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Philippa Taylor

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  1. Our live coverage across the day

    That's a wrap for the Suffolk news team and our live coverage today.

    Among our main stories:

    • Damage caused to the Pigs Gone Wild art trail around Ipswich which is raising money for St Elizabeth Hospice
    • Ed Sheeran's appearance at the Latitude Festival yesterday
    • And the decision by a Felixstowe cafe owner to warn parents over child tantrums

    Scroll down to read more on these, and other stories from across the county.

  2. Overnight weather: Staying dry and mild

    Dan Holley

    BBC Look East weather

    Staying dry tonight with largely clear skies and light winds. Temperatures will only drop to 13C (55F).   

    Tuesday's weather map

    Tuesday will be another dry day with almost unbroken strong sunshine. The southeasterly breeze will freshen, keeping it somewhat cooler on the coast, but inland it will feel hot and humid with temperatures potentially as high as 33C (91F).

    Get the full forecast where you live from BBC Weather.

  3. Oktoba pays tribute to 'incredible' Latitude crowd

    Writing on his Facebook page, one of BBC Introducing in Suffolk's picks for Latitude, Oktoba, said: "What to say about yesterday? Other than thank you so much Latitude Festival. What an incredible crowd you were. Amazing!

    Oktoba

    "Huge shout-outs to the three gentlemen that joined me up on stage too. An absolute pleasure playing with you.

    "But I've gotta once again give the biggest thanks to Graeme and Richard at BBC Introducing in Suffolk for the constant support over the years."

  4. Improvement work will disrupt rail services

    Caroline Kingdon

    BBC Local Live

    Rail passengers between Norwich and London are being advised to check before they travel ahead of improvement work this autumn and winter to deliver vital railway upgrades for the Crossrail programme and remove long-standing heat-related speed restrictions.

    The work will affect Abellio Greater Anglia trains into Liverpool Street on eight weekends from Saturday 17 September to Sunday 6 November, and will continue for a further 10 days over the Christmas and New Year period.

    Rail passengers on the platforms at London Liverpool Street

    The work programme includes the remodelling of a key junction at Shenfield to help deliver more reliable journeys for passengers by May 2017.  

    More overhead wires will be replaced between Shenfield and Liverpool Street to help reduce the impact of heat-related disruption during the summer when overhead wires sag and speed restrictions are imposed.

    Network Rail spokesman Richard Schofield said: "We understand the inconvenience and disruption that closing the railway causes but the initial and longer-term benefits for passengers are huge." 

  5. Ogogo questions whether referee should have stopped bout sooner

    Ben Parker

    BBC Suffolk sport

    After a strong display by Lowestoft boxer Anthony Ogogo this weekend, the Suffolk fighter has questioned whether the referee should have stepped in to stop the bout sooner than he did.

    Anthony Ogogo

    Ogogo (pictured after a previous fight) had knocked down his opponent, Czech veteran Bronislav Kubin, a number of times before the bout was eventually called off in the second round.

    The 27-year old said: "I thought the referee was a bit brutal to be honest with you, he kept sending him out there to carry on.

    "I was so dominant, there were no belts on the line, there were no titles on the line. 

    "I put him down I think five times all together, after the second, third time, the referee could have said, you know he's had enough."

  6. Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust to axe 90 posts

    Nikki Fox

    BBC Look East

    The NHS mental health trust for Norfolk and Suffolk, placed in special measures by a care watchdog, has announced plans to cut 90 posts.

    Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust

    The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust wants to cut its deficit from £8.9m in 2015-16 to £6.1m in 2016-17.

    The trust says in its report it hopes most posts can be cut through "non-essential" vacant posts being left unfilled. But union Unison said it would have a "dramatic impact on services".  

  7. Ogogo records third win since May

    Ben Parker

    BBC Suffolk sport

    Lowestoft middlewight boxer Anthony Ogogo (pictured after an earlier bout) was back in action this weekend as he made short work of Czech veteran Bronislav Kubin within two rounds.

    Anthony Ogogo

    It's Ogogo's third win since May as he continues his come back from injury and 37-year-old Kubin was unable to withstand the onslaught on the bill in Berlin.

    The 2012 Olympic bronze medal winner said: "I felt great, I felt really good, I felt like probably my best performance to date."

    On stopping his opponent the 27-year old added: "I think what I showed more than anything was good composure. 

    "In the past when I have forced a stoppage, I've got a bit too excited when I've landed a good shot."

  8. Despite win, Snakebite worried about his form

    Ben Parker

    BBC Suffolk sport

    Mendham's Peter "Snakebite" Wright is progressing in the World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool, but has concerns about his form. 

    He beat Joe Cullen 10-5 last night and will face Ian White in the second round tomorrow. 

    Peter Wright

    He said: "I'm one of those players, you can be on fire one minute and the following day you wake up and you dunno how to throw. 

    "It's gone, and it will go for a week."

  9. Watch: A bird's eye view of this year's Latitude Festival

    Thanks to photographs from Mike Page, we can show you a bird's eye view of this year's Latitude Festival at Henham Park:

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    Video caption: Latitude Festival: Aerial images of this year's event Henham Park
  10. Your comments: Child tantrums

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    We brought you the story earlier of the Felixstowe kiosk/cafe owner who's warned parents over their children's tantrums, and asked for your thoughts.

    Several of you have emailed us:

    • Liz Palmer says: "I think that this is wonderful, I am so sick of screaming children everywhere I go. You try to go for a quiet drink or meal and can virtually guarantee that at some point the peace will be shattered by a badly behaved child. I wish I lived nearer as she would definitely get my custom."
    • Sarah Cooper writes: "What gives anyone the right to comment on how any child is brought up?"

    And we've also had an email from a woman who's asked to remain anonymous as she fears a backlash "as big as the lady who posted the comment". 

    Among the points she makes: "I sympathise with the lady in the kiosk. Having worked in a shop where parents will allow children to run wild and break things and not care, I can see where she's coming from. "

  11. Ipswich hedgehog officer post gains worldwide interest

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    An advertised job for a dedicated hedgehog officer to encourage animal numbers in Ipswich has sparked worldwide interest.

    Hedgehog

    Scores of applications for the two-year post of hedgehog officer - with an annual salary of £24,000 - flooded in to Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

    It drew attention from many countries including Taiwan, where the job was mistakenly touted as paying over £2.4m.

  12. Fulham Linked With Move for Smith

    TWTD.co.uk

    Fulham are being linked with a move for Ipswich Town centre-half Tommy Smith, while Blackburn and Reading are also said to be showing interest in the 26-year-old.

  13. Serious collision witness appeal

    Philippa Taylor

    BBC Local Live

    A motorbike rider is in a critical condition in Addenbrooke's Hospital, following a three-vehicle collision on the A137 in Wherstead yesterday afternoon.

    The collision involved a pink Ford Fiesta travelling south, and two motorcycles travelling north towards Ipswich.

    The car driver and other motorbike rider sustained minor injuries.

    Police would like to hear from any witnesses.

  14. Felixstowe cafe warns parents over children's tantrums

    A cafe owner has said she will speak to children having a tantrum if "parents are too scared to discipline their children".  

    Child crying

    South Kiosk in Felixstowe posted on Facebook it would give parents "five lenient minutes to ask the child to stop screaming" before stepping in.

    It received hundreds of comments and has since deleted its page.

    Owner Kim Christofi said she was child friendly but some parents "left me with no option but to have a quiet word".

  15. Suffolk bowl Lincolnshire out at Cleethorpes

    Ben Parker

    BBC Suffolk sport

    Suffolk's cricketers have managed to bowl out their opponents Lincolnshire on the second day of their three day match in Cleethorpes.

    The hosts scored 307 runs giving them a lead of 163. 

    Matt Salisbury had Suffolk's best figures with the ball taking four wickets from 24 overs.

  16. 'It's not nice to beat one of your best mates'

    Ben Parker

    BBC Suffolk sport

    There was a big surprise at the World Matchplay Darts in Blackpool last night as Ipswich-born Mervyn King beat world number six James Wade 10-5.

    Mervyn King

    Despite causing an upset, King wasn't happy to have defeated someone he considers a close friend. He said: "It's not nice to beat one of your best mates.

    "James is a fantastic player, he's a good friend, but he wasn't on it tonight."

    Raymond van Barneveld or Brendan Dolan will be King's opponent in the second round.

  17. Weather: Feeling very warm

    BBC Weather

    Continue to feel very warm this afternoon with strong spells of sunshine. Top temperature: 27C (81F).

    Dry and muggy overnight as it drops to 15C (59F) with another hot and humid day to follow.

    Tractor in Stowmarket

    Our photograph today was taken by one of our BBC Weather Watchers.

    If you'd like to find out more, take a look at the website.

  18. 'Disappointment' at damage to Pigs Gone Wild art trail

    Luke Deal

    BBC Radio Suffolk

    Two of the exhibits in the Pigs Gone Wild art trail in Ipswich have been so badly damaged, they've had to be taken away for repair.

    Plinth for Trotter pig

    Speaking about the damage to the Only Fools & Horses-related Trotters Pig at Giles Circus, Norman Lloyd said: "We're disappointed it's got damaged, which meant the pig has had to come off the plinth for safety's sake to be assessed and repaired. 

    "We would perhaps understand if someone had sat on it and damaged it, but it hasn't happened that way. 

    "Someone has deliberately heeled the pig and done this damage."

    The Hedgepig has also been temporarily removed from Dial Lane.

  19. Video: AYA at Latitude

    Dawn Gerber

    Sisters Bess and Jayna, who perform as AYA, feel they moved "up a level", with their concert at Latitude's Lake Stage at the weekend - a short hop up the A12 from their base at Butley.

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    Video caption: Latitude: AYA describe 'super exciting' chance to play local festival