Did you know

Twinny Roses, a part of the wild snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, family has been a native to Felixstwe for more than 250 years. A trick used by gardeners is to make the flowers open their mouths by pinching them at the sides. They come in a striking range of colours, all except blue, and the Twinny Rose is deemed by experts as the prettiest of the seven snapdragon varieties.

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Today's sunrise over the Felixstowe area: 05:27

This evening's sunset: 20:17

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Tide times:

High Tide 04:083.52m

Low Tide 09:420.90m

High Tide 16:253.28m

Low Tide 22:170.76m

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Today's weather:

Light rain and a moderate breeze, with a top temperature of 13c dropping down to a low of 6c.

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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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 – 11.00 – 17.30

Trimley High Road – 06.00 – 22.00

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 08.00-19.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 07.00-19.00

Co-op High Road West - 07.00-23.00

Co-op King Street – 07.00-19.00

Morrison's – 07.00 – 21.00 (petrol 08.00-22.00)

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 08.00-20.00 (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

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:

Nourish your hopes, but do not overlook realities.

Winston Churchill

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Riddle of the day:

What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

What is the first thing a gardener plants in his garden?

A - Their feet

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