Holiday park operator Center Parcs, external said its leisure complexes in Elveden and Woburn Forests would remain closed until at least 12 July.

"Whilst we do not have a confirmed date for re-opening yet, we’re busy working on our reopening plans and we are getting nearer to welcoming our guests back to the forest," it said.

"We have taken a best-practice approach to our plans at this stage and are now very close to finalising things."

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Sailors on HMS Queen Elizabeth create a makeshift aviary for the stowaway so it can live onboard.

How have offshore workers in the North Sea been affected by the coronavirus pandemic?

Barrow are promoted to the English Football League after National League clubs vote to end the 2019-20 season.

Lifeguards will return to Lowestoft South beach this weekend following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

The RNLI has already resumed patrols at nearby Gorleston.

New measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic mean the lifeguards will wear personal protective equipment like ambulance crews in some situations.

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New protocols for all first responders mean the lifeguards may not deal with some minor first aid cases, but will support people to treat themselves.

The charity is also continuing to urge to everyone to follow beach safety advice:

• Have a plan - check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage
• Keep a close eye on your family – on the beach and in the water
• Do not allow your family to swim alone
• Do not use inflatables
• If you fall into the water unexpectedly, fight your instinct to thrash around and instead lean back, extend your arms and legs, and float
• In an emergency dial 999, and ask for the coastguard

• The Eastern Daily Press, external reports that a bus service had to be cancelled this morning, after cars blocked its route
• North Norfolk News, external lists the Catholic churches in Norfolk and Suffolk which are back open for private prayer following coronavirus restrictions

Colleagues of Lt Kenneth Allen are "deeply saddened" after his jet crashed off the Yorkshire coast.

Norwich Market was voted the best of its type in its 2019 industry awards.

The Norwich player who tested positive for coronavirus has now returned a negative sample, says the club's sporting director.

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Conservative MP George Freeman has offered his support for Marcus Rashford's campaign to extend free school meals for children in England.

The MP for Mid Norfolk wrote, external: "This is an unprecedented crisis. The PM 10 Downing Street & Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been right to take unprecedented steps to help shield the most vulnerable.

"Free School Meals are a lifeline for many v low income families. Let's do the right thing: extend FSM thru summer."

Hollywood Bowl, which has seven locations across the East of England says its centres will reopen from 4 July.

The 10-pin bowling alley firm has sites in Peterborough, Norwich, Stevenage, Wellingborough, Basildon and two in Watford.

They are among 54 centres that will reopen for the first time since the UK entered the coronavirus lockdown in March.

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• The Eastern Daily Press, external report that a draft plan for development in a Norfolk village has been delayed following shock over a planning examiner's "horrifying" changes
• North Norfolk News, external has reaction from people in Holt and Cromer as non-essential retailers reopen
• And the Great Yarmouth Mercury, external writes that there is "no wish" for Nelson ward in Great Yarmouth to be renamed as debate continues over Britain’s historical figures

The F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath crashed shortly after 09:30 BST.

RAF Lakenheath confirms the news after a military jet crashed into the North Sea.

A US Air Force pilot has been confirmed dead after a military jet crashed into the North Sea off the east coast of England.

The F-15C Eagle, from the 48th Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, crashed shortly after 09:30 BST while on a training mission 74 nautical miles off Flamborough Head.

Colonel Will Marshall confirmed the news "with a very heavy heart", saying the pilot's name would not be released until next-of-kin had been notified.

"This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot's family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron," he added.

"The pilot of the downed F-15C Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing has been located, and confirmed deceased," said a spokesperson.

"The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.

"This is a tragic loss for the 48th Fighter Wing community, and our deepest condolences go out to the pilot’s family and the 493rd Fighter Squadron."

John Laker managed to wake his wife who escaped but he was then overcome by toxic smoke.

John Healey, the Shadow Defence Secretary and a Labour MP in South Yorkshire has tweeted, external: "We hope the pilot is found swiftly and safely, and our thoughts are with the pilot’s family, friends and all at RAF Lakenheath.

"Thanks to the coastguard for their efforts."

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The RAF have also tweeted, external: "Our thoughts are with US Air Force and all at RAF Lakenheath."

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the general hospital in Bury St Edmunds, about 15 miles from RAF Lakenheath, has tweeted its support for the local USAF community.

The coastguard says it is continuing to coordinate searches off Flamborough Head

A coastguard helicopter is working with other aircraft in the area, while the RNLI lifeboats from Bridlington and Scarborough continue to assist with the search along with other vessels.

Earlier, wreckage from the F-15C was found but the pilot has yet to be located.