I think its an opportunity to reinvigorate the whole of that Station Quarter to create a very attractive area.
A CGI image produced for the Lowestoft Masterplan for what the Station Quarter area could look like.
- Credit: East Suffolk Council
A McDonald’s spokesman said: “We are sorry to hear that the closure of our London Road North restaurant may have caused some disappointment with our customers.
The McDonald’s relocation notice greeting people at the former restaurant in Lowestoft town centre. Picture: Mick Howes
- Credit: Mick Howes The decision to close the restaurant was not taken lightly.
We have remained firm friends ever since. I will miss you Christine and will always cherish the happy times we shared together.
After opening a greengrocers with her mother when she left school, Mrs Hewitt moved on to Garibaldi Fisheries in 1972, where she worked as a fishmonger with her uncle, Tony Jensen, in Bevan Street for more than 20 years.
Her family said: With a strong work ethic her whole life, she loved working with people and interacting with customers which is why she excelled as part of a sales team in shops and businesses.
After marrying John Bonsall, in 1976, they built their own house in Oulton Broad, where they raised their children James and Helen.
We have remained firm friends ever since. I will miss you Christine and will always cherish the happy times we shared together.
After opening a greengrocers with her mother when she left school, Mrs Hewitt moved on to Garibaldi Fisheries in 1972, where she worked as a fishmonger with her uncle, Tony Jensen, in Bevan Street for more than 20 years.
Her family said: With a strong work ethic her whole life, she loved working with people and interacting with customers which is why she excelled as part of a sales team in shops and businesses.
After marrying John Bonsall, in 1976, they built their own house in Oulton Broad, where they raised their children James and Helen.
Retailers across the UK have been struggling for years due to online competition and rising cost like rents and business rates. But the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic was the final nail in the coffin for many of them.
With non-essential stores forced to close down to comply with and lockdowns and restrictions to curb the spread of the virus - and fewer customers and tourists walking into shops even when they were open - most retailers have seen sales plummet.
While some managed to stay afloat by taking furlough cash, cutting jobs and closing down stores, others have had to call in administrators, put the shutters down for good, or attract bidders.
On the TV we enjoyed Chris and Debbie King from Bradwell putting Great Yarmouth in the spotlight on Couple s Come Dine With Me.
Chris and Debbie King from Bradwell entertained us on Couples Come Dine With Me in January 2020.
- Credit: Debbie King
Meanwhile it emerged that controversial headteacher Barry Smith was no longer in charge at Great Yarmouth s Charter Academy.
February
The month started cheerily enough, especially for fans of Rag n Bone Man after the singer popped up to deliver a surprise performance at Gorleston s Ocean Room, delighting the crowd.
Uncertainty about Palmers continued with everyone keeping everything crossed that a buyer could be found.