If all the hype about the release of Ed Sheeran's latest album, ÷ (Divide) means you can't get enough of the Suffolk superstar, then you might want to make your way to Halesworth.

The latest charity shop raising funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, external is opening, with a selection of his cast-offs among the items on sale. 

Hannah Bloom, from the charity, has this word of warning though, from a previous occasion when Ed donated some clothes: "Once I went and met with Ed's mum Imogen and collected nine bags of clothing which I put into the boot of my car and when I got into the car the smell of men's aftershave and Ed was quite overwhelming.

"They definitely haven't been washed, they've definitely been worn, and they're definitely things he's been wearing recently as well."

Although in fairness, when BBC Suffolk reporter Luke Deal did a sniff test on the clothing, he said he couldn't detect anything.

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So you may be enjoying your first listen while you read this, or maybe even your second if you're an uberfan.

If you're Ed Sheeran's mum (or our colleague Steven) then maybe even your third.

But if you are Tom Hiddleston, then Divide is old news to you.

It turns out the actor heard it a year ago. In Rome no-less, where they were "hanging out".

The lifestyles of the rich and shameless eh?

With Ed Sheeran's new album "÷" out today, BBC Archive have uncovered this bit of video from 2010.

Ed had just returned from the United States, and was on the cusp of a massive worldwide record deal - but found time to have a chat with BBC Radio Norfolk's Sophie Little.

The Stanford Arms, external in Lowestoft has been named as one of three runners-up in the Pub of the Year contest, run by Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale, external .

Our reporter Guy Campbell has been tasked to go along and have a chat with the couple who run the hostelry - the things our team has to do in the line of duty.

We'll bring you more on this later, but in the meantime, do you have a favourite real ale pub in the county that you'd like to nominate for a mention? Get in touch via our "Get involved" link at the top of this page.

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The A140 has now re-opened after being closed at Stonham Parva following a collision between a lorry and a motorcyclist.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

The A140 southbound is closed at Stonham Parva, after a collision between a lorry and a motorcyclist.

Police say there aren't any serious injuries, but the road at the Magpie Pub may be closed for some time while a fuel spillage is cleared up.

If you're a wannabe-musician, or you know someone who is, then take a look these words of wisdom from our very own Ed Sheeran, and spread the word.

Who knows, we could be reporting on another "Suffolk Superstar" in years to come.

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Unless you have been living under a massive soundproofed rock for the past week then you'll already know that the nation's favourite ginger "stadium busker" Ed Sheeran has released his new album today.

In keeping with Ed's usual mathematical album titles Divide has already spawned the massive hits Shape of You and Castle on the HIll.

Now here is the one that he's sure will be the wedding song of choice for 2017.

"It's not like Thinking Out Loud will be the peak of my career.,." he told our reporter Mark Savage. 

"It's definitely happened on this album. There's definitely one that's better."

What do you reckon Ed fans?

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Now that you have composed yourselves, if that little taster wasn't enough you can join Radio 1's Ed Sheeran Listening Party with Clara below.

In fact bring a friend along too.

Rail operator Greater Anglia, says ticket prices are having to rise as a result of the number of people who are failing to pay the correct fare. 

Earlier this week, more than 100 passengers were prosecuted, and found guilty of a range of offences on the regional rail network. 

Juliette Maxam, from Greater Anglia, said: "The trouble is, if people aren't paying for their tickets, that means we're not getting the money from their tickets, and we use that money to invest in the railway to make it better for every passenger. 

"So, if you don't pay for your ticket, you're not only not allowing us to invest in the railway, but also it ends up with the prices going up for everybody as well."

On the day his new album "÷" is released... 

Some of Ed Sheeran's old clothes are going to be on sale at the East Anglia's Children's Hospices, external shop in Halesworth - which opens this morning.

Ed's an ambassador for the charity.

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BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Suffolk darts player Peter Wright produced the second highest televised average in history, of 119.50, as he beat Adrian Lewis in the Premier League, external last night.

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The 46-year-old from Mendham won 7-2 to join Phil Taylor at the top of the leaderboard. 

Taylor drew 6-6 with another former world champion, Gary Anderson. 

World number one Michael van Gerwen, who didn't play last night because of injury, holds the record for the highest average with 123.40.

The Conservative MP for Colchester says discretion should be used by local rail operators as they clamp down on fare dodgers. 

Earlier this week, more than 100 passengers were prosecuted, and found guilty, of a range of offences on the Greater Anglia network. The company said a "common-sense approach" was used.

"My concern is around people who do the right thing, but make honest mistakes," said Will Quince MP.

"I want to make sure all rail operating companies, including GA, are using discretion where appropriate.

"Where people have paid over £50 to get to and from London in a day, or £5,000 for a season ticket, that they're not penalised for sitting in the wrong seat, or when the train's full they sit in the wrong carriage, or they forget their season ticket."

East Anglian train operator Greater Anglia says its ticket inspectors issue between 4,000 and 6,000 penalty fares a month - but the issue of fare-dodging is costing companies millions, says Greater Anglia's Juliette Maxam:

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

After what looks like a promising start, cloud will thicken with persistent and occasionally heavy rain spreading north  through the morning. 

The rain will hang around the further north you are for much of the afternoon, but further south things will clear.

A cloudy end to the day for most of us. Highs today of 10C, that's 50F.  

Check the latest forecast for where you live with BBC Weather.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Welcome from the team here at Broadcasting House - we're going to start the day with some bad news, and some good news.

The bad news is that you're going to need your umbrella. The good news is that it's not going to be windy, so it shouldn't blow inside out.

If you'd like a more scientific assessment of the weather, Elizabeth Rizzini will be here shortly with the day's prospects, then we'll start our regular updates from across the county, so stay with us, it's great to have your company.

It's time for us to head home and recharge our batteries, ready for the excitement of Friday.

Scroll down to catch up on what we've been doing during the day, and don't forget, any breaking news will appear here overnight, even though the "day shift" has signed off.

We'll be back in the morning from 08:00, which means we'll be unable to get our copies of Ed Sheeran's new album ÷ (Divide) - from this store in Tavern Street in Ipswich, which is gearing up for a busy day.

Have a great evening.  

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Staying dry this evening with clear spells.

Overnight temperatures are expected to drop to 3C (37F) early on, but as cloud increases from the west they'll recover to about 7C (45F) by the end of the night.

Tomorrow will be rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain, some heavy, although it'll be come drier and a little brighter later, with further showers following.

Top temperature: 10C (50F)

Get the full forecast for where you live from BBC Weather .

There's good news with regards to two of Ipswich Town's loan players, ahead of Saturday's home game against Brentford.

Tom Lawrence is likely to start against the Bees after completing his two-match ban, while manager Mick McCarthy's been bringing us up to date with midfielder Jonny Williams' progress as he recovers from injury. 

McCarthy said: "(He) is training but he's not ready yet - he's going to play in the next under-23s game on Monday. 

"So he's trained for the last couple of days, he's got a smile on his face and is feeling a lot better." 

So will the 23-year-old be back before Easter with the possibility of first team football before the end of this month?

"Once he's back and injury free he'll be ready for selection and we all know what a good player he is," replied the manager.