Fascinating Facts:

Walter Arnold was the first British motorist to receive a speeding fine, for exceeding two-mph in a built-up area. He was doing eight-mph as he passed the house of the local policeman. The constable gave chase on his bicycle and after a five mile chase Mr. Arnold was arrested. He was fined one shilling for his offence.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:39

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:36

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Felixstowe tide times:

05:02 0.66m

11:34 3.76m

17:18 0.74m

23:55 3.8m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Rain, heavy at first, which will clear away across the North Sea by early afternoon. Drier and brighter weather following with a brisk wind. Feeling milder. Some rain overnight. Maximum temperature 11C, low of 7c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

I have a fear of speed bumps.

But I'm slowly getting over it.

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For help with shopping, prescription collection or general support:

Home, But Not Alone phone line

0800 876 6926

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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:

Check here for 77 service Monday to Friday timetableLive travel updates: 

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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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