Did you know?

A chunk of Harry Potter was filmed in a Suffolk village close to Felixstowe. De Vere House in Lavenham doubles as Harry's parents' house in the fictional Godric's Hollow, which you will be able to see in a marathon screening of the popular films adaption of JK Rowling's books showing now. See details here...

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:00

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 18:26

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Tide Times:

01:30 3.99m

07:00 0.8m

13:37 3.91m

19:25 0.58m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Winds easing but rain, occasionally heavy, continuing for much of the morning. Drier and brighter conditions gradually spreading through the afternoon. Maximum Temperature 16. low of 5c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

"The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death," while on another tombstone (that of Dumbledore's mother and sister) he reads, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Harry Potter at his parents grave.

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Joke of the day:

What did the comedian say to Harry Potter?

Why so Sirius?

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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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