Did you know?

VE Day was observed on May 8, 1945, in Great Britain, Western Europe, the United States and Australia, and on May 9 in the Soviet Union and New Zealand. In case you didn't know, V-E Day commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces in 1945, ending World War II in Europe. With their power-mad Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler, dead by his own hand, German military leaders signed surrender documents at several locations in Europe on May 7, capitulating to each of their victorious foes.

Christina Johnston - Goodnight Sweetheart Live Concert

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Today's sunrise over the Felixstowe area: 05:10

This evening's sunset: 20:32

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Tide times:

• 00:47 4.2m

• 06:42 0.05m

• 13:16 4.24m

• :59 0.28m

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Today's weather:

Lovely warm day to stay at home and party. Top temperature 21C. dropping down to a low of 12c.

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Bent Hill, Wolsey Garden – Closed

Felixstowe, Hamilton Road - Closed

Old Felixstowe, High Road, East – Closed

Walton High Street – Closed

Trimley High Road – Closed

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 07.00-23.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 07.00-23.00

Co-op High Road West - 07.00-23.00

Co-op King Street – 07.00-23.00

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

Please don't stockpile, 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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Live travel updates: Train times and traffic hold ups

Bus services:

Check here for Monday to Friday timetable

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See which businesses are still operating with our Felixstowe Business Directory:

Add your business or community group to our Local List

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Quote of the day:

We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing, but let us not forget for a moment the toils and efforts that lie ahead.

Winston Churchill

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Riddle of the day:

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

What is a drill sergeant?

An army dentist

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