Updates on Thursday, 9 June 2016
Police issue a photo of Weybread murder suspect Ali Qazimaj's car
A bomb disposal team is called after a "suspicious" item is found at a caravan park in Corton
Ed Sheeran facing $20m lawsuit over plagiarism claim
A pig statue based on the singer is unveiled as part of the Pigs Gone Wild trail in Ipswich
Updates resume at 08:00 on Friday
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Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Midfielder Stuart Boardley is to remain at Leiston, external next season, after talks with the club's new management team.
Image source, Leiston FCThe 31-year-old previously admitted his future was uncertain following the dismissal of former boss Richard Wilkins.
"Both Glenn Driver and Tony Kinsella were keen for me to stay," Boardley said. "I am delighted with that."
Kate Williams
BBC Local Live
Ed Sheeran has given his backing to Ed Sheer Ham, the pig-shaped statue unveiled in Ipswich this morning.
Image source, Suffolk County Council"I’m really excited to have a pig sculpture made in my honour and I hope Ed Sheer Ham will be a huge hit on the Pigs Gone Wild trail in Ipswich this summer," the singer said.
"The artist, Martin J Wall, has done a great job – I think he looks awesome."
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
You've seen the photographs - now here's the chance to get a closer look at Ed Sheer Ham.
The latest in the Pigs Gone Wild art trail is unveiled in Ipswich
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Back to Ed Sheer Ham, and here's a look at the other side of the statue, which features a nice likeness of Ed Sheeran's guitar.
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Although there is no National League action for the Mildenhall Fen Tigers this weekend, it is nevertheless an important weekend for the club, external.
Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk
Plans for 300 new homes at Bell Lane, external in Kesgrave are being discussed this morning by councillors at Suffolk Coastal District Council.
The decision was deferred the last time they talked about the proposals, in February.
They need to make a decision today, and despite a lot of concern about the scheme, it's being recommended they give their approval.
Image source, Goog
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Police have released photographs of the Citroen C3 which was used by Ali Qazimaj, the man they want to trace in connection with the disappearance of Sylvia Stuart and the murder of her husband Peter.
Det Ch Supt Simon Parkes said: "We are gradually building a picture as we continue to make inquiries to trace Ali Qazimaj. New information is coming in all the time and this continues to be a fast-moving inquiry.
"Our inquiries continue to learn more about his roots and his links within the UK and overseas."
Mr Qazimaj, who also uses the alias Marco Costa, was living in Tilbury, Essex. He's believed to have travelled to France on Saturday, having left his car in Dover.
Image source, Suffolk Police
Image source, Suffolk PolicePhilippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Police investigating the disappearance of Sylvia Stuart and the murder of her husband Peter have released two images of the car used by Ali Qazimaj, who is wanted in connection with the crimes and is believed to have since travelled to France.
Image source, Suffolk PoliceAndrew Woodger
BBC News
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Getting close now... here's what the face looks like.
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
Well, myself and Town 102's Nick Pandolfi so far.
Andrew Woodger
BBC News
While I'm waiting for the Ed Sheer Ham sculpture to be unveiled, as part of the Pigs Gone Wild, external art trail in Ipswich, the questions on my mind are:
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
In the next half hour we expect to have our first glimpse of a pig statue of Ed Sheeran.
It was back in February that we brought you news that the porcine tribute was being created as part of the Pigs Gone Wild, external trail.
Today, Suffolk County Council is unveiling its design for Ed Sheer Ham - a preview of which was released earlier this week.
Image source, Suffolk County Council/Getty ImagesPhilippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Colleagues have been paying tribute to Staff Sgt Hunter Davis, who died following a crash on Tuesday on the B1112 between Eriswell and Lakenheath.
Maj Paul Lienhard, 352d Special Operations Maintenance Squadron commander at RAF Mildenhall, said: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of a valuable airmen and a brother. Our hearts go out to Sgt Davis’ mother, father, family and friends.
"It’s times like this we need to stop, take a look around and remember what is most important.
"Aircraft can be repaired, lost time can be recovered, but a life, ended abruptly and without warning, is gone forever."
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
As the investigation continues into the death of Peter Stuart and the disappearance of his wife Sylvia, police have told us they're hoping to issue an update into the inquiry later on today.
Image source, Suffolk PoliceYesterday, Det Ch Supt Simon Parkes said it was becoming "less and less likely" that Mrs Stuart would be found alive.
Ali Qazimaj, 42, who is wanted over the murder and disappearance, is thought to have boarded a ferry to Calais at 19:00 on Saturday.
Det Ch Supt Parkes added: "We urgently need anyone who knows him, who may have spent time with him over the last few weeks or before this to get in touch and tell us more about his background so that we can trace his movements."
Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk
Let's take a look now at some of the other stories making the news across the county.
The case will continue today at the High Court, where Ipswich Town Football Club is suing Suffolk Police for more than £200,000 - claiming it was "unlawfully" charged for policing costs on match days.
Suffolk Constabulary has made a counterclaim against the club for more than £96,000 in unpaid invoices for policing costs.
Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather
Early cloud and any mist will gradually clear, leaving another warm, dry day with sunshine. It will stay cooler in Lowestoft and other coastal places, but even there you'll get plenty of sunshine later.
Top temperature inland: 21C (70F).
It'll continue to be dry overnight, although cloud looks likely to increase. Lows of 10C (50F).
Get more on the forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.
A pop music writer for the LA Times says Ed Sheeran could face a possible trial over claims of plagiarism from two California-based musicians.
Image source, Getty ImagesRandy Lewis said: "These are tricky cases and it's always a roll of the dice.
"The attorney for the writers of Amazing have requested a jury trial and so when it goes to a jury you are dealing with average listeners as opposed to musical experts, so that's where anything can happen."
Ed Sheeran has yet to comment on the claims.
