Fire crews from across the county have been tackling a large blaze involving around 100 vehicles at a scrapyard near Mildenhall.

The fire, at Scrap Co. in Red Lodge, broke out at 02:00.

An investigation will be held into the cause.

Suffolk singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has been named the Best Live Act in the World at the Q Awards.

It was the first public appearance for the star since he fractured his wrist in a cycling accident at the weekend.

Sporting a sling and a cast, he told the audience in London that he was "a bit of a cripple".

Image source, PA

The performer laughed off suggestions he could get fellow stars at the awards to sign his cast, and said the pain he was in was similar to getting a tattoo.

The injury has led to the singer postponing his Asia tour.

Two of Norfolk's hospitals have had to bring in extra beds because of high demand.

Between June and September, the Queen Elizabeth in King's Lynn and the James Paget in Gorleston, were continuously operating close to 100% bed capacity.

Both had to open extra emergency beds.

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital says it was never operating at more than 95% bed occupancy over the summer months.

They say they're prepared for peaks in demand throughout the year.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

It's a damp, mild and rather murky start to the day across the BBC East region, with mist and fog in some places and there will probably be some rain in the western counties. Further east, it is more likely to be dry.

There will be lots of cloud through the day and there might be some showers through the afternoon as well.

Maximum temperature: 17C (63F).

A shop assistant stopped an elderly woman from being duped out of £900.

Orla Moore
BBC Local Live

Police investigating break-ins at Portman Road are looking for two men.

Computer equipment and a quantity of food and drink were taken in the first of two raids, which police say happened between 19:45 on Saturday, 7 October and 06:20 on Sunday 8 October.

It's believed to be linked to a second break-in on Tuesday, 10 October, when two TV screens and alcohol were taken sometime after 21:10.

During the first raid, the intruders partied on wine and food, and fought with frozen cheesecakes, the BBC understands.

Detectives say they want to speak to two men seen in the Portman Road car park in the early hours of the Sunday morning.

They are both white, with one wearing Adidas clothing with a rucksack and the other a blue jacket and hoodie.

A club spokesman said they had since increased the stadium's security.

Graeme Mac
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers believes a win over Norwich City this weekend could reignite the Blues' season, but he was also quick to point out today that form means little going into a derby day fixture.

Mick McCarthy's side have lost six of their last eight matches in all competitions, while the Canaries are unbeaten since the end of August, and have recently moved above Town in the Championship.

"We had a great start that has tailed off a little bit, but we still find ourselves in a decent position in the table," Chambers said.

"Two wins in a row in this division is massive and that is what we've got to look to do next week.

"Things are so up and down in the Championship like we saw last Friday, when Birmingham, who've been struggling, beat Cardiff who are top."

"And for games like this, form, money, everything, goes out the window."

Compulsory powers could be used to close a level crossing at Needham Market.

Network Rail is asking Suffolk County Council to make the move regarding the site at Gipsy Lane.

A meeting to decide what to do is taking place this afternoon.

Image source, Google

The closure plans have been advanced after a woman was killed at the crossing in 2011.

There have been objections from local landowners and, after failing to come to an agreement, Suffolk County Council is requesting to use compulsory orders.

Network Rail has agreed to meet all the expenses of the authority over the application.

The emerald and diamond pendant was being worn by Lady Somerleyton on the day she visited the supermarket.

Nick Wilmshurst
BBC Yorkshire Live

You may have an idea set in your mind about who shops in one of Yorkshire's greatest exports - Morrisons.

Well, you might be wrong - turns out a posh aristocrat in Suffolk uses her local one, and is now appealing for help to find her necklace.

Image source, Somerleyton Estate

When we say necklace, we actually mean one of her family heirlooms - a pendant crafted from gold, emerald and diamonds. Lady Somerleyton noticed it was missing after visiting the Pakefield, Suffolk branch of the supermarket.

Lord and Lady Somerleyton's family home Somerleyton Hall, near Lowestoft lies within a 5,000-acre estate and they have offered a reward for the pendent's safe return.

Image source, Google

Get Inspired
Get Inspired

The deadline to nominate your BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero, external is on Sunday, at 23:59.

The award recognises someone who devotes their free time to help people in grassroots activity and sport.

Smiling, encouraging, mentoring and lifting spirits - a person who is dedicated to helping others in your community or club.

Who do you know who fits the bill?

Regional winners will attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony in Liverpool on Sunday, 17 December, when the overall winner will be announced.

A shop assistant has stopped an elderly woman from being duped out of £900.

Image source, Google

Minnie Garrad, who works for Tesco in Martlesham Heath, became suspicious after the shopper asked for £900 of iTunes vouchers.

The woman told her she needed them to pay for repairs to her computer.

"We've had this incident before where elderly, vulnerable people have been sent in to pick up large high value gift cards," Ms Garrad said. "It''s awful really."

The victim, who is not being named, was cold-called by scammers and told she had to read out the numbers on these cards to pay for repairs carried out remotely to her computer.

The shop-assistant rang the police and together they managed to convince the lady it was a scam.

Sasha Watson, from Suffolk Trading Standards, says the codes are used to transfer the credit into fraudsters' accounts.

"We all have that moral duty to make sure everyone in our community is safe," she said.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Former Ipswich, external striker Alex Mathie believes Freddie Sears should be in the Town team for Sunday's East Anglian derby at Portman Road.

Image source, Getty Images

The 27-year-old hasn't scored this season and has been playing second fiddle to David McGoldrick, Joe Garner and Martyn Waghorn recently.

Mathie - who scored a hat-trick against Norwich City in 1998 - thinks Sears has been unlucky in his time at Portman Road.

"I don't think his lack of goals will be affecting him because he gives everything he's got and does a job for the team," Mathie told BBC Suffolk Sport.

"He's a striker and they want to score goals but it's not very often he plays as a striker, he never has a run of games up-front, but he'll be able to come in and create things with Waghorn and McGoldrick."

Image source, Reuters

Bad news today I'm afraid if you booked that trip to Japan you were talking about to see Ed Sheeran.

The singer was knocked off his bicycle by a car in London on Monday and has now confirmed that he's been forced to cancel five upcoming gigs on his tour of Asia.

Ed posted the below pic of his new black cast alongside a message telling fans that broken bones in his right wrist and left elbow - ouch! - mean that scheduled gigs in Taipei (on Sunday), Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong have all now been postponed.

Writing on Instagram (via a ghost writer), Ed said:

"Sadly, this means that the following shows will not be able to go ahead as planned: Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. I’m waiting to see how the healing progresses before we have to decide on shows beyond that."

He added: "Please stay tuned for more details. PS - Ed isn’t typing this as he has both arms casted/bandaged."

Good well soon Ed. We can't help but think this accident was karma for falsely singing about a fictional leg break on his best-selling last album.

Anyway here's some alternative ideas for your Tokyo trip, external, including temples, markets and karaoke bars.

Other travel companies are available.

Read more.

Sarah Jenkins
BBC Local Live

Every hospital looking after patients from Suffolk failed to meet waiting time targets in A&E last month.

That's according to new analysis by the BBC.

Waiting times have been assessed across three areas: A&E, cancer care and planned operations.

The government says 95% of patients should be seen within four hours of arrival at A&E, but Ipswich, West Suffolk and the James Paget hospitals all failed to meet this target in September.

Targets for cancer care were met by every hospital, but West Suffolk and the James Paget didn't meet standards for planned operations.

You can see how your local hospital is doing by using the NHS Tracker.

The star calls off seven dates in Asia after suffering multiple fractures in a bicycle accident.

Kate Kinsella
BBC Weather

It's a grey and damp start this morning but remains mild.

During the day, outbreaks of rain will make their way across the region from the south - mostly light and patchy but with some heavier bursts - and it will remain gloomy.

Maximum temperature 13C (55F).

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Leiston's, external first league defeat of the season means their stay at the top of the Bostik Premier Division, external was short-lived.

Image source, Leiston FC

The 2-1 loss at Tonbridge Angels sees Glenn Driver's side drop to third in the table.

New leaders Hendon beat Needham Market, external 1-0.

In the North Division, a youthful AFC Sudbury, external team drew 1-1 with Aveley and Mildenhall Town, external went down 3-1 at Dereham Town.

The announcement came at Venues Day 2017, to discuss ways of protecting the UK's live music scene.