News in Felixstowe

This year's Armed Forces Week maybe somewhat muted due to the ongoing pandemic precautions but they are still plenty of ways you can show your support.

Felixstowe mayor Mark Jepson raised the Armed Focus flag at Felixstowe this morning, while a simultaneous, and even more low key event was performed at Landguard Fort and other places across the country.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested and summoned to report to court after allegedly making a Hitler-style salute towards protestors at the Back Lives Matter march in Felixstowe on Saturday.

The man was pictured making the gesture while he stood in front of the War Memorial on Felixstowe seafront and the image was posted on social media.

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Protesters have been praised by police after the Black Lives Matter rally and march passed off peacefully.

BLM movement organisers worked closely with the police and the council to ensure their message was made loud and clear without any problems.

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Despite Covid-19 curtailing many activities go to Armed Forces page. to find out how you can support the week.

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They kept their distance but came in their hundreds, black, white, asian, mixed race, gay, straight, transgender, young old, rich, poor, middle class, working class, and no doubt a variety of religions.

Felixstowe's wide and diverse community demonstrated its support for the Black Lives Matters movement in a peaceful, poignant and powerful protest, with speakers baring their souls, debunking myths, explaining concisely that racism exists here just as much as it does in America where a policeman kept his knee on a man's neck until he gasped his last breathe.

A popular Felixstowe remembrance event will go ahead despite the current challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Following government advice, provided at the beginning of May, St Elizabeth Hospice's memoriam event, Suffolk Remembers will this year be held virtually to ensure everyone remains safe during this time.

It is going to be Fathers Day like no other, but there are still plenty of things you can do to make dad feel special, even if some of the traditional activities are not feasible.

Finding that special little present is still possible on the Felixstowe peninsula with vouchers, takeaway offers and a pound sale among the Fathers Day offers.

A temporary relaxation of concessionary travel arrangements in Felixstowe and beyond will end next month to help bus companies manage social distancing

As more people return to work, public transport operators across the county face the challenge of meeting this extra demand, while ensuring adherence to Government guidance.