Boating news from across Suffolk
Lollipop lady Marion Sewell, from Stockton, drowned after boat fall in Great Yarmouth
A family holiday in Norfolk ended in tragedy when a lollipop lady attempted an “impetuous” leap on to her boat from the quay in Great Yarmouth, an inquest heard.
Lowestoft centre expands to restore heritage vessels
Over four decades it has trained successive generations of boat-builders and its graduates have found work in every corner of the country and even abroad.
South Broads lifeboat station at Oulton Broad closes
The RNLI has announced that its trustees have accepted the recommendations of its Operations Committee to close its South Broads lifeboat station based at Oulton Broad, Lowestoft.
Carlton Colville boat owner speaks of Beccles blaze ordeal
The north Suffolk owner of a boat which burst into flames and then sank at Beccles Quay on Sunday has said today he is lucky to have escaped with his life.
Council commit £2.4m to Southwold Harbour renovation
Building material that was earmarked for a multi-million pound council complex in Suffolk will now be used to repair a crumbling harbour wall.
Oulton Broad sailing regatta preview
The annual Oulton Week Regatta, which is hosted by the Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club (W&OBYC), provides the best opportunity for sailors and landlubbers alike to experience the excitement of a major Broadland regatta.
Marine East aims to sign up more businesses
Nearly 100 marine companies in the East of England are joining forces as a group to increase new business and job opportunities in their sector. The drive is throughout six East Anglian counties and is led by two Great Yarmouth companies and their heads.
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Mystery death of Graham Cook, popular pilot of Potter Heigham bridge in Norfolk
Tributes have been paid to a popular bridge pilot who was found dead in shallow water in a dyke next to the River Thurne at Potter Heigham.
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