Did you know?

In 1647 Christmas was banned in England by Oliver Cromwell. Anyone found making Christmas pies, or putting up Christmas decorations, were often arrested and punished as an example to others. Bah humbug.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07.57

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 15.43

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Tide Times:

05:17 0.5m

11:47 4.19m

17:39 0.45m

WED 16 Dec

00:14 4.11m

Floodgate closed

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Weather:

After a chilly start, it will be a largely dry day, with sunny spells for many. However, the odd shower cannot be ruled out, especially later in the day. Milder. Maximum temperature 12c, low of 8c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet. The word repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Joke of the day:

What is the best Christmas present in the world?

A broken drum, you just can't beat it.

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Bus services:

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

Check here for 75 service Monday to Friday timetable

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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