Updates for Friday, 23 June 2017
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Jon Wright
BBC Radio Suffolk
Church bells will peal out across the county later today to mark the inaugural Suffolk Day.
The Suffolk Guild of Ringers has persuaded 18 churches to take part - one of which is actually in Kent!
St Peter and St Paul in Eye will be the first to get ringing - from 17:00 this afternoon.
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Mariam Issimdar
BBC News
With another day of restrictions on the trains, a passenger representative has rejected advice from Greater Anglia about coping with hot weather delays.
Earlier this week passengers were advised to try to work flexibly and keep an eye on Greater Anglia's website.
Steve Hewitt, from the East Norfolk Transport Users Association, says the advice was "absurd and ill-thought".
"I suppose some people do have flexi but I know several people who don't," he said.
"Their time is nine to five and that's when they're expected to work. As regards to the internet, not everybody has the internet at home."
Greater Anglia, external says speed restrictions will come into force again from midday to protect the rails and overhead lines.
It could mean long delays or cancellations at short notice so passengers are advised to check before travelling.
Find out your team's fixtures in the Championship during the 2017-18 season.
Read MoreThe fixture list for the new season has just been released and Ipswich Town will host Birmingham City on the opening weekend.
After that the Blues will have three successive away matches - at Luton Town in the League Cup and then Championship trips to Barnsley and Millwall.
The first East Anglian Derby of the campaign is at Portman Road on 21 October. The return leg is at Carrow Road on 17 February.
Town are at home to Queens Park Rangers on Boxing Day.
The new season gets underway on 5 August.
Kate Kinsella
BBC Weather
The heatwave is set to continue with inland temperatures set to reach 32C (89.6F).
It's going to be a warm and sunny day, and the pollen levels are also set to be high.
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Former Ipswich schoolboys George Pinner (pictured) and Harry Martin both played for England, external in last night's 7-2 hammering of South Korea at the World League Semi-Finals, external in London.
Image source, Getty ImagesSam Ward scored four times as the hosts took their tally for the tournament to 19 goals.
It means Bobby Crutchley's side finishes second in Pool A, and will now go on to face Canada in the quarter-finals tomorrow.
The line-up always changes, but some things remain the same. Here are 12 of Glastonbury's mainstays.
Read MoreSuffolk Day: Where would you rather be?
Mariam Issimdar
BBC News
...has come to an end.
We will be back tomorrow from 08:00, but you can scroll down to see what's been happening in the county today.
Among the stories we covered was the death of the well known children's TV presenter, Ipswich-born Brian Cant. Do watch one of two videos remembering his TV life.
Before we go, the weather is due to get hotter tomorrow and train services will be affected from noon according to Greater Anglia.
Rather than tackle the trains to the capital, you could always stay in the county and celebrate the very first Suffolk Day?
Whatever you do, stay cool like our friend here.
Image source, Getty ImagesKate Scotter
BBC News
More than 30 events are being held to mark the inaugural Suffolk Day.
Image source, BBcSuffolk Day is the invention of BBC Suffolk to recognise the county, known for its "chocolate-box" villages, 50 miles (80km) of coastline and horseracing at Newmarket, among many other things.
It's based on a successful model in Yorkshire and the plan is for it to be marked annually.
The day is being backed by the county council and the East Anglian Daily Times, external.
BBC Radio Suffolk, external will broadcasting live from various locations across the county to mark celebrations of all things Suffolk starting out on the Newmarket Gallops at 05:00.
Events will also include street parties, theatre productions and students dressing up as pop sensation Ed Sheeran.
Mariam Issimdar
BBC News
Police investigating reports of gunfire overnight in Ipswich have confirmed a firearm was discharged.
The incident took place in Kelly Road, in the Chantry Park area, between 02:00 and 02:30.
In a statement Suffolk Police said some smoke damage was caused to the front door of a property as a result of items on fire being thrown at a house.
Police are treating the matter as attempted arson and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Det Ch Insp Jeff Yaxley, said; "We understand this incident will have caused some fear and concern to local residents and therefore we will be carrying out patrols alongside our active work to locate those responsible."
The incident is believed to be targeted and it's not thought to be of any threat to the wider community.
Police are appealing for witnesses, external.
Vikki Irwin
BBC Radio Suffolk political reporter
A Suffolk council says it's seeking clarification as to why three housing applications in one town have been put on hold by the department for local government.
Image source, Getty ImagesForest Heath District Council was notified last September by the Secretary of State, Sajid Javid, that they could not issue a certificate for planning permission for 375 homes to be built off Station Road in Lakenheath, despite the council approving the proposals.
Now two further council approved applications for new homes in Lakenheath have also been halted by the government - 81 homes on Rabbit Hill and 67 homes off Briscoe Way.
It means the minister needs to decide whether a public inquiry is required.
Forest Heath District Council say it's asked for clarification and can't comment any further.
Suffolk Police are confirming that a firearm was discharged in Kelly Road on the "triangle estate" in south west Ipswich at about 02:20 this morning.
More to follow...
Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Having already made it through to the quarter finals, there could be changes to the England side ahead of tonight's match with South Korea at hockey's World League semi-final in London.
Image source, Getty ImagesSuffolk players George Pinner and Harry Martin (pictured) are both part of the England squad which comfortably beat China and Malaysia in London last week, before drawing with Olympic Champions Argentina on Sunday.
Victory for England tonight would see them finish joint top of Pool A, external, while South Korea care currently bottom of the table and still without a point in the competition so far.
Fifty years ago this month the Queen opened Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
She was given a tour of the premises by composer and festival founder Benjamin Britten (right) at the start of the 20th Aldeburgh Festival.
Image source, Peter Dunne/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesMariam Issimdar
BBC News
Due to even higher temperatures forecast for the region tomorrow, Network Rail has imposed heat-related speed restrictions on the Greater Anglia network from 12:00 until 21:00.
A full breakfast time peak service is still scheduled to run.
Greater Anglia says the speed restrictions have been put in place to protect the railway infrastructure and keep services running, but at a slower speed.
This helps to prevent rails from buckling when they get very hot (the lower speeds exert less pressure on the rail) and to protect overhead lines, which may sag during very high temperatures.
In a statement the company said: "The full, scheduled Norwich - London service will run but please allow extra time on journeys. If delays of 40 minutes or more are incurred, some services may be cancelled or be altered at short notice."
As a consequence of the slower speeds, Greater Anglia says the following services have been cancelled or amended:
The company has apologised for any inconvenience.
The children's TV presenter Brian Cant has died aged 83.
Born in Ipswich, Cant is most famously associated as a presenter with the BBC programmes Play School and Play Away.
He was also the narrator in the animated Trumptonshire series which included Trumpton, Chigley and Camberwick Green.
Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Suffolk's cricketers are celebrating an emphatic 10-wicket Minor Counties Championship, external win in Northumberland, during which opening batsman Jaik Mickleburgh (pictured) scored a magnificent 218 not out.
Image source, Suffolk CricketHowever, the 27-year-old was quick to play down his role, and instead praise the efforts of bowler Michael Comber, who took nine wickets in total, and teenage debutant Alex Oxley who was run out on 39.
"The bowlers are the guys that win you games and Michael was exceptional," Mickleburgh said.
"All the other bowlers backed him up well and that set the tone for the match and gave us belief.
"I'd never seen Alex bat before or even played against him at club level, but it is brilliant that someone can come in at 16 years of age and bat so well at number three.
"That performance has given him some great experience and he has played his part in an excellent win."
Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk
More than 1,000 people have had their say on developments in Bury St Edmunds in the future.
Image source, Keith Evans/GeographMost of those taking part in the consultation said they want to preserve the unique character of the town.
Among the additions people want to see is a park and ride bus service, more independent shops and cafes and more floral displays.
When it came to housing, the majority (58%) said they would like to see housing that is affordable – although 15% said they would prefer to see no more town centre housing at all.
A draft masterplan, external will go back out to the public in the summer, offering a chance for Bury St Edmunds residents, workers, shoppers and visitors to comment.
On the subject of more floral displays - seven new planters have been put in on St Andrews Street South by the council today:
Image source, St Edmundsbury Borough Council