News in Felixstowe

Did you know?

Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06.56

Suffolk was on the cusp of entering Tier 2 prior to the government's national lockdown announcement, public health chiefs have said – and could have been just a fortnight away.

It comes as a warning to those who have argued a lockdown in Suffolk is not warranted because infection rates were lower than other parts of the country.

The Home, But Not Alone free phoneline, which supports vulnerable people in our communities who may be struggling with the impact of Coronavirus, was paused in August due to low demand and the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.

However, in light of Thursday's national lockdown, the service is now up and running again.

Joan Rich, the 102-year-old fundraiser, has thanked everyone who supported her in her epic challenge of walking around Allenby Park 102 times by her birthday.

Felixstowe Town Council has planted a cherry tree in Allenby Park to mark the achievements of Joan resident who raised almost £35,000 for the NHS.

One This Day

Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06.55

Plans for a 'welfare hub' at Felixstowe's Seaton Park have been unanimously approved.

East Suffolk Council's planning south committee on Tuesday granted planning permission for three cabins to be built adjacent to the children's play area.

The Port of Felixstowe has denied accusations made by hauliers and suppliers that it is struggling to meet demand due to a failing booking system.

The move comes as former chief executive Chris Lewis came out of retirement and returned as boss of Hutchinson Ports, that own the docks. (Full appointment story here...)

Excerpt from Ocean Heart: by All Alldridge

Kiely's cheeks flushed upon seeing Jace and I was annoyed when Jace responded the same.

Did you know?

Today is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, launched by the United Nations. n the past fourteen years (2006-2019), close to 1,200 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. In nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished. Impunity leads to more killings and is often a symptom of worsening conflict and the breakdown of law and judicial systems.

With a new national lockdown starting on Thursday, Suffolk County Council is urging residents to keep up the good work with their sustainable travel choices as the weather get colder by launching its campaign - Let's make a change for the future.

The aim of the campaign is to get more people choosing to walk and cycle for their shorter journeys around the peninsula between the Deben and Orwell and for longer journeys pair with public transport, including trains from Trimly and Felixstowe stations.