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Bake Off star to be Southwold show stopper

Baking fanatics rejoice. Not only is Bake Off back on our screens, but Adnams has just announced a special event collaboration which will see 2021 winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno at the centre of a unique S

East Anglian Daily Times·1d ago
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Holidaymakers made later bookings and chose shorter stays in ‘unusual’ season

A holiday boss who launched the first James Collection store at Southwold, Suffolk, in May says holidaymakers are booking shorter stays

Eastern Daily Press·4d ago
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Suffolk town named most revisited holiday destination

Southwold has been named the UK’s most revisited town, with 34.46% of visitors returning.

East Anglian Daily Times·5d ago
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Suffolk beach named England’s best for autumn walks

Southwold Beach has been named England’s best autumn beach by GO Outdoors.

East Anglian Daily Times·3 Oct
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Flood gates to close as high tides threaten Suffolk coast

Felixstowe flood gates will close as high tides bring flood alerts from Suffolk to Clacton on September 28, affecting Ipswich, the Deben and Southwold.

Lowestoft Journal·28 Sept
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Hotel team 'incredibly proud' after retaining coveted Michelin honour

The Swan in Southwold is proud to retain its Michelin One Key award for the third consecutive year.

Eastern Daily Press·27 Sept
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Person rescued after fishing boat suffers engine failure off Suffolk coast

RNLI Southwold lifeboat crews rescued a fishing boat with engine failure and one person in Dunwich Bay.

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Sept
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Suffolk school recognised as a 'Very Good’ Best Value Private School

Saint Felix School in Southwold was recognised as a "Very Good" Best Value Private School by The Telegraph.

East Anglian Daily Times·23 Sept
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Suffolk hotel retains highly sought-after Michelin award for 'special stays'

The Swan in Southwold has retained the One Key award from Michelin for the third year in a row.

East Anglian Daily Times·23 Sept
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Taskmaster star to headline night of standout comedy

Taskmaster star Mark Watson is headlining Comedy Buoys night at Southwold Arts Centre on Saturday, September 26.

East Anglian Daily Times·20 Sept
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Revealed - the Suffolk seaside town where houses sell £20k below asking price

New data from Property Solvers has revealed homes in Southwold sold for nearly £19,000 less over a 12-month period.

East Anglian Daily Times·19 Sept
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Tripadvisor reveals the top 1 per cent restaurant that's winning over couples

Sutherland House in Southwold ranks ninth among the UK’s most romantic restaurants in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for date night.

Eastern Daily Press·15 Sept
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Flower farm sowing the seeds of change after blossoming for 15 years

Southwold Flower Company has announced it is sowing the seeds of change, revealing new management and plans for next year.

East Anglian Daily Times·14 Sept
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'Incredibly proud' hotel owner reacts after business is named among UK's best

The Randolph Hotel in Reydon near Southwold has been named among the UK's best in the VisitEngland ROSE Awards 2026.

East Anglian Daily Times·10 Sept
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Refurbished period house with holiday let and livery yard for sale at £775,000

A refurbished period house with a separate holiday let and livery yard is for sale in Wangford, near Southwold, at a guide price of £775,000.

East Anglian Daily Times·9 Sept
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Maize maze harvested early after dry summer conditions

Southwold Maize Maze harvested earlier than ever after a dry summer.

East Anglian Daily Times·9 Sept
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Business owner 'fuming' to lose cafe after nearly three decades in lease row

Anne Clarke, of the Pit Stop Cafe and Tennis Courts in Southwold, will not have her lease renewed and will close at the end of October afte 27 years.

East Anglian Daily Times·9 Sept
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Adnams reveals five-fold sales boost after relocating town centre store

Loss-making Suffolk brewery and pubs group Adnams of Southwold said its new Bury St Edmunds store has been a stellar performer in its interim report

Eastern Daily Press·4 Sept
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Your guide to the Suffolk coast, from latest news to hidden gems

Here is all you need to know when visiting Felixstowe, Orford, Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, Walberswick, Southwold and Lowestoft on the Suffolk coast.

East Anglian Daily Times·3 Sept
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Suffolk beach named among the most dog-friendly in UK

Southwold beach has been named among the UK’s top dog-friendly beaches.

East Anglian Daily Times·30 Aug
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Crabbing and clean beaches of Suffolk named among UK's favourite holiday gems

The Guardian readers have named Walberswick and Southwold in Suffolk among their favourite UK holiday gems.

East Anglian Daily Times·29 Aug
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People are 'shut out' from living in Suffolk's 'Chelsea-on-Sea'

David Beavan, East Suffolk Council's cabinet member for housing, has called for more affordable housing in Southwold.

East Anglian Daily Times·29 Aug
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Improvements planned for 19th century hall to make it cultural and community hub

Southwold Town Council hopes the improvements will strengthen the Grade II listed building's role as a civic, cultural and community hub.

East Anglian Daily Times·28 Aug
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More than 2,000 sausage dogs set for annual beach walk as next date announced

Thousands of Dachshund owners will unite on Southwold beach for the Sausage Dog Walk ihn October 2026.

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Aug
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Woman dies after being found unresponsive in tent at campsite

A woman has died after being found unresponsive in a tent at Southwold Caravan and Camping Site.

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Aug
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Bid to bring in 20mph limit across whole of Suffolk 'holiday town'

A 20mph zone in Southwold High Street could be extended to cover the whole town, a councillor said.

East Anglian Daily Times·25 Aug
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Two Suffolk coastal towns named among UK’s top 10 seaside destinations for 2026

Southwold and Aldeburgh have been named among the UK’s top 10 seaside destinations for 2026.

East Anglian Daily Times·22 Aug
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Photo shows rescue of cow stuck neck-deep in water

A cow was rescued after being stuck neck-deep in water in Southwold, around 40 metres from a path.

East Anglian Daily Times·22 Aug
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Cow stuck neck-deep in water saw emergency services rush to seaside town

Fire crews rescued a cow stuck neck-deep in water in Southwold.

East Anglian Daily Times·21 Aug
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Extension to historic Suffolk pier unanimously backed

The proposal to convert and extend Southwold Pavilion’s first floor and add a new second storey was unanimously backed by East Suffolk Council.

East Anglian Daily Times·13 Aug
Planning

1no. Conifer (marked on plan) - Fell

1no. Conifer (marked on plan) - Fell

Suffolk Council Planning·12 Aug
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5 of the best Suffolk places to see the solar eclipse with uninterrupted views

Aldeburgh, Southwold and Orford Quay are among the best places to see the solar eclipse in Suffolk this week.

Lowestoft Journal·11 Aug
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Fears beloved Suffolk pier could lose its character with plans for new holiday flats

Plans to extend Southwold Pier Pavilion have been recommended for approval and will be decided by East Suffolk Council.

Lowestoft Journal·11 Aug
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Fears Edwardian pier's holiday flats will effect seaside character as decision looms

Plans to extend Southwold Pier Pavilion have been recommended for approval and will be decided by East Suffolk Council.

East Anglian Daily Times·11 Aug
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'Rarely available' beach hut goes under offer for £175k in seaside town

A beach hut on the promenade in Southwold has gone under offer for a whopping £175,000, despite prices plunging around the UK.

East Anglian Daily Times·7 Aug
Planning

New building for Southwold and Reydon Community Pantry

New building for Southwold and Reydon Community Pantry

Suffolk Council Planning·6 Aug
Planning

Demolition of front storm porch and rear sub-standard extension. Alterations to front entrance and erection of rear e...

Demolition of front storm porch and rear sub-standard extension. Alterations to front entrance and erection of rear extension to form bedroom and shower.

Suffolk Council Planning·4 Aug
Planning

1no. Row of Bay (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce to 2m from ground level 1no. Holly (marked T2 on submitted pla...

1no. Row of Bay (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce to 2m from ground level 1no. Holly (marked T2 on submitted plan) - Light trim 1no. Lime (marked T3 on submitted plan) - Remove low limbs overhang

Suffolk Council Planning·31 Jul
Planning

Alterations and extensions to form a 2 bedroom dwelling.

Alterations and extensions to form a 2 bedroom dwelling.

Suffolk Council Planning·30 Jul
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'Old school' GP, artist and birdwatcher who sat listening to nightingales dies at 97

Dr Robert Johnstone lived in Wenhaston for many years, and had a great love of Southwold and Walberswick. He died in July, aged 97.

East Anglian Daily Times·29 Jul
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Major festival to continue for another 20 years as new lease signed

Latitude is set to continue for another two decades after organisers signed a 25-year lease to keep the festival at Henham Park near Southwold.

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Jul
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First look at family-favourite attraction inspired by Clarkson's Farm

Southwold Maize Maze has opened with a farming themed maze inspired by Clarkson's Farm.

East Anglian Daily Times·24 Jul
Planning

Discharge of Condition Nos 4, 7, 8, and 9 of DC/25/1867/FUL - Demolition of an existing chalet bungalow and construct...

Discharge of Condition Nos 4, 7, 8, and 9 of DC/25/1867/FUL - Demolition of an existing chalet bungalow and construction of a 1.5 storey replacement dwelling and associated garage, swimming pool and e

Suffolk Council Planning·24 Jul
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Southwold Food & Drink Festival set for return to Gun Hill this July

Following a successful debut in 2025, the free-to-enter Southwold Food & Drink Festival returns to Gun Hill, Southwold from 24th to 26th July 2026.

East Anglian Daily Times·22 Jul
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Michelin-recommended hotel launches new summer menu

The Swan in Southwold, a Michelin Key hotel, has launched a new small plates menu for summer.

East Anglian Daily Times·22 Jul
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5 summer holiday events you can enjoy in Suffolk for £10 or less

Southwold Food and Drink Festival is among five events happening during the Suffolk school holidays, which costs £10 or less to attend.

East Anglian Daily Times·21 Jul
Planning

Non Material Amendment of DC/25/4125/FUL - Minor alterations to create a retained ground floor retail unit, a first a...

Non Material Amendment of DC/25/4125/FUL - Minor alterations to create a retained ground floor retail unit, a first and second floor two bedroom maisonette; a single bedroom cottage and an extension a

Suffolk Council Planning·17 Jul
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New sweets and luxury chocolates shop to add outdoor seating

Harriet's of Southwold has received no objection from East Suffolk Council to a pavement licence for four tables outside the front of its premises.

East Anglian Daily Times·15 Jul
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Three-bedroom coastal cottage in Southwold for sale at £495,000 guide

A three-bedroom coastal cottage with an enclosed south-facing courtyard has been listed for sale in Southwold at a guide price of £495,000.

East Anglian Daily Times·15 Jul