A man is due to appear before magistrates charged with attempting to abduct a child.

Paul Andrews, 58, of no fixed abode, was arrested yesterday after an incident at North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft, on Saturday.

A woman reported that a man had approached her nine-year-old daughter as both of them stood outside the front of a store at about 20:10.

Mr Andrews is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court this morning.

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A Suffolk-based company has revealed it supplied materials in the refurbishing of the Grenfell Tower block.

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At least 17 people have been reported dead after the blaze broke out at the North Kensington block of flats in London on Wednesday.

Thermal insulation manufacturers Celotex, external, which is based on Hadleigh's Lady Lane Industrial Estate, supplied a product used for the cladding.

In a statement, the company said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower in London.

"Our records show a Celotex product (RS5000) was purchased for use in refurbishing the building.

"Full technical information on all of our products is available on our website.

"If required, we will assist with inquiries from the relevant authorities at the appropriate time.

"Due to the nature of this developing situation it would be inappropriate for us to comment or speculate further on this tragedy."

Georgina Burnett
BBC Weather

Today will be sunny across the BBC East region with temperatures reaching 21C (70F), although it will feel cooler on the coast.

There will also be high pollen and UV levels.

It's be followed by another warm night with temperatures dipping to 16C (61F).

For a fuller forecast where you are, visit BBC Weather.

Kate Scotter
BBC News

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It's emerged a Suffolk-based company supplied materials in the refurbishing of the Grenfell Tower block in London where a fire broke out, killing at least 17 people, earlier this week.

We'll bring you more on this story after the weather.

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John Peel's widow Sheila Ravenscroft has unveiled the BBC Music Day 2017 blue plaque on the wall of the Pettiward Hall in Great Finborough.

She described the plaque as "really quite special - in very good taste indeed", adding that John would have been "gobsmacked" at being remembered in this way.

Julie Reinger
BBC Look East weather

It'll be a dry night with light to moderate westerly winds.

Temperatures mainly remaining in double figures, although in some spots could drop to 9C (48F).

Friday will be fine and dry with spells of sunshine, a light to moderate west to north-westerly wind and highs of around 21C (70F).

Get a full forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.

The blue plaque commemorating broadcaster John Peel for BBC Music Day 2017, is being unveiled.

A crowd is gathering outside the village hall in Great Finborough for the event:

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

After eight straight wins so far this season at Foxhall, few speedway fans would bet against Ipswich Witches, external maintaining their 100 per cent record against Berwick Bandits tonight.

Last week the Suffolk side showed all their battling qualities in beating Championship leaders Edinburgh, despite having trailed the Monarchs by three points after seven heats.

"I have to admit that at that point I thought it was going to be tough to get anything out of the meeting," Director of Speedway Chris Louis told us.

"But credit to team manager Ritchie Hawkins. He worked hard and said the right things at the right time and the team responded very well."

Ahead of tonight's meeting, it has been confirmed that Witches reserve rider Nathan Greaves (pictured) is fit to take his place on the roster, despite suffering an injury last time out.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

In Speedway, an injury hit Berwick Bandits side visit Foxhall tonight to face Ipswich Witches,, external with the latter high on confidence following last week's win over Championship leaders Edinburgh.

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Berwick got very little from their last trip to Suffolk, losing by 60 points to 30 in the Knockout Cup.

Many fans of the sport would not bet against a similar result tonight.

However, Witches Director of Speedway Chris Louis has typically warned his riders against any complacency, and expressed his sympathy towards the depleted Bandits.

"We've all been there and suffered a number of injuries at the same time," Louis said. "That's happened to us as early as at the start of this season."

"But coming here with no expectations can sometimes go in your favour, so we're going to have to make sure we don't slip up."

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Hockey's World League Semi Final, external gets underway in London today with Suffolk's George Pinner (centre) and Harry Martin a part of the England squad that takes on China in their opening fixture from 8pm.

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Pinner was recently named as one of three new captain's for both England and Great Britain, and admits there will be extra tingles when the national anthems are played ahead of kick-off.

"It was such an honour for me, Phil Roper (left) and Ian Sloan (right) to be chosen by our teammates to skipper the team," the goalkeeper told us.

"I'm not sure how it's going to work in terms of the wearing of the armband. That poses more of a challenge for me being in goal, given some of the rules around hockey and the penalising of the captains for team offences."

"Ultimately though I think the armband issue is quite a small matter for us as a three. We're just looking forward to leading out the team for a massive tournament on home soil."

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Suffolk hockey player Harry Martin says he and the rest of his England teammates are ready for kick-off ahead of what is probably their biggest tournament of their year.

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England play China from 20:00 tonight in their opening fixture at the World League Semi Final,, external with the event in London serving as a qualifier for next year's World Cup.

Although he is still just 24, Martin now has a wealth of experience at international level, having first broken into the senior team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

"We've just had an Olympic year, and that always makes it an interesting time in hockey as teams tend to chop and change," Martin told us.

"We've made a few changes ourselves but we look pretty sharp and we're ready to play.

"The EuroHockey, external Nations Championship is in August and will be a great tournament which we want to medal in, but in a way, this one on home soil is even bigger.

"Obviously there is a World Cup in 2018, and we want to be there."

Broomhill Pool, external in Ipswich has been immortalised by illustrator Dave Thompson, external, whose work revisits an era of poster design, recreated in 1950s travel art:

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He said: "I’ve really enjoyed illustrating such an iconic building and it is pleasing to add another Lido to my collection."

Mark Ling, chairman of the Broomhill Trust, said: "Dave’s work is a real “Who’s who” of Britain’s top landmarks.

"This is a stunning design and a real coup for Ipswich."

The NSPCC, external has issued a statement following the sentencing of Ipswich man Alex Turner, on four counts of rape.

A spokesman said: "Turner is a dangerous child rapist and is rightly behind bars where he must receive treatment to lessen any further risk he poses to young people upon his release.

"Rape and abuse is never the victim’s fault and it’s vital they know they will be listened to and supported when they come forward.

"Abuse ruins childhoods and we hope Turner’s victims continue to receive all necessary support to recover."

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, following a fire at a home in Little Gipping Street in Ipswich last night.

Police were contacted by the fire service around 20:45, to reports a fire had been started outside a home which had spread to the inside of the property.

Officers attended and the 52-year-old, from Ipswich, was arrested around 21:20.

He remains in custody at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre where he will be interviewed about how the fire started.

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Yes we think it's a kite, flying near Framlingham:

Former England football star Alan Shearer has agreed a settlement after claiming he was given "negligent" financial advice and launching a £9m High Court claim.

Shearer, 46, had sued financial adviser Kevin Neal and Ipswich-based pension specialist Suffolk Life.

Mr Justice Leggatt started overseeing a trial at the High Court in London on Wednesday, but a lawyer representing Shearer told the judge on Thursday that an agreement had been reached between the star, Mr Neal and Suffolk Life.

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Framlingham Castle was the inspiration behind Ed Sheeran's hit, Castle On The Hill.

A man was arrested in Orford on the Suffolk coast in the early hours of this morning for having an axe and a knife in public.

Police were called to the Market Hill area of the village to concerns for the safety of the 34-year-old man from Saxmundham.

He's also being questioned on possession of cannabis. Officers tweeted this photo of other drugs found on the man.