Updates for Friday, 23 June 2017
Furniture shop goes up in flames
Ram-raiders target high street bank with JCB
Tributes paid to A12 crash motorcyclist
Ed Sheeran to arrive at Glastonbury via chopper
The motorcyclist who died in three-vehicle crash on the A12 near Ipswich has been named.
Gavin Chandler, 24, of Tunstall, was riding along the northbound dual carriageway at Foxhall on Wednesday at about 20:00 when his blue Yamaha motorcycle was involved in a collision with a black Ford KA and a grey Volvo.
He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Ram-raiders used a JCB to smash out the wall of a bank and steal a cash machine, said police.
Image source, Lis McDonald DaviesAs we reported, the cash point at the Lloyds bank in Lakenheath High Street was targeted at about 03:50 this morning.
Suffolk Constabulary, external said the JCB was left in the middle of the road and at least three people wearing dark clothing were seen in the area.
Detectives believe they fled the scene in two vehicles, possibly a white car and a red pick-up style vehicle.
The road is currently closed while investigations take place.
A furniture shop has been destroyed in a fire overnight.
As we've been reporting, the blaze broke out at J Lawes in Bacton, near Stowmarket, just before midnight.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, external said the Finbows Furnishers shop was at the heart of the flames.
Station commander Nigel Vincent said it is not yet known what caused the fire and an investigation will be carried out this morning.
He said: "The Finbows Furnishers building was completely burned to the ground, however the crews with their initial actions protected adjacent buildings.
"The fire could've been so much more if it were not for their quick actions."
In a statement on their Facebook page, the owners of Finbows Furnishers, external have let their customers know what happened and thanked them for their "support and patience in this difficult time".
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Suffolk pair George Pinner and Harry Martin helped England to a 4-2 win over Canada in the quarter-finals of the World League Semi-Final, external in London last night.
Image source, Getty ImagesBobby Crutchley's side fought back from 2-0 down to secure their place at next year's World Cup.
They'll now take on the Netherlands in the last-four tomorrow, after Olympic champions Argentina have played Malaysia in the other semi-final.
The final is on Sunday.
Ram-raiders targeted a cash point on a Suffolk high street in the early hours of this morning.
Suffolk Police, external have closed off part of Lakenheath's High Street after the incident.
The BBC understands the Lloyds Bank cash machine was stolen.
Officers are expecting that part of the road to be closed for some time.
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Fire crews remain on the scene of a fire which broke out at a furniture shop overnight.
About 30 firefighters were called to J Lawes in Bacton, near Stowmarket, which is also known as Finbows Yard, just before midnight.
The BBC understands the 900sqm Finbows Furnishers shop was at the heart of the blaze.
One crew member at the scene tweeted the photo below earlier this morning to say they had saved three buildings and two businesses.
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Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather
Dry, cloudy and breezy with a few sunny spells possible throughout the day.
It's going to feel cooler and fresher than in recent days.
Maximum Temperature: 22C (72F)
More details from BBC Weather.
Kate Scotter
BBC News
Happy Fri-yay Suffolk.
We hope you're ready for another day packed full of the news, sport, weather and travel for the county.
We'll be bringing you news of a fire at a furniture shop in Bacton, near Stowmarket, which broke out overnight.
There's also been a ram-raid at a bank in Lakenheath.
But first, let's take a look at today's weather prospects.
Co-organiser Emily Eavis says she is trying to "raise the bar" every year at the festival.
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Read MoreStephen James was two and a half times over the limit when he caused the pile-up near Mepal.
Read MoreThat's it for our live updates for today, thank you for joining us.
We'll be back again from 08:00 tomorrow.
Until then, here's a quick recap of some of the stories we've been covering:
Have a great evening.
A Greggs spokesperson has reassured customers, external their products at the Diss store are safe after apparent maggot eggs were found on a sealed roll.
Image source, Diss ExpressThe singer is not the first oversize, celebrity-themed cake to be tackled by its baker.
Read MoreJen O'Neill, who lives in a village near Bury St Edmunds, had a bit of a shock last night when this ferret suddenly appeared in her house.
Image source, Jen O'NeillShe said the animal strolled through her patio doors and made itself at home in her front room.
Image source, Jen O'NeillMs O'Neill says the ferret appears to be young and is "friendly", but she'd like to trace its owner.
She's hoping a Facebook appeal, external will help her quest.
Image source, Jen O'Neill
Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Let it be said that quite a speedway meeting is potentially in store at Foxhall from later this evening.
Image source, Speedway GBIpswich Witches, external will attempt a tenth consecutive home win of the season against Workington Comets,, external with home riders Danny King and Rory Schlein undoubtedly keen to get the better of Craig Cook (pictured) on the night.
The Comets number one and Great Britain captain beat them both to the British Championship on Monday, and Witches Director of Speedway Chris Louis says the trio might effectively become involved in a battle of their own.
"I think there will be a battle for supremacy around Foxhall," Louis told us. "Craig always goes well here and has held the track record on a couple of occasions."
"I'll be expecting some big battles from Craig, Danny and Rory for certain, but it would be nice if a couple of the other boys could mix it with them as well."
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Ipswich, external legend Mick Mills believes Town must make the most of a relatively comfortable opening month of the season to ease the pressure on boss Mick McCarthy.
The fixtures computer looks to have been fairly kind to the Blues who will face Birmingham City, Barnsley and Millwall in their first three games.
"Mick knows he's got to produce the goods and he really must get off to a good start because there will be too many people voicing their opinions towards the management if they don't," Mills told BBC Suffolk.
"They'll be well prepared for what they've got to do so let's just hope they can get the squad to produce the goods."
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Ipswich Witches, external team manager Ritchie Hawkins has switched two of his riders around for tonight's home meeting against Workington Comets.
Image source, Stephen WallerCameron Heeps (pictured) moves up to three, with Justin Sedgmen dropping to four.
“I changed the riding order last year at times and I am open to doing the best for every night. We review it every week really," Hawkins told the club website.
"Cameron is riding very well and by moving him to three I am just trying to get the best potential out of everybody. We are still experimenting to find the best line-up."
A teenager has been banned from entering the Ipswich area for 18 months.
Image source, GoogleThe 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty at Ipswich Youth Court to a series of crimes in the town which involved vehicle theft.
The sentence also included an 18-month community order, a three-month curfew between 19:00 and 08:00 and a driving disqualification for 18 months.
The boy was also ordered to pay £200 compensation.
Suffolk Police said the vehicle theft crimes related to mopeds being stolen in the Ipswich area, one in April, the other in May.
A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious burns after a gas heater exploded.
The East of England Ambulance Service, external was called to Debenham Road in Stonham Aspal at about 10:15 today.
The man in his 20s had burns to his face and arms in the explosion.
The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, external took him to Broomfield Hospital, external in Chelmsford.
His condition is not believed to be life-threatening, the ambulance service said.
