Fascinating Facts:

The USA has a new president in Joe Biden but did you know one of his predecessors Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair. Also, George HW Bush inspired a Japanese word, "Bushusuru," which means "to do the Bush thing." What thing, you ask? Vomiting in public, as Bush did all over the Japanese Prime Minister in 1992. Teddy Bears were named after Theodore Roosevelt after he refused to shoot a bear cub while out hunting.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:48

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:24

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Peninsula tide times:

04:50 3.45m

10:57 0.88m

17:25 3.29m

23:06 1.27m

All good on the Strand

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Weather:

Chilly with sunny spells and cloudier intervals for much of the day. Dry for most, although the odd light shower cannot be completely ruled out. Brisk winds also gradually easing. Cloud then thickening across southern parts later, but staying dry. Maximum temperature 7c, low of zero.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Why did the Teddy bear refuse dessert?

Because he was stuffed.

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Grove Medical centre 08.00-18.30 (283197) - Covid vaccinations available by appointment only

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Bus services:

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Live travel updates: 

Train times and traffic hold ups

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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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Our daily Breakfast Briefing is proving very popular but we are always striving to improve the experience for you. If you have any suggestions for inclusion please email [email protected]

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