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  • Updates for Friday, 3 March 2017

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  1. Train ticket offices to close, says unionpublished at 09:17 British Summer Time 4 May 2017
    published at 08:17 4 May 2017

    Alex Pope
    BBC Local Live

    A number of railway ticket offices on the Greater Anglia network are set to close, according to the RMT union.

    It says the train operator is planning on closing 57 ticket offices, leaving just seven operating.

    They are expected to stay open in London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Norwich, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich and Stansted Airport.

    Great Anglia station mapImage source, Greater Anglia

    The union's general secretary, Mick Cash, said he was "appalled at this planned attack on ticket offices and station staff across the Greater Anglia franchise, which would wipe out the vast bulk of these vital passenger services over the next year".

    He added it would "fight" to "halt these disastrous plans". 

    We have contacted Greater Anglia for comment.

  2. Charity treating males 'between 7 and 74' for eating disorderspublished at 09:09 British Summer Time 4 May 2017
    published at 08:09 4 May 2017

    Eating Matters, external, a charity based in Norwich, is an early intervention service.

    It works closely with GPs, and offers counselling and support for those with eating disorders.

    Its chief executive, Yolande Russell, says the charity has seen an 82% increase in referrals for men in the last two years, and 10% of its current client base are boys and men aged between seven and 74.

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    It can come out of nowhere, there can be triggers, trauma, that affect any gender or age group... stress of school, university work, it often goes hand in hand with anxiety and depression."

    Yolande Russell, Eating Matters

  3. Rise in men with eating disorders may be down to more seeking helppublished at 08:57 British Summer Time 4 May 2017
    published at 07:57 4 May 2017

    A leading eating disorder charity says the increase in the number of males seeking help for eating disorders doesn't necessarily mean more are developing the condition.

    Tom Quin, from "Beat" (Beating Eating Disorders, external), which is based in Norwich, said: "It may be that simply more are seeking help.

    "It still appears there are a smaller proportion of males seeking help for their eating disorder than females. 

    "This is likely to do with more stigma around eating disorders amongst males, less understanding."

  4. Seventy one men treated for eating disorders in Norfolk and Suffolkpublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 4 May 2017
    published at 07:47 4 May 2017

    Norfolk and Suffolk are seeing more cases of eating disorders in men than in many other areas of Britain, according to figures obtained by the BBC.

    Seventy one men were treated by the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, external - only south London, Manchester and Hertfordshire saw more cases. 

    A man standing on a pair of bathroom scales

    Dr Kiran Chitale, a consultant in eating disorders in Norfolk, says there's a lot of work being done around why young men and young boys seem to dislike their bodies in terms of shape.

    More men are realising it's an illness, not a choice, and that they need to seek help. 

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    "In the past, there was a gender-bias in that men weren't able to express emotions as such... men are now feeling they can open up and speak about things, go to their GP if things are difficult, if they're really struggling with body images or self esteem."

    Dr Kiran Chitale, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  5. Rise in number of males being treated for eating disorderspublished at 08:44 British Summer Time 4 May 2017
    published at 07:44 4 May 2017

    The number of men and boys receiving treatment for an eating disorder in the eastern region grew twice as fast as women in the past three years, according to a BBC investigation. 

    Man standing on scalesImage source, Thinkstock

    The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has seen a rise of almost 40% between 2015 and 2016 in the number of men they've worked with, rising from 51 to 71, making them the fourth busiest trust in the country when it comes to male patients, although male patients still remain a small minority.

    Dr Kiran Chitale, who treats under-18s with eating disorders from across the region, says: "We are being fed a daily diet of controversy around what constitutes good food and bad food, what a 'perfect' body means."

  6. Suffolk Live signing offpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
    published at 17:03 13 April 2017

    That's it for our live coverage for the day, and in fact the week, as we're taking a break over the Easter weekend.

    It does't mean the page won't be updated though, as breaking news will still appear here before we return on Tuesday morning.

    Among the stories we've been highlighting:

    • The jailing of a Lowestoft care worker for stealing from her clients
    • A reassurance from Suffolk Wildlife Trust they do not intend to introduce wolves to any of their reserves
    • Satisfied noises from the county's chickens who have been allowed out and about for the first time since December

    We hope you  have a great weekend - don't eat too much chocolate - and we'll see you next week.

    Thanks for your company.

  7. Ferret completes fundraising hikepublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
    published at 16:37 13 April 2017

    A man and his pet ferret walk the length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease.

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  8. Families pay tribute to car crash triopublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
    published at 16:10 13 April 2017

    Caroline Kingdon
    BBC Local Live

    The families of three teenagers who died following a fatal collision at Pulham Market last week have released tributes to the young men.

    Davina O'Neill, the mother of 18-year-old Dominic O'Neill, who lived in Pulham Market, describes her son as a beautiful, much loved person who will be greatly missed by many. She adds that she's been "overwhelmed by the support and love from his friends."

    Dominic O'NeillImage source, Family photo

    The family of Kyle Warren, 17, remember him as a "very cheeky chappie, who always had a wonderful smile on his face no matter what... he was an extremely loving person, especially to all his family and friends. He was very outgoing and loved in return by all.... Kyle will be sadly missed and never forgotten."

    Kyle, who lived in Harleston, had a passion for banger racing and had won several trophies. 

    Kyle WarrenImage source, Family photo

    Billy Hines' family say the 16-year-old from Wortham made everyone smile from the day he was born.

    "He was a funny, loving, caring, hard working boy and always had a cheeky smile on his face. He brought so much joy to everyone he met and touched so many hearts. He was as someone said 'one in a million'".

    Black and white photo of Billy HinesImage source, Family photo

    The trio had been travelling in a black Ford Ka when the collision took place on the Tivetshall Road, towards Pulham Market, shortly before midnight on Wednesday, 5 April.

  9. Watch: Mick McCarthy lays his cards on the tablepublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
    published at 16:09 13 April 2017

    The Ipswich Town manager says he's "not walking away" from Portman Road and that it's "disappointing" that fans have turned their backs on him:

    Media caption,

    Mick McCarthy says he's 'not walking away' from Portman Road.

  10. Vigilance urged over possible ravespublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 13 April 2017
    published at 15:51 13 April 2017

    Police are asking the public, and landowners in particular, to be vigilant over the next few days, and to report any activity which may lead them to suspect a rave is being organised.

    Suffolk Police HQ

    Supt Tonya Antonis said: "It is much easier to stop a rave before it starts, so early notification of one taking place is critical in helping us police these events."

    The public is being asked to notify police of:

    • Any information that an illegal rave is taking place
    • Any sightings of vans or large numbers of vehicles gathering in isolated areas
    • Sightings of flyers advertising raves
    • Broken padlocks on access on gates, to areas where a rave may take place
  11. A&E in a word: The view from the wardpublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March 2017
    published at 08:52 16 March 2017

    Laurence Cawley
    BBC News

    We will be asking patients, staff and visitors to describe their experience of accident and emergency in a single word.

    Here are some of the words shared so far.

    Ken DavisImage source, Bbc
    Olive DavisImage source, Bbc
  12. Ipswich Town 1-1 Brentfordpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March 2017
    published at 17:41 4 March 2017

    Goals from Emyr Huws and Nico Yennaris see mid-table sides Ipswich and Brentford draw at Portman Road.

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  13. Our live updates throughout the daypublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 17:59 3 March 2017

    Philippa Taylor
    BBC Local Live

    That's it for another week of live updates from across the county.

    Whatever plans you have for the weekend, we hope you have a good one, and if you support a sporting team, that they're successful.

    Scroll down and find out what's been happening during the day, and put a note in your diaries to join us from 08:00 on Monday.

    It wouldn't be the same without you.

  14. Weather: Rain later, but feeling mildpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 17:42 3 March 2017

    Alex Dolan
    BBC Look East weather

    A mainly dry evening, but rain will spread across the whole of the BBC East region later.

    It'll turn misty, but feel mild with temperatures falling to 7C (44F).

    WEeather graphic for 15:00 Saturday

    A grey and misty start to the weekend, with outbreaks of rain.

    It will become drier and brighter by Saturday afternoon, with sunny spells by the end of the day.

    Feeling mild, with temperatures reaching 11C (52F).

    Visit BBC Weather for more details where you are.

  15. Latest on Ipswich rape investigation: Victim's 'exceptional braveness' published at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 17:39 3 March 2017

    Police say the woman who was raped in Ipswich in the early hours of Saturday morning is making a good recovery: "She has shown exceptional braveness... she's worked brilliantly with our officers to provide us with the evidence we need."

    Rope Walk scene of rape

    Det Supt Eamonn Bridger said they have increased patrols in the area, and have visited excess of 200 residential and business premises speaking to potential witnesses.

    He urged people to look at the CCTV footage  of two men in the town centre saying: "It's absolutely imperative and urgent that we locate them and speak to them [the two men] very soon."

    Appealing for any images or video that people may have taken last Friday night into Saturday morning, he added: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have suitable material that we could use in our inquiry and that may capture these guys."

    CCTV images of men sought in connection with rapeImage source, Suffolk Police
  16. Lifetime ban on owning animals after ponies were kept in the dark published at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 17:30 3 March 2017

    A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after admitting neglecting a mare and foal and keeping them in the dark for more than 18 months.

    A dog walker, who'd accidentally strayed from a footpath, discovered the two ponies in an isolated barn in the middle of a 20-acre field.

    Until its rescue, the foal had spent his entire life inside and had never been out in the sun.

    
          Charlie, a black foal, with mare Bella in the background - both standing inside a barn
        Image source, RSPCA

    The animal welfare charity said the two ponies were in a very poor condition, emaciated, with overgrown feet and covered in lice. The mare, Bella, was terrified of people.

    Frederick Charles Stannard, 64, of the High Street, Methwold near Thetford appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to four offences.

    He was given a lifetime ban on owning all animals, and a 12-week prison sentence for each offence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to pay £150 costs and a £115 victim surcharge. 

    Bella, and her foal Charlie, have been rehabilitated at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, which will now be their permanent home.

  17. Final fund-raising gig for Superglu's trip to the USpublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 17:02 3 March 2017

    The second fundraising gig to help SuperGlu, external , who are based in Ipswich and Manningtree, get to the SXSW Festival, external in the USA, is taking place at The Swan, external in Ipswich tonight.

    SupergluImage source, Chris Driver Photography

    The first gig, at the Hunter Club in Bury St Edmunds last weekend, brought in £925 and should have been followed by a gig in Hackney last night, but the venue closed.

    Drummer Ben Ward said: "We have been absolutely blown away by the generosity of the Bury St Edmunds music scene.

    "We have always enjoyed an incredible reception from fans at shows there, but this was something else. 

    "The money raised has helped so much, we can never thank everyone enough." 

    Travel costs for the band, which has been picked to play three showcase gigs at the Texas festival, are in the region of £2,000.  

  18. 'Destination' pub in Lowestoft gets the thumbs up from Camrapublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 16:57 3 March 2017

    Guy Campbell
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Let's return to the Lowestoft hostelry that's narrowly missed out in a national competition to find the best pub in the country.

    Stanford Arms

    The Stanford Arms, external  on Stanford Street was one of three runners-up in the Pub of the Year contest run by the Campaign for Real Ale.

    Samantha Burd, who runs it with her husband David, said: "We were just very very pleased to be a little pub in Lowestoft and come as far as we've got."

    David added: "We regard this as a destination pub as you would a countryside pub, where people make a special effort to go to."

  19. Have you taken a photograph for World Wildlife Day?published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2017
    published at 16:53 3 March 2017

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    published at 16:47 3 March 2017

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