On This Day

In 1949 prog rock legend Rick Wakeman was born. Rick, who now lives in south Suffolk, was famous for his keyboard and all round musical skills with The Strawbs and Yes before embarking on a hugely successful solo career as a singer songwriter, presenter and producer. Even at the ripe old age of 72, Rick continues to work and is currently filming a new series of Rick's Plaice. Twice married, Rick has six children.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 04:55

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 20:47

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Tide Times

04:27 3.53m

09:58 1.01m

16:44 3.41m

22:40 0.83m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Fine start with some sunshine. Cloud soon thickening however, with scattered showers developing later in the morning and through the afternoon. These turning heavy at times, with a chance of hail or the odd rumble of thunder. Maximum temperature 17c, low of 9c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

What is a British rockstar's favourite meal?

Head bangers and mosh pit-tatoes

Did you laugh or groan? (send us your own favourite joke)

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Bent Hill, Wolsey Garden – 10.30 – 12.30

Felixstowe, Hamilton Road - 09.00 – 15.00

Old Felixstowe, High Road, East – 09.00-17.30

Walton High Street – 08.15 – 17.30

Trimley High Road – 06.00 – 22.00

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 07.00-21.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 06.00-23.00

Co-op High Road West - 07.00-23.00

Co-op King Street – 06.00-23.00

Co-op Walton High Street 06.00-23.00

Morrison's – 07.00 – 21.00 (petrol 08.00-22.00)

Tesco metro – 07.00-22.00

Sainsbury's Warren Heath – 08.00-22.00

Lidl Langer Road: 08.00 – 21.00

Lidl Haven exchange: 08.00-21.00

Wear face covering. Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Grove Medical centre 08.00-18.30 (283197) - Covid vaccinations available by appointment only

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Felixstowe - Harwich - Shotley Ferry timetable (from Monday, March 29)

Felixstowe-Bawdsey ferry will run from:

Easter weekend until April 30: 10.00 - 17.00 weekends only.

Wave to hail the ferryman, or call 07709 411 511. Go here for website

Bus services:

Check here for 77 service Monday to Friday timetableLive travel updates: 

Check here for 75 service Monday to Friday timetable

Live travel updates: 

Train times and traffic hold ups

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