The A12 has reopened following a collision involving a motorcycle near Kelvedon on Thursday morning. No one was seriously injured in the incident.
The big picture: Emergency services responded to the collision, which occurred shortly before 07:55. The second closure in as many days affected morning commuters and others travelling southbound on the A12.
Key details:
The southbound carriageway was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
The road reopened at approximately 09:45.
Authorities have not reported any serious injuries.
What they're saying: Police thanked drivers for their patience and understanding.
It has emerged there is no contractual obligation for M&S to maintain its high street store alongside its new "brand-defining" Copdock development, despite positive sentiment from council leaders.
Dozens of boats are disappearing from their long-term berths at Ipswich Marina as owners scramble to find new moorings within a two-week deadline. The relocations come as Associated British Ports (ABP) prepares to begin a £2m upgrade of the northern side pontoons.
Why it matters: The exodus of 39 vessels marks a significant change for the waterfront landscape, temporarily altering the character of one of Ipswich's most distinctive areas.
The big picture: ABP says the existing pontoons on the northern side have reached the end of their "usable life", necessitating urgent relocations ahead of the winter period. The company plans to create new pontoons in front of Coprolite Street and the main university building.
The exodus of boats makes for strange viewing at the waterfrontOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
By the numbers:
39 boats need to relocate
£2m investment approved by ABP's board
2 weeks given for vessels to move
11 years some boat owners have been moored at the marina
What's happening: While some vessels will move to the opposite side of the wet dock, others may leave Ipswich entirely as the marina's established community faces disruption during the redevelopment.
Behind the scenes: The revised plans, submitted in July, followed compromises ABP says it made with boat owners. The company is now awaiting approval from Ipswich Borough Council, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
What they're saying: ABP's divisional port manager Paul Ager describes the £2m investment as a "strong vote of confidence" in the marina's future. The company says it has received "strong support" for upgrading the berthing facilities.
The bottom line: While the marina temporarily loses its familiar flotilla of vessels, ABP maintains the disruption is necessary for essential safety upgrades. The development marks the latest chapter in the ongoing transformation of Ipswich's waterfront.
