licenses for not stopping at the crossing at Oulton Broad North.
Last updated at 10:33am, 10th March 2010
Latitude line up announced
Brit winners Florence and the Machine are leading the bill at this year's Latitude.
The line-up to this year's festival near Southwold's been announced.
Belle and Sebastian and Vampire Weekend have also been announced.
In it's 5th year and the festival takes place from the 15th-18th July.
Organisers say they've been cherry-picking the very best from the worlds of music, theatre, comedy, literature, film, poetry, dance, art, fashion and cabaret.
You can get more details on the acts and find out how to get tickets at...
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 6:30am, 10th March 2010
Brit winners Florence and the Machine are leading the bill at this year's Latitude.
The line-up to this year's festival near Southwold's been announced.
Belle and Sebastian and Vampire Weekend have also been announced.
In it's 5th year and the festival takes place from the 15th-18th July.
Organisers say they've been cherry-picking the very best from the worlds of music, theatre, comedy, literature, film, poetry, dance, art, fashion and cabaret.
You can get more details on the acts and find out how to get tickets at...
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/tickets/index.aspx
Last updated at 6:30am, 10th March 2010
Fire at former supermarket
Firefighters have been at the former Aldi site in Lowestoft overnight- fighting what's being called a large fire.
Four crews were called to commercial road just after 9 last night- and spent several hours trying to put out the blaze.
We understand the roof has been damaged.
Last updated at 8:19am, 9th March 2010
Firefighters have been at the former Aldi site in Lowestoft overnight- fighting what's being called a large fire.
Four crews were called to commercial road just after 9 last night- and spent several hours trying to put out the blaze.
We understand the roof has been damaged.
Last updated at 8:19am, 9th March 2010
Protests over planned fire service cuts
There'll be protests today as Norfolk firefighters take to the streets over concerns cuts could put firefighters and us, at risk.
That's from the union that represents them.
Today a meeting's being held to discuss how the service is going to be able to save one and a half million in the next 5 years.
The fire service stress the plans aren't a done deal and there'll be a public consultation before a decision's made.
Last updated at 8:19am, 9th March 2010
There'll be protests today as Norfolk firefighters take to the streets over concerns cuts could put firefighters and us, at risk.
That's from the union that represents them.
Today a meeting's being held to discuss how the service is going to be able to save one and a half million in the next 5 years.
The fire service stress the plans aren't a done deal and there'll be a public consultation before a decision's made.
Last updated at 8:19am, 9th March 2010
More investigations into freak accident
Yarmouth health and safety inspectors are looking into what led to a freak accident at the town's stadium.
On Sunday a marshall was involved an a collision with a mini-stox car- he had to have his leg amputated.
A company called Speedworth, who were running the event, say an internal investigation is also being carried out.
Last updated at 8:18am, 9th March 2010
Yarmouth health and safety inspectors are looking into what led to a freak accident at the town's stadium.
On Sunday a marshall was involved an a collision with a mini-stox car- he had to have his leg amputated.
A company called Speedworth, who were running the event, say an internal investigation is also being carried out.
Last updated at 8:18am, 9th March 2010
Disappointed kids as robbers steal £3,500
There are dozens of disappointed kids at an east coast martial arts club after robbers targeted its Oulton Broad premises, making off with 3 and half thousand pounds they'd raised.
Without that cash, there's a possibility the Martial Arts Club on Sea Lake Road could close down.
If you want to help call the club's owner, Lee Wall, on 01502 501198.
Last updated at 4:36pm, 8th March 2010
There are dozens of disappointed kids at an east coast martial arts club after robbers targeted its Oulton Broad premises, making off with 3 and half thousand pounds they'd raised.
Without that cash, there's a possibility the Martial Arts Club on Sea Lake Road could close down.
If you want to help call the club's owner, Lee Wall, on 01502 501198.
Last updated at 4:36pm, 8th March 2010
Monster challenge for Mayor's son
The son of Yarmouth's Mayor is getting set to cycle 500 miles for charity.
Matt Smith is biking from Land's End to the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston next month.
For more information and to donate click on the link below.
www.mayorscharitybikeride.co.uk
Last updated at 4:12pm, 8th March 2010
The son of Yarmouth's Mayor is getting set to cycle 500 miles for charity.
Matt Smith is biking from Land's End to the Ocean Rooms in Gorleston next month.
For more information and to donate click on the link below.
www.mayorscharitybikeride.co.uk
Last updated at 4:12pm, 8th March 2010
East coast workers walk out
Workers in job centres, coast guards, court staff and driving test examiners on the East Coast are on strike today.
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are angry about changes to their contracts that'd make it cheaper to make them redundant.
They're also against the closure of Yarmouth's tax office which'll affect 200 staff.
Do you support the walk outs? Let us know-
http://www.thebeach.co.uk/pollmaster/t_results.php
Last updated at 11:16am, 8th March 2010
Workers in job centres, coast guards, court staff and driving test examiners on the East Coast are on strike today.
Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are angry about changes to their contracts that'd make it cheaper to make them redundant.
They're also against the closure of Yarmouth's tax office which'll affect 200 staff.
Do you support the walk outs? Let us know-
http://www.thebeach.co.uk/pollmaster/t_results.php
Last updated at 11:16am, 8th March 2010
Illegal workers found on the east coast
A total of 7 illegal workers have been caught working at two east coast residents.
Officers from Immigration visited the Red Leaf Restaurant and China Diner in Hall Quay in Yarmouth -where they found a total of 4 people-three from China, one from Pakistan- working there illegally.
Officers also found three Chinese people working at Lotus House on Ormesby Road in Caister who had no permission to work.
The businesses could face fines of 10 thousand pounds each per illegal immigrant unless they can prove the correct pre-employment checks were carried out.
Last updated at 11:13am, 8th March 2010
A total of 7 illegal workers have been caught working at two east coast residents.
Officers from Immigration visited the Red Leaf Restaurant and China Diner in Hall Quay in Yarmouth -where they found a total of 4 people-three from China, one from Pakistan- working there illegally.
Officers also found three Chinese people working at Lotus House on Ormesby Road in Caister who had no permission to work.
The businesses could face fines of 10 thousand pounds each per illegal immigrant unless they can prove the correct pre-employment checks were carried out.
Last updated at 11:13am, 8th March 2010
Freak accident in Yarmouth
A man's had to have his leg amputed after an accident at Yarmouth Stadium.
A company called Speedworth were running a mini-stox race when one of the marshalls got caught up in a collision.
The 39-year-old from Yarmouth is now at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital with what are being called- 'very serious injuries'.
Last updated at 11:11am, 8th March 2010
A man's had to have his leg amputed after an accident at Yarmouth Stadium.
A company called Speedworth were running a mini-stox race when one of the marshalls got caught up in a collision.
The 39-year-old from Yarmouth is now at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital with what are being called- 'very serious injuries'.
Last updated at 11:11am, 8th March 2010
Latest local football news
In football over the weekend, Championship side Ipswich Town lost to Blackpool 1-nil
It was better news for Norwich City, who scored 3-nil in their League One match against Yeovil Town.
In local football, Lowestoft town won 3-nil against Great Wakering Rovers.
It was a 2-nil defeat for Kirkley and Pakefield against Mildenhall Town.
And Gorleston lost 3-2 in their match with Clacton.
Last updated at 10:47am, 7th March 2010
In football over the weekend, Championship side Ipswich Town lost to Blackpool 1-nil
It was better news for Norwich City, who scored 3-nil in their League One match against Yeovil Town.
In local football, Lowestoft town won 3-nil against Great Wakering Rovers.
It was a 2-nil defeat for Kirkley and Pakefield against Mildenhall Town.
And Gorleston lost 3-2 in their match with Clacton.
Last updated at 10:47am, 7th March 2010
East coast parking back in the spotlight
Plans to play around with parking rules in Yarmouth are being questioned.
The council want to restrict resident parking bays overnight- instead of during the day.
Opposition councillors say that makes no sense.
Last updated at 10:45am, 7th March 2010
Plans to play around with parking rules in Yarmouth are being questioned.
The council want to restrict resident parking bays overnight- instead of during the day.
Opposition councillors say that makes no sense.
Last updated at 10:45am, 7th March 2010
Parents urged to help kids with reading
Parents on the east coast are being urged to help kids with their English skills by reading with them.
It's as latest figures show a quarter of 6 to 11 year olds in our area aren't getting to grips with the subject.
It's worrying news for local authorities- as stats show success rates in English in Norfolk are actually falling.
The local authorities say they're working to improve those figures.
Last updated at 10:44am, 7th March 2010
Parents on the east coast are being urged to help kids with their English skills by reading with them.
It's as latest figures show a quarter of 6 to 11 year olds in our area aren't getting to grips with the subject.
It's worrying news for local authorities- as stats show success rates in English in Norfolk are actually falling.
The local authorities say they're working to improve those figures.
Last updated at 10:44am, 7th March 2010
Hope for an east coast community
The Yarmouth community are determined the arsonists won't win.
After the Newtown Youth club was destroyed by arsonists for the second time on Monday- people from the council, police and local high schools have come up with a plan to keep dozens of kids occupied.
At the moment it looks like the youth club could be set up at a different location.
Last updated at 3:18pm, 5th March 2010
The Yarmouth community are determined the arsonists won't win.
After the Newtown Youth club was destroyed by arsonists for the second time on Monday- people from the council, police and local high schools have come up with a plan to keep dozens of kids occupied.
At the moment it looks like the youth club could be set up at a different location.
Last updated at 3:18pm, 5th March 2010
A lesson on mobility from Yarmouth
Scooter rage is now a national problem.
Last year Yarmouth was the first place in the country to run courses for mobility scooter users- after a series of complaints and accidents.
One woman with double cataracts drove through a plate glass window in Gorleston- and is still using her scooter.
The training team have now met with MPs to talk about how the scheme can go nationwide.
Last updated at 8:47am, 5th March 2010
Scooter rage is now a national problem.
Last year Yarmouth was the first place in the country to run courses for mobility scooter users- after a series of complaints and accidents.
One woman with double cataracts drove through a plate glass window in Gorleston- and is still using her scooter.
The training team have now met with MPs to talk about how the scheme can go nationwide.
Last updated at 8:47am, 5th March 2010
East coast children fall behind in english
More and more children on the east coast seem to be struggling with English.
According to a government report a quarter of pupils aren't improving enough between the ages of 6 and 11.
The figures show success rates in Norfolk and Suffolk are actually falling.
Education bosses say the blip could be down to changes in the way pupils are assessed.
Last updated at 8:37am, 5th March 2010
More and more children on the east coast seem to be struggling with English.
According to a government report a quarter of pupils aren't improving enough between the ages of 6 and 11.
The figures show success rates in Norfolk and Suffolk are actually falling.
Education bosses say the blip could be down to changes in the way pupils are assessed.
Last updated at 8:37am, 5th March 2010
Yarmouth woman jailed for domestic violence offences
An east coast man who narrowly escaped death after his wife stabbed him in the chest has seen her sentenced to 4 and a half years at Norwich Crown Court.
25 year old Sarah Bell of Albion Road in Yarmouth attacked her husband Keiron last April, leaving him with an 11 inch scar on his chest.
Another east coast man who's been the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of his partner is urging other men in the same situation to get help.
Listen: Male domestic abuse victim speaks out
Last updated at 1:24pm, 4th March 2010
An east coast man who narrowly escaped death after his wife stabbed him in the chest has seen her sentenced to 4 and a half years at Norwich Crown Court.
25 year old Sarah Bell of Albion Road in Yarmouth attacked her husband Keiron last April, leaving him with an 11 inch scar on his chest.
Another east coast man who's been the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of his partner is urging other men in the same situation to get help.
Listen: Male domestic abuse victim speaks out
Last updated at 1:24pm, 4th March 2010
The East Coast hits the big screen
A film shot on the east coast will soon be hitting the big screen.
Movie makers shot some of 'The Scouting Book for Boys' at Broadland Sands Holiday Park in Corton.
It also features scenes including Gorleston Police Station, Kessingland and Yarmouth's South Denes area.
The film, which was written by one of the people who wrote Skins, It's having its eastern premier at the Hollywood Cinema in Yarmouth -before it goes nationwide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAUrDiQFCN4
Last updated at 12:04pm, 4th March 2010
A film shot on the east coast will soon be hitting the big screen.
Movie makers shot some of 'The Scouting Book for Boys' at Broadland Sands Holiday Park in Corton.
It also features scenes including Gorleston Police Station, Kessingland and Yarmouth's South Denes area.
The film, which was written by one of the people who wrote Skins, It's having its eastern premier at the Hollywood Cinema in Yarmouth -before it goes nationwide.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAUrDiQFCN4
Last updated at 12:04pm, 4th March 2010
Alien encounters for east coast kids
Kids at an east coast school have been investigating a perculiar goings on.
They've spent a day looking into a UFO crash site on the playing field at Yoxford Primary.
Although the site was fake- the pupils pretended to be officers and journalists to improve their literacy and communication skills.
Last updated at 6:44am, 4th March 2010
Kids at an east coast school have been investigating a perculiar goings on.
They've spent a day looking into a UFO crash site on the playing field at Yoxford Primary.
Although the site was fake- the pupils pretended to be officers and journalists to improve their literacy and communication skills.
Last updated at 6:44am, 4th March 2010
Accident investigators examine an east coast crash
Investigations are continuing after an accident on the east coast earlier this week.
The crash happened on the A12 near Saxmundham at about 6.30 on Tuesday morning.
A van and a lorry were heading southbound, not far from the B11-19 when the smash happened.
A 30 year old man's since been reported to the Crown Prosecution Service for dangerous driving -which means he could end up in court.
Officers are keen to speak to any motorists who were heading north on the A12 at the time of the accident.
Last updated at 6:23am, 4th March 2010
Investigations are continuing after an accident on the east coast earlier this week.
The crash happened on the A12 near Saxmundham at about 6.30 on Tuesday morning.
A van and a lorry were heading southbound, not far from the B11-19 when the smash happened.
A 30 year old man's since been reported to the Crown Prosecution Service for dangerous driving -which means he could end up in court.
Officers are keen to speak to any motorists who were heading north on the A12 at the time of the accident.
Last updated at 6:23am, 4th March 2010
Inquest to hear disturbing details
An inquest's due to be heard later into the death of a nine year old girl who was killed by her mother's boyfriend.
Stacey Lawrence was meant to be accompanying Darren Walker as he made deliveries in Yarmouth in his lorry last August.
But police found Stacey's body in the cab in a layby in Northamptonshire - she had been sexually abused and strangled.
Walker's body was discovered nearby hanging from a tree.
Last updated at 6:22am, 4th March 2010
An inquest's due to be heard later into the death of a nine year old girl who was killed by her mother's boyfriend.
Stacey Lawrence was meant to be accompanying Darren Walker as he made deliveries in Yarmouth in his lorry last August.
But police found Stacey's body in the cab in a layby in Northamptonshire - she had been sexually abused and strangled.
Walker's body was discovered nearby hanging from a tree.
Last updated at 6:22am, 4th March 2010
Criminals are being watched on the east coast
Hundreds of criminals are being watched in our area- because police think they'll re-offend.
I've been shown the figures that show 300 people are classed as persistent and prolific offenders in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Officers say they spend a lot of time analysing who's most likely to break the law- so they can monitor them.
Last updated at 9:20am, 3rd March 2010
Hundreds of criminals are being watched in our area- because police think they'll re-offend.
I've been shown the figures that show 300 people are classed as persistent and prolific offenders in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Officers say they spend a lot of time analysing who's most likely to break the law- so they can monitor them.
Last updated at 9:20am, 3rd March 2010
New powers for east coast parents
East coast parents will soon be able to find out if they live near a paedophile.
A scheme allowing mums and dads to check if sex offenders live in their neighbourhood is being rolled out across Norfolk and Suffolk in August.
Our counties are among 18 to get Sarah's Law this year- it'll go across the rest of the country in 2011.
It's named after Sarah Payne - the 8-year old girl murdered by a convicted sex offender in ten years ago
so would you use the new powers- let us know in our talk of the coast-
www.thebeach.co.uk/pollmaster/t_results.php
Last updated at 9:17am, 3rd March 2010
East coast parents will soon be able to find out if they live near a paedophile.
A scheme allowing mums and dads to check if sex offenders live in their neighbourhood is being rolled out across Norfolk and Suffolk in August.
Our counties are among 18 to get Sarah's Law this year- it'll go across the rest of the country in 2011.
It's named after Sarah Payne - the 8-year old girl murdered by a convicted sex offender in ten years ago
so would you use the new powers- let us know in our talk of the coast-
www.thebeach.co.uk/pollmaster/t_results.php
Last updated at 9:17am, 3rd March 2010
