News in Shotley Peninsula

Recent foragers on Shotley foreshore

A senior officer investigating possible gangmaster involvement on the Shotley peninsula has urged residents to share information, especially in regards to suspected labour abuse among shellfish collectors on our foreshores.

Colin Norton, an Investigation Officer with the government's Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority, has issued a confidential hotline number and hiss email address to be used if a criminal activity is suspected.

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A peninsula pub is creating patriotic haircuts, coloured chests and beards as a show of support for England in the Euros final against Italy, but with an even more serious message in Mind.

Bakers Arms landlord Ross Grierson lead the way by having the St George's flag colours dyed into his hair, and more of the Harkstead pub's punters have followed him.

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Nub News has taken on its first Kickstart employee after linking up with the Department of Work and Pensions, and the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.

Fraser Clements, a 21-year-old much traveled poet and songwriter, has joined on a six-month placement as part of the Kickstart scheme paid for by the government, following a successful interview process, with Nub News' regional editor Derek Davis.

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