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Councils’ anger at Felixstowe shelter fire

14/10/2020

The Leader of East Suffolk Council and the Mayor of Felixstowe have both condemned the actions of the people responsible for starting a fire which has caused extensive damage to a historic shelter on Felixstowe’s South Seafront. Having investigated the damage, East Suffolk Council have confirmed that it will cost in the excess of £10,000…

HMRC ramps up investigation of job retention scheme claims

Employers in the East of England who may have wrongly claimed support from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are being warned to act now to avoid significant penalties from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP says it is dealing with a flurry of enquires about repaying…

Half Term at Baylham House Farm

09/10/2020

It is always a pleasure to visit the farm but unfortunately this year Baylham House Farm are not able to hold their Spooky Spectacular as, due to current restrictions, all the witches, ghosts and ghouls are self-isolating.You can still meet all your old favourites – who will do their utmost to tempt you to feed…

American Kestrel at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Flying extended at Owl Sanctuary

03/10/2020

Over the past couple of months, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary has been welcoming visitors back to the centre to enjoy over 80 owls and other birds of prey, many of them flying free…and very close!In previous years of “normality”, the flying season would have finished at the end of September to enable the participant birds to…

Stay safe on Suffolk coastline

02/10/2020

A campaign has been launched today to remind East Suffolk residents and visitors about the importance of staying safe on the coast. Throughout the Covid-19 restrictions, and particularly since early summer, East Suffolk Council’s Coastal Management Team has received almost daily reports from concerned landowners, businesses and the community about people climbing eroding cliffs, climbing…

Railway cafe bar improvements despite restrictions

01/10/2020

Greater Anglia has made some changes to its on train catering facilities as a result of the latest government guidance. In line with other hospitality venues, café bar services on the train operator’s Intercity services between Norwich and London must close between 10pm and 5am. Therefore, with immediate effect, there will be no catering service…

Eye Tests are more important than ever

21/09/2020

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling on people in the East of England to look after their eyes during this year’s National Eye Health Week [21st – 27th September]. The charity is highlighting the role that high street optometrists can play in eye care, at a time when hospitals are facing…

Citizens Advice Ipswich: Seven things to check if you’re at risk of redundancy

16/09/2020

Citizens Advice Ipswich has helped people with 740 issues relating to employment issues since lockdown. Pay, redundancy, furlough and contract questions are the top issues it has dealt with during the pandemic. Nicky Wilshere, Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Ipswich, said: “We have helped people with a huge range of issues since lockdown, but we…

Pre-lockdown green collections set to restart

15/09/2020

Pre-lockdown garden waste collections is set to restart in East Suffolk later this month after being impacted by Covid-19. Following disruptions to garden waste collections in East Suffolk due to Covid-19, the service is now set to return to normal on Monday 28 September, in accordance with the original bin collection dates. This means that…

History Alive! – Heritage Open Days 2020

03/09/2020

From the top of St. John’s Church tower to the basements of Harvest House, the seaside town of Felixstowe offers a rich history and heritage to discover. Once again in September, Heritage Open Days will be held throughout the UK, but this year’s event will be a little bit different. On Saturday 12 September, Visit…