Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A flock of sheep have been attacked twice by dogs within a couple of days.

The rare breed Norfolk Horn Sheep were in a field at Heath Road in Sutton, east of Ipswich, on 26 June when one was found to have injuries to its back leg, while another suffered serious injuries, according to Suffolk Police.

The flock was moved to another field - but two days later they were attacked by a dog again.

Officers are appealing for information - and reminding dog owners to keep their pets under control.

Linda Walker
BBC Radio Suffolk

Staying with Newmarket, and a report just out reveals a 16.3% growth in the economic impact of the racing industry on the town, and a nearly 10% growth in jobs.

The figures come in an update to an independent study commissioned in 2014 by Forest Heath District Council.

The update identifies a 'sea change' in efforts to enhance Newmarket's attractiveness to visitors.

Lance Stanbury, the council's cabinet member for planning and growth, said it "helps to confirm the common benefits that can be derived from a local authority working productively with a major local industry and employer".

Image source, Newmarket Racecourses

This guy is still playing...

Graham Barnard
BBC Radio Suffolk

It may have lost out on the £100,000 Art Fund prize by a nose, but the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art is still an "absolutely fascinating and exciting" place to visit, according to its director.

The museum opened after a £15m redevelopment last year and is now home to three collections - the National Horseracing Museum, the Fred Packard Museum and the Galleries of British Sporting Art, as well as a yard for the Retraining of Racehorses charity across a five acre site in the middle of Newmarket.

Yes, a visit to the museum does include the chance to meet race horses.

Image source, Marc Atkins

Director Chris Garibaldi said that mix is what appealed to the Art Fund judges.

"The thing that makes it so special is we have live race horses as part of the visitor experience and I think the judges commented on that being are unique selling point - the public can meet the equine heroes of the sport," he said.

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Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Despite topping the Unicorns Championship, external table at the half way point, Suffolk Cricket head coach Andy Northcote (pictured) says his players are a long way off being a title winning side.

He has accepted though that Suffolk could well have three wins from three, but for the weather during the opening match with Buckinghamshire, and the ticking clock against Hertfordshire during their latest draw.

He said: "Yes, we could have three wins out of three and by a long way," he told me. "We're still top of the league thankfully.

"In terms of winning titles though, we are a long way off. We need to create a Suffolk player base first of all. That will be the key to the longevity of cricket in this county.

"In previous years, the county used a large number of external players so one of the first things I did when I took over was to try to cut that out and bring in more from the local area.

"As a rule, we use a maximum of 2 players from outside now, and we're all about working with our youngsters and helping them progress through the youth section and into the first team.

"I hope in a couple of years we will be in a position to accept that we have around 30 good players, and at that point we'll be ready to push for leagues and cups."

Graham Barnard
BBC Radio Suffolk

It's billed as the world's biggest museum prize and Newmarket's National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art was one of the finalists - but was pipped at the post by The Hepworth Wakefield.

Director Chris Garibaldi admitted he "woudn't be human if I said we weren't a little bit disappointed - but for us it's been fantastic to be on the shortlist with tnstitutions like the Tate Modern, the Sir John Soane Museum, the Hepworth".

He added: "We only opened last September so to already have been a finalist is an extraordinary achievement."

Image source, PA

It was opened by the Queen last year (above).

However, while the Horseracing centre missed out on the Art Fund's top prize of £100,000 - it will receive £10,000 for reaching the final shortlist of the Museum of the Year 2017.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

A crowd of more than 500 watched some of the most famous cricketing names of all time win a T20 match at Copdock last night.

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The Lashings All Stars, external were in Suffolk to mark the opening of Copdock and Old Ipswichian Cricket Club's, external extended pavilion.

Their coach, the West Indian legend Gordon Greenidge (pictured here in his heyday), was among those enjoying the celebrations.

"I think one of things I enjoy most about these occasions is the chats we have in the dressing room," Greenidge said. "We often go back to when we played international cricket years ago."

"In those days, you were almost trying to knock each others head off during the day, but you would still share a beer afterwards, and that doesn't happen now."

"Things have changed in cricket, and I have to say not necessarily for the better. Some changes were needed, but I think some things should have stayed the way they were in years gone by."

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

The governors, staff and parents of Stutton Primary School say they will fight to keep it open.

Suffolk County Council has warned it will have to close by July 2018 if pupil numbers don't improve - currently 18 children are on the school roll for this September.

Image source, Google

In a community letter posted on the school's website, it says it's devastated by the news and it has "significantly improved" since an Ofsted inspection in 2015.

Gordon Jones, the council's education cabinet member, said it has worked closely with the school - which is on the Shotley Peninsula - to "address the issues it has been facing in recent years and it is disappointing that, together, we have not been able to secure long term leadership".

Graham Barnard
BBC Radio Suffolk

A new feature developed by Snapchat which allows users to track each other's movements in real time could put children at risk, according to Ipswich-based charity Fresh Start Beginnings.

In response the instant messaging service, which is used to share pictures and messages, has said "the safety of our community is very important to us" - and points out that "it's not possible to share your location with someone who isn't already your friend on Snapchat and the majority of interactions on Snapchat take place between close friends".

But Suffolk Police has echoed the charity's concerns.

Image source, Reuters

Charlotte Driver, cyber crime supervisor at Suffolk Police, said: "With the development of apps, which share personal detail such as the location of its users, there is more opportunity for children and vulnerable adults to come into contact with unnecessary risks.

"We work closely with a number of schools across the county to ensure there is a rounded approach to online education and that young people know how to protect their privacy, how to spot signs of inappropriate behaviour and how to report it."

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A small primary school on the Shotley Peninsula may close by the end of the next school year if pupil numbers remain low.

Stutton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has been told by Suffolk County Council it needs to find a "solution to the long-term sustainability of the school within the next few weeks".

Image source, Google

The school says its governors are "currently engaged, with staff, and parents, in fighting to keep the school open".

The council says it's working closely with the school.

Graham Barnard
BBC Radio Suffolk

An Ipswich-based charity has raised concerns about a new feature on the popular instant messaging service Snapchat, which allows users to track each other's movements in real time.

Fresh Start New Beginnings said it's worried that highlighting children's locations could put them at risk.

Earlier this week, Loose Women presenter Nadia Sawalha (above) described the feature as "truly frightening".

Snapchat says its location-sharing feature is "off by default for all users and is completely optional... Snapchatters can choose exactly who they want to share their locations with, if at all."

Lucy Martin
BBC Weather

A warm start to the day, with sunny spells after any early fog.

Increasing risk of thunderstorms mainly later in the day, with local intense downpours and possible hail, bringing the risk of sudden flooding.

Feeling very warm and humid by the afternoon, with highs of 26C (79F).

Get the latest on the weather where you live on the BBC Weather website.

Good morning and thanks for joining the BBC Suffolk team.

We'll be covering news, sport, travel and weather in your area until 18:00.

We'll hear from a charity worried about the safety of children using Snapchat - and from a primary school which may close due to low numbers.

But first, it's all about the skies this morning with our BBC Weather Watchers...

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A year after Pokemon Go became a global hit, one man still spends four hours a day chasing creatures.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

That's all from the Local Live team for Suffolk today - but, of course, we will update this feed with any breaking news overnight.

Take a scroll down the timeline to see the stories that have been hitting the headlines across the county today.

We will be back at our keyboards from 08:00 tomorrow - join us then.

Have a great evening.

A busy junction on the A140 in Suffolk could be turned into a roundabout.

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Central Suffolk MP Dr Dan Poulter said the county council has applied for government funding to improve access to the Mid Suffolk Business Park at Eye.

The junction (pictured) to the industrial site, off the road, is often congested due to the large number of lorries using that stretch of the road.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

The top ten finalists in this year's Beach Hut of the Year competition have been revealed and Suffolk has two huts on the shortlist.

One of them is in Felixstowe the other one is in Southwold (pictured).

That's named after the Star Wars character Jabba the Hut and owner Judith Ogden says her family are delighted to be in the running for the title.

"I'm absolutely thrilled considering how many beautful beach huts there are around the country. We are bowled over," she said.

Property expert Phil Spencer will visit the winner in August.

The defence'a closing speeches will start this afternoon in the case of Simon Dobbin, who suffered permanent brain damage after being attacked in Southend two years ago.

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Mr Dobbin, who's a Cambridge United fan from Mildenhall in Suffolk, was assaulted near The Railway pub after a match and can no longer walk or talk.

Thirteen men, aged between 21 and 41, from Essex, deny conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

The prosecution at Basildon Crown Court has claimed the attack was a "carefully prepared ambush".

The trial continues.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Lowestoft Town, external beat Waveney FC, external 3-0 last night in a pre-season friendly at the Amber Dew Events Stadium (formerly Crown Meadow).

Image source, Lowestoft Town FC

The match was the first fixture to be held at the home of the Trawler Boys since it was renamed, with both sides competing on the night for the Brian Gallagher Memorial Trophy., external

Lowestoft will be back in action again this coming Saturday when they play Norwich City at home in a testimonial match for Trawler Boys legend Micky Chapman (pictured).

Chapman, who first joined Lowestoft in 1981, made 480 appearances for the club as a player, scoring 193 goals.

As joint manager in 2014, he helped lead the club into the National League North, before announcing his retirement a year later.