News in Shotley Peninsula

Tips from a peninsula driving instructor on lessons, theory and practical tests

By Derek Davis

20th Apr 2021 | Local News

Zala Tenzing back on the pedals

Advanced driving instructor Zala Tenzing admitted he was as apprehensive as any of his student when lessons started up again last week.

With a 17-week waiting list to take a practical test, after more than 42,000 were postponed by the Driving Vehicle Standard Agency (DVSA] in the past year, Zala knew things were going to get busy once lockdown restrictions eased.

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Peninsula councillors play part as Babergh communities benefit from £621,000 of council grants

By Derek Davis

20th Apr 2021 | Local News

Babergh District Council approved community grants totalling £621,939 during the 2020/21 financial year – providing vital funding for organisations responding to Covid-19, sports and leisure facilities, and community venues across the district.

Over the past twelve months, the council's communities team, with Ganges ward councillor Derek Davis the Cabinet Portfolio holder, has worked closely with a range of local organisations to ensure grants will best meet the needs of Babergh residents, both now and for many years to come.

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UP CLOSE: British Disabled Shooting champion Sam Nunn on being a winner and growing the sport

By Derek Davis

18th Apr 2021 | Local News

British Open shooting champ Sam Nunn flanked by sponsors Nigel Spinks and Joe Garnham

Nub News gets UP CLOSE with Shotley peninsula's British Open disabled shooting champion Sam Nunn who is not only going for gold in the World Championships, but is working to get the sport into the Paralympic Games

Sam Nunn is an easy-going, affable, hard working, family man who loves to win and has refused to allow his disability to hold him back.

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