An investigation is being launched into the cause of a house fire in Beccles this morning which has claimed the life of one person.

Emergency services were called to a home in Rigbourne Hill just after 06:30.

A man inside the house dialled 999 and told operators his wife had also fallen down the stairs.

Suffolk Fire & Rescue's area commander Ian Bowell, who was in charge at the scene, said: "When crews arrived they found both people in the house and rescued them and provided first aid to them and then handed them over the ambulance crews.

"Firefighters went in and extinguished the fire and we're now getting our investigation team together and commencing an investigation to find out how the fire started."

A person has died in a house fire in Beccles this morning.

We'll bring you further details as we get them.

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After last week's mercury nominations, bezzy musical mates Stormzy and Ed Sheeran could be set to go head to head once more at this year's Q Awards.

The grime star has made the longlist in five of the public voted categories at this year's event at The Roundhouse in Camden, London on 18 October.

The pals, who collaborated at The Brit Awards, go up against one another in four categories; best act in the world, best solo artist, best live act and best track for Big For Your Boots and Shape of You respectively.

Kendrick Lamar, The xx and The Killers are also in the running for multiple awards which are to be decided by you, yes YOU, Joe and Joanna public.

The Manic Street Preachers and Sleaford Mods (below) will perform on the night and you can head over to The Q website, external now for more info on the nominees and how to get involved.

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Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A social media appeal for cards to be sent to a seven-year-old girl seriously injured in a collision on the A140 a week ago has been shared worldwide.

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Jacee's father died in the crash near Mendlesham Industrial Estate, and Jacee broke her collar bones.

Over the weekend, an appeal for "Get well soon" cards to be sent to her was launched, external.

Jacee's aunt, Kathryn Fisk, said: "It 's been amazing really, we didn't think it would ever go as far as it has.

"So far I think we've had over 1,000 shares, over 550 comments, and every single one is just so heartwarming with everyone well-wishing Jacee or saying they're going to send cards or their children have made pictures.

"We've been showing her and it's making her smile a lot. That's what we really wanted."

A 50-year-old man from Wisbech, Dalius Matulaitis, has been charged in connection with the crash and is due to appear at Ipswich Crown Court later this month.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Newmarket-trained Big Orange will be trying to make history on the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.

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After winning the Ascot Gold Cup in June the six-year old is hoping to become the first horse to win the Goodwood Cup three times in a row.

"He's our flag-bearer and I've got enormous confidence in the horse. We just want the weather to dry out. It's on chalk so it'll drain well and he'll be there, ready to strut his stuff," said trainer Michael Bell.

Frankie Dettori will be on board when the race gets under way at 15.35.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Suffolk's, external cricketers lead Cumberland by 132 runs heading into the final day of their Minor Counties Championship, external match at Ipswich School.

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The home side will resume this morning on 117-3 in their second innings, with Jaik Mickleburgh (pictured) unbeaten on 76.

Yesterday they restricted the visitors to 273-9 from their 90 overs.

Sudbury's James Poulson was the pick of Suffolk's bowlers with season's best figures of 4-74.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Weather

A mostly dry and sunny morning, with patchy cloud.

Showers will develop later and some of these could be heavy at times.

Maximum temperature: 22C (70F).

BBC Weather has more details for you.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

Thanks for joining us as we get set to bring you regular updates on what's happening across the county.

An appeal has been launched to send cards and messages to the seven-year-old girl whose father was killed in a crash on the A140 last week, so we'll bring you more details on that.

We'll start the day in the usual way though, with a look at the weather prospects. It's dry and sunny at the moment, but will it last?

Kate Kinsella will have the forecast for us next.

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

The team here is signing off for the night, but we'll be back in the morning from 08:00 for more of the same.

If you're just joining us, scroll down to find out what's been happening across the county, and don't forget, any breaking news overnight will still appear here.

Whatever you're doing, have a good evening.

Dan Holley
BBC Look East weather

A few isolated showers across the BBC East region this evening, but these will die away to leave much of the night dry with clear spells, and perhaps a few mist patches forming.

Southwesterly winds will ease overnight, with temperatures falling to 10C (50F) in the countryside.

After a dry and bright start to Tuesday, increasing cloud will bring a few scattered showers from the southwest, some heavy with perhaps hail and thunder, but interspersed with sunshine.

Light southwesterly winds, with top temperatures of about 23C (73F).

Get more on the forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.

Police say two people have been taken to hospital following a collision between two lorries on the eastbound carriageway of the A14, west of Copdock near Ipswich.

One person was taken to Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge with a head injury, which is not believed to be life-threatening or changing, and another person has been taken to Ipswich Hospital with minor injuries.

The eastbound carriageway remains closed at junction 55 for an investigation to take place, but it's estimated it will reopen at about 19:00.

Ben Parker
BBC Suffolk sport

Ipswich Witches co-owner Chris Louis says a misunderstanding of the rules led to him sacking two riders at the weekend, before being forced into reinstating them.

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Speedway's governing body refused to ratify the decision to dispense with the services of Justin Sedgmen and Connor Mountain.

Louis (pictured) says he regrets how it unfolded: "Not proud of the way things were handled over the last couple of days, a little embarrassed about it."

A pair of stone curlews has successfully nested, laid eggs and protected one of their young at the National Trust site of Dunwich Heath, external.

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Lead ranger Richard Gilbert, who has worked to create ideal conditions for the birds, said: "They are very easily disturbed and quite nervous birds and their first clutch of two eggs was abandoned at quite an early stage.

"Thankfully, they laid a second clutch and seemed much more determined the second time around."

Richard has worked with a licensed warden to track and ring the chick, which means they'll be able to monitor where it travels.

The Suffolk coast is one of the species' few remaining breeding spots in the UK.

The A14, which is closed eastbound following a collision at Copdock, will now remain shut until about 19:00, say police.

The westbound carriageway was also shut briefly to allow the Air Ambulance to land a little earlier.

A diversion is in place, but it's understood there are lengthy delays for motorists in the area.

A motorcycle rider who died following a two-vehicle collision in Lakenheath on Sunday night, has been named as Malcolm Lawless, 58, from Eriswell.

Eriswell Road was closed in both directions for several hours following the crash, which took place at about 22:00.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, between a motorbike and a silver BMW X5, to contact them.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Greater Anglia have confirmed that the broken down freight train which has been blocking the line between Peterborough and Ipswich for the past hour is now on the move again.

Services are still delayed, with some cancelled.

Full updates can be found on the Greater Anglia website, external.

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Ipswich Wanderers’ opening match of the season against Walsham-le-Willows at Humber Doucy Lane on Tuesday evening has been designated a promotional ‘pay what you want game, external’.

Guy Campbell
BBC Radio Suffolk

A group opposed to the building of 69 houses on playing fields near Southwold (rectangular area in bright green on map) is holding a meeting this evening to urge planners to have a rethink.

Waveney councillors narrowly voted in favour of the scheme at St Felix private school, external in Reydon earlier this month, despite many local objections.

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At tonight's meeting, RAGE - Reydon Action Group for the Environment - will call on councillors to think again about the plan which is says would act as a green light for developers to build elsewhere in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Acting chairman Stephen Chessher said: "It will mean the permanent loss of a valuable part of the AONB and most of the houses built will inevitably become second homes which Southwold and Reydon do not need."

The development for 69 homes could raise around £4m for the school, which says it needs the money to improve computer systems, refurbish buildings and install new heating systems.

But more than 200 letters of objection have been sent to the council from people and groups concerned about the impact on the countryside, who say it would breach both local and national planning policies