Did you know ?

A Cambridgeshire farmer thwarted a major smuggling operation after ramming a plane with his truck, which had landed at a disused airfield, then tried to escape when the pilot saw him, on this day in 1971.

Ray Convine, acted after police had warned they suspected the strip was being used. Four Indians and a Pakistani were found on the plane. The mastermind of the smuggling operation died in France before he could stand trial.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:37

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 15:49

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Tide Times:

03:51 0.95m

10:21 3.75m

16:13 0.71m

22:51 3.9m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Mild and generally dry and cloudy, although some limited brighter spells may occur. Occasional drizzle is possible at times, this more likely as cloud thickens in the north and west this evening. Maximum Temperature 13c, low of 9c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

He acted on very slight suspicion initially and then an intelligent appreciation of the situation

Detective Chief Inspector Charles Naame

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Joke of the day:

Why shouldn't you tell a secret on a farm?

Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears.

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Bus services:

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Live travel updates: 

Train times and traffic hold ups

Ferry

Felixstowe to Bawdsey is now running.

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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 – 08.00-20.00

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)

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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