Summary

  • Updates for Friday, 2 December 2016

  • Burger restaurant boss fined £166,660 for breaching Health and Safety legislation

  • Newsagents urge consideration for cyclists

  • Brewery brothers call 'time' after more than 80 years

  • Youngsters help police carry out speed checks

  • MP conducts survey on depression at House of Commons

  • Motorcyclist taken to hospital after Mildenhall collision

  1. How to find buried treasurepublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 December 2016

    After treasure found in Norfolk is confirmed as Anglo-Saxon jewellery of "national significance", the finder gives us his top tips for finding your own.

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  2. Bristol City 2-0 Ipswich Townpublished at 18:22 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2016

    Bristol City end a three-game losing run in the Championship with an impressive win over Ipswich Town.

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  3. That's it for another week of live coveragepublished at 18:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Philippa Taylor
    BBC Local Live

    I don't know where the week has gone, but it's that time on a Friday again, where we sign off for the weekend.

    Before we leave you, here's a reminder of some of the stories we've brought you today:

    And if you happen to be driving through Beyton after dark over the next few days, you'll see what's got to be Suffolk's brightest outdoor Christmas tree.

  4. Weather: Risk of frost tonight, staying dry tomorrowpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Alex Dolan
    BBC Look East weather

    This evening will be rather cloudy with some showers clearing eastwards. 

    Clear spells will develop and bring the risk of a frost in places and the odd fog patch. Lows of -1 to 4C (30 - 39F).

    East of England weather

    Saturday will be a little cloudy at times, but staying dry with some bright or sunny spells. 

    Chance of an isolated shower in eastern counties, with highs of 7C (45F).

    There's more at BBC Weather.

  5. Fail-to-stop victim formally identified by poilicepublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Police have confirmed that the victim of Tuesday's fail-to-stop collision in Hitcham was Colin Taylor, 72, who lived in the village.

    Officers are still appealing for the driver or owner of a white DAF LF vehicle to come forward.

    "I'M HERE" can be seen written in dirt on the back of the lorry.

    White DAF vanImage source, Suffolk Police
  6. Burger restaurant boss fined £166,660published at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A judge at Ipswich magistrates' court has fined the owner of a burger restaurant in the town £166,660, with costs of £12,000, after a worker was injured in a kitchen in March last year.

    Ipswich magistrates court

    The incident happened at the Burger King branch on Westgate Street, when Michael Firth, 18, was injured by hot oil as he was clearing up, and was off work for five weeks.

    The prosecution described the protective garments provided for the staff as being so large that they resembled a circus clown's outfit.

    At an earlier hearing at Ipswich Magistrates Court, the branch franchise owner, KFG Quickserve Ltd, external, admitted two counts of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act, external, by not keeping its employees safe.

  7. Ipswich need to watch Flintpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Graeme Mac
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Manager Mick McCarthy says he is well aware of the threat that Bristol City defender Aden Flint (pictured) poses to his Ipswich Town team at Ashton Gate tomorrow.

    Aden FlintImage source, Reuters

    The 27-year-old, who recently agreed a new contract at tomorrow's opponents Bristol City, scored twice against the Blues at Ashton Gate last season in a 2-1 win for the home team.

    "We'll keep an eye on him, although it's hard to miss him given that he's about six foot seven," McCarthy joked.

    "It's pretty hard to stop him though unfortunately, especially if the set-piece delivery is good and he times his run right."

  8. Double header at Ipswich Basketball Clubpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Graeme Mac
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Ipswich's senior men's basketball team, external is gearing up for two crucial Division 2, external matches on their home court this weekend.

    Ipswich's basketball players in training

    Nick Drane's side face London Greenhouse Pioneers at the Copleston Centre from 17:00 tomorrow, before a meeting with Thames Valley just 24 hours later.

    "At four wins and four losses we are currently mid-table," the head coach said. 

    "Two wins this weekend though and we are in the mix with regards to fighting for second spot in the league.

    After this weekend, Ipswich do not play at home again until February.

  9. Ipswich Town say Pitman set for U23 action next weekpublished at 16:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

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  10. Ryman League: Bullard back in Suffolkpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Former Ipswich Town midfielder and I'm A Celebrity... contestant Jimmy Bullard brings his current club, Leatherhead, to Needham Market , externaltomorrow.

    Jimmy BullardImage source, Getty Images

    The 38-year-old's been in charge of the Ryman Premier Division outfit since September.

    AFC Sudbury, external will be aiming for their third successive win at home to Harlow, Lowestoft Town, external entertain Wingate & Finchley while Leiston, external head to Metropolitan Police.

    In the North Division Bury Town, external, who've lost five of their last six matches, host Brentwood.

  11. 'No patience' from drivers on the county's roadspublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A keen cyclist from Leiston says it feels as if there's "no patience" left on Suffolk's roads.

    Paul Willsher

    Paul Willsher was speaking following the death of a 72-year-old cyclist, named locally as Colin Taylor, who was killed in a fail-to-stop collision at Hitcham earlier this week.

    Saying that he was "very shocked" about the incident, he said there seems to be much more speed and taking chances by drivers these days: "It seems to be that there is no patience left. 

    "It's this instant gratification thing - I want something so I'm going to have it now and it's got into the driving habit - they seem to get frustrated very quickly."

  12. Preparations in full swing for Lavenham Christmas Fairpublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    This time last week the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre was in full swing, but this week, it's the turn of Lavenham to cast its festive spell.

    Preparations for Lavenham Christmas Fair

    The three-day event, external, which includes a guided lantern walk, a ukulele band and a visit from you-know-who, begins at 17:30 this evening and organiser Jane Gosling says: "We have so much entertainment going on, there's something going on all weekend."

    She thinks the setting makes the event particularly special: "It's just so beautiful.

    "You're surrounded by such lovely shops - it's just such a lovely setting."

  13. Rugby union: Bury looking to bounce backpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    After seeing their three-match winning streak end at Cinderford last weekend Bury St Edmunds, external rugby players are back in action tomorrow.

    Sam SterlingImage source, Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club

    The Wolf Pack - who're eighth in National League Two South, external - are at home to second-placed Old Elthamians.

  14. Stunning photograph of Moulton Churchpublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Philippa Taylor
    BBC Local Live

    I've just spotted this amazing photograph of St Peter's Church in Moulton, which was taken shortly before 18:00 yesterday by BBC Weather Watcher "RJ".

    I hope you like it as much as I do.

    Moulton Church
  15. Newsagents urge 'consideration' for cyclists after road deathpublished at 13:54 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A couple have contacted BBC Suffolk, paying tribute to the cyclist who died following a collision in Hitcham on Tuesday.

    B1115 in Hitcham

    Kevin and Debbie Bailey, from Bildeston News, wrote: "[The man named locally as] Colin Taylor was a customer of ours and we were so shocked and upset by what happened.

    "He was a lovely, sweet man who would cycle from Hitcham to Bildeston every week to pay his paper bill... in fact, he cycled everywhere.

    "People have got to change their attitude behind the wheel of any vehicle and be more considerate towards other road users."

  16. Police confirm cyclist died as a result of his injuriespublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Kate Arkell
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Police say a post-mortem examination has revealed that a cyclist who was killed in a collision on the B1115 near Stowmarket on Tuesday, died as a result of his injuries.

    White DAF vanImage source, Suffolk Police

    The 72-year-old, named locally as Colin Taylor, was found unconscious in a ditch in Hitcham by passing motorists.

    Police believe he'd been hit by a white lorry (pictured), which failed to stop at the scene.

    The driver has so far failed to come forward.

  17. Support for pregnant women with mental health problemspublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Nic Rigby
    BBC News

    Support for women who suffer mental health problems while pregnant or just after giving birth has been boosted by a £2.5m grant in Norfolk and Waveney.

    Pregnant womanImage source, PA

    The money will fund care for pregnant women and new mothers with serious mental health difficulties, as well as providing support for the rest of the family and training for other healthcare professionals.

    Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, external (NSFT) and Norfolk’s clinical commissioning groups were awarded the grant by NHS England to work with partners to develop the specialist community service.

    Work has now started to recruit consultant psychiatrists to lead the service, as well as mental health nurses, a psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker, nursery nurses and administrators, who will complete the 14-strong team. It is hoped all posts will be filled by March.Andy Goff, development manager with NSFT, said: “It's great news that there will now be a specific service caring for women and their babies, as it is such a specialist area of work."

  18. Retirement will be twice as nicepublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Retirement is beckoning for twin brothers who have together notched up more than 80 years service since joining Greene King in the mid-1970s.

    Kenny and Keith Meekins

    Keith Meekin, pictured right with brother Kenny, says his fondest memory of working for the Bury St Edmunds-based brewer was just after he started: "Being on the droves [delivering the beer], they were the good years.

    "We used to come in here of a morning, all the crews, there'd be one or two little upsets because somebody's blocked somebody in, but at the end of the day, leave off, go and have a pint, everything's forgot.

    "That was it, really good the droves."

  19. The short arm of the lawpublished at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    Primary school children from Eye have been giving police officers a helping hand to carry out speed checks in the town.

    Pupils with camera

    As part of a speed awareness project, junior road safety officers from St Peter and St Paul School, external learnt how to use a speed gun and helped officers measure the velocity of vehicles.

    Emma, 11, pictured, says she wants drivers to think about how fast they go through her town: "[If] there's a car, and it goes round too fast, and there's someone else, they might collide together and they can hurt people.

    "We've come out to help our community, and help other people to stay safe."

  20. MP conducts study about colleagues' state of mental healthpublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 December 2016

    A Suffolk MP is carrying out a survey of his fellow members of parliament, to try to establish if mental health issues are more prevalent among them compared with the general population.

    House of Commons

    Dr Dan Poulter, former junior health minister and MP for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich, is conducting the study alongside King's College London, and said he'd seen colleagues behaving erratically under stress.

    He told BBC Radio 4: "A lot of MPs work away from their families and their homes, and have to live a life in two places. 

    "It's very much a life that is in the public domain and in the public glare.

    "I have seen in my time in Parliament colleagues who clearly are struggling and finding difficulty and don't always know where to turn for help."