Did you know?

On this day in 1960 Britain granted independence to the crown colony of Cyprus. Despite Turkey claiming part of the island, and agreed line remains, The countries have remained firm friends, Cyprus remains close to Britain which protects it, including an active, strategically based RAF base.

The beautiful Mediterranean island remains a popular holiday destination for Britons.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:44

Today's Peninsula sunset: 20.13

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Tide Times:

03:50 1.02m

10:16 3.49m

16:19 0.96m

10:48 3.55m

All good on the Strand

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Weather:

A mostly cloudy start with sunny spells developing. Feeling warm or very warm by afternoon. Risk of heavy showers, possibly thundery, continuing into the evening period. Light winds. Maximum Temperature 26c, low of 14c

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Sunday quotes:

The people of Cyprus have sent a strong message... of stability, credibility and change.

Nicos Anastasiades

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Joke of the day:

What can you do with a soldier .. that you cannot do with a policeman?

You cannot dip a policeman in your egg

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Thought for the week

O Eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out the heavens and rulest the raging of the sea; who hast compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end;

Be pleased to receive into thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us thy servants and the Fleet in which we serve

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Today's food shop openings:

Holbrook Co-op: 07.00 -19.00Brantham Co-op: 07.00 – 19.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 13:00

Premier Wherstead - 08:00 - 17:00

Hollingsworth's: Closed

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00Click and collect available

Stutton Community Shop: Order and collect only 9am - 12.30pm: Orders delivered 2-5pm

Woody's butcher Holbrook – Closed.

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Surgeries and Pharmacies: Closed until tomorrow:Call 111 for emergencies.

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Live travel information – Road and Rail

Bus services:

Check here for timetable

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