George King

Colchester

Reporter at BBC

Reporter at BBC News / BBC Suffolk / BBC Essex 🧑‍💻📻 | Former Audience and Content Editor at Newsquest | Got a story? Email [email protected] 📧

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Woodbridge businesses claim road closure signs are 'misleading'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

Businesses claim road closure signs 'misleading'George KingThe Fish BoxAnglian Water is repairing a burst water main in Station Road, Woodbridge Business owners have claimed shoppers wrongly believe a "whole town is closed" due to road closure signs following a burst water main. Anglian Water started repairing the main on Station Road and Quay Side, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, on Sunday with work expected to conclude by Saturday.
Inquest to investigate death of Suffolk woman murdered by husband

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

Inquest to examine death of woman killed by husbandGeorge KingReporting fromSuffolk Coroner's CourtFacebookTaiwo Abodunde was killed by Olobunmi Abodunde at their Newmarket homeA coroner has said there remain "sufficient reasons" for an inquest to investigate the death of a woman after her husband was jailed for her murder more than a year ago. Taiwo Abodunde, 41, suffered "catastrophic brain injuries" when Olobunmi Abodunde attacked her at their home in Newmarket, Suffolk, in November 2023.
'BGT final was awesome', says Suffolk Post Office scandal choir singer

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

'Singing with choir in BGT final was truly awesome'George KingSuppliedLisa Skinner, from Bury St Edmunds, performed on Britain's Got Talent with the Hear Our Voice choir A former sub-postmistress turned choir singer said performing in the final of Britain's Got Talent was an "amazing and overwhelming experience". Hear Our Voice took to the Eventim Apollo stage in London on Saturday night with the hope of being crowned the winners of this year's television show.
Mobility scooter rider dies after crash with Range Rover in Northamptonshire

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

Woman on mobility scooter dies after crash with carGeorge KingBBC News, NorthamptonshireGetty ImagesNorthamptonshire Police is appealing for witnesses after the fatal road traffic collisionA mobility scooter rider has died following a crash with a car. The collision occurred in Flore Hill, Flore, at about 17:05 BST on Saturday, Northamptonshire Police said.
Ed Sheeran's swimming trunks among charity auction lots

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

Ed Sheeran's swimming trunks go under the hammerGeorge KingLaura FosterLaura Foster/BBCEverything from a Martin & Co. acoustic guitar to baseball caps belonging to Ed Sheeran have been put up for auctionEd Sheeran fans from around the globe will have the chance to get their hands on more than 200 of the singer's personal belongings when they go up for auction.
Peterborough councillor calls for CCTV to be fitted in all taxis

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | George King |Joe Griffin

Image source, Emma Baugh/BBCImage caption, Daisy Blakemore-Creedon is campaigning for CCTV cameras to be installed in taxis and private hire vehiclesLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceCCTV in taxis would "make every journey safer" for drivers and passengers alike, according to a Peterborough councillor. Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, who represents the Fletton and Woodston ward, is calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in taxis and private hire vehicles.
Dunelm Northampton retail park fire sees animals and shoppers evacuated

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | George King

Firefighters tackling blaze at retail parkGeorge KingBBC News, NorthamptonshireKirsty ConnorEmergency services are currently on the scene of a large fire at the St James Retail ParkAnimals and shoppers have been evacuated from a retail park in Northamptonshire while firefighters battle a large blaze. Emergency services are on the scene of the fire at a Dunelm store in the St James Retail Park, in Northampton.
TikTok star Spudman serves 5,000 jacket potatoes at Suffolk Show

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | George King

Image source, George King/BBCImage caption, TikTok star Spudman, also known as Ben Newman, sold thousands of potatoes from his food truckTikTok chef Spudman said the Suffolk Show was the "best two days of the year" for his business after selling thousands of jacket potatoes to attendees. Spudman, whose real name is Ben Newman, used 5,000 potatoes to produce more than 3,300 portions from his food truck during the two-day agricultural event at Trinity Park in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Suffolk sanctuary celebrates rescuing cats for 100 years

4 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | George King

Image source, Animal Welfare SuffolkImage caption, The centre cares for as many as 35 cats or kittens at any given timeFrom the outside, it looks like any other terraced house, but behind the front door the Ipswich & District Animal Welfare Centre has provided a sanctuary for countless cats for 100 years. At a time when many sanctuaries are struggling to stay afloat, how has it kept going for an entire century?
Rough sleeper feels 'lucky' to have new home in Peterborough

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | George King

Image source, Peterborough City CouncilImage caption, Off the Streets Accommodation, on Eastfield Road, Peterborough, is already helping homeless people turn their lives aroundA housing facility that provides accommodation to homeless people with complex needs has been praised by one of its first residents. Off the Streets Accommodation, on Eastfield Road, Peterborough, can support 17 people for whom hotels and B&Bs may not be suitable.