A songwriting partner of rock star Greg Lake (pictured below, far right), who has died, has paid tribute to his "enthusiasm".

The former King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer singer and bassist has died from cancer aged 69.

Pete Sinfield, who lives in Aldeburgh, wrote lyrics for both bands and co-wrote Lake's perennial solo festive hit I Believe In Father Christmas.

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Sinfield (pictured below) said: "When he got enthusiastic about anything, whether it was building his orchard or trout stream, he seemed to be able to build up his enthusiasm to an incredible degree and it was infectious. 

"Everybody caught on to it and was dragged along and that was a good talent he had.

"I remember him chiefly for being very funny and from that laughter and enthusiasm there was a lot of determination for something to be bigger and better - a strong character obviously." 

You can listen to Sinfield's full interview with Stephen Foster on BBC Radio Suffolk between 16:00 and 19:00 tonight.

We've received reports of a stabbing outside Ipswich Hospital.

We've got calls in to the police and the hospital, and will bring you further details as soon as have any further information.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Lowestoft Town, external manager Ady Gallagher believes his side has turned a corner recently, after winning four of their last five matches.

Prior to this current run the Ryman Premier Division club had won just two of their previous ten fixtures.

Gallagher says the recent victory over Wingate & Finchley was a key one, particularly for the club's fans.

"The players need to show that type of attitude and commitment in training and in games," he said.

"If they can do that then it gives supporters belief that, despite all of the hardship, we're trying to do our best and move in the right direction."

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Bury St Edmunds, external director of rugby Gavin Hogg believes his side can be one of the best in National League Two South, external, but only if they stop blowing hot and cold.

Even though the Wolf Pack were beaten 31-21 by high-flying Old Elthamians at the weekend, Hogg was fairly happy with what he saw from his players.

"We've been waiting for a performance like that and we do think we're capable of being a top four side in this league," he said.

"For us it's about making those good 20 minute spells becoming 40, 60 and 80 minute performances." 

A man has been jailed for 17 years for his role in a series of robberies of businesses and linked crimes in Ipswich last year.

Tyren Brooks, 27, formerly of Campion Road in the town, had been found guilty in August of conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to conceal or transfer criminal property.

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Brooks is the fifth and final person to be sentenced in connection with the crimes, which police say took 16 months to investigate and bring to trial.

On 25 November, Colin Weeding, 27, of no fixed abode, and Darryl Malone, 25, of Harvey Road in Colchester, (pictured below, left to right) were each jailed for 12 years, while Sian Warner, 25, of Stonechat Road in Ipswich received a suspended sentence, and Courtney Parker, 18, of Campion Road received a community order and a curfew.

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Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

We recently reported a power cut in the Woodbrige area - the good news is that I've just double-checked the UK Power Networks website, external, and it looks as if the situation has been resolved.

Time for a nice cuppa I would say.

Helen Burchell
BBC News

Our favourite feline felon is at it again. 

Remember Theo? He's Ipswich's infamous cat burglar and he's started this year's Christmas "shopping" early.

Image source, Rachael Drouet

This kleptomaniac cat's been nicking his neighbours' belongings for three years and Christmas is a "special time" for him, his embarrassed owner Rachael Drouet says.

Theo, a six-year-old Siamese-cross, has just acquired these reindeer socks, undoubtedly destined for a neighbour's child whose tiny feet will now be chilly this festive season.

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As ever, Ms Drouet's trying to return Theo's "treasures", which he drags out of neighbours' homes and back to his own via catflaps and duly presents them as "presents". 

But it's not going to get easier as this cat hones his criminal ways...  

UK Power Networks say about 700 homes are currently without electricity in the Woodbridge area.

They say they've had to switch off power because of a "faulty piece of network equipment".

We'll keep you posted if there are any updates.

As you probably know by now, we love sharing your photographs of Suffolk with the rest of the world, so we'd like to say a big thank you to Sian New, who's emailed us this picture saying "Firey sky at Darsham this morning": 

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Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Leiston, external goalkeeper Jacob Marsden (pictured right) can go on to play professionally, according to his manager Glenn Driver (pictured left).

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The 20-year-old, who's on loan from Ipswich Town, external, saved a penalty on his debut and then another one in Tuesday's shoot-out win at Eastbourne Borough.

"He had a serious injury at Ipswich Town and he's getting better and better all of the time," said Driver. 

"We know with youngsters that they are going to make mistakes and this is all part of Jacob's development.

"I'm sure Mick McCarthy's grateful that we're giving him game time and we're also very grateful that he's allowing Jacob to be on board with us.

"Hopefully it's serving a purpose for both clubs."

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Our colleagues at BBC Radio Suffolk have been talking about "loyalty" cards this morning, and asking how many we have in our purses and wallets.

Sadly my meagre collection of 11 doesn't come close to one caller, who has more than 21.

What about you? Send us an email or post a message on our Facebook page, external, and let us know.

Among the comments there already:

• Will Felgate writes, external: "I have about 5 loyalty cards but I only use them to scrape the ice off my car in the morning"
• Alan Marsh says, external: "I use three and quite like them"

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A crowdfunding website aiming to raise £20,000 for a private detective to help in the search for missing serviceman Corrie Mckeague, reached its target in 24 hours.

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It was launched by Cheryl Hickman, owner of The Bull Inn at Barton Mills, external, where Corrie's mum Nicola has been staying.

She said hiring a private investigator is "one of the things they want to look at spending the money on, and also getting some analysis of data. 

"There's so much data on the Facebook page, there's so much information police have been trying to give to Nicola, it's literally overwhelming. 

"We just want to make sure that nothing's being missed."

A crowdfunding campaign to hire a private investigator to search for a missing serviceman tops its £20,000 target.

The county's police and crime commissioner says "nothing is being held back" in the search for missing RAF serviceman Corrie Mckeague: "We have reserves... I don't actually care what it costs, we will find resources to do it."

Speaking in response to recent criticism from members of Corrie's family that the police are not doing enough to try to find him, Tim Passmore said: "I understand their point of view and I'm trying very, very hard here to do everything possible to support them.

"Nothing is being held back and I have checked, I check at least twice a week on that because we've got to find what's happened to Corrie. 

"It's so important."

The news about the latest reward being offered for information leading to the return of Corrie Mckeague to his family, which has been provided by an "anonymous business couple", was revealed in a documentary on Forces TV, external which was shown last night.

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Writing on the Find Corrie Facebook page, external, the missing serviceman's uncle Tony Wringe, says they had been "working on a plan of action to step up the search for Corrie", which included Nicola Urquhart offering a substantial reward from the anonymous couple.

He added: "We have been holding back on launching it because the Investigation team and Suffolk Police were struggling to cope with answering the few calls a week they were receiving already; we wanted to try and give them an opportunity to prepare for the increase in volume.

"They have not, but still knowingly permitted another family member to post a reward without informing Nicola. 

"We are gravely concerned that any information provided will not be effectively collected, collated and acted upon."

We'll bring you a response to this criticism from Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner shortly.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

For the second time in just over a week a Suffolk club had to postpone a game last night because they couldn't get to the ground.

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The Needham Market, external coach was on it's way to Ware in Hertfordshire for an Alan Turvey Trophy tie, but got caught up in queuing on the A120.

The fixture has been rescheduled for Tuesday 20 December.

Last week, Leiston's, external FA Trophy replay at Eastbourne Borough was called off after problems on the M25.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

Another very mild day, although it'll be much cloudier than yesterday, and some of us will see some rain this afternoon.

The south-westerly wind will pick up during the day, and there'll be a top temperature of around 12C (54F).

Watch my full forecast here:

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Good morning, and thanks for joining us.

There's another development in the case of missing RAF serviceman Corrie Mckeague, with the announcement that his mum, Nicola Urquhart, has offered a reward of £50,000, external for information that leads to the Honington gunner being found and returned to his family.

This is in addition to the "five-figure" sum offered by his paternal grandparents earlier this week.

We'll bring you more on this, after a detailed look at today's weather forecast from Elizabeth Rizzini.

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