Wednesday's wonderful fact

Did you know that beloved children's book author Roald Dahl was a spy?

Though best known as the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, the author also put in time as a spy for the British Security Coordination gathering intelligence during World War II.

One of his specialties was using his charm to seduce society ladies, possibly for intelligence gathering, possibly for his own enjoyment.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:06

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 17:11

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Tide Times

05:12 0.6m

11:40 3.63m

17:14 0.81m

23:58 3.51m

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Weather:

Windy with gales becoming widespread across the area, severe coastal gales possible later. Cloudy with light rain or drizzle, perhaps some sunny spells in the morning. Maximum Temperature 14C.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

What does a house shop for at the store?

Address.

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

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Felixstowe What's On page

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Radio Stations

Fresh Gold Radio -listen now

Felixstowe Radio

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Go here for website

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Post Office Openings:

Bent Hill, Wolsey Garden:

Monday-Friday: 09.00 – 14.00

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Felixstowe, Hamilton Road:

Monday-Friday: 09.00 – 17.30

Saturday: 09.00 – 14.00

Sunday: Closed Old Felixstowe, High Road, East:

Monday-Sunday: 07.00 – 23.00

Walton High Street:

Monday-Friday: 08.15 – 17.30

Saturday: 09.00 – 12.30

Sunday: Closed Trimley High Road:

Monday-Saturday: 06.00 – 22.00

Sunday: 07.00 – 22.00

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road:

Monday-Saturday: 07.00 - 21.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Co-op Wadgate Road:

Monday-Saturday: 06.00 - 23.00

Sunday: 07.00 – 22.00 Co-op High Road West:

Monday-Saturday: 07.00-23.00

Sunday: 08.00 – 23.00 Co-op King Street, Walton:

Monday-Saturday: 06.00-23.00

Sunday: 07.00 – 22.00 Co-op Walton High Street:

Monday-Saturday: 06.00-23.00

Sunday: 07.00 – 22.00 Morrison's:

Monday Saturday: 06.00 – 21.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 (petrol 08.00 – 22.00) Tesco metro:

Monday-Saturday: 07.00 - 22.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Sainsbury's Warren Heath:

Monday-Saturday: 06.00-23.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Lidl Langer Road:

Monday-Saturday: 08.00 – 21.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Lidl Haven exchange:

Monday-Saturday: 08.00 - 21.00

Sunday: 10.00 – 16.00 Wear face covering. Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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This week's surgeries and dispensary times:

Grove Medical centre (283197) - Covid vaccinations available by appointment only

Monday-Thursday: 08.00 – 20.00

Friday: 08.00 – 18.30

Saturday-Sunday: Closed Haven Health (670107)

Monday-Friday: 08.00 – 18.30

• Thursday: 07.00 – 20.00

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Howard House (282706)

Monday-Tuesday: 08.00 – 20.00

Wednesday-Friday: 08.00 – 18.30

Saturday-Sunday: Closed Felixstowe Community Hospital (337600)

Monday-Sunday: 08.00 – 20.00

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Bus services:

Check here for 77 service Monday to Friday timetable Live travel updates:

Check here for 75 service Monday to Friday timetable Live travel updates:

Train times and traffic hold ups

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Have a read of one of our previous Felixstowe news stories: Felixstowe project narrowly misses out on construction award.

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