Kate Kinsella
BBC Look East weather

Today will start mostly cloudy, with patchy light rain at times, but it will become drier and brighter this afternoon, with some sunny spells. 

These may trigger an occasional sharp shower in places across the East region.

Top temperature: 19C (66F).

Tonight will be mostly dry and cloudy, with some mist and fog patches in rural spots.

Lows of 12C (54F).

BBC Weather has the full forecast where you live.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Good morning.

It's been revealed the number of people smoking in Suffolk has dropped from 18.3% in 2012 to 16.1% last year.

We'll take a closer look at those figures, as well as catching up on sporting news from across the county, and finding out what the weather's got in store for us.

Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher "SallySunshsine" for this striking photograph, taken yesterday evening:

The team here in Suffolk is signing off until tomorrow morning at 08:00, but don't forget any breaking stories overnight will still appear here.

Before we go, a reminder of some of the stories we've brought you today:

• The cat that's been stealing golf balls from Aldeburgh Golf Club appears to have turned over a new leaf and given up his life of crime
• Ipswich Town have announced Sir Elton John is returning to Portman Road next summer 
• The new dedicated hedgehog officer for Ipswich has rolled-up for work

Have a good evening.

Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Ipswich are appealing for assistance to locate the weapon used in the attack which happened in Prospect Street on Friday night.

Officers have carried-out extensive searches in the vicinity of the attack off Bramford Road, but have not been able to locate the knife which was used to stab the victim.

Det Ch Insp Eamonn Bridger said: "We are anxious that the knife is located and taken off the streets so it does not harm anybody else."

Ben Parker
BBC Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town have named a strong under-23s side for their match against Leeds United tonight. 

Leon Best and Luke Varney are both expected to start the match.  

Best made his first-team debut as a substitute in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa and is hoping to build up his match fitness ahead of this weekend's trip to Elland Road.

A woman was raped in Ipswich town centre in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The woman reported being attacked between 01:00 and 03:00, between Old Cattle Market and Upper Orwell Street.

Police say the victim is being supported by "specialist trained officers", and witnesses of the attack ware being sought.

Portsmouth midfielder Kyle Bennett is fully focused on the club's promotion push after being linked with Ipswich.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

Heavy showers will make their way down the east coast this evening, with outbreaks of showery rain spreading southwards.

It'll turn murky in places overnight, with some mist and fog. 

There'll be light winds, and temperatures should stay in double figures.

Image source, BBC Weather

Tomorrow will be generally cloudy with some bright or sunny spells. The last of the rain should clear, and it should then be largely dry - although there is the chance of some heavy and slow moving showers.

Top temperature: 19(C) (66F).

You can find more details on BBC Weather.

Richard Haugh
BBC Introducing in Suffolk

On Friday night we'll be returning to the wonderful John Peel Centre, external in Stowmarket.

We're really pleased with the line-up of Yoji, Daisy Victoria (pictured) and Kate Jackson & The Wrong Moves. Admission, once again, is free.

Image source, Francesca Allen

Daisy Victoria has been speaking to the centre about how she draws inspiration from the Suffolk countryside, and other things. You can find the interview... here, external.  

BBC Suffolk presenter Mark Murphy has been to Sudbury to gauge the size of the problem regarding illegal parking in disabled bays:

Responding to criticism that it's a "free-for-all" for drivers and the situation is not adequately monitored, a spokesman for Babergh District Council, external said: "We only have responsibility for enforcing car parking in the actual car parks themselves, not on the road. 

"On-road parking is a police responsibility... It has to be the police."

Suffolk Police, external said they are responsible for dealing with illegal parking on roads, but said they have to make sure they prioritise their resources, adding that they are "still dealing with it and will continue to deal with it".

BBC Travel

One lane of the A11 is blocked eastbound at the Forest Retail Park roundabout in Thetford, because of an accident involving two cars and debris on the road.

Traffic is queuing with congestion back to Elveden.

A gala performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, external on Wednesday will mark the 25th anniversary of the "new" Ipswich Regent Theatre, external.

Image source, Ipswich Borough Council

Back in 1991, Ipswich Borough Council saved the theatre for live entertainment, after the previous owners, the Rank Organisation, announced they were going to convert the venue, formerly known as the Gaumont, into a five-screen cinema complex. 

Following a groundswell of public opinion, when a petition of more than 30,000 signatures was presented, the council brokered a deal to save the venue and has since owned and managed the theatre. 

The Royal Philharmonic Pops Orchestra performed the 'opening' concert.

Bryony Rudkin, deputy leader of the council, said: "It’s hard to imagine Ipswich without the Regent – no top comedy acts, no musicals, ballet extravaganzas, great live music appealing to all ages, and, of course, no panto. 

"The council was right to step in 25 years ago and hundreds of thousands of people are still feeling the benefit.”

Luke Deal
BBC Radio Suffolk

A cat that used to bring golf balls home from its local course seems to have cured himself of the habit, according to his owner.

The problem meant Aldeburgh Golf Club, external had to formulate a special local rule to deal with it.

Peter Bryson says they thought Merlin, associated the golf balls with the ping-pong balls he used to play with at home, but since they've got rid of those, the steady stream of golf balls has stopped.

He added that they haven't had any "unexpected gifts" for at least three months: "We assume because we haven't heard anything from the golf club, and he isn't bringing any home, the issue isn't there any more."

The story was first reported in the Daily Mail, external.

Image source, Jon Hopkins/Geograph

The Spa Pavilion Theatre, external in Felixstowe has been named as the Best New Business in this year's Suffolk Coastal Business & Community Awards, external.

Image source, Spa Pavilion

Within the last 12 months, the recently-re-opened theatre has been refurbished and unveiled two new restaurants, employing 30 new staff.

Director Ray Anderson said: “We were amazed. It was wonderful to be nominated as finalists and so to win was the icing on the cake for us." 

BBC Travel

The A1071 in Hintlesham is partially blocked at the Timperleys junction, because of a collision involving two cars.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Any Ipswich Town, external midfielder who's not currently in Mick McCarthy's team might have to be patient in their wait for a game.

Image source, Getty Images

McCarthy was full of praise for Jonathan Douglas (pictured) and Cole Skuse after Saturday's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa.

"Dougie's been terrific," said McCarthy. "I didn't play him in the first couple of games, but since he's got in he's undroppable - him and Skusey." 

"That might change throughout the season, but for now those two have just been terrific.

"So it's sad for some of the others, because I've got good midfield players, but it's nice when two of them are playing like that."

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Witches, external should be able to call upon the services of James Sarjeant and Joe Jacobs for Thursday's play-off quarter-final first leg.

Image source, Stephen Waller

The pair missed yesterday's defeat at Newcastle Diamonds, external, but team manager Ritchie Hawkins is hopeful they'll be ok for the visit of Edinburgh Monarchs, external.

"Joe should be over his illness by then and Sarj [James Sarjeant] will be back too as he won't want to miss that one. He had a big crash on Friday, and was a bit beaten up by it, but hopefully he'll be back for Edinburgh."

About My Area

About My Area, external has a match report from Sudbury Rugby Club's first-ever meeting with Old Priorians.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Despite the fact he hasn't scored in 34 matches, Ipswich Town, external striker Freddie Sears still has the full backing of his manager Mick McCarthy.

Image source, Getty Images

The 26-year-old shone in the latter stages of Saturday's draw against Aston Villa, hitting a post and going close with a couple of free-kicks.

"He's been outstanding and he's played in most games," said McCarthy. "I just think he's been an outstanding performer and I'm not bothered he hasn't scored his goals because they'll come." 

"I'm not badgering him. I had spells in my career when I didn't play well and managers stood by me because I did the right things, I was professional and I didn't let people down, and that's Freddie."