News in Shotley Peninsula

West End star Ruthie Henshall describes visit to mother in Spring Lodge as

By Derek Davis

15th Mar 2021 | Local News

Ruthie with her mum Gloria at Spring Lodge

Suffolk West End star Ruthie Henshall described it as "incredibly moving" as she finally got to hold the hand of her mother Gloria, 87, on her first visit to Spring Lodge care home, in Woolverstone, under the government's new Covid regulations.

The actress has been spearheading a national campaign urging the government to relax the rules over care home visits to allow them to happen indoors with closer contact.

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London magazine reveals Shotley peninsula beaches as Britain's best kept secret

By Derek Davis

15th Mar 2021 | Local News

Stunning Shotley peninsula's secret has been revealed to tens of thousands of Londoners.

Slowly but surely the lid on or beauty spots has been prised open over the past couple of years, and now a feature published by My London on their lifestyle pages, with the headline Hidden beach 90 minutes from London in the middle of nowhere that's one of Britain's best-kept secrets.

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Police warn hare-coursers on Shotley peninsula countryside will have vehicles seized and crushed

By Derek Davis

12th Mar 2021 | Local News

Car crushed by police

Suffolk police have warned hare coursers operating on the Shotley peninsula countryside face having their vehicles crushed, dogs seized and being hit with £5,000 fines.

Hare coursing is a blood-sport where dogs are used to chase, catch and kill hares. It is illegal in the UK under the Hunting Act 2004, which makes it an offence to hunt wild mammals with dogs. Legislation also gives police the powers to seize and detain vehicles until the court hearing. Powers to seize vehicles may also be granted under section 30 of the Game Act 1831.

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