When All You See Are ‘Stop’ Signs…

Described as ‘an instrument containing a magnetised pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north’, we can assume that a compass is a rather precise piece of equipment. Ironically, the verb ‘compass’ means to go around something in a circular motion, which...

Vital Harbour Ferry is Back in Action

The historic foot and bicycle ferry link was put in jeopardy in September when the 40-foot vessel was ripped from her mooring at Ha’penny Pier, Harwich, and badly damaged by an exceptional and unpredicted storm. The ferry is so popular that a GoFundMe appeal was...

Felixstowe Radio: Where Sadness Meets Gladness

We have a quick word from Felixtsowe Radio presenter, Rob Dunger: I have talked about and reported on the work of the hospices in our area for many years. Both East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and St Elizabeth Hospice have constantly amazed me with their dedication...

A Word From The Mayor of Felixstowe

Spotlight Magazine has a quick word from Mark Jepson, the current mayor of Felixtsowe: I must begin this month’s article with a tribute to the late Cyril Webb. Cyril was a well-known character to many in the town, having run one of Felixstowe’s best-loved independent...

Why Non-Essentials Are Essential

With non-essential shops set to reopen from April 12, it’s the perfect time to highlight just a few of the independent retailers we’re so fortunate to have on our doorstep. Perhaps you’ve wandered by your favourites in recent weeks, yearning to pop in, desperate to...