Suffolk County, East Anglia, England

A woman in her 40s died in one of two multi-vehicle crashes that closed the A12, police said. Mandy Snowling, 43, from Ipswich, died when her car was involved in a collision with four cars and two lorries crashed on the northbound carriageway at Copdock at 12:40 BST on Friday. A second three-vehicle ...

There he came into contact with Mid Suffolk councillor John Matthissen, who said: “I absolutely respect the fact that he dedicated himself to serving the public. That was his main moving spirit.” Mr MacPherson also served on Stowmarket Town Council for over 20 years. His colleague, and fellow Labour ...

... spokesman said the property had been “completely destroyed”. In light on this incident, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people that smoke alarms can save lives. To ask the brigade to fit a smoke alarm free of charge, call 0300 303 0088 or book online at www.essex-fire.gov.uk/book.

In my February column I mentioned the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Not More Not-Spots campaign aimed at delivering 100pc voice and data mobile coverage across the UK by 2020. ... Although there is 90pc geographic coverage across the UK, only 10pc of Britain's landmass is 'developed'.

It depends on which data you want to look at, which types of crime you're interested in and how you classify crime. Police in Norfolk and Suffolk are recording more crimes – a lot more according to the Office for National Statistics. It put out stats in January showing a 12pc increase in Norfolk, including a 50pc ...

Growers will need to change their strategies to cope with a new potato blight strain now discovered in Suffolk and other parts of the UK, an expert has ... form of phytopthora infestans has spread quickly across Europe, with the aggressive, fungicide-insensitive/ resistant strain arriving in the UK two years ago ...

A male matching William's description was seen catching a train from Stowmarket to Ely about 8pm on Friday, April 20. Officers are concerned for William's welfare and are asking anyone who has seen him or who has any information on where he may be, to contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting missing ...

Suffolk Police said the road was likely to remain closed late into the evening. There were no reports of any serious injuries in ... at Washbrook. Up to seven fire vehicles were sent. The East of England Ambulance Service said a helicopter from the Essex & Hertfordshire Air Ambulance Trust was also needed.

Proposals to develop a 59-cabin holiday park on a former quarry in Wenhaston, near Halesworth in Suffolk, have been deferred until council planners have visited the site. Suffolk Coastal District Council's planning committee was presented with Taylor Bray Ltd's plans to create the cabins, a boating shed, ...

There are no earthly remains of the Hall or the cottage – the former was demolished in the 1950s – but some say an echo from the past still remains on moonless nights when the clock strikes 12. For more about England's lost country houses visit www.lostheritage.org.uk. For more Weird Suffolk click here.

Suffolk Road in Ipswich covered in snow. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN. “It will be a bitterly cold start to Thursday and we add in weather fronts coming in from the south on top of the cold air. “We will see some further snowfall pushing into south east England and then eventually East Anglia and the ...

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, which has a staff of around 40, said it had discussed the situation yesterday and many employees were working from home as a result. Chamber spokesman Paul Simon said: “We believe in agile working. Those folk who have remote access - and most do and are fully kitted ...

“My final appeal is for you to look after each other. If you have elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours, make sure they are ok and have everything they need.” Members of the public are asked to report any non-urgent matters online at www.norfolk.police.uk. In an emergency, always dial call 999.

Highways England has its own fleet of gritters to keep major routes clear – the A14 in Suffolk, the A120 in Essex and the A12 in both counties. ... for drivers is that the Orwell Bridge on the edge of Ipswich is not expected to close at the end of the week when a big storm is due hit Britain from the south west.

Public transport in Suffolk and Essex hit by heavy snow. PUBLISHED: 09:42 28 February 2018 | UPDATED: 12:41 28 February 2018. Paul Geater. Ipswich Buses are hoping to ... Heavy overnight snow has devastated public transport across East Anglia on Wednesday morning with both bus and train services badly affected.

Power has now been restored to over 500 homes in Mid Suffolk in areas such as Mendlesham, Wetheringsett, Rishangles and Eye. 23 homes stil remain without power. UK Power Network hope to have power on here by 5pm tonight. A spokesperson for UK Power Network said: “UK Power Networks ...

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for snow until 11.55pm tonight, warning that some rural communities in East Anglia may get cut off. A forecaster said: “Heavy snow showers are expected during today. “There is the potential for travel delays on roads, with some stranded vehicles and ...

There were fewer First Eastern Counties buses than normal across Suffolk – and the first services did not start operating until the middle of the day. School buses were among the first casualties which was fairly academic because many of the schools they served were closed anyway because of the ...

Suffolk Constabulary has received numerous calls concerning abandoned vehicles in snow drifts across the county. A spokesman said: “It is strongly advised that the public avoid using the road network this morning where possible. If travel has to be made, expect serious delays. “Ensure your vehicle is ...

“It is really feeling very raw, temperatures struggling to get a degree or so above freezing and feeling even colder still in a light moderate east to the northeasterly wind.” Forecasters have warned the freezing Siberian winds gripping Britain could be the coldest the UK has faced in 27 years. Storm Emma is ...