Ben Parker
BBC Suffolk sport

On paper it's a tough test for Ipswich Town tonight, as they visit Derby County, who many have tipped as promotion contenders. 

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The Rams, though, have made a slow start to the season, picking up just five points from their first six games.

Town boss Mick McCarthy believes that may be down to Derby not adapting to their new manager Nigel Pearson’s formation yet.

He said: "Nigel has been somebody who's played 4-4-2 with some really good teams, certainly with Leicester, and Derby have been 4-3-3."

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

With temperatures expected to reach 30C (86F), making it the hottest September day for more than 40 years, the East of England Ambulance Trust, external has issued the following advice on how to stay safe in the sun.

• Keep hydrated and wear a hat
• Use a high-factor sun cream and top up regularly - the sun is at its hottest between 11:00 and 15:00
• Use insect repellent if you're prone to bites

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And if you're planning a barbecue, make sure the food is cooked thoroughly - and protect yourself and others from flames.

The NHS non-emergency helpline, 111, is open 24 hours a day - alternatively see your GP or pharmacist if you need medical help.

On the 100th anniversary of the birth of children's author Roald Dahl, the head of Suffolk Libraries has been recalling receiving a signed letter from him, 30 years ago.

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Alison Wheeler, who had been working at at a holiday club in Chantry Library, external, said: "I thought it was a really good idea to get all the children to write a letter to Roald Dahl saying why they liked his books and The BFG.

"We put them all in an envelope; sent them to his publisher.

"To my amazement, shortly afterwards, this letter came back, totally not expecting it; it was a jewel of a surprise and also a lovely thing for the children."

Returning now to the story we brought you yesterday, about the sighting of six suspected illegal immigrants at Bawdsey on Saturday evening.

The Home Office was criticised by Stephen Reid, assistant harbour master at Felixstowe Ferry, who said there had been a lack of support from Border Force after the group had been seen.

In a statement, a Home Office spokesperson said it took a "robust approach, external" to maritime security, adding that there were "clear signs" that their approach was working.

It said Immigration Enforcement was investigating the incident at Bawdsey, and suggest if people witness activity they believe could be related to illegal immigration, and require a rapid emergency response, they should call police immediately via 999.

A sculpture has been unveiled at the Mount Road roundabout, on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, in remembrance of American servicemen based at Rougham Airfield, external during World War II.

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The servicemen maintained and flew B17 Flying Fortress bombers, which were part of the United States 8th Air Force, based in Europe.

The "Flight of Peace" is about 3.8m (12ft) high, and it will be illuminated at night. There will also be an information board, explaining its significance, on a footpath next to the roundabout.

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Here's one person who's not going to enjoy today's hot weather...

East Anglian Daily Times

Here's the front page of the West edition of the East Anglian Daily Times, external:

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This is what the front of the Ipswich Star, external looks like: 

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East Anglian Daily Times

This is the front page of the East edition of the East Anglian Daily Times, external:

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Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

Hot and sunny across the Eastern region - with temperatures possibly reaching 30C (86F), which would the highest recorded in September since 1973.

Some places on the coast face a risk of a shower.

Visit BBC Weather for a detailed forecast for where you are.

The Boundary Commission publishes its proposals for new parliamentary constituencies in the East of England.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Good morning.

It's going to be a beautiful day today, according to forecaster Kate Kinsella, so we'll try to find some "sunny" stories to bring you to make the most of it.

We'll start by finding out a bit more about those weather details, and see what the local papers are reporting. I've had a look at the roads and the rails, and it looks as if everything's running smoothly there.

This lovely sunrise photograph was taken in Eye, by BBC Weather Watcher "Eyewatcher".

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That's it from the Suffolk news team and our live coverage until 08:00 tomorrow, but any major stories in the county overnight will still feature here.

Our main story today has been the arrival of a group of six people, believed to be illegal immigrants, at Bawdsey on Saturday evening.

If you scroll down, you can see video footage of them taken in a pub car park in Bromeswell, as well as other stories from across the county during the day.

Have a good evening.

Suspected illegal immigrants who are believed to have arrived by yacht in Suffolk were seen fleeing from a Range Rover in a pub car park.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

We've got spells of evening sunshine to look forward to, followed by a dry and very warm night with some mist and fog patches forming in places.

Temperatures will fall to around 15C (59F).

Tuesday will be a day of sunshine, and variable amounts of cloud. The top temperature inland will be around 29C (84F), but cooler and less humid on the coast.

BBC Weather has a detailed forecast for you, wherever you live.

A black kitten, thought to be about six months old, has been found dumped in a pillowcase in Lound, near Lowestoft.

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The RSPCA said the pillowcase had been tied up so the kitten was unable to escape. It was only her cries that alerted a passerby to her whereabouts on Thursday morning.

Deputy Ch Insp Amy Collingsworth said: "The kitten was found wearing a collar, but had no tag or microchip.

"At this point we don't know if she was abandoned by her owners, or has been stolen or lost, and then cruelly dumped by somebody else."

The RSPCA would like to hear from anyone who has information about the kitten or its owner.

Six illegal immigrants who are believed to have arrived by yacht in Bawdsey were filmed fleeing from a Range Rover, in a pub car park in Bromeswell.

The BBC Weather Watchers have been busy capturing some unusual cloud formations in the skies above Suffolk today.

Here are just a couple to share with you:

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Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

High quality basketball will be on show at the Copleston Centre in Ipswich tonight, with a USA select team in town. 

The group of college graduates has been touring Europe, playing some of the best teams this side of the Atlantic. 

Ipswich captain Tom Sadler said: "It'll be a good game and a good test to see where we're at.

"It's good to play a team that's probably better than a lot of the teams we'll play this year."

Ipswich's Evie Edwards (pictured centre) has narrowly missed out on getting a medal at the Paralympics in Rio, after she and fellow team-mates Stephen McGuire and Kieran Steer lost 2-3 to Thailand in the boccia bronze-medal match.

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