A 44-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining serious burns during an incident in Ipswich last night.

Police said emergency services were called to an address in Nansen Road at around 23:10 to reports a woman had been assaulted, and a man had then set himself on fire.

The man was initially taken to Ipswich Hospital, but has since been transferred to the specialist burns unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford where he remains in a critical condition.

The woman sustained minor injuries during the incident.

It's believed the two people are known to each other.

Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent

New figures from the government show that 90.4% of premises in Essex now have access to superfast broadband.

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It means they should be able to access download speeds of 24 megabits per second or more.

Matthew Hancock, minister for digital services at the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, said "Getting to 90% of coverage in some of our most rural counties is good progress, but we know there's still more to do"

The government has pledged to make sure 95% of homes and businesses in the UK can access superfast broadband, external by the end of this year.

But Mr Hancock admitted that in rural areas it will take longer.

He's now pledged that high speed broadband (10 megabits or more) will be available everywhere by 2020.

"We've got a plan to get there so that by 2020 everyone will have decent broadband speed," he said

People have been asked to move out of a sheltered housing scheme in Lawford near Manningtree because of a potential risk of legionella at the site.

Water samples have been taken for analysis after routine tests by Tendring District Council showed that hot water at Honeycroft was cooler than it should be, and the cold water was warmer than it should be - providing the conditions in which legionella bacteria can grow.

The bacteria can cause Legionnaire's Disease, external.

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The risk involves the main building at Honeycroft - the bungalows are on a different water supply and are not affected.

Temporary council-owned accommodation is being provided for the 12 residents affected by the risk.

Council spokesman Paul Honeywood said the move was a "precautionary measure" and stressed that legionella has not been found, and no-one has become ill.

Helen Burchell
BBC News

An elderly cat who "really wasn’t looking her best" when she was first rescued by the RSPCA has undergone an "amazing transformation" after treatment from the charity's vets - and beauty parlour.

Mature moggy Rosie, 12, had been living in a menagerie including owls, tortoises and dogs at her home in Brightlingsea - and it had all been a bit too much for her.

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An untreated skin condition had left her with red-raw, itchy skin and patchy fur which the charity believes had worsened because of the "severe stress" she was suffering.

But, there's nothing quite like four months' of steroids and antibiotics to help a forlorn feline look and feel her best, and just take a look at the difference:

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"She was shy and uncomfortable when she was found, but now she’s very friendly and loves a fuss," says Deborah Satchell, centre manager at the RSPCA's Danaher centre at Wethersfield near Braintree, which is Rosie's temporary home.

"She’s a lovely older lady that needs lots of cuddles." [Don't all of us older ladies?]

"She’s so easy going and likes a nice comfy bed," Ms Satchell adds.

Rosie is now looking for a new home and would prefer a quiet place - and, although she may need a little bit of time to settle in, she will soon make a lovely companion, the charity says.

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Rosie's had all the treatment she needs for now, but does require a special diet to maintain her coat's good condition, and keep this pretty pussycat in the pink.

More than 2.45 million passengers travel through the airport, breaking a record set 10 years ago.

Children are referred into the service of the Child Assessment and Development Unit (CADU) predominantly by paediatricians.

In response to the suspension of the Colchester service, the North East Essex NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, external has issued this statement.

"The CADU service had been delivered in North East Essex for many years as part of the Health Visitor Service.

"Following the NHS reorganisation after the Health and Social Care Act was introduced, the funding and contract for Children's Community Services was split.

"One of these areas was Health Visiting (including CADU) and this transferred to Essex County Council.

"The newly-commissioned service by Essex County Council required their provider to decide how the continuation of this, and other, services will transition as part of their new model.

"Essex County Council will remain responsible for assessment of those patients within their re-commissioned model or other replacement service."

Child Assessment and Development Units (CADU) offer multi-disciplinary diagnosis for children with communication difficulties and additional needs.

Essex County Council says it is a clinical service, run and paid for by the NHS - and not them.

It has issued the following statement, about the suspension of the Colchester unit.

"There is currently a pause in service at the north Essex CADU as a review is carried out regarding future commissioning arrangements and as part of a collaborative effort amongst key partners to establish how the process of diagnosing autusm can best be delivered in the area.

"We are working hard with partners to resolve this as quickly as possible and local families have been invited to share their views regarding the future of the service to ensure it is truly reflective of local needs."

Essex County Council, external has admitted 138 families in north Essex are currently on the waiting list for a special needs testing service, which has been suspended until Christmas.

The Child Assessment and Development Unit, external (CADU) diagnoses young people with autism and other special needs, to make sure they get the correct health care and educational support.

The Colchester-based unit has been run by Virgin Care since 1 April 2017, but the future of the service is now in doubt.

A row has emerged between the county council and the NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, external (CCG) about which organisation is responsible for running and paying for the service.

British, Commonwealth and European cycling time trial champion Alex Dowsett has received an honorary degree from Anglia Ruskin University.

He was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Health Science from vice chancellor Professor Iain Martin during a ceremony at Chelmsford Cathedral yesterday.

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Essex-born Dowsett, who attended King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford, is the only able-bodied elite sportsperson in the world with haemophilia.

His particular strength is the time trial event and in 2008 he won the U23 British Time Trial Championship followed by the U23 European Time Trial Championship in 2010.

In 2011 he won the first of five British National Time Trial Championships – that’s two more than Sir Bradley Wiggins.

In 2015, Alex became the World Hour record holder covering 52.937km round a track in an hour, beating the old record by almost half a kilometre.

Professor Martin said: "Alex has demonstrated the courage, commitment and personal sacrifice required to overcome challenges and succeed at the very highest level.

"He will be an inspirational role model for all our students - particularly for those studying sports science and sports coaching."

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

It's a chilly start this morning across the BBC East region and there will be lots of blue sky and sunshine around first thing, but more cloud will develop as we head into the afternoon.

Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).

PC John Senior tells a court he acted in self defence against a Chelmsford prisoner.

Greater Anglia says there are delays to services after a person was hit by a train between Harlow and Bishops Stortford earlier.

The singer is "heartbroken" after a goat at a sanctuary she supports was pulled against an electric fence.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Olly Murs has been announced as a new coach on TV talent show The Voice.

The Essex singer will join Will.I.Am, Sir Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson in the famous red chairs.

The series will take to our screens in the new year, but filming begins this weekend.

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The Witham lad said: "I'm absolutely buzzing about being a coach on The Voice UK and can't wait to sit in the big red chair.

"I'm excited to mentor new artists and without doubt I'm in it to win!"

He will replace Gavin Rossdale, who was a judge on this year's show.

Spa towns are among the happiest places to live in the UK, according to a property website.

BBC Weather

It should be a dry and bright start to Wednesday for most.

It will feel rather warm in the sunshine, despite the breeze.

Later in the afternoon, rain will spread in from the north-west, becoming persistent and perhaps heavy at times.

The expected high is 17C (63F).

Read more on BBC Weather.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

A transport boss says drivers of oversized vehicles or those carrying hazardous substances should be banned from using the Dartford Tunnel because they often cause hold-ups.

Andrew Baxter, managing director of logistics company Europa Worldwide Group, wants vehicles which need a convoy through the tunnel sent clockwise around the M25 instead.

He told BBC Radio Essex: "Oversized and hazardous vehicles have to be escorted through the crossing in convoys, which causes build-ups of traffic on the motorway.

"About 400 vehicles a day need a convoy, and 70,000 other vehicles go through the tunnel each day.

"I think it would be economically and environmentally better if we prioritised the 70,000 vehicles and made those 400 vehicles go the other way round the M25.

"It sounds a long way, but it depends where the vehicles are going to and from.

"What I'm suggesting is not something that is highly unusual, it happens all over the world."

But Mr Baxter's idea has divided opinion.

Jason Wright, of UK Life and Haul in Rochford, said if the ban did go ahead, it would cost him a huge amount.

"The repercussion would be the cost of running the vehicle the entire length of the M25," he said.

"You've also got the drivers hours and regulations, which means drivers could be limited to making one or two runs a day rather than the usual three or four, which again puts the cost of the product up."

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Singer Leona Lewis has said she is "heartbroken" after recent break-ins at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, near Brentwood.

The X Factor winner is patron of the Essex charity.

She was speaking out after a goat was pulled on to an electric fence by trespassers at the animal sanctuary.

The offenders posted images of the incident on social media.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary says Nathan the goat no longer trusts people.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101.

A man has been left with potentially life-changes injuries, after two people were attacked by a group of men with baseball bats in Chelmsford.

The victims were also sprayed in the face with an unknown substance.

Police say two men, one in his 20s and one in his 40s, were near the BP petrol station in Baddow Road at about 00:50 on Sunday when a car pulled up next to them.

Four black men got out of the vehicle, and assaulted the men.

Det Sgt Dan Smith said: "This was a nasty attack which has left a man with injuries that could affect him for the rest of his life."

It's near the same filling station where John Pordage was shot dead in August.

Reassuring local residents that police believe Sunday's attack to be an isolated incident, Det Sgt Smith continued: "If you saw the attack or have any information, please come forward."

Details of all the county cricket signings and departures from the 2018 season.