The Suffolk Preservation Society is running a competition, external asking people to submit words and images about what makes the county beautiful.

It wants planners to "have an eye" to the appearance and fit of new developments around the county when they're considering planning applications.

Chairman Andrew Fane said they're not against new housing: "What we're in favour of [is] well designed, well placed, well located developments that enhance our county rather than damage it."

Have you got an photograph showing how beautiful Suffolk is? Send us an email, or post a message on our Facebook page, external.

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BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Witches, external director Chris Louis didn't pull any punches in his assessment of last night's 50-39 Premier League defeat at Glasgow Tigers, external.

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"I thought it was a good effort at Workington [on Saturday] but then some of the lads didn't prepare themselves very well for [Sunday] and they let themselves down and the team down."

"Glasgow were not at their best, we were given an opportunity that we didn't take, that is how I see today," Louis told the club website.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Bury Saints, external American Football team will play in the top tier in Great Britain next season after victory in their play-off semi final. 

Chris Wallis' team beat the Sandwell Steelers by 42 points to 13 to guarantee a place in the Premier League from next year.

A man has been charged by police after two women were raped in Great Cornard in the early hours of 7 August.

A woman had told police she had encountered a man as she walked back from Sudbury town centre, and was later raped by him at an address in Great Cornard.

Further inquiries then identified that a second victim had also been raped at the same address, at a similar time.

The 34-year-old from New Romney in Kent was arrested at Liverpool Street Station on Thursday evening, and brought back to Suffolk for questioning.

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Midfielder Cole Skuse says David McGoldrick’s latest absence due to injury is heartbreaking, external for the striker and also the rest of the squad and the staff. 

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BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town, external boss Mick McCarthy fears striker David McGoldrick could need surgery on his ankle injury, which would rule him out for around three months.

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The 28-year-old missed Saturday's defeat at Brentford after injuring himself in last week's EFL Cup tie against Stevenage.

"It's appalling for all of us, certainly for Didzy as he's missed so much time through injury," said McCarthy. 

"We're awaiting the news on Monday as to whether it's six to eight weeks, but it's more likely to been an operation and probably 12 weeks."

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Suffolk, external bowler Matt Wareing posted season-best figures of 4/52 on day one of his side's Minor Counties Championship, external match away to Buckinghamshire.

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The 22-year-old helped his team reduce Bucks to 136/9 at the close of play, still 78 runs short of Suffolk's first innings total.

"I'm really pleased," said Wareing. "It's not been the best season personally, but today the ball came out of my hand well, it swung nicely and there was a little bit of movement off the pitch.

"It also helped that any edges (off the bat) went to hand and they hung on to it."

The Ipswich Witches, external now have their work cut out to reach the Premier League play-offs after taking just one point from their two away meetings at the weekend. 

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Following Saturday's defeat at Workington, last night the Suffolk side lost 50-39 at Glasgow, with Danny King (pictured) top scoring with a paid 11. 

Meanwhile, Mildenhall, external fell at the first hurdle in yesterday's National League Fours tournament.

The Fen Tigers failed to progress from their group which was won by the Rye House Raiders, who went on to take the title.

Suffolk's cricketers, external are in a healthy position after day one of their final Minor Counties Championship, external game of the season, away to Buckinghamshire. 

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Suffolk posted 214 all out from 56.4 overs before Bucks closed the day on 136/9 - still 78 runs behind. 

Matt Salisbury, who scored 58 not out, and Josh Cantrell with 56 were the pick of Suffolk's batsmen while bowler Matt Wareing returned figures of four wickets for 52 runs.

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BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town, external manager Mick McCarthy was stunned by the manner of his side's 2-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday.

After a good first half, Town had no response to two quickfire goals from Bees defender John Egan after the break. 

"To concede that first goal seemed to have a really devastating effect on us," said McCarthy. 

"It's not like one of my teams. We seemed to unravel there and look like we were going to concede a second, and we did. From that point on I don't think we really threatened."

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Suffolk swimmer Chris Walker-Hebborn (pictured left) has won his first Olympic medal.

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The 26-year-old was part of the Great Britain team that took silver, behind the United States, in the men's 4x100 metres medley relay.

Walker-Hebborn was joined on the podium in Rio by team-mates Adam Peaty, James Guy and Duncan Scott.

The race saw America's Michael Phelps win his 23rd Olympic gold medal.

Joey Abbs says he "won't be surprised" if Shaun Whiter wins a gold medal in the 2020 or 2024 Paralympics and adds: "I hope he does."

Describing Mr Whiter as someone who "likes a challenge", he promised: "I'll be there supporting him. Watch this space."

Shaun Whiter has been paying tribute to the people who've contributed to a fund that has seen more than £100,000 pledged in aid of his rehabilitation. 

Money from sporting events has also been given to his friend Joey Abbs, who also received serious injuries in the hit-and-run crash.

Speaking at a fundraising event in Exning on Saturday, Mr Whiter said: "It gets quite emotional when you see all these people that have donated anonymously,you'd like to say thank you. 

"I'd love to see them so a big shout out and a massive massive thank you from my heart and from Joey as well that people have pulled together.

"We had the football community where we both come from - you go through the bad bits with football but we've now seen the good parts of football - that's come from what's happened over the last month."

Shaun Whiter, who had to have both his legs amputated after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Newmarket at the beginning of July, says he would love to get involved with the Paralympics.

Speaking at a fundraising event in Exning at the weekend, he said: "I'm not saying I'm going to turn up and do it but I would love to go there.

"I have a dream, you've got to start somewhere and now if I can focus with sport it's going to help me progress more within myself and get me through these times."

A footballer who lost both of his legs in a hit-and-run crash has spoken out about the driver responsible.  

Shaun Whiter, who was helping his friend Joey Abbs to change a tyre near Newmarket when it happened, said: "Being 27, I didn't dream of this. Personally think I shouldn't have to deal with this but it's a case of now I have to deal with this and I hope he's aware of that."

Jan Adamec, 40, of Haverhill, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He is on remand and will be sentenced in September.

Mr Whiter, 27, said: "Without a doubt it's good to know that the guy is off the streets."

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Good morning and thanks for joining us as we begin a new week of live coverage from across the county.

During the day we'll bring you updates as they happen, keeping you informed of any travel problems that might occur, and letting you know what the forecast has in store.

But we'll start the day by hearing from Shaun Whiter, the man who had both his legs amputated after he and a friend were both seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident.

Brentford summer signing John Egan scores both goals as the Bees win at home to Ipswich Town.

A World War Two veteran whose life savings were stolen gives thousands of pounds to charity after an online campaign helped him raised £18,000.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

That's it for Suffolk's regular live updates for this week. 

We'll be back from 08:00 on Monday morning, but please check later for any breaking stories.

Today we've brought you news that work on the third crossing for Lowestoft will begin by 2019, covered the story of a Southwold grandmother, aged 75, who completed a tandem skydive for charity, and revealed the disappointing news for Ipswich Town fans that striker David McGoldrick is out for two months with an ankle injury.

You can scroll down to get more on these and other stories.

We'll leave you with this advice from Look East weather forecaster Chris Bell if you're planning any stargazing tonight: