Cerys Baker, East Anglian Daily Times Journalist Profile

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Where are the cheapest places to park in Ipswich in Suffolk?

1 week ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Where are the cheapest places to park in Ipswich? (Image: Sizewell C) Ipswich has many car parks, with some being cheaper than others. But we wanted to find out which were the cheapest ones for the weekends. This is when most people are off work and out and about, so it would be so much easier if you knew where the cheapest places to park are near your destination. Certain car parks are not included in the list as they are only available for customers from certain shops or hotels.
The hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk revealed

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

The latest hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk have been revealed (Image: Environet) The latest hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk have been revealed. Japanese knotweed can grow up to four inches a day and forms dense thickets which can kill native plant species. As it is now spring this can grow at a rate of 10cm a day and is at its most visible between February and November. Data from Environet shows which areas are currently having a break out of the species.
Beer and cider festival returns for Easter bank holiday

1 week ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Briarbank's spring beer festival is returning for the Easter bank holiday (Image: Will Green Photography) A spring beer and cider festival is returning in Ipswich this Easter. Preparations are well underway for Briarbank's 2025 spring beer festival. It will be taking place between Wednesday, April 16 and Monday, April 21 during their usual opening hours and in the Briarbank outside marquee near the Waterfront.
Second time Haverhill road is closed after burst water main

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

A road is closed for the second time in a month after a burst water main (Image: Kristina Selleck) A town road has been forced to close after water has started to bubble up and caused it to flood. Duddery Hill in Haverhill has been closed following the incident. Anglia Water are at the scene and are working to fix the issue which has caused the road to become partially submerged underwater.
Sudbury Police speak to three about throwing stones at swans

1 week ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Police have been notified of youths throwing stones at swans in Sudbury (Image: Sudbury and Haverhill Police) Action has been taken after young people were spotted throwing stones at swans. Officers in Sudbury were made aware of recent posts on Facebook of birds being targeted at The Croft. With help from the community, Suffolk police have identified three youths who have been spoken to regarding their actions.
Tyler Goodjohn trains Sudbury man to do bare knuckle fight

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Tyler Goodjohn is training Suffolk residents to do bare knuckle fighting and boxing (Image: Tyler Goodjohn) A former world championship boxer is training Suffolk residents to do bare knuckle fighting and boxing. Tyler Goodjohn became a professional boxer when he turned 19 but at 26 he was banned from the sport for using saunas to lose weight. This pushed him into starting bare knuckle fighting and he has been doing this professionally for around six years.
Delays as road closed 'until early next week' to fix burst water main

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Drivers face delays whilst a road is closed to repair a burst water main in Haverhill (Image: Jo Louiise Carey) Drivers may face delays whilst part of a road is closed to repair a burst water main in Haverhill. A spokesperson for Anglian Water said: “We're sorry for any traffic disruption on Hundon Place in Haverhill this week. "We have had to close off part of the road for our teams to repair a burst water main.
Shed fire spreads to vehicles and trees as eight fire engines called

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

A fire that started inside a shed spread to nearby vehicles and trees (Image: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service) A fire that started inside a shed spread to nearby vehicles and trees. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to Hill House Lane in Needham Market at 8.30am on Thursday morning. Eight fire crews attended the fire which lasted nearly two hours.
Police search for missing 14-year-old boy from Ipswich

2 weeks ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 14-year-old boy from Ipswich (Image: Suffolk Police) A search has been launched to find a missing 14-year-old boy from Ipswich. Cyrus Blackwood from the town was reported missing on Monday. The 14-year-old is black, around 5ft 3inches tall, of slim build, with dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark tracksuit with black and white trainers. He also has connections in Suffolk and London.
Shed fire spreads to neighbouring garden

2 weeks ago | eadt.co.uk | Cerys Baker

Firefighters attended a shed fire yesterday which spread to a neighbouring garden (Image: Sadie Staff) A fire that started inside a shed spread to a neighbouring garden. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to a shed fire in a property in Chadwick Close in Leiston on Tuesday, April 8 at 4.05pm. The fire spread to the rest of the garden and was affecting the surrounding fence and trees.