On This Day

In 1709 British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued by William Dampier after being marooned on a desert island for five years, his story inspires 'Robinson Crusoe' written by Daniel Defoe, who visited the rivers Stour and Orwell as part of his travels before writing his inspired novel.

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Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 07:31

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 16:45

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Weather:

Early rain is expected to clear away to leave mostly cloudy skies at first. Turning brighter later on in the afternoon, but there may be the odd shower. Feeling mild. High 12c, low of 6c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Knock, Knock

Who's there?

Control Freak.

Con…

Okay, now you say, "Control Freak who?"

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Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Hadleigh, Boxford and Bildeston surgeries

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

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

Link to online booking system for both, here...

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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