Did you know?

Pognophobia—is the fear of beards

You probably know your fair share of men who sport some sort of facial hair. But if you suffer from pogonophobia—the fear of beards—then you'd rather avoid them. And it turns out, this fear could be justified: A 2018 study published in the journal European Radiology suggests that beards contain "significantly higher" amounts of bacteria than dogs do.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05.47

Today's Peninsula sunset:18:17

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Tide Times

High Tides

1. 36 (3.96m)
2. 59 (3.96m)
3. 07 (3.89m) (Thursday)

Low Tide:

1. 18 (0.35)
2. 20 (0.56m)

No problems at the Strand, even at high tide – enjoy the view.

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Today's weather:

Another sunny, bright day. Top temperature 10c and low of 3c.

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Chelmondiston: 0900 – 17.30

Holbrook: 09.00 – 19.00

Brantham (village hall): 13.00 – 15.00

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Today's food shop openings:

Holbrook Co-op: 07.00 -19.00

Brantham Co-op: 07.00 – 19.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Hollingsworth's: 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.00 - 16.00

Orwell Stores: 07.30 – 18.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 18.00

Stutton Community Shop: 08.30 – 16.00

Please respect two metre physical distancing

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Pharmacy opening times:

Shotley: 08:00 – 18:30

Holbrook: 08:00 – 13:00

Pharmacy opening times:

Shotley dispensary: Tuesday 08:00 – 18:30 (14:00-15:00 for over 70s only)

Holbrook dispensary: Tuesday 08:00 – 13:00 (plus 14:00-15:00 for over 70s only)

A staff member will screen patients for symptoms before the they enter the building. Maximum three patients at any time and must maintain social distance

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Peninsula events:

Go online

See today's Local List

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Today's peninsula cinema showings:

None

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Quote of the day:

If you're going through hell, keep going.

Winston Churchill

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Riddle of the day:

What is greater than God,more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you'll die?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

Sam was out for a walk when it started to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he wasn't wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could this happen?

A - Sam is bald

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