News in Shotley Peninsula

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The Government has said it is confident that regular Orwell Bridge closures in high winds will rapidly be cut back in 2021 – with a reduction in closures by as much as 80% anticipated.

During an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on Thursday evening specifically on the bridge, Minister for State Andrew Stephenson recognised the closures "can and do cause havoc in the surrounding Ipswich roads," and the government "has been pressing for the situation to be resolved".

Scores of lorries, trucks, bikes and cars making their way on the main routes around the Shotley peninsula were pulled in for a large scale vehicle check involving multi-agencies, led by Suffolk police.

Officers from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, Driver & Vehicle Licencing Agency, Suffolk Trading Standards, Environmental Protection, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and Marston's civil debt collectors, were assembled to deal with the range activities uncovered by Suffolk police officers along the A14 and A12, on Wednesday.

More than 100 vehicles were stopped, 60 Traffic Offence Reports issued and one man arrested, during a multi-agency day of action on the A14 close to the Shotley peninsula.

The operation took place yesterday, Wednesday December 2, with the aim of disrupting and frustrating the activities of criminals, including organised crime groups, who commit offences across county borders whilst using the road network.

An old blacksmith's forge and cottage on the peninsula will go under the hammer next week.

The Grade II listed buildings, opposite the Freston Boot at the top of the hill, is being auctioned online by Goldings, with a guide price of between £200,000 and £225,000.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.43

Shotley peninsula drivers are being urged to enjoy the festive season safely and not gamble with peoples' lives, as Suffolk Police launch their annual Christmas campaign highlighting the dangers of drink and drug driving.

The month-long initiative launched today, Tuesday, December 1 and continues until Friday January 1, in conjunction with a UK-wide operation led by the National Police Chiefs' Council. It will see officers carrying-out roadside checks throughout the day and night, including early morning checks, as well as intelligence-led enforcement activity.

An inter active nativity scene is bringing comfort and joy to residents at a care home on Woolverstone.

With a life sized donkey and cow and the Star of David protecting the baby Jesus, residents and staff at Spring Lodge have been lining up to dress up as Mary and Joseph and become a part of the traditional scene.