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Part of the A14 was been closed in both directions following a collision at a junction.Suffolk Police was called to reports of a crash between a car and lorry at junction 55 for Copdock/Ipswich at about 13:43 GMT.The force said it was called to the sce…
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A12 in east Suffolk.Emergency services including the air ambulance were called to the major route near Stratford St Andrew at about 7.50am on Thursday.A spokesman for the East of Engla…
The sister of a woman killed with three others in a motorway collision says her family will get “no closure” after learning the man responsible is to appeal his sentence.Jennifer Smith, 59, had been returning from a day trip to Southend, Essex, when th…
46 minutes agoNeve Gordon-FarleighBBC News, EssexEssex PoliceThe sister of a woman killed with three others in a motorway collision says her family will get “no closure” after learning the man responsible is to appeal his sentence.Jennifer Smith, 59, h…
Owners of dangerous dogs, drink and drug-drivers all appeared in court last week.
A shocking case from Lynn Magistrates’ Court last week included how a man had let his XL Bully dog escape from his front garden and attack a passer-by.
The incident, wher…
As British travellers begin the great Christmas getaway, experts warn of road closures, weather difficulties
Drivers have been urged not to travel on major routes for six hours on Saturday to avoid the worst of the Christmas holiday traffic[1].
The RAC…
A man is due to appear in court after a video showing the scene of a fatal crash was shared on social media.On 4 June at about 17:40 BST a car, van and motorcycle were involved in a crash on the A14 westbound carriageway[1] at Sproughton, Suffolk.The m…
Retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down died following a crash involving an Iveco tipper lorry, which was being driven by Charles Wilkinson, on a roundabout just off the A14 at Trimley St Martin on November 26, 2020.
Mr Down served with Essex…
Retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down died following a crash involving an Iveco tipper lorry, which was being driven by Charles Wilkinson, on a roundabout just off the A14 at Trimley St Martin on November 26, 2020.
Following a four-day tria…
Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday was Charles Wilkinson, 36, of Queen’s Road, Felixstowe, who had denied causing the death of retired Essex Police chief inspector Andrew Down.
A jury took 40 minutes to clear him of the charge.
Mr Down, who lived i…