News in Felixstowe

The fall out within the Labour Party between leader Kier Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn has led a former anti-apartheid freedom fighter form the East Suffolk Communist Party serving Felixstowe and neighbouring villages.

Steve Marsling, who was among a growing of young white activists, (known as the London Recruits) who smuggled explosives and pamphlets into South Africa to help spread the African National Congress message, is chair of the group, with Felixstowe resident Mark Jones the secretary.

On This Day - 1979. The UK release of the controversial comedy film Monty Python's "Life of Brian". The film tells the story of Brian Cohen, a young Jewish man who is born on the same day as, and next door to, Jesus Christ and is subsequently mistaken for the Messiah. EMI Films withdrew funding just days before production was scheduled to begin and financing was arranged by George Harrison, former member of the Beatles and a long time Monty Python fan. Thirty-nine local authorities in the UK imposed an outright ban and some countries banned its showing for decades.

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:11

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Remembrance Day, we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country and acknowledge our responsibility to work for the peace they fought hard to achieve.

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In 1885, the competition didn't complete due to tensions between England and Scotland (related to the previous year's tournament) and between the unions of Wales and Ireland. And finally, in 1972, the competition was left unresolved as Scotland and Wales couldn't travel to Ireland to play, due to escalating political unrest.

On This Day - in 1935, the Royal National Institute for the Blind distributed its first Talking Books of players and records to blind and partially sighted people. Talking Books was the brainchild of an officer who lost his sight during the First World War. Captain Ian Fraser was blinded during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He tried to learn braille but found it too difficult. In frustration, he thought, "If books could only talk!" He came up with idea of recording a "talking book", and in 1918 he started working with RNIB to find a solution.

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:15

On This Day in 1942, the Church of England relaxed its rule that women must wear hats in church.

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:16

Suffolk will remain open for TV and movie productions to film safely during the second coronavirus lockdown, the county's official film office has confirmed – and a number of firms have already been shooting locally despite the virus.

Screen Suffolk confirmed that Covid-secure measures were in place to enable filming and photography shoots for TV productions, movies, adverts and catalogues as the latest government lockdown regulations allow for people to continue working where they cannot do so at home.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06.58

Guy Fawkes Night will be different this year, but it can still be fun. And what better opportunity to teach your children about the origins of the celebration? Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resource experts Plan Bee tells you how...

It is likely that most larger bonfire night events won't be able to go ahead this year.The rule against social gatherings of more than six and added restrictions in parts of the UK mean that garden fireworks parties are also set to be smaller. A family-only event may be low key, but if you're lucky enough to have an outdoor space you can still have a great evening.

All grassroots football on the Felixstowe peninsula will cease from Thursday as part of the national lockdown. The restrictions also means no training can take place until December.

However, school sport is still permitted at Felixstowe School and primary schools, which will remain open.