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02/07/2025
The Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Seamus Bennett, will cycle almost 400 miles on a sponsored bike ride this weekend to raise money in support of four Felixstowe-local charities, BOOST Felixstowe, Felixstowe Coast Patrol and Rescue, Felixstowe NCI and Pushchair Pitstop. The ride will start in St. David’s, the UK’s smallest city and the most westerly…
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Trying to find a job can be a daunting process but help is at hand for jobseekers thanks to The Salvation Army in Felixstowe. From 28th February, the church and charity in the town will be hosting a weekly Job Club where anyone looking for work can get the skills and support needed to find…
Read More about New job club for FelixstowePolice in Suffolk stopped 816 vehicles and made 124 arrests during the annual Christmas campaign highlighting the dangers of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. The month-long initiative ran between Friday 1 December until Monday 1 January, in conjunction with a UK-wide operation organised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council. The campaign…
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St Elizabeth Hospice is once again encouraging the local community to throw on their brightest disco clothes and join the biggest disco party in Suffolk, as the much-loved Midnight Walk returns for 2024. Taking place on Saturday 18th May, the Midnight Walk will once again be supported by headline sponsors, Hawk Express Cabs, and early…
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A shared statement from DanceEast, Eastern Angles Theatre Company, First Light Festival, The New Wolsey Theatre, Primadonna Festival, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, and Suffolk Artlink – the local organisations impacted by Suffolk County’s proposal to cease investment in the cultural sector (including arts, theatres and museums) from April 2025: The joint statement says: “Whilst…
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Suffolk Constabulary’s new police operating model goes live today, (Monday 4th December). It aims to strengthen community links with the local public and to ensure the force continues to provide the best possible policing service for the public. The changes to the community policing function is in response to the rising and changing demands that…
Read More about New Suffolk police model forging closer links with communitiesThe RSPCA is urging animal owners to follow urgent advice to keep pets, livestock and wildlife safe during Storm Babet. Parts of England and Wales are braced for severe rain, flooding and powerful winds over the next 24 hours and the animal charity is calling on people to take action to ensure the welfare of…
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Eastern Angles is looking for the most imaginative fairytale in all the land as they invite young writers of Suffolk to take part in their Golden Fairytale Writing Competition. Taking inspiration from their upcoming Christmas show Rumplestiltskin, there’s some golden prizes up for grabs for the winners! Magical beasts and fire-breathing dragons. A wolf in…
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The Leader of East Suffolk Council has expressed her disappointment with the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone several key environmental commitments. Cllr Caroline Topping said: “By rowing back on these key climate policies, the PM has dented the confidence of businesses, antagonised members of his own party, and drifted further apart from the majority of…
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Aldi stores in Suffolk donated 15620 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays. All of its Suffolk stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform Neighbourly. Since Aldi’s partnership with Neighbourly began in 2019, Aldi stores across the country have already donated more than 35 million meals – including over seven…
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