News in Felixstowe

A stretch of the main route from Felixstowe is closed this morning after a lorry overturned.

National Highways said the crash near the Seven Hills Interchange on the A14 in Suffolk happened at about 05:30.

A radio presenter from Felixstowe will be recognised for her contribution to the church community in the area.

Lesley Dolphin, who presents the afternoon show for BBC Radio Suffolk from Monday to Thursday, will be honoured along with seven other Lay Canons, at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, on Sunday November 21.

Friday's fun fact

Did you know that Labradors have such a sensitive sense of smell they can detect when a person's blood sugar levels are crashing? This means that they are able to give an early warning of a diabetic episode.

There is plenty to do this weekend for all of the family in Felixstowe this weekend. Here are just a few of our top picks from our What's On page.

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Thursday's trivia

What is the loudest animal on Earth?

The founding members of Meet Up Mondays at the Boardwalk Cafe Bar on Felixstowe pier have spoken of their first day impression and how they are looking forward to continue the experience.

Hosted by the Boardwalk's assistant manager Heidi Manning, the group introduced themselves over a free cup of tea or coffee and some biscuits and in no time at all were chatting away like old friends.

Felixstowe manager Stuart Boardley made clear his respect and pride in his players after the Seasiders sensationally came from behind to beat Peterborough Sports in the FA Trophy.

Despite losing their number one keeper in the warm up due to sickness, injury set backs and going a goal behind to a Dan Lawlor free kick after just four minutes, the Seasiders overcame the adversity to secure victory at the Goldstar Ground and beat the Step Three team that tops the Southern League Premier Division Central, a level above Felixstowe in the football pyramid.

Felixstowe and Walton United have been handed a home tie in the second round of the FA Trophy.

The Seasiders will take on AFC Telford United, who are currently struggling in the National League North, the same Step 4 pyramid level as Felixstowe's Isthmian League North division.

Tuesday's on this day

In 2003, a sixteen year old Lionel Messi makes his official debut for FC Barcelona when he came on as a substitute in a friendly against Porto.

The owners of a long standing clothes shop in Felixstowe have expressed their sorrow at having to close down.

Fashion retailer Yours, in the Hamilton Road shopping precinct, will shut its doors for the last time on November 27 and the owners have expressed sadness that the decline in customers, and long periods of closure during the pandemic, have forced them to join others in leaving the town.