Luke Deal
BBC Radio Suffolk

A dead fin whale that washed up on a Felixstowe beach is set to be removed today.

The 30ft (9m) decomposed carcass washed up on Sunday.

Experts from the Cetaceans Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) said a large injury on its body was the result of it being struck by a vessel "some time ago, perhaps hundreds of miles away".

It is too decomposed to carry out a full post-mortem test but samples have been taken to assist with analysis in terms of whale population, CSIP's Rob Deaville said.

Luke Deal
BBC Radio Suffolk

Organisers of the Suffolk Show have said they will meet with the county's police force to discuss increased security measures.

The annual show, now in its 185th year, will be held next Wednesday and Thursday at Trinity Park in Ipswich.

It draws tens of thousands of people over the two days.

Honorary show director Bee Kemball, pictured above, said they will be discussing security issues further today in light of events in Manchester.

She said: "We are blessed with having a lot of advice from the local police, the counter-terrorism, we have 24-hour security here on Trinity Park for the lead up to the show and during the show.

"We've done an amazing amount of planning and we feel well prepared as far as security measures ago."

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

There's lots of sunshine this morning, a bit more in the way of cloud as we head into the afternoon.

Temperatures getting up to 23C (73F) but chilly on the east coast, only getting up to 15C (59F).

Kate Scotter
BBC News

Hello and welcome back to our live coverage on this gloriously sunny Wednesday.

We'll be here until 18:00, keeping you up to date with all the news, weather, travel and sport for the county.

The dead fin whale which washed up at Felixstowe is expected to be removed today. We'll bring you news on that as we get it.

First, let's take a look at the weather.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

That's it for our live coverage today, but we'll be back in the morning from 08:00, and if there's any breaking news across the county, it'll still appear here overnight.

During the day we've reported on:

• A young footballer's "error of judgement" following last night's bomb attack in Manchester
• The death of a woman following a collision on the A47 in Lowestoft on Monday
• Success at the Chelsea Flower Show

Have an enjoyable evening, and don't forget to join us on Wednesday.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

Staying dry with some evening sunshine across the BBC East region.

It'll remain dry overnight but turn cloudier at times with lows of 8C (46F).

Wednesday will start cloudy, but long spells of sunshine will develop, giving highs of 23C (73F).

Get the full forecast where you are from BBC Weather.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

After leaving Ipswich Town earlier this month, defender Christophe Berra has rejoined Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian., external

Image source, heartsfc.co.uk

The 32-year-old began his professional career with the Edinburgh club, before moving to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2009.

At that time, Wolves were managed by Mick McCarthy, and Berra teamed up once again with the Yorkshireman at Ipswich Town in 2013.

"It's been well documented that I wanted to move back to Scotland to be closer to my daughter," Berra told Hearts' official website.

"There was only one team I really wanted to come to and that was Hearts, and I'm really looking forward to getting out there and playing."

Teenage goalkeeper says comment on Snapchat was a "massive error of judgement".

Andrew Turner
BBC Radio Norfolk

Staff at two colleges are being consulted about redundancies after a merger between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft further education colleges.

East Coast College, external says it's restructuring following the merger and an early trawl for voluntary redundancies and re-deployment has reduced pressure that could cause compulsory redundancies.

Thirty one full-time equivalent posts were identified as "at risk", but college management say they've reduced that figure to 15.

A statement says mostly academic staff are affected, and they're working with the trade unions and staff.

However, the college has also been critical of government funding, saying that despite both Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth colleges making savings over the past two years, they face increased staff costs through rising pay and pension contributions, and also a falling level of funding.

It says reducing staff will realise savings that will make both college campuses financially viable.

Kate Scotter
BBC News

An attempt to examine the dead whale which washed up near Orford has been halted as the carcass is "inaccessible".

The team from the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) attempted to examine the minke whale on the River Ore estuary but could not get across the "dangerous" deep tidal mud flats.

The CSIP said it is hoped the carcass may become more accessible at a later date.

A spokesman said the whale had reportedly been seen alive in the vicinity shortly before being found dead at the weekend and given the fresh nature of the carcass, it is likely that it was alive when it became stranded.

It is expected the fin whale carcass at Felixstowe will be removed on Wednesday.

A third dead whale, believed to be a sperm whale, which CSIP said had been spotted out to sea is thought to have drifted further out.

BBC Suffolk understands that some schools in the county are considering making teachers redundant to balance their budgets.

We've been told some teaching jobs are to go in Stowmarket, while one primary school in Ipswich is looking at the possibility of making all its teaching assistants redundant to save money.

Graham White, from the NUT teaching union in Suffolk, said: "We know there's not enough money in schools.

"Schools have done a lot in terms of trying to cut some of their costs so we know there have been contributions from parents to keep schools going, we know some school trips have been cancelled because there's not enough voluntary contributions come in.

"Redundancies for teaching assistants and teachers is definitely on the horizon."

The government announced changes to the funding formula for schools earlier this year.

A young footballer has apologised "wholeheartedly" after posting what's been described as a "disgusting" message on Snapchat, following the Manchester terror attack last night.

Image source, Patsy Quinn

Harry Wright, a goalkeeper with Ipswich Town's academy, said: "I would like to apologise wholeheartedly for the insensitive comments I made on social media while out in Manchester last night.

"I wasn’t aware of the full situation regarding the tragic events when I made those comments but that is no excuse, it was a massive error of judgment and something I deeply regret.

"My thoughts and condolences go out to all the victims and their families."

Club spokesperson, Jonathon Ogle, added: "The Club would like to reiterate that our thoughts and condolences are with all those people affected by the deeply tragic events in Manchester last night.

"An internal investigation is under way."

As the Ipswich Star has reported, external, an alleged photo of the teenager with a comment described as "disrespectful" has been posted on Twitter.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Woodbridge Golf Club's, external Hugo Dobson says mental strength played a big part in his first Europro Tour, external victory at the weekend.

Image source, Lawrence Lustig

The 25-year-old not only started the last day of the IFX Championship as overnight leader, but also had to cope with dropping a shot on the 14th hole of his final round, when he lost the outright lead.

He bounced back immediately with an eagle on the 15th, and never looked back.

"It was the first time I'd been leading outright in a Europro event, so it was quite a new feeling for me and I did feel the pressure," Dobson told BBC Suffolk Sport.

"I was nervous on the second day but I knew, with all of the mental practice that I've had, it's just managing the nerves.

"I was probably more nervous about the TV interview to be honest!"

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Woodbridge Golf Club's, external Hugo Dobson has been celebrating his first Europro Tour, external victory.

Image source, Lawrence Lustig

The 25-year-old won the IFX Championship in Oxfordshire by two shots at the weekend, after finishing his second round on 12 under par.

"Me and my dad have worked very hard for this," Dobson told BBC Suffolk Sport. "It was amazing to see hard work pay off.

"I've been a pro a few years and obviously to get a win so early on in this season will really take a lot of pressure off things, so it's been fantastic in that way."

Suffolk Free Press

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Former England batsman Nick Knight believes Woolpit Cricket Club, external will go from strength to strength after hosting its first Minor Counties, external game.

Knight (pictured centre) opened the ground's newly revamped pavilion ahead of Suffolk's win against Bedfordshire in the Unicorns Trophy on Sunday.

"From the moment I first turned up here you had to be impressed," Knight told BBC Suffolk Sport.

"Not just with the club itself, but with all of the youngsters and all of the volunteers.

"If you've got that many numbers on the ground, then the likelihood is you're going to start producing some very good cricketers.

"So clearly it's a club that's very progressive."

It looks as if some of our BBC Weather Watchers have taken their inspiration from the Chelsea Flower Show.

Check out the website if you'd like to snap with us.

Time to dip back into the Chelsea Flower Show, external goody bag and find another gold medal winner.

This time it's a big congrats to Roger Harvey (pictured yesterday), of Harveys Garden Plants, external at Thurston, who's won a gold.

He said he was "absolutely over the moon", adding: "The judges liked the way we've laid the plants out - the design, the quality of the plants. It's a huge team effort."

It's been a great show too for the Firepit Company in Haverhill, who've written on their website, external: "A very excited Andy Gage!

"Our first 5 star award for our Chelsea Flower Show trade stand.

"We're very pleased that the hard work paid off."

Is there anyone from the county we've missed? If so, contact us via the "Get involved" link at the top of this page.

You can follow events at the show on BBC television, and the BBC iPlayer.

Caroline Kingdon
BBC Local Live

Items from the London home of Lord Ballyedmond, who died after his helicopter crashed in south Norfolk, come up for sale this afternoon.

The Northern Ireland peer and industrialist was one of four people killed when their helicopter came down in a field in Gillingham near Beccles in thick fog in March 2014.

The collection goes under the hammer at 14:00 in Sotheby's, and will continue throughout the day tomorrow.

Interested? Here's a quick look at some of the items on offer.

This large Elizabeth II silver wine cistern is estimated at £30,000-£50,000.

Image source, Sotheby's

This extensive French porcelain armorial part-dinner and tea service is estimated at £7,000-£10,000.

Image source, Sotheby's

Maybe you're looking for a picture to hang on your wall? This portrait of Mrs Richard Pennannt, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, could fetch £20,000-£30,000.

Image source, Sotheby's

At the lower end of the scale, an Indian embroidered red velvet parasol has a price of £500-£700.

Image source, Sotheby's

Around 700 objects, spanning 400 years, will be included in the auction - and the whole collection is estimated to fetch between £2,078,000 and £3,162,250.

The auction at Sotheby's, external is due to begin at 14:00 and a second session takes place at 10:00 tomorrow.