Did you know ?

An East Anglian farmer thwarted a major smuggling operation after ramming a plane with his truck, which had landed at a disused airfield, then tried to escape when the pilot saw him, on this day in 1971.

Ray Convine, acted after police had warned they suspected the strip was being used. Four Indians and a Pakistani were found on the plane. The mastermind of the smuggling operation died in France before he could stand trial.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:37

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:49

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Tide Times:

03:51 0.95m

10:21 3.75m

16:13 0.71m

22:51 3.9m

Clear on the Strand

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Weather:

Mild and generally dry and cloudy, although some limited brighter spells may occur. Occasional drizzle is possible at times, this more likely as cloud thickens in the north and west this evening. Maximum Temperature 13c, low of 9c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

He acted on very slight suspicion initially and then an intelligent appreciation of the situation

Detective Chief Inspector Charles Naame

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Joke of the day:

Why shouldn't you tell a secret on a farm?

Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears.

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Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926 or for food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:

Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899 

Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408

Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus timetable

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Bakers Arms: 11.00- 21.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.30

Premier Stores, Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores, Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-12noon

Woody's Butchers: 9am to 5.00pm

Hollingsworth's: Times vary

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Closed

Shotley: 787435

Closed

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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