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Police set up new cordons in Anita Rose murder investigation

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Detectives investigating the murder of Anita Rose have established two additional cordons in Brantham. The new areas of interest come as police search for crucial evidence in the case.

What's new: Suffolk Police have set up two new cordons in the Newmill Lane area of Brantham as part of their ongoing investigation into the murder of Anita Rose.

The big picture: This development suggests investigators have identified potential new leads in the case that has gripped the Suffolk village since late July.

Key details:

  • Two new cordons were established on Sunday, 4 August in the Newmill Lane area

  • Residents can expect increased police presence as enquiries continue

  • Police are still searching for Anita's pink waterproof jacket, possibly from the Regatta brand

Timeline recap:

  • 24 July, 6:25am: Anita Rose was found injured near Rectory Lane

  • 28 July: Anita Rose dies in Addenbrookes Hospital

  • 4 August: New cordons set up in the Newmill Lane area

Why it matters: The expansion of the investigation area could potentially lead to breakthrough evidence in solving Anita Rose's murder.

What they're doing: Police are conducting various enquiries, including:

  • Forensic work

  • Searches

  • House-to-house enquiries

  • CCTV analysis

What's next: Officers will continue investigating the newly cordoned areas.

How to help: Anyone with information should contact Suffolk Police quoting reference 37/41580/24 via:

The bottom line: As police expand their search area, the Brantham community remains hopeful for answers in this ongoing murder investigation.

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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