News in Shotley Peninsula

First it was the beach invaders, now Harsktead is at the epicentre of another seriously unwanted visitor.

The peninsula village has been identified on an environmental heat map as bringing unwitting hosts to an invasion of Japanese Knotweed.

Voters across Suffolk will take to the polls today for the first elections held since the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Elections will be taking place for all of the seats at Suffolk County Council and for the Police and Crime Commissioner – both of which were delayed from May 2020 as a result of the pandemic, see the Peninsula Division's candidates here...

Thursday's Teaser

Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:15

I know. It's not the Presidency of the United States, is it? However, I've found thinking about things and making a plan works well, if only as a guide. It's also meant as a guide for you, the voter and potential constituent.

What do I intend to do in the first 100 Days, if elected to SCC as the Peninsula councillor? I'm tackling this in layers.

Slimming World with Anne-Marie had a surprise visit to our online Brantham group yesterday! But we were confident we could overcome! With the power of Food Optimising we could still shift the lockdown pounds!

Slimming World returns to venues 18th May at Brantham Leisure Centre and 20th May Freston please contact Anne-Marie for details 07985 221053

Wednesday's Wisdom

Let's start at home...

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a collision on the A137 at Bourne Hill in Wherstead last night.

Investigating officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the manner of driving of the vehicles involved shortly before the incident.

Suffolk Waste Partnership and Hubbub are on the search for a Suffolk street or community that thinks it's got what it takes to save money by saving food waste.

As part of the #Foodsavvy project, a challenge is being laid down for one street from Suffolk and one from Norfolk to collectively make their food go further and help save it from the bin. This is a fun opportunity for Shotley peninsula residents to get directly involved and shine a spotlight on the little things we can all do to cut down on food waste and help us all to stop good food from going to waste.

Tuesday's Did You Know?

Darth Vader's chest piece has Ancient Hebrew etched onto it. It reads: "His deeds will not be forgiven, until he merits".

A Woolverstone man has failed in a bid to have his jail term slashed by a Court of Appeal.

Nub New reported in March 2020 how Simon Bourdon from Main Road in the peninsula village has been jailed for six years full story here for stalking a woman in her 30s.