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Man charged with the murder of Anita Rose

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A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, who died following an attack during her morning dog walk in Brantham in July. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, will appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Why it matters: This marks a significant development in the investigation into Anita's death, which has deeply affected Anita's family and the Brantham community.

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Anita RoseSuffolk Police

Key details:

  • Barclay was arrested on Monday, 21 October, and charged the following day.

  • He will appear in court tomorrow, Wednesday, 23 October.

The case background: Anita left home around 5am on 24 July to walk her springer spaniel, Bruce. She was found unconscious by a cyclist near the sewage works and railway line at approximately 6:25am with serious head and facial injuries.

When found, she was wearing only a bra on her upper body, with leggings and trainers. Her dog Bruce was unharmed in the incident.

What's next: The case will now proceed through the courts, with the first hearing scheduled for Wednesday at Ipswich Magistrates' Court.

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FORKNIGHT returns to Ipswich with 30+ delicious offers

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Now's your chance to discover Ipswich's incredible food scene – special offers await at pubs, cafés and restaurants across the town centre from 19-31 May, as the beloved FORKNIGHT returns after a six-year hiatus.

Why it matters: This campaign isn't just about the deals – it's about discovering what makes Ipswich's food scene worth celebrating and finding your new favourite spot. From British classics to African-inspired dishes, FORKNIGHT celebrates the diversity that makes Ipswich's food scene special.

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What's new: More than 30 participating venues are offering special deals throughout the day – whether you're after breakfast, brunch, lunch or an evening meal out.

European delicacies, American comfort food, Asian flavours, African cuisine, and much more, giving you plenty of reasons to step outside your usual habits and try something new, somewhere new.

What they're saying: Lee Walker , CEO of Ipswich Central , said: "We've got a wonderful array of places to eat around the town, that for a two-week period we're showcasing these and encouraging people to make use of great food offers to eat out with friends or family.

"Visit a venue you haven't tried before, maybe enjoy a type of cuisine that you wouldn't normally try or didn't even know was available right here in town!"

How to take part: Visit www.allaboutipswich.com/forknight to browse the offers. Choose one that catches your eye and quote 'FORKNIGHT' when booking at participating venues.

Walker added: "FORKNIGHT is a reminder that we have some great places to eat out around the town, for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an evening meal out we've got all options covered."

The bottom line: FORKNIGHT offers the perfect opportunity to support local businesses whilst expanding your culinary horizons. Why not make this the fortnight you finally try that restaurant you've been meaning to visit?

Over the next two weeks, we'll be spotlighting some of the incredible people behind Ipswich's most-loved eateries, so make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and visit our website regularly.

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