ON THIS DAY: In 1955 Christopher Cockerell patented his prototype of the hovercraft. He had tested his theories using a hair-dryer and tin cans and found his work to have potential, but the idea took some years to develop, and he was forced to sell personal possessions in order to finance his research. Hovertravel is the only scheduled passenger hovercraft service in Europe and it operates between Southsea, Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:54

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:43

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Tide Times:

02:43 0.95m

09:10 3.78m

15:18 0.47m

21:48 3.93m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

Dull, murky with mist and patchy fog, and outbreaks of rain this morning. This afternoon dry but rather cloudy conditions will gradually spread east, although rain may linger across Norfolk and Suffolk. Maximum Temperature 8c, low of 2c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

I do have a bit of a garden, and I'd love a hovercraft to get around it - one of the big four-seater ones with the fan on the back.

John Cleese

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Joke of the day:

Why did the boss give the hovercraft a promotion?

Because she works tirelessly.

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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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