A vicar held his mobile phone over the top of a public toilet cubicle and filmed a man using the toilet, a court heard.

The trial of Very Rev Martin Thrower, who denies two counts of voyeurism, started at Norwich Crown Court earlier.

The 56-year-old clergyman was caught when a 17-year-old heard a noise above him as he sat on the toilet at the Buttermarket shopping centre in Ipswich, Suffolk.

The teenager looked up and could see someone's hand holding a mobile phone that was filming him.

"He reacted by getting up smartly and grabbing the phone and unsurprisingly he was pretty shocked and upset by what had happened," said William Carter for the prosecution.

He said the teenager took the phone to a security officer who detained Thrower until police arrived and he was arrested on August 4 last year.

Thrower, of Church Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk, is rector of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley.

Officers seized computer equipment from his home and found 589 still images of individuals in adjoining cubicles on his phone, of "hundreds of different men", Mr Carter said.

At interview, Thrower said he had been taking such footage "for a couple of years since 2014" at places including supermarkets and service stations, the court heard.

He admits filming but denies that he was motivated by sexual gratification. The trial continues.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

If you think it's getting a bit noisy around Rock Barracks and Woodbridge airfield at the moment - you're not imagining things.

There are military exercises taking place over the next few days - involving small arms fire and pyrotechnics.

It's happening until 03:00 tomorrow - and again on Friday.

The Ministry of Defence has apologised for any inconvenience.

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A hospital admits a breach of duty following the death of a newborn baby in Ipswich.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

An Ipswich man has been jailed for nearly 10 years for child sex offences dating back to the 1970s.

Laurence Engelfield, 66, from Alderlee off Stoke Park Drive, pleaded guilty to five offences of indecent assault, one of indecency with a child and one of attempted rape back in May.

The offences took place between July 1976 and September 1985.

He was sentenced to nine years eight months at Ipswich Crown Court earlier.

BBC Weather Watchers

It's a gorgeous day across the county - and once again our merry band of Weather Watchers haven't disappointed.

This is first light over Woodbridge - captured by Weather Watcher Amy.

You can almost feel the heat in this shot of Whatfield near Hadleigh, taken by Wind Watcher.

And what better way to enjoy a June day than a bit of sand between your toes? Thanks to Beachcomber for this early morning shot of Felixstowe.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

The horrific fire in west London this morning is once again bringing out the best in ordinary folk who are desperate to help.

We have just spotted this tweet from Tony Brown, borough councillor and deputy mayor of Haverhill:

The arts centre is on the High Street in Haverhill. If you can help - drop in with any donations.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Have you ever wondered how massive container ships get into position at Felixstowe?

They can't exactly check their rear-view mirror and manoeuvre a nifty reverse park.

Well, the civil engineering group HR Wallingford, external has released this simulation of how the gigantic Madrid Maersk was berthed at the Suffolk port earlier this month.

The world's largest container ship left Felixstowe last week before breaking a world record as the biggest vessel to berth at Antwerp. It's now chugging along to Le Havre.

The ship weighs a whopping 214,286 metric tons, and is 399 metres long.

Image source, So Let's Go Running Bexley

This summer, London is hosting the biggest global sporting events of the year - the 2017 World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships - and the organisers have launched a scheme to get people involved in athletics right around the country.

It's called Team Personal Best and the idea is that local sports clubs or community groups across the UK sign up and put on events with an athletics theme.

It doesn't have to be a track-and-field meet - it can be a fun run, family sports day, even an event screening or bake sale with activities. There's a list of suggestions on the TeamPB submission page, here., external

Event participants are then encouraged to share their athletic achievements - no matter how big or small - with the hashtag #TeamPersonalBest to build a nationwide buzz around the championships.

You can find events near you here, external and if you want more information about how to get started in athletics, check out our Get Inspired guide.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Suffolk Police is supporting this year’s National Neighbourhood Watch Week, which starts on Saturday.

There's a particular focus on raising awareness of scams, external this year.

Alan Osborne, community safety manager at Suffolk Police, said: "Scams often prey on the elderly and vulnerable, which can leave victims feeling more socially isolated as many choose against reporting them to their loved ones or to the police.

"We can all play a part in protecting ourselves, our families, friends and neighbours from falling victim to scams by raising awareness of them and how they work to defraud people."

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Here's a quick look at what's making the top stories in the newspapers across Suffolk this morning:

• Forest Heath councillors are set to give the go-ahead for a study to establish whether Newmarket could get a cinema again - according to the Journal, external. They're being asked to approve £50,000 funding for the work.
• The East Anglian, external says Elton John concert-goers should leave enough time for extra security checks and bag and body searches in the light of the Manchester Arena attack. Elton John is scheduled to play at Ipswich Town Football Club in Portman Road on Saturday night.

• The Ipswich Star, external pays tribute to “irreplaceable” community champion, Tony Woods. Mr Woods, 72, died after crashing his vintage motorbike at a rally near Loch Ness on Sunday. He was heavily involved in village life in Aldringham near Leiston.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Image source, English Heritage

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The new-look Workhouse at Framlingham Castle, external has put interactivity and period fashion at the forefront after a £1.2m renovation.

It'll reopen to the public on Friday.

Heather Redmond, area manager for the East for English Heritage, external, said: "We’ve worked incredibly hard to make sure we’ve been able to re-open the Workhouse for the summer season including a brand new café and an exciting new exhibition about the castle’s 900 years of fascinating history."

English Heritage now plans to fundraise for a second phase - which would see a 360 degree "wall walk" created.

The temporary time tunnel slide which was installed at the castle as part of the project in February will be staying at the site until early October.

Image source, English Heritage

Image source, English Heritage

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

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It's immortalised in Ed Sheeran's nostalgic hit, Castle on the Hill.

The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle, external will reopen to the public on Friday - but we've had a little sneak peek today.

Previously known as the poorhouse, research has revealed that the Red House of 1664 and the adjacent stone building of 1729 were actually built as workhouses - hence the new name.

The visitor experience has been transformed, with new retail and exhibition space. It's cost £1.2m.

And for foodies you can even get authentic Tudor nosh in the cafe - like Suffolk Grumbly and Tarte Owte of Lent.

Image source, English Heritage

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

A Suffolk clergyman will go on trial today, charged with voyeurism.

The Very Reverend Martin Thrower was arrested at the Buttermarket in Ipswich last August.

He was interviewed by police then and was charged in November.

The 55-year-old - who is rector of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley - is alleged to have filmed men using public toilets.

The trial will take place at Norwich Crown Court.

Reverend Thrower denies the charges.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Ipswich hospital is being sued over claims a radiologist at the centre of a breast cancer scandal in 2005 failed to spot signs of the disease in another woman in 2012.

In 2007 the General Medical Council (GMC) found that Dr Kong Fa Lan Keng Lun had deficiencies in his care of women in Epping, Essex.

Two years earlier, 6,000 scans had to be reviewed.

Now it has emerged he failed to properly treat another patient in 2012 while working at Ipswich Hospital.

The 46-year-old woman, from Suffolk, attended Ipswich Hospital in June 2012 and September 2013.

Dr Lan carried out a mammogram and ultrasound but concluded there was no abnormality in either breast that would suggest the disease.

However, 14 months later the woman was re-referred and after a biopsy was found to have the disease. She had a double mastectomy at a private hospital.

She is suing Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, claiming the delay in getting an accurate diagnosis has shortened her life expectancy.

The hospital said that due to legal action it could not comment.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

In the letter to Sajid Javid, Suffolk County Council leader Colin Noble said a choice should not be made financially between the Upper Orwell Crossings and plans for a northern relief road.

He said the crossings would "transform the economy of Ipswich and Suffolk" and that public sector leaders "have dedicated funding from their pooled business rates to begin developing a scheme to deliver the Northern Relief Road in Ipswich".

"It is not a case of either the Upper Orwell Crossings or a Northern Relief Road", he adds - "Ipswich needs both if it is to grow and realise the ambitions we and our partners have of it," he said.

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BBC Weather

It's going to be another fine day with widespread sunshine.

Some fair weather cloud will develop during the afternoon but even then we will see a lot of the sun.

It will be significantly warmer than yesterday.

Maximum temperature of 25C (77F) but feeling cooler on the coasts.

BBC Weather has more local details.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

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The leader of Suffolk County Council, Colin Noble, is warning that plans for the new £96.7m Upper Orwell crossings, external "should not be jeopardised" over fears infrastructure budgets are at their limit.

Mr Noble put his concerns in a letter to Sajid Javid, the re-appointed Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

In the letter he says: "The Upper Orwell Crossings will transform the economy of Ipswich and Suffolk.

"The project will deliver high quality urban realm improvements, create better connectivity across the town, provide benefits for the A14 and enable the growth of the Ipswich Waterfront area. Work to deliver these bridges is underway and should not be jeopardised."

However, the newly appointed Ipswich MP Sandy Martin has spoken out against the plans. He wants the money invested in a northern bypass for the town instead.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

.. and welcome to another day of rolling news on Suffolk Live.

If it's happening across the county - you'll read about it here.

We'll keep you up to date with the latest stories, weather, sport and travel until 18:00.

And don't forget you can get in touch too - just click on the Get Involved button at the top of the page.

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Have a lovely morning whatever you're up to.

A hospital is being sued over claims a radiologist failed to spot signs of cancer in a patient.

As part of BBC Music Day, a plaque is being unveiled in John Peel's home village in Suffolk.