Morning, we're restarting live coverage of the latest on flooding, with Suffolk the area that's been worst-hit. More updates coming very shortly.

We are bringing our Live updates to an end this evening after a dramatic day for much of the East of England.

As we leave you, heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet has eased off but its impact is still being felt by many.

In Suffolk, children and staff face spending the night at school if they cannot get home safely in floodwater, and stranded families are bedding down in community and leisure centres.

A major incident remains in place, with people urged to avoid all but absolutely essential travel.

Keep safe and we will see what tomorrow brings.

We're aware that some Parkruns in Suffolk are not going ahead on Saturday.

Ipswich Parkrun organisers said its course is ok but it had to consider travel arrangements and emergency services, while the route and approach road at Thornham Walks, near Eye, has been hit by "serious" flooding.

It is understood that Alton Water, Rendlesham and Kesgrave are among those going ahead.

We have just heard from Suffolk Resilience Forum that many children are still stranded at schools due to flooding.

As of 20:00 BST, this included Debenham, Mendlesham, Stradbroke, Stowupland, Framlingham and Wetheringsett

In some cases, arrangements are being made for children to stay the night, the resilience forum said.

"In other cases, it is becoming possible for vehicles to reach the schools - meaning children can go home," it added.

"Local farmers are assisting with evacuations in some cases.

"Parents are being kept informed directly by schools."

Image source, Gabi Payne

A little earlier we told you of the panic in flood-hit Framlingham as villagers tried to rescue cows in danger of drowning near the castle.

Thankfully, a group of "incredible lads" waded to the stricken herd and held their heads above the water.

All 17 cows were eventually ushered to safety in a garden on higher ground.

And here they are, pictured a few hours ago, giving the lawn a quick going over before being picked up by the farmer.

"After four long hours, all cows are on their travels to a warm enclosed pen," posted Gabi Payne on a community Facebook page, which had been full of messages of concern.

"Thank you for everyone’s help."

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Image source, East Suffolk Council

With the weather providing an appropriate backdrop, East Suffolk Council has marked the completion of its new tidal walls project.

The walls are the first phase of the Lowestoft flood protection scheme.

To mark the occasion a new information board was unwrapped on the town's South Pier.

Council leader Caroline Topping said: "Prior to the scheme, Lowestoft was the only coastal town in England with no formal flood defences. The completion of the flood walls will better protect many businesses from the risk of tidal flooding."

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BBC News

Dozens of people cut off by flooding in the village of Debenham, Suffolk, are currently sheltering in a leisure centre.

Ness Rodgers, events coordinator at Debenham Leisure Centre, said: "We have about 50 people here but we are expecting more.

"Nobody can get in or out of the village.

"Tractors are picking people up who are stuck on the edge of the village.

"There are a couple of people here whose houses are flooded so they can't get in.

"We've got lots of crash mats which we've laid out.

We're trying to make people as comfortable and as calm as possible.

"We have one girl who's hysterical because she just wants to go home."

Kris Wolton has sent us some more photographs showing the scale of the flooding in Framlingham.

Image source, Kris Wolton

Image source, Kris Wolton

Image source, Kris Wolton

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BBC News

We've had some pictures sent in from the village of Debenham, about 11 miles (18km) north of Ipswich.

One shows severe road flooding while another shows the inside of the on-call fire station.

Image source, Ness Rodgers

Image source, Ness Rodgers

Image source, Ness Rogers

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BBC News

Image source, Anna Louise Claydon

Livestock owners in Woodbridge have been busy moving their animals to higher ground.

Anna Louise Claydon, who lives in Woodbridge, shared this image with us after she found a drier spot for her sheep.

Drivers who get stuck on the roads around Saxmundham are advised to head for the village's market hall.

It has opened as a rest centre in response to flooded roads off the A12, and is offering warmth, company and hot drinks.

Local Liberal Democrat councillor Julia Ewart said it anticipated people staying overnight and appealed for sleeping bags and mattresses.

Cows have been rescued after they became trapped in rising water at the flooded Mere reserve in Framlingham.

Beth Stephens, who went to help, said the noise of the distressed animals was "horrendous".

"Some incredible lads were wading into the water, at the bottom of the castle, trying to encourage these cows, who were terrified," she said.

"They just had their nostrils out of the water, that was how desperate it got.

"The lads were holding their heads so they could breathe out of the water.

"It was really intense operation but we managed to get all 17 out."

The cows were dragged towards a group of people who hugged exhausted calves and ushered the cows into a high garden, away from the flooding.

"They were so cold, blue almost, and shivering."

It is understood they have been collected and returned to a barn in Stowmarket.

Mike Dale appealed for sandbags to help "very elderly" neighbours in Orchard Place, Wickham Market, where bungalows are being breached by floodwater.

"We've managed to stop the water coming in a bit, but we need more than what we have done," he said.

"We need protection for the night coming.

"It could knock out the electricity; it could be very serious."

Dozens of people are expected to spend the night in a village leisure centre after Debenham became inundated with floodwater.

The emergency rest centre was set up as some 250 people needed to get out of their homes.

"There's been a convoy of tractors all day, bringing people in," said Steve Spelling, chair of the Debenham Sports and Leisure Centre.

"We have 30 families here that have been washed out of their houses; we've got someone whose bungalow is up to their knees in water.

"We expect at least 50 to 60 people to spend the night here."

Tractors with headlights were continuing to try to return people to their homes, if safe.

Up to 120 children are still believed to be stranded at the high school next door, with the leisure centre keeping in contact.

"We are a great community in Debenham and this demonstrates that community spirit," added Mr Spelling.

Kelly McCormack of BBC Radio Suffolk, said her daughter's high school in Debenham asked parents to collect their children as it would close at midday, due to surrounding roads being flooded.

"People from the cars were being taxied in tractors to the school to grab their child and then be taxied back to their car, so they could get out of Debenham."

A fellow parent from the school with a tractor picked up Kelly's daughter but it took two hours to reach her dad's car.

"They had a wonderful time by all accounts," said Kelly, "but it's been so incredibly stressful."

We've been given permission to use this photograph of flood-hit Framlingham by Kris Wolton.

It shows much of the town under water.

Image source, Kris Wolton

This is the current scene just off junction 46 of the A14, near Stowmarket, Suffolk.

BBC Suffolk's matchday reporter Graeme Mac said many Ipswich Town supporters had travelled to Rotherham before the game was postponed.

"It wasn't quite the 2,200 supporters expected at the New York Stadium tonight, but a fair few and a horrible day for them."

Rail disruption caused by Storm Babet meant commentator Brenner Woolley reached Doncaster just before 17:00 BST instead of lunchtime, for a connecting train to Rotherham that was not running.

Rotherham United said the River Don "burst its banks" during the day, meaning the surrounding area was a "danger to supporters".

"This coupled with continued rainfall resulting in the flood waters rising and Don Street being closed to the public left the authorities with no choice but to postpone the game," the club said.

"Throughout the day the pitch at AESSEAL New York Stadium has remained playable but with the safety of everyone attending the match at the height of our priorities, the difficult decision to postpone the fixture has been taken.

"The decision was relayed to the EFL and our counterparts at Ipswich Town with all parties in agreement that postponing the fixture was the only possible way to ensure the safety of players, staff and supporters.

"It goes without saying that we are obviously disappointed for supporters due to attend and those set to watch at home given the game was being broadcast live on Sky Sports."

Ipswich Town said their away match against Rotherham United was postponed for "safety reasons".

"The pitch at AESSEAL New York Stadium is playable, but areas outside the stadium are hazardous and more heavy rainfall is forecast this evening," said a club spokesperson.

"The decision was made following an urgent meeting with the safety advisory group which took place at 4.30pm today.

"Further details, regarding refunds and a new date for the fixture, will be released in due course."