Did you know?

That on this day in 1900 Britain's first driving lessons were given, in London. Driving tests were made compulsory in 1935, with figures showing more than 50 million people have sat the driving test with the first time pass rate remaining consistently around 49% and men slightly ahead with 28% v's 25% of women who passed first time.

Peninsula driving instructors be first to add your services for FREE on our Local List here...

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06.56

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:20

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Tide Times:

01:17 3.87m

07:06 0.74m

13:32 3.87m

19:18 0.78m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

t will be dry across the region with some good spells of sunshine and light winds. Often clear overnight, with a slight frost and mist or fog patches forming. Maximum Temperature 10, low of 3c

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"You can't expect to go both ways when you're driving on a one-way street."

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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Joke of the day:

I have a Russian driving instructor.

He tells me to 'Putin to 1st' but I always end up Stalin.

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Holbrook: 10.00 – 14.00

Brantham (village hall): 13.00-15.00

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Today's food shop openings:

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00 - 16.00; Will still take orders for delivery to customers who are shielding or self-isolating. Orders placed before 12.00 on a weekday will be delivered that afternoon after 15.00.

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Woody's Butchers: 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45

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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For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:

Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899 

Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408

Holbrook Helpers 07999583017

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086

Or call Babergh's Home, But Not Alone line 0800 876 6926 and a locality officer will connect you with a volunteer, or just to chat.

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

Check here for new Monday to Sunday timetable

Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable

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See which businesses are still operating with our Peninsula Business Directory:

Add your business or community group to our Local List

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