On This Day: in 1979, production of MG Midget sports cars came to an end. 73,899 of the last version were produced and the last 500 cars were painted black.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:49

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:44

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Tide Times:

03:39 3.51m

09:44 0.79m

16:22 3.56m

21:54 1.19m

Strand will be fine

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Weather:

A frosty start, with some freezing fog patches in places, slow to clear or even persisting in places. Otherwise, dry with bright or sunny spells. Feeling cold. Maximum Temperature 5C.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"When a man opens a car door for his wife, it's either a new car or a new wife."

—Prince Philip

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Joke of the day:

A man went into a garage and said "Have you got a wiper blade for my classic?"

The garage owner took a look outside on the forecourt at the half completed project and replied "OK. Seems like a fair deal".

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Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926

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 services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston: 08.00 – 17.00

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Woody's Butchers: - Closed

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

Open 08.00-17.00 Mon - Wed (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

08.00 -12.30 Thursday

08.00 - 18.30 Friday (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

Shotley: 787435

Open 08.00-18.30 Mon-Thur (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

1. 00-12.30 on Friday.

Doors are now open and patients should come in socially distanced wearing face covering.

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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