Did you know ?

An East Anglian farmer thwarted a major smuggling operation after ramming a plane with his truck, which had landed at a disused airfield, then tried to escape when the pilot saw him, on this day in 1971.

Ray Convine, acted after police had warned they suspected the strip was being used. Four Indians and a Pakistani were found on the plane. The mastermind of the smuggling operation died in France before he could stand trial.

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Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 07:37

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 15:49

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Weather:

Mild and generally dry and cloudy, although some limited brighter spells may occur. Occasional drizzle is possible at times, this more likely as cloud thickens in the north and west this evening. Maximum Temperature 13c, low of 9c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

He acted on very slight suspicion initially and then an intelligent appreciation of the situation

Detective Chief Inspector Charles Naame

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Joke of the day:

Why shouldn't you tell a secret on a farm?

Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears.

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

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Doctors:

Hadleigh Health centre

1. 00am - 6.30pm

Boxford Mill Surgery

1. 00am - 1pm

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Contact: 01473 822 961

Call 111 out of hours.

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Bus timetable:

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Supermarket opening times:

Morrisons – 07:00 – 22:00

Spar – 06:00 – 23:00

Co-op - 07:00 – 22:00

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Pharmacies:

Mill Lane: 08:00 - 18:30

Boots: 09:00 – 17:30

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