News in Felixstowe

Pub-lovers will soon be getting back to their local and while some of the favourites in the Felixstowe area will be open at the earliest opportunity on July 4, some are easing their way back slowly.

Nub News will keep you up to date as pubs open the doors to welcome customers, one way or another and what rules you will be expected to follow.

Colchester Redcaps have paid tribute to one of their own and admitted being inspired by 101-year Joan Rich.

Joan, who was in the Royal Military Police during World War Two, is nearly two thirds through her epic challenge to walk 102 laps of Allenby Park in Felixstowe, before her 102nd birthday in September, to raise funds for NHS Charities.

Suffolk Coastal MP Theresa Coffey, who represents the Felixstowe area in parliament, has faced criticism after she and fellow Conservatives voted against a motion calling for NHS and social care staff to be routinely tested for covid-19 regardless of symptoms.MPs have rejected a motion calling for NHS and social care staff to be routinely tested for covid-19 regardless of symptoms, as the country emerges from lockdown.

The motion, proposed by Labour's shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, fell with 344 votes cast against and 198 for. However, this was not before an amendment on the motion, put forward by the prime minister, Boris Johnson, and health secretary for England, Matt Hancock, was passed, which praised the government for its "tireless efforts."

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This week 160 years ago, the Sea Cadets was first formed.It goes back to the Crimean War when sailors returning home from the campaign formed 'Naval Lads' Brigades' to help orphans created by the conflict. The Sea Cadets received Royal recognition in 1899 when Queen Victoria presented Windsor unit with £10 for uniforms.

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The Government has published its latest detailed guidance to allow pubs, bars and restaurants in England to reopen from July 4.

Face coverings for staff - but not clinical face masks and other PPE which are needed in hospitals.

Felixstowe parents are being encouraged to keep their children fit and get them to run (or walk) a mile, and take part in a medal winning event.

During the Covid-19 crisis it has been widely recognised how people benefit from keeping active, both in terms of physical health and mental health. Many families have also realised the importance of keeping their children active, fit and happy.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:36

An action group objecting to controversial plans to build 340 new homes at in Trimley are determined to fight on even after their bid two extend a public consultation process due to Covid-19, have vowed to fight on.

Trinity College Cambridge have applied to build up to 340 dwellings with open space, a new Early Years Facility, along with a new roundabout access from Howlett Way, a foul water pumping station and associated landscaping.