Did you know?

On this day in1980, the Queen made history by becoming the first British monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican, when she met Pope John Paul II.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:24

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 17:55

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Tide Times:

00:30 4.32m

06:12 0.52m

12:44 4.26m

18:40 0.08m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

A largely cloudy morning, still with the chance of the odd light shower. However, some bright or sunny spells should develop through the afternoon. Generally light winds. Maximum Temperature 13c. low of 7c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

Christ not only revealed to us the truth in his teachings. He lived by what he believed and gave us the strength to try to do the same - and, finally, on the cross, he showed the supreme example of physical and moral courage.'

HM Queen Elizabeth II

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Joke of the day:

Did you know that the queen is only a foot tall?

She's a ruler.

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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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