John Hood's former partner Jayne Lindill says his friends and family are "heartbroken" by his death.

Pete Cooper
BBC News

A man has been charged after allegedly coughing over people at a shop.

Suffolk Police said a "number of members of the public" reported that a man wearing a mask was behaving anti-socially in the Co-op, external on Church Street in Eye on Saturday.

A 34-year-old man from the town has been charged with various offences including causing harassment, alarm or distress; disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest.

He has been released on bail and is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court next month.

Pete Cooper
BBC News

Ipswich Town footballers have been praised for calling older season ticket holders to check they are OK during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bill Robinson got a call on Saturday from Will Keane (pictured).

He said: "We had a very nice chat about football, exercise, golf and about his previous clubs.

"It's a great Idea from Ipswich Town and good on them for doing that."

Organisers say the party was the perfect remedy "to a dull few weeks" amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Phil Cartwright
BBC Sport

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World darts champion Peter Wright, who lives in a Suffolk farmhouse, is practising with a fellow title-winner during isolation.

BBC Sport caught up with the dartist otherwise known as Snakebite, as he revealed some of the unusual forfeits in the offing for whoever loses on the oche.

A group of dancers with Down's syndrome is carrying on performing via video-link.

The Cambridge Folk Festival, external is the latest event to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event, due to run 30 July-2 August, was to star the likes of Yusuf (formerly known as Cat Stevens), Grammy Award-winning Patty Griffin and Passenger.

Organisers said the safety of festival-goers, artists, staff and crew was their "top priority" and the event had become "too difficult to plan, prepare and deliver".

Anyone who has already booked tickets will be given the choice of a refund or the chance to hold onto their tickets for the 2021 festival.

FolkEast, external in Suffolk has yet to make a decision about its festival, which is due to take place 21-23 August.

Andrew Sinclair
BBC Look East political correspondent

Local councils are warning that they're facing a financial crisis because of a big drop in their income due to the coronavirus outbreak.

They're writing to the government asking for extra funding later in the year so they can afford to keep running services.

They say that with leisure centres and museums closed, tenants unable to pay their rent and motorists staying away from car parks, they are losing an important source of income.

Ipswich Borough Council makes £2m a month from its commercial activities while Norwich City Council earns £500,000 a month from parking charges.

I understand Cambridge City Council is warning it could be £10m in the red at the end of this crisis.

The government says it's giving extra help to councils and they should also think about using their reserves.

But councils say it's not enough - Ipswich's Labour leader David Ellesmere said "the government's given us £76,000 - that won't cover our loss of income for even a week".

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

A number of chalk messages have been left outside a Suffolk care home after it shut to visitors last Friday.

Staff at Melford Court, in Long Melford, said it was so they could let "loved ones know they are doing OK".

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Amanda Atkins, care home manager, said: "A lot of relatives are naturally upset and disappointed that they can't come and see their loved ones, so we thought it would be a good idea if they were able to leave personal messages outside.

"I found some large chalks in the local supermarket and left them with a sign inviting residents to write something on the stones.

"The idea has taken off and now we have more than 20 messages," she said.

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West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock says he's tested positive for COVID-19.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care tweeted the news and said his symptoms were "mild" and he was self-isolating and working from home.

Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed he had also tested positive and was self-isolating in Downing Street.

There was clapping, cheering, pots clanging and car horns honking as people across the East of England gave their thanks to the NHS.

Many people took part in the social media campaign on Thursday night, where people across the UK applauded the work of the health service treating coronavirus patients.

Ipswich market will take place tomorrow to help people who need fresh produce.

There will only be four stalls trading and social distancing measures will be in place.

The daughter of a NHS worker in Suffolk has posted a video on social media to thank people for staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust runs the hospital in Bury St Edmunds and community services.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Last night, people around the UK took part in a "Clap for our Carers" tribute, saluting NHS and care workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

At 20:00 GMT, well-wishers flocked to their balconies, windows, front doors and gardens to applaud.

Emergency services themselves also took part as this "amazing show of support" outside Ipswich Hospital reflects.

Alex Pope
BBC News

We are all finding new ways to work at the moment, and that includes staff working within the NHS.

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is using a new video system so appointments can be made online.

I am a little jealous as Claire's headset looks better than mine.

A last minute wedding, an engagement in lockdown and a dog that was so happy it hurt - some of the lighter moments in the last few days.

Coronavirus is the main focus of all news at the moment, and here's how it is being reported in the local press.

• Pupils from Sancton Wood School in Cambridge and pensioners have teamed up to operate a buddy system where they write letters, draw pictures, or even telephone each other during the coronavirus pandemic, reports the Cambridge News, external.
• Luton Today, external says that a Luton company is ramping up production of ventilators and is expected to make 5,000 within two weeks.
• The Herts Advertiser, external has tips on how to de-clutter your home while in self-isolation.
• MK Citizen, external has a breakdown of the number of cases of coronavirus in Milton Keynes.
• Ipswich Town Football Club could lose £500,000, external if the season is completed behind closed doors, says the Ipswich Star.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

The way people can visit loved ones is changing at most hospitals.

East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust has said that visiting has been suspended at Colchester, Ipswich, Aldeburgh and Felixstowe hospitals, and at Bluebird Lodge in Ipswich.

Chief executive Nick Hulme said you could only visit if seeing someone receiving end-of-life care; you are a birthing partner or a parent or appropriate adult visiting your child.

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“Our primary concern is to keep our patients and our staff safe," he said.

"Thank to you everyone in our communities for their continuing support at this very difficult time."

Dr Nick Harpur says he is desperate to return to help frontline NHS colleagues.