Shotley28 Jan 2024BBC Rewind. John Noakes climbs mast of HMS GangesArchive footage from 1978 shows Blue Peter's John Noakes taking part in a mast-manning ceremony.28 Jan 2024Suffolk19 Aug 2023Former Royal Navy training mast restoredThe Edwardian mast has stood on a former Suffolk Naval parade ground since 1907.19 Aug 2023Suffolk1 Aug 2023Yacht in 'perilous situation' towed to safetyThe yacht's propeller got entwined in a lobster trap off the coast of Essex.1 Aug 2023Essex13 Jun 2023Richard Curtis to be guest chef at LatitudeThe film director and his wife Emma Freud will show off their culinary skills at the event in July.13 Jun 2023Suffolk10 Feb 2023Historic Royal Navy training mast set to returnRestoration of the 143ft mast is being carried out by craft workers who helped repair the Cutty Sark.10 Feb 2023Suffolk14 Oct 2022Cyclist killed in three-car town centre crashThe man, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.14 Oct 2022Suffolk5 Aug 2022Projects receive grants to highlight natureFour projects are given funding to help them introduce more people to nature on their doorsteps.5 Aug 2022Suffolk6 Jun 2022Historic Royal Navy training mast taken downThe 143ft mast was climbed by young recruits, and Blue Peter's John Noakes, and it is being restored.6 Jun 2022Suffolk3 May 2022Former Royal Navy training mast restoration beginsThe Grade II listed structure will take at least a year to restore as part of new development plan.3 May 2022Suffolk