News in Shotley Peninsula

A man and woman who used to live together in Brantham have admitted to 13 charges between them, after their two dogs were 'dangerously out of control' 'worried livestock' and caused criminal damage.

Farmers reported how 11 sheets were mauled, while a pet cat and a small dog were also attacked before police seized the pair's two dogs.

Worship for Palm Sunday

Let's celebrate and be glad today.

Don't forget the clocks go forward an hour at 01.00 this morning

Sunday Thought

We go UP CLOSE with Nicky and Laurence Schofield the owners and instructors at SMART Dojos the family martial arts school who talk humble beginnings, social distance training and being able to walk home safely.

In the wake of the tragic events surrounding Sarah Everard's alleged abduction and murder, enquiries about self defence classes and basic things like how to prevent making people anxious when walking down the street have once again raised its head.

Members of the first group to be awarded Walkers are Welcome status are encouraging ramblers, artists scientists and photographers to take part in a unique 500 mile trek of discovery, encompassing the stunning Shotley peninsula.

Beach of Dreams is an epic journey to discover the hidden gems of the east coast of England, inviting collaboration from peninsula communities and artists and others in Suffolk and Essex.

Don't forget the clocks go forward an hour

Paraprosdokians - Winston Churchill loved them, they are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Enjoy the second in our series.

It will come as no surprise to all of us that love living here but the stunning Shotley peninsula has today been named among the top eight best places to live in the East of England.

While Woodbridge topped the list, the judges hailed the villages on the peninsula for their community, countryside beauty and convenience, as The Times revealed its top 101 of best places to live in the country.

The wide range of coverage in NUB NEWS never ceases to impress me. This week is symptomatic of their variety and depth.

From a Nationally recognised environmentally focussed walk to a locally based criminal the reports are accurate, concise and bang up to date.

Friday Flower Facts:

Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:41

There should be a lot of reassurance provided by the number of Covid-19 Testing Centres around the County.

Unfortunately, it appears that many of these are not operating at anything like full capacity. Those over 60 are turning up for regular testing, but the key working age population, those in their 20's to 50's, are not.