Summary

  • Updates for Friday, 20 October 2017

  • Landfill site search for Corrie to resume

  • A14 reopens after fatal crash on Orwell Bridge

  • Spedeworth fined for Health and Safety failings

  • Ed Sheeran bike crash injuries could have ended guitar playing

  1. Doctor honoured for 'exceptional contribution' to sick childrenpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    A doctor from Bury St Edmunds has won a national award for her care of young patients.

    Dr Lucy Grove, a community consultant paediatrician, was chosen from hundreds of nominations from across the UK to be named Best Doctor, in the 2017 WellChild Awards, external.

    Dr Lucy GroveImage source, WellChild

    Dr Grove, who was nominated by colleagues as well as the mother of one of her patients, said it's still a "bit of a surprise" that she was nominated.

    "I think it's probably because I'm part of a wider team, and this is about teams of people who are pretty special and who dedicate a lot of time in supporting both families and children with very complex needs," she said.

    "What we try and do is actually work, not just with the illness and the complex problems children have, but really just try as a team across health and education to allow them to access all the normal things that children do."

    She will pick up her award from Prince Harry at an event in the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London later today.

  2. Ed Sheeran breaks arm in cycle accidentpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    The pop star's tour dates could be in jeopardy after he has "a bit of a bicycle accident".

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  3. Ed Sheeran breaks arm in bike accidentpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

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    Earlier we told you how he was breaking records (scroll down) now poor Ed Sheeran has broken his arm.

    The 26-year-old singer/songwriter tweeted the above pic of his arm in a sling alongside a caption explaining that he'd sustained the injury in a bicycle accident.

    Ed wrote:

    Quote Message

    I've had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some medical advice, which may affect some of my upcoming shows. Please stay tuned for further news. Ed x"

    The Shape of You star was due to resume his world tour on Sunday with a gig in the Taiwan capital Taipei but that now looks unlikely.

    Unless he's going to sing a Capella?

  4. Ed Sheeran admits to arm injurypublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Ed Sheeran has told fans he has had a bicycle accident and that an arm injury could affect some of his forthcoming tour dates.

    Framlingham's finest shared a picture of his arm in a cast on Instagram:

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  5. Ed Sheeran injured by car?published at 11:52 British Summer Time 16 October 2017
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    The Daily Mirror is reporting, external that Ed Sheeran has been knocked off his bicycle in London and may have broken his arm.

    We'll bring you more details as and when we can confirm this...

  6. Strictly: We believed in you Brianpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Alex Pope
    BBC Local Live

    There was no element of "Darkness" to Brian Conley's performance on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night.

    Watford's very own twinkletoes pulled off a rock star inspired Pasa Doble, to I Believe In A Thing Called Love (a 2003 hit for Lowestoft rock band The Darkness), with just a little bit of help from some eye liner and nail varnish. And his partner Amy Dowden, of course:

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    Brian & Amy Paso Doble to 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love' by The Darkness.

    He was of course shocked, surprised and thankful to dance again after an early appearance in the dance-off, but there was no sudden death repeat this weekend as they picked up enough public votes to avoid it.

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  7. Rugby union: Bury snatch defeat from the jaws of victorypublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Bury St Edmunds, external rugby players threw away a 17-3 halftime lead to lose 26-20 at home to league leaders Taunton Titans on Saturday.

    Fraser HoneyImage source, Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club

    The defeat leaves the Wolfpack seventh in National League Two South, external.

    "We had a fantastic first half, but probably ran out of steam in the second," head coach Ollie Smith told BBC Suffolk Sport.

    "Could we have won it at the end? Potentially, but I think over the course of the 80 minutes the boys deserved something out of it."

  8. Ed Sheeran's Shape of You single goes five times platinumpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Ed SheeranImage source, Getty Images

    Chart slayer Ed Sheeran's single Shape of You has become only the third song in the history of the UK charts to sell the equivalent of three million records.

    Only Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? and Elton John's Princess Diana tribute Candle In The Wind '97 have sold more copies in this country.

    When streams and downloads are added together, the biggest selling single of 2017 has amassed three million sales, according to the BPI which represents the UK music industry.

    The BPI's Gennaro Castaldo said: "Shape of You has become an anthem for a generation and an instant classic that is sure to remain a staple of streaming playlists and 'best of' album compilations for years to come."

    The track finally left the top 40 on Friday after a lengthy 39 week stay.

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  9. National Trust recalls 1987 storm damage at Ickworth Housepublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

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  10. Appeal after guide dog bitten in Mildenhallpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    An appeal has been made by police for the owner of a German shepherd dog to come forward, after a guide dog was bitten at the bus station in Mildenhall.

    Mildenhall bus station

    As a bus's doors opened, a dog boarded it and began to growl, before running up to the guide dog and biting it around the back and neck.

    Whilst the guide dog suffered no obvious injuries, the incident has left its owner, a woman in her 70s who is registered blind, very distressed and shaken.

    Police want to thank the bus driver and passing members of the public who helped to restrain the dog, which was not muzzled or on a lead.

    The incident took place on Monday, 18 September, but police have only just released details.

  11. Crews tackle blaze in Ipswichpublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Luke Deal
    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Firefighters were called to an address in Foxhall Road in Ipswich on Sunday afternoon, to a blaze that had spread to a block of flats.

    Crews from Ipswich, Woodbridge and Colchester spent just over an hour the fire, which broke out at about 16:45.

    We understand no-one was hurt in the fire.

    Exterior of Foxhall Road flats
    Burnt fence
  12. Leiston go top of the Bostik Leaguepublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Saturday's 2-0 win at Dorking Wanderers has taken Leiston, external to the summit of the Bostik Premier Division, external.

    Leiston first team squadImage source, Leiston FC

    Patrick Brothers and Joe Marsden were on target as Glenn Driver's team moved a point clear of Billericay Town - although the Suffolk side has played two games more.

    It's now four matches unbeaten for Lowestoft Town, external, who won 2-1 at home to Kingstonian.

    In the North Division, AFC Sudbury, external beat Romford 2-1, Mildenhall Town, external were 3-1 winners at Barking while Bury Town, external lost 2-1 at home to Maldon & Tiptree.

  13. Speedway: First blood to Mildenhall in KO Cup semipublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Mildenhall Fen Tigers, external beat Belle Vue Colts 53-37 at West Row yesterday in the first leg of the National League Knockout Cup semi-final.

    West Row Stadium

    Four home riders were paid for double figure scores - Jon Armstrong (12+3), Connor Mountain (14), Drew Kemp (12+1) and Jordan Jenkins (12).

    "A 16-point advantage is OK, but it's going to be very, very difficult at Belle Vue," said Mildenhall chairman Kevin Jolly.

    "They had moments when they were a bit lacklustre and it gives us something to work with when we go there."

    The return meeting is in Manchester on Friday.

  14. Ipswich Town: McCarthy hoping for good news on Garnerpublished at 09:08 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    Ipswich Town, external fans are keeping their fingers crossed that striker Joe Garner's available for Sunday's East Anglian derby at Portman Road.

    Joe GarnerImage source, Getty Images

    The 29-year-old missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United through injury.

    "He had a bit of swelling on his knee," manager Mick McCarthy told me.

    "Knowing Joe he wanted to be involved, because he's stoic and tough, but that would be ridiculous because if it ends up being worse then we might miss him for more games.

    "I'll see him on Monday and hopefully he'll be fit for Sunday."

  15. Woman arrested after Ipswich firepublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, following a house fire in Ipswich in the early hours of Sunday morning which badly damaged the property.

    Police and firefighters were called to Alexander Road, near Spring Road, shortly before 04:00.

    The occupants of the house, a woman and a teenage boy who were asleep at the time the fire started, were taken to hospital where they were treated for breathing in smoke.

    They have since been discharged.

    Police car in Alexander Road
  16. 'Fine margins' cost Ipswich Townpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Brenner Woolley
    BBC Radio Suffolk sport

    It's now six defeats in eight games for Ipswich Town, external after Saturday's 1-0 loss at Sheffield United.

    Mick McCarthy

    Chris Basham's 49th minute header settled things after some sloppy play from the Blues.

    "We knew they'd get off to a fast start and they did, I thought they were very aggressive and played well," boss Mick McCarthy told me.

    "I had to change the way we played and ended up going 4-3-3, and I think it stopped them and stemmed the tide. We got into the game then and it was pretty much even.

    "It's fine margins though, little mistakes all the way through [the build-up to the goal] and it's in our net."

  17. Monday's weather: Warm and breezypublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Kate Kinsella
    BBC Weather

    It will be largely dry and very warm, with sunny spells developing, although the odd light shower can't be ruled out at first.

    Becoming breezy, particularly in western locations.

    Top temperature: 22C (72F).

    Get the full forecast where you live, from BBC Weather.

  18. Grime lyrics 'very real' in drugs fightpublished at 06:47 British Summer Time 16 October 2017

    Suffolk Police's Urban Street Gang Unit is targeting drug-related gangs in Ipswich.

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  19. Man injured as train hits carpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 15 October 2017

    The passengers and train driver are unharmed, but the car driver is airlifted to hospital.

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  20. Remembering the Great Storm of 1987published at 09:07 British Summer Time 15 October 2017

    It is 30 years since an October storm that left 18 people dead and hundreds injured.

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