East Anglian Daily Times

The East Anglian Daily Times delivers the latest news, sports updates, political developments, and business insights from Suffolk and northern Essex. First published on October 13, 1874, the EADT committed to covering "everything that happens in the area with honesty and fairness." This guiding principle continues to be upheld today through our print, online, and social media platforms.

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BBC's Springwatch star Jack Baddams at RSPB Minsmere

15 hours ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

Springwatch's Jack Baddams pictured with RSPB volunteer Steve Everett holding his "I saw a Bittern" fridge magnet (Image: Melanie Keable/RSPB Minsmere) A Springwatch star has been seen spotting birds at a Suffolk nature reserve. Jack Baddams, best known as BBC's Springwatch's wildlife researcher and TikTok's 'Bird Guy', visited RSPB Minsmere, near Saxmundham, on Saturday, determined to see a Bittern.
Man taken to hospital after vehicle hit tree and flipped

22 hours ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

Ivy Lodge Road, where a vehicle flipped on its side on Tuesday night. (Image: Google Maps) A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle flipped after hitting a tree. At around 9.50pm last night, officers from Suffolk Police responded to reports of the crash in Ivy Lodge Road, in Campsea Ashe near Rendlesham. A spokeswoman for Suffolk Police confirmed the road was closed after the vehicle flipped onto its side, but reopened around 12.35am on Wednesday.
Award-winning retailer announces opening date for new Suffolk store

23 hours ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

The former Prezzo restaurant, on Exeter Street in Newmarket, will become COOK (Image: Google Maps) An award-winning frozen meal retailer has announced its opening date for a new Suffolk store. COOK, founded in 1997 in Farnham, in Surrey, announced on its website that it would be opening its Newmarket store on June 27. The new COOK shop will be in the former Prezzo building on Exeter Road, which closed in February 2023.
High Street closed in Mildenhall as smoke plumes from fire

23 hours ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

A spokeswoman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four crews are attending the fire in High Street, Mildenhall. Firefighters responded to the 6.30am call and found the outbuilding, which is connected to a residential property, well alight. Suffolk Police closed the road and traffic is being redirected.
Roof of takeaway restaurant destroyed as person injured in blaze

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Firefighters were called to Station Yard in Needham Market at about 5.45am on Tuesday after being alerted to a blaze at the China Chef restaurant. A spokesperson for the restaurant said on social media the fire "took away its roof" and that one chef needed "some treatment in hospital". Simon Little, owner of the adjacent Needham Market Aerials, praised firefighters for their efficiency in stopping the flames from spreading.
Hinkley Point to Sizewell C cycle challenge raises £22k

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

The challenge saw 15 bikers cycle across the country from Hinkley Point C to Sizewell C power station in Leiston. It was set up as an initiative to raise money and awareness to help empower people dealing with mental health challenges in the construction industry. The cycle route, organised by charity Construction Sport, lasted four days and was 300 miles long.
Report into Sicily yacht tragedy to be published this week

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch said it will release an interim report into the sinking of the 56-metre Bayesian this week. Italian authorities originally said the likely cause was a downburst, caused by strong winds from a thunderstorm quickly hitting the ground.
Tesco petrol station to remain closed for works until end of May

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Katie Drake

Tesco Extra petrol station in Martlesham (Image: Google Maps) A Tesco petrol station on a busy stretch of the A12 will be closed while maintenance is carried out. A spokesperson for Tesco said the Martlesham Extra refuelling station is having works done on the forecourt canopy.
Children bounce for 10 hours non-stop on giant inflatable in village fundraiser

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

The event was organised to raise money for new play equipment on the Bucklesham playing field in the village near Ipswich The event began at 8am with five-year-old Griff Vinyard and ended at 6pm with five-year-old Stanley. READ MORE: Classic car show with live music and craft stalls coming to village Bucklesham Parish Council chair, councillor Clive Lenton, said: "The children have been fantastic, bouncing all day non-stop, raising money for their new play equipment.
First-ever Independent East Education Fair coming to Suffolk

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Robbie Bennett

This event, scheduled for Saturday, June 14 from 10am to 3pm, will showcase the best in independent education from across the East of England. The fair is free to attend and is open to parents and families with children aged 0-18. It aims to provide insights into childcare, educational pathways, support services, and extra-curricular opportunities.