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Police appeal as man dies in collision between car and lorry in Barham

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A man in his 50s has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Barham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Wednesday afternoon.

The key details: The collision happened just before 4:10pm on Wednesday at the junction of Main Road, Bell's Cross Road and Clay Lane in Barham:

  • It involved a blue Rover car and a white Volvo lorry.

  • The driver of the Rover, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • Emergency services attended, including police and ambulance crews.

  • The road was closed for investigation but reopened early Thursday morning.

What's next: Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage to assist their investigation.

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit

  • Quote reference 37/53302/24 when contacting police

  • Witnesses can provide information via the Suffolk Police website, email (SCIU@norfolk.police.uk), or by calling 101

The bottom line: Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dash cam footage to come forward. Your information could be crucial in helping investigators understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.

Where have the boats gone? Ipswich Marina empties ahead of contentious £2m upgrade

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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.

Port of Ipswich in Ipswich
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.

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