Showtime at the Spa: Jam Packed Entertainment for Felixstowe
On Friday 6th May, The Spa Pavilion hosts Jongleurs Comedy Club, with 4 excellent comics whohave performed at the Edinburgh Festival, on TV panel shows, and at theatres and comedy…
The Inadequate Italian Air Force that Bombed Felixstowe
The Corpo Aereo Italiano from the Italian Royal Air Force participated in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz during the final months of 1940 during World War II. The…
Meet Your Town Councillors: Darren Aitchison
I was born and brought up in Felixstowe, attending Kingsfleet and then Deben High School. I then worked in Tesco for around a year before joining the Army at 17.…
Crime in Felixstowe down 40%
118 crimes reported in January 2021 Crime is down 40% compared to this time last year 196 crimes reported in January 2020 Violence – 39.83% (47) Anti-social behaviour – 12.71% (15) Drugs – 10.17% (12) Public order – 9.32% (11) Other theft – 8.47% (10)…
History of The Felixstowe Fury
The Felixstowe F.4 Fury, also known as the Porte Super-Baby, was a large British, five-engine triplane flying-boat designed by John Cyril Porte at the Seaplane Experimental Station, Felixstowe, inspired by…
Back in the day: SS Skagerak Explodes After Hitting Mine Near Trimley
On August 24th 1941, The British steamship SS SKAGERAK, on a voyage from the Tyne to Ipswich with coke, struck a mine in the River Orwell. It’s estimated tens of…
Memories of HMS Beehive Felixstowe
This article is the naval autobiography of Alec Kellaway. Alec served in the Royal Navy from January 1936 to November 1947. His story shows what life was like training for…
History of Felixstowe: Timeline
1540The construction of Landguard Fort was begun, on Landguard Point. Its purpose was to guard Harwich Harbour. Originally the fortifications were a few earthworks and blockhouse. It was later improved…
Felixstowe Pier: Longest Pier in Britain
Felixstowe pier was once one of the longest Piers in the United Kingdom. The Pier opened in August 1905 with a total length of 2,640 feet (800 m) and had…
Felixstowe Seasiders Fined £1,000 By Eastern Counties League
Felixstowe & Walton United FC intend to appeal against a fine of £1,000 handed by the Eastern Counties Football League. Statement from The Executive Committee The Management committee of the…