Did you know?

On this day in 1953 sugar rationing in Britain came to an end. Rationing came into force on 8 January 1940, a few months after the start of World War II.

Rationing came into force on 8 January 1940, a few months after the start of World War II. All sorts of essential and non-essential foods were rationed, as well as clothing, furniture and petrol. Rationing of sweets and chocolate began on 26 July 1942.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06:49

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 18:42

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Tide Times:

01:14 1.31m

07:44 3.16m

13:57 1.14m

20:34 3.37m

Floodgates open for now

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Weather:

Yellow warning still in place

A chilly day with strong northerly winds persisting, and coastal gales will continue. Cloudy for most with some rain and showers, mainly across eastern areas. Drier by evening but still windy. Maximum Temperature 12, low of 2c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

I was in Yorkshire. We were a family of five and I used to be sent sometimes to get the rations for the week and I was easily able to carry them back. It was like one egg and a tiny bit of tea.

Judi Dench

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Joke of the day:

I read so much about the bad influences of alcohol and sugar, that I've decided...

...to read less.

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 10.00-16.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 07.00- 20.00

Co-op High Road West - 08.00-2300

Co-op King Street – 08.00-23.00

Co-op Walton High Street – 06.00 – 23.00

Morrison's – (09.00 for NHS workers) then 10.00 – 16.00 (petrol 08.00-22.00)

Tesco Metro – 10.00-1600

Sainsbury's Warren Heath – 10.00-16.00

Lidl Langer Road 10.00 – 16.00

Lidl Haven Exchange 10.00 – 16.00

Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Closed until Monday. Call 111 for medical advice.

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Travel info:

Live travel updates:

Train times and traffic hold ups

Bus services:

Check here for Monday to Saturday 75 & 77 timetable

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