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Detectives granted more time to question murder suspect in Anita Rose murder case

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Police investigating the death of Anita Rose in Brantham have been given additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder. The 57-year-old victim died in hospital days after being found injured on a track road.

What's new: Detectives have been granted an extra 36 hours to question a man in his 20s from Brantham, arrested on suspicion of murdering Anita Rose.

The big picture: This is the third arrest in the case, which shocked the quiet Suffolk village of Brantham. Police are still appealing for information and searching for key evidence.

Key details:

  • Anita Rose, 57, was found injured on a track near Rectory Lane on 24 July while walking her dog

  • She died in Addenbrookes' Hospital on 28 July

  • A post-mortem has been conducted, but the cause of death is not yet established

  • Two other people were previously arrested and released on bail until October

Why it matters: The case has raised concerns about safety in the local community. Police presence remains high in Brantham as the investigation continues.

What's missing: Police are still searching for Anita's pink waterproof jacket, which they believe could hold key information or evidence. The jacket is described as possibly from the Regatta brand.

What's next: The extended detention period for the suspect expires on Saturday, 3 August.

How to help: Anyone with information is urged to contact Suffolk police quoting reference 37/41580/24 via:

The bottom line: This complex investigation is ongoing, with police working to piece together the events leading to Anita Rose's death.

Council set to award up to £5.3m to undisclosed town centre regeneration projects

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Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is set to approve grants worth up to £5.3m to revitalise empty spaces in the town centre.

The big picture: An independent expert panel has selected five projects to receive funding from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund, part of the Ipswich Town Deal.

  • The chosen projects will initially receive small development grants to test feasibility and costs.

  • After this stage, the panel will consider awarding larger grants for project delivery.

  • The selected projects have still not been disclosed to the public.

  • £5m remains in the fund for the council to bring other key buildings back into use.

A photo of The Botanist, a bar in Ipswich
The Botanist was one project funded by the Towns Deal fundOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying:

Councillor Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council Leader, said: "There are some very exciting projects being recommended by the expert panel and I look forward to being able to reveal them when further checks have been made on their viability."

David Ralph, the Town Deal and Ipswich Vision Board Chair, added: "There were 21 applications to the Regeneration Fund and the best five have been selected by the expert panel. I look forward to the projects coming to fruition and helping Ipswich to thrive."

Why it matters: The Towns Fund programme aims to significantly improve the Ipswich town centre, building on previous projects such as The Botanist, Suffolk New College, and the University.

What's next: The Executive will meet on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 6pm to discuss the grants.

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