On This Day

150 years ago today, the Trade Union Act was passed, giving trade unions legal status for the first time.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 04:38

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 21:18

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Tide Times

03:44 4.01m

09:20 0.85m

15:58 3.82m

22:05 0.39m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Cloudy but mostly dry throughout the day, although the odd spot of rain or drizzle remains possible. Perhaps the odd brighter spell or glimpse of sunshine developing later. Maximum temperature 20c, low of 12c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

I'm never going to work for that man again."

"Why, what did he say?"

"You're sacked."

Did you groan? (send us your own favourite joke)

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Weekend What's One here...

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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 – 07.00-21.00

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) - Covid vaccinations available by appointment only

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (337600)

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Felixstowe - Harwich - Shotley Ferry timetable (from Monday, March 29)

Felixstowe-Bawdsey ferry will run from:

Easter weekend until April 30: 10.00 - 17.00 weekends only.

Wave to hail the ferryman, or call 07709 411 511. Go here for website

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

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