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Taskforce look to Port of Felixstowe in helping to kickstart economic recovery

By Derek Davis

27th Jul 2020 | Local News

Port of Felixstowe deemed important in East Suffolk's recovery

A taskforce is to be formed to investigate ways of kickstarting the economy in part of Suffolk following the coronavirus lockdown, including means of upping demand for local firms, including those from the Felixstowe area.

A motion by East Suffolk Council's Labour group was passed last week which pledged to assess methods to help keep money and spending in the local economy, through a model known as "community wealth building".

Cries for help from hauliers hit by delays at Felixstowe being ignored, it is claimed

By Derek Davis

27th Jul 2020 | Local News

Port of Felixstowe bosses have been accused of not listening to the 'cries of' help by small haulage firms hit by delays.

Hutchison Ports, that operates the UK's largest container port, has failed to react to the increase in demand and add further slots, leaving drivers delayed at the docks for hours, according to industry leader UK Haulier that represents haulage firms and drivers.

Where to get your 50% discounted meals on the Felixstowe peninsula

By Derek Davis

27th Jul 2020 | Local News

Pubs and restaurants in Felixstowe and neighbouring villages are set to tempt customers next month as they take advantage of a 50% discount scheme.

Nub News can today reveal the first batch of the locals that are offering deals to diners, add we will be updating as more people let us know their offers.

Felixstowe house prices on the up - for now

By Derek Davis

26th Jul 2020 | Local News

Felixstowe's property market is back in full swing following a lockdown low with demand stronger than ever, fuelled by this month's stamp duty cut, according to experts.

There are nearly 250 homes for sale in the Felixstowe area, with prices averaging £272,005, which is higher than the national figure of £231,000. See our full property listings here...

Sunday's Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

26th Jul 2020 | Local News

Did you know?

Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:09

Felixstowe woman in court on drug charges

By Derek Davis

25th Jul 2020 | Local News

A Felixstowe woman has appeared in court on drug charges, along with two men.

Tracey Jones, who used to live on Runnacles Way on Grange Farm, was charged with along with a man from Scotland and another from London, with possession with intent to supply heroin and possession with intent to supply cocaine in Felixstowe on November 20, 2018.

Felixstowe area's latest Covid-19 related death figures revealed on interactive map

By Derek Davis

25th Jul 2020 | Local News

There was better news for Felixstowe and surrounding villages as Covid-19 related deaths fell significantly over the past two months.

Latest official figures showed one person was recorded to have died during June in the four Suffolk Coastal electoral areas for the area.

Saturday's Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

25th Jul 2020 | Local News

Did you know

Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:08

How Felixstowe artist's watercolour inspired collection of park tales and poems

By Derek Davis

24th Jul 2020 | Local News

Two children, hand in hand, frolicking in a park suggest so much about a time of innocence and unfettered fun and evokes intrigue and for many, happy memories.

At first glance the green space tucked away in central Felixstowe does not look anything special. A children's play area, a few benches scattered around, winding paths and lots of grass and trees.

Friday's Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

24th Jul 2020 | Local News

Did you know?

Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:06

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