Did you know?

On this day in 1672 When Johan de Witt – the 'Grand Pensionary' (in effect, prime minister) of the Dutch Republic – was killed along with his brother and there are accounts of some among the mob taking parts of the bodies and eating them

It came about as the Dutch Republic was at war with England and France. Many thought that Johan de Witt, the 'Grand Pensionary' – in effect, prime minister – of the republic had failed.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07.44

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 15.45

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Tide Times:

00:55 3.87m

06:50 0.69m

13:15 3.85m

06:59 0.82m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain spreading eastwards across all parts during the day. The rain will become persistent and heavy at times, especially by the evening. A breezy day and feeling colder than yesterday. Maximum Temperature 6c, low of 3c.

Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"Hunger makes raw beans taste sweet."

Dutch proverb

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Joke of the day:

A Dutch guy has just invented shoes that will record the distance you walk each day.

Clever Clogs

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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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