Cyril Webb News Today

Prince Philip visiting the Port of Felixstowe in 2000 - Credit: ANDY PARSONS Prince Philip had a huge interest in Britains industry and technology sectors - and developed strong links with the Port of Felixstowe. He visited the port a number of times over the years, taking a special interest in its development from a traditional working port to embracing the world of containerisation in 1967 and becoming the UKs top box-port and a world leader. He watched closely as the port expanded and was ...

Cyril and Jean Webb outside their shop J&C Webb in Orwell Road, Felixstowe - Credit: ANDY ABBOTT Tributes have been paid to a much-loved, kind and warm-hearted man who served his home town as mayor three times. Cyril Webb has been hailed as a great ambassador for Felixstowe, where he grew up, ran a town centre shop and represented his community on countless organisations over the years. Mr Webb, 84, whose funeral was held this week, ran with his wife Jean the luggage and travel goods and gif...