Patrick Byrne
BBC News

A full-size model of the type of train that will be introduced on lines across East Anglia will be unveiled later today at the Bombardier factory in Derby.

Image source, Bombardier

As part of its bid to retain the rail franchise for the region, Abellio Greater Anglia agreed to boost rolling stock by more than 600 units (engines or carriages) built in Britain.

They will travel between Norwich, Cambridge and London through Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire.

The firm has also undertaken to reduce journey times. At least four 90-minute services (two in each direction) will be run between London and Norwich each weekday and two 60-minute services between Ipswich and London.

Facilities for commuters will also receive a boost with wifi available on the new units.

Abellio's contract runs until 2025.

A former Danbury resident now living in Florida has been offering shelter to people affected by Hurricane Irma.

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow said: "It's almost like one of those movies when it's the end of the world.

"We're staying tuned to all the news channels and we're watching what's going on.

"It's just scary. Everybody's sitting here wondering 'what the hell's going to happen?'"

A woman is being supported by specialist officers after she was attacked in Tilbury on Saturday night.

The victim was approached by a man in an alleyway adjacent to Tilbury Taxis at about 23:00.

The man forced her to a green area near to Church Road where he attacked her.

Det Insp Natalia Ross said: "I need anyone who may have seen either the man or the victim in this area to come forward.

"I especially need to speak to you if you had a woman knocking at your door in the early hours or if you've got CCTV covering this area.

"This was a horrible attack and it's really important we find the man responsible."

Kate Kinsella
BBC Weather

A risk of showers across the BBC East region throughout the day, some of these heavy and perhaps thundery during the afternoon.

There will also be some bright or sunny intervals between the showers.

It will feel cool however, with a freshening southwesterly wind.

Top temperature: 18C (64F).

Get the full forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Welcome to our live coverage.

Between now and 18:00 the team here will bring you regular updates to keep you up-to-date with what's happening across the county.

Among the topics making the headlines first thing:

• An Essex couple living in Florida who've offered shelter to people affected by Hurricane Irma
• The rape of a woman in Tilbury on Saturday which police have described as a "horrible attack"
• Figures which show almost 5,000 fines have been given to motorists for driving in a bus lane in Chelmsford

But we're creatures of habit here, so we'll begin with the weather prospects. Kate Kinsella will bring us those next.

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