Luke Deal
BBC Radio Suffolk

One of the most popular events at the Ipswich Town Open Day is the chance to get autographs of fans' favourite players:

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

So as we've mentioned, today will see the Duke of Cambridge work his last shift with the East Anglia Air Ambulance.

The night shift, which begins at 16:30, will bring an end to two years with the emergency service, which is a charity supporting the NHS East of England Ambulance Service.

Here are a couple of "thanks" on Twitter...

Owning a budgerigar is not that unusual - but what about having a collection of 400 birds?

Meet the couple who live near Sudbury, whose collection has grown over the last 50 years:

It may be a bit dull and grey out there, but the weather doesn't seem to be putting Ipswich Town fans off attending the club's annual Open Day at Portman Road.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Prince William is due to work his last shift for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, external tonight, bringing to a close two years with the service.

Here's a timeline of his work as a helicopter pilot with the charity:

• July 2015: The prince flew his first active rescue mission as a co-pilot to an incident in Garboldisham in Norfolk

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• September 2015: Prince William was pictured during an air ambulance rescue mission to help a young girl who was hit by a car in Bedfordshire
• January 2016: He made a surprise stop at a school for a chicken dinner as he took a break from a helicopter flying mission in Hertfordshire

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• May 2016: A Suffolk primary school sports day was interrupted when an air ambulance landed on the playing field and the future king stepped out
• July 2016: He took his grandparents, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, on a tour of the helicopter's new Cambridge base when they came to officially open the building

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• January 2017: Kensington Palace announces that the Prince is to stop his role to increase official duties on behalf of the Queen
• July 2017: Works last shift for East Anglian Air Ambulance

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Andre Dozzell returned to Blues action, external as the U23s conceded two late goals to lose an entertaining pre-season friendly 4-3 at King’s Lynn Town.

A woman who was helped by the East Anglian Air Ambulance earlier this month has described the moment she discovered that Prince William was piloting the helicopter.

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Lynda Robinson, who lives at Gislingham, near Eye, said: "I was carried into the ambulance and then the ambulance man said 'I think you ought to say thank you' and I said, well thank you very much for what you're doing, I needed the help.

"He said 'no, just to let you know Lynda, Prince William is piloting the helicopter.

"Oh blimey, I couldn't believe it. Our future king in our little tiny rural village.

"Wonderful, absolutely wonderful."

The Duke of Cambridge is due to carry out his final shift for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, external (EAAA) this evening.

His last duty as a paid pilot for the EAAA will be the night shift from his base at Cambridge Airport.

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In a letter published in the Eastern Daily Press, external, Prince William said he had a "profound respect" for those who serve in our emergency services.

"I am hugely grateful for having had this experience," he said.

After two years, he is stepping down to take on more royal duties on behalf of the Queen.

A former RAF search and rescue pilot, the Duke was part of a team including doctors and paramedics providing emergency medical cover across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Suffolk County Council is calling on EDF Energy to carry out a thorough review of potential alternative sites for the accommodation campus for workers involved in the construction of Sizewell C.

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A report commissioned by the authority has identified locations in Leiston and Saxmundham which could be more suitable than the chosen site close to the village of Eastbridge.

It looked at EDF Energy’s preferred campus location, along with the alternative locations against a series of criteria.

These included the need for an efficient location for construction workers, but also environmental impacts and legacy opportunities for the period once the power station is completed.

Richard Smith, who has special responsibility for Sizewell C within the council, said: "The county council has not expressed a preference on any of the sites assessed, but we are calling upon EDF Energy to undertake a wider appraisal of options for development of a campus, to take into account wider issues affecting communities and the environment and to publish a clear justification of any position they take."

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Andre Dozzell got his first taste of pre-season football as Ipswich Town's, external Under-23s lost 4-3 at Kings Lynn last night.

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The 18-year-old midfielder's been nursing a hip injury, picked up while winning the European Under-19 Championship with England.

The Blues goals came from New Zealand international Monty Patterson, who got two, and Albert Wilton.

Dozzell now has a chance of making his first senior appearance of the summer at Charlton on Saturday.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

A 50-year-old man from Wisbech is due in court this morning charged in connection with a fatal crash on the A140 on Tuesday.

Dalius Matulaitis, of Rectory Gardens, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Emergency services were called just before 11:30 to reports of a collision between two lorries and a Renault Megane on the A140 near Brockford.

Colin Fisk, 43, from Kesgrave, the driver of the car, died at the scene. His seven-year-old daughter was airlifted to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital where she was confirmed to have two broken collar bones.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

A dry start to the day, with sunny spells.

Showers developing later, and these will become heavy at times with the odd rumble of thunder.

Temperatures reaching a high of 20C (68F), but feeling cooler in the wind.

BBC Weather has more details for you.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Here we are again, poised to keep you abreast of what's happening across the county.

Among the stories we'll be looking at:

• A man charged in connection with a fatal crash on the A140 on Tuesday is due to appear in court
• Ipswich Town are holding their annual Open Day at Portman Road
• EDF Energy are being asked to think again about where they put accommodation for workers involved in building the Sizewell C nuclear power station

We'll start though, with a look at the day's weather prospects from Elizabeth Rizzini, and if you're hoping for some scorching sunshine, I've a feeling you're going to be disappointed.

That's it for our live updates today, we'll be back again from 08:00 tomorrow.

Scroll down to read the stories we've been covering today. Highlights include:

• A man is arrested after a fatal road crash on the A140
• An inquest hears there was no lifeguard at a pool party death
• A teenage kayaker sets about cleaning up Suffolk's rivers

Have a great evening.

A man killed in a crash in Mendlesham has been named as Colin Fisk from Kesgrave.

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Mr Fisk's seven-year-old daughter was airlifted to hospital with a suspected broken collar bone after the crash between a Renault Megane and two lorries on Tuesday morning on the A140, near Brockdish.

The victim, 43, died at the scene, while both lorry drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

A man, 50, remains in custody after being arrested last night on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, Suffolk Police said.

Officers have appealed for anyone who may have seen the crash - or has dashcam footage of the area at the time - to contact them, external.

Nic Rigby
BBC News

The organisers of the Cambridge Folk Festival, external hope that its "introducing stage" called The Den - which includes singers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk - can continue to talent-spot up and coming artistes.

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Steve Bagnall, managing director of Cambridge Live, which runs the festival, said: "Cambridge Folk Festival aims to lead the way with artist development, an ambition perfectly illustrated by Jake Bugg and Ward Thomas moving from The Den to the Main Stage.

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"One of the most exciting parts of the festival really is seeing who playing The Den this year will be a headliner of the future."

Acts playing The Den this year include Norwich-band the Wooden Arms, external, Suffolk duo Honey & The Bear, external, Cambridgeshire singer Kerry Devine, external and Bedford singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls, external.

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Alex Carson, of the Wooden Arms, told the BBC: "We're really looking forward to playing - we'll be playing a heap of new material from our upcoming record Trick of the Light out on 6 October."

Jon Hart, of Honey & The Bear, said: "The national reputation of Cambridge as a cornerstone of great music speaks for itself, we're just thrilled to be part of such an iconic festival."

Lucy Sampson, of Honey & The Bear, said: "Everyone we meet has a Cambridge story, its steeped in folklore itself now."

BBC Local Radio for the East's Sue Marchant will be broadcasting from the festival on Sunday from 19:00.

Kate Arkell
BBC Radio Suffolk

Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers is the latest person to praise teenage midfielder Flynn Downes.

Downes has impressed in Town's pre-season games and signed a three year deal at the club last week.

An appeal has been launched to raise £500,000 towards a new cardiac centre at a Suffolk hospital.

Image source, My Wish Charity

It is part of a West Suffolk Hospital, external's £5.2m investment in the treatment for heart conditions.

The Every Heart Matters, external campaign has been backed by ambassador jockey Frankie Detorri.

Sue Smith, fundraising manager for the My Wish charity, external, which is behind the appeal, said: "The hospital has seen a significant increase in demand in the last five so this is a really important thing for us to have."

She said the new centre will reduce waiting times for patients.

"I've very confident we'll be able to raise the money, the community of west Suffolk is amazing.

"It will be a lasting legacy for everyone that's in west Suffolk," she said.

Thousands of people have shared a social media post from a Hadleigh couple who have had their cars stolen.

Image source, Megan Richards/Facebook

Burglars broke in to the home of Adam Gooderham and Megan Richards, took their keys, and drove off with the orange BMW 116i and white Fiat 500.

Ms Richards said they were sleeping on the sofa at the time, just metres away from where the thieves snatched the keys.

"Did they see us asleep? Would they have stolen more stuff if they didn't know we were there?" she said.

"You don't expect someone to come into your house and steal your keys wherever they are."

Mr Gooderham's post on Facebook has been shared on the social media site more than 11,000 times.

Police have warned motorists not to leave car keys where burglars can easily find them.

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