The OOCL Hong Kong made her first port of call in Europe at Felixstowe in Suffolk.

Thanks for joining us today when we've done our best to celebrate all things Suffolk - and what a privilege it's been.

We'll be back tomorrow with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel, do join us then.

And here's some pictures from our BBC Weather Watchers, as a final reminder of what a beautiful place Suffolk is, from the sun rising in Harleston via the cool waters of the river at Long Melford to the coast at Levington...

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Cath Saunt
BBC Radio Norfolk

The actor playing the role of an exiled Punjab King in a new movie about his life has laid flowers at the Maharajah's grave on the Elveden Estate near Thetford.

Satinder Sartaaj is the lead in a new biopic called 'The Black Prince', which tells the story of the 19th century Maharajah Duleep Singh.

"I've been here twice, once before filming because I came here just to feel the ambience, the aura of the place.

"Sikhs don't consider him a hero because they say he was a womaniser who lived a lavish life, converted to Christianity... but when you get to know his life after he was reunited with his mother he made a 360 degree turnaround."

The 7,000 acre (69 km²) country estate at Elveden on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk, close to Thetford, was purchased by the British govenment for the Maharajah in 1863.

He is said to have enjoyed living there, restoring the church, cottages and school and was named 'The Black Prince' by Queen Victoria, who was very fond of him.

He tried to return to India several times but was prevented from doing so by the British authorities who had taken over the Indian province.

He married twice and fathered eight children, some of whom could boast Queen Victoria as their godmother.

BBC Weather

We've got another very warm sunny evening ahead.

Staying dry for most this evening and overnight but with a risk of thunderstorms developing later.

Where they do occur there is potential for heavy downpours bringing sudden localised flooding and disruption to power supplies from lightning strikes.

Lows of 18C (64F).

Tomorrow will see more risk of a thundery shower first thing but it will become drier and brighter and feel much fresher. Highs of 25C (77F).

BBC Weather has more local forecasts.

Festival-goers treated by paramedics amid record temperatures and tighter security.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

St Edmundsbury borough councillors say they're pleased so many people have contributed to a consultation on plans on the future of Bury St Edmund's town centre.

Almost 6,000 suggestions were made and the council says they will contribute to its proposals for future developments.

Preserving the unique local identity and character of the town's centre and its historic buildings and spaces topped the issues that most concerned participants.

And retaining the town's many independent shops, cafes and restaurants were among their top priorities.

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Suffolk Day is being celebrated for the first time, but what makes the county stand out?

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

Police are warning vehicle owners not to leave anything on display after a spate of thefts from cars and vans in Haverhill and Sudbury.

HGV batteries, an iPad, a dash camera and an audio adapter were all stolen from vehicles in Haverhill between 11 and 14 June.

Power tools and a number plate were stolen from transit vans in Sudbury on 14 June.

Vikki Irwin
BBC Radio Suffolk political reporter

Local food producers have turned out in force to support Suffolk Day at the Museum of East Anglian Life, external near Stowmarket...

Over at Grove Court care home near Woodbridge, they're offering a hog roast...

While Suffolk Food Hall at Wherstead just south of Ipswich is also marking Suffolk Day with a BBQ from 15:00...

Peter Cook
BBC Radio Suffolk

The sun is (of course) shining upon Suffolk today... how could it be otherwise on this day of all days?

But it is a little hot, with temperatures reaching 26C in some parts of the county.

So two-year-old Zac and little sister Lottie, who's one, found the 74 jets of water of the Royal Plain fountain in Lowestoft the perfect way to cool off.

How are you keeping cool today?

The inaugural Suffolk Day is based on a successful model in Yorkshire - but with added Ed Sheerans.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A former factory at Brantham near Manningtree will be redeveloped as a train maintenance depot after councillors gave it the go-ahead.

Abellio Greater Anglia want to create a maintenance building, a train stabling sidings, a new track for access, office buildings and staff accommocation at the former Wardle Storeys site.

The new facility is expected to open towards the end of 2018 now Babergh District Council has approved the application.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town's, external Tommy Smith and Monty Patterson could play for New Zealand against Mexico tonight in their country's second fixture at the Confederations Cup, external.

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The All Whites are currently bottom of Group A after losing 2-0 to hosts Russia in their opening game at the weekend.

Smith (pictured) played the whole of that match, while Patterson came on for the last seven minutes.

Peter Cook
BBC Radio Suffolk

Yes, we're not only a county of beautiful countryside and coast and gorgeous towns - we're also the home of BT's innovation hub, Adastral Park at Martlesham.

BBC Radio Suffolk's James Hazell based himself there from 09:00 this morning, learning about the latest communication technology from BT's director of applied innovation, Matt Lawson...

And Suffolk Fire and Rescue popped in to demonstrate the power of a high pressure hose which is literally cutting edge - it can cut through concrete...

We also discovered how the nuclear power station at Sizewell works.. and ended the morning by finding out how Suffolk brewer Adnams is working with BT to develop technology to help make its beer.

Missed the show? Don't worry, you can listen again by clicking on the link.

Laurence Cawley
BBC News

Just when you think most subjects must now have their own dedicated day or week, a new one emerges out of the blue.

An example was one I spotted earlier while out and about in Mildenhall.

You may be forgiven if you've failed to notice it, but we are now bang in the middle of rabbit awareness week.

Yes, some may feel it a little overly pet specific, but I guess it's a useful reminder to ensure the welfare of all our beloved animals in the current heat.

Stuart Bailey
BBC News

Suffolk is known for its chocolate-box villages, Ipswich Town Football Club, 50 miles (80km) of coastline and horseracing at Newmarket.

But here are some lesser-known facts about the county from the Visit Suffolk website, external:

Newmarket has the longest turf straight in the world

The Rowley Mile stretches for 1.25 miles (2.02km).

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Suffolk has its own breed of horse

Suffolk Punch horses are chesnut in colour, gentle and hardworking in nature, and very stocky.

Suffolk is the furthest east you can go in the UK

Travel as far east as you can within mainland Britain and you’ll reach Ness Point in Lowestoft.

Image source, Visit Suffolk

Suffolk has Britain's smallest pub

At 15ft x 7ft (4.6m x 2.1m), the Nutshell pub in Bury St Edmunds is officially Britain’s smallest pub.

Harry Potter was born in Suffolk

The medieval village of Lavenham was the inspiration for Harry Potter’s fictional birthplace, Godric’s Hollow.

Suffolk has one of Britain's two working tide mills

The Woodbridge tide mill on the River Deben is one of just two working tide mills left in Britain - the other is in Eling, Hampshire.

Cath Saunt
BBC Radio Norfolk

An actor, playing the lead in a biopic about the last king of the Punjab who was exiled near Norfolk is visiting his grave today.

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Satinder Sartaaj is playing the lead in a new biopic called 'The Black Prince'.

The film is about the tragic life of the Maharajah Duleep Singh who at the age of five was removed from the throne, taken from his mother and brought to England.

Here he was introduced to Queen Victoria, who gave him the name of 'The Black Prince.'

The Mahrajah was indoctrinated into Christianity aged 15 but reconverted to Sikhism in later life.

Despite this he was given a Christian burial on the Elveden Estate near Thetford.

The movie, external is out next month.

East Anglian Daily Times

Terry Hunt at the EADT has written a great article on Suffolk Day, external.

From big towns like Ipswich, to small ones like Framlingham, from coast to fields, with world-beating industries like BT and the Port of Felixstowe, he asks: "Why would anyone live elsewhere?"

Why indeed?

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