News in Felixstowe

The early morning mist hides so much but a Suffolk film-maker managed to capture the Martello Tower T at Old Felixstowe in a most unusual way.

Entitled 'The Hidden Sunrise', Steve Trumm has produced an atmospheric, thought-provoking short video that will have viewers captivated.

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Ray Convine, acted after police had warned they suspected the strip was being used. Four Indians and a Pakistani were found on the plane. The mastermind of the smuggling operation died in France before he could stand trial.

Issues around the closure of the Orwell Bridge in high winds, which has a huge effect on Felixstowe, Shotley peninsula, and Ipswich residents, are set to be discussed in Parliament next week.

Ipswich MP Tom Hunt secured a debate and will raise the matter during Thursday afternoon's adjournment debate in the House of Commons, highlighting the importance of a solution being delivered and the urgency in which measures should be carried out.

On This Day: in 1925, Ernest Wiseman, OBE, known by his stage name Ernie Wise, was born. He was best known as one half of the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, who became a national institution on British television, especially for their Christmas specials.

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 15:49

Grants of up to £2,000 are being offered to community groups in Felixstowe and the Trimleys.

The Port Community Fund (PCF) is a unique coming together of local shipping and transport businesses to support charities and good causes in the Felixstowe and surrounding area and is administered through Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF).

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Trimley St Martin.

Emergency services were called at 10.45am this morning, Thursday 26 November, to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a cyclist on Kirton Road, at the roundabout with the junction of the A14 eastbound off-slip.

Health minister Matt Hancock today announced that Suffolk, including the Felixstowe area, will go into Tier Two when the lockdown ends next week.

Despite figures in the county being among the lowest in the country, East Suffolk has suffered a number of cases over the past month, and Mr Hancock has said in order to protect the NHS, Suffolk will go into Tier Two.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07.34

A Felixstowe man who viewed thousands of 'wicked' child porn images has escaped jail.

Janos Vass, of Undercliff Road in Felixstowe, pleaded guilty to three offences of making indecent images of children and one of possessing prohibited images of children.

Running annually from the November 25 to December 10, the national White Ribbon campaign aims to stop domestic violence whilst raising awareness of the issues involved. This year, Suffolk Constabulary is launching a new project aimed at changing the behaviours of domestic abuse offenders whilst highlighting support and services available to victims and survivors.

The Constabulary supports action to make it clear that domestic violence and abuse should never be condoned or tolerated. Anyone can suffer from domestic abuse or sexual violence – age, gender, social status, race or religion are no barrier. Raising awareness of this 'hidden harm' is a priority for police and partners.