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Update 4: #A14 eastbound between J50 #StowMarket and J51 #NeedhamMarket

Carriageway remains closed following an earlier HGV fire.

Treatment of the road surface is underway.

Current delays of 15 mins and 2 miles of congestion on the approach.

Diversion: https://t.co/2k3IMo8koS

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A 55-year-old man has been jailed for 11 years after being convicted of causing a fatal collision on the A14 at Beyton in 2023.

Read more here >> https://t.co/tDJxkexvV8

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Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology has helped police support a number of arrests during recent deployments in Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. Images of individuals who do not generate an alert are automatically and immediately deleted.

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A 39-year-old man from Leiston has been jailed for 8.5 years for the rape of a teenage girl.

More details here >> https://t.co/xKnsgINhrQ

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, do not suffer in silence. Please report it to the police.

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The A14 remains closed eastbound near #Stowmarket, with recovery and road repair work ongoing. This follows a lorry fire earlier this morning.

Motorists are advised to expect delays on the approach to the closure and surrounding routes.

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Update 3: #A14 eastbound between J50 and J51 near #Stowmarket

The carriageway is closed due to an earlier lorry fire and large spillage.

Crews are on scene to clear the spillage.

More info: https://t.co/2k3IMo8koS

Please allow extra travel time.

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A12 #Melton now open following the collision earlier

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* A12 CLOSED Melton *

Motorists are advised the A12 is currently closed both ways at Melton.

This follows a collision at Saddlemakers Lane involving a car and a van.

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The A14 remains closed eastbound from the A1120, following a lorry fire.

Emergency services remain on the scene. There are no reported injuries

Westbound was held for a short time earlier, but is now open.

We thank motorists for their patience and understanding.

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Motorists are advised the A14 is currently closed eastbound near #Coddenham because of a lorry fire

[Drive Insured @DriveInsured]

⚠️ The consequences of uninsured driving can be serious:

📝 Penalty points
💷 Unlimited fine
🚗 Vehicle seized
💷 Increased future premiums
💔 Impact on innocent victims

Make sure you're covered.

➡️ Find out more: https://t.co/6pHSKmpI1f

#OpDriveInsured26 #DriveInsured

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The Forcer Protocol is a UK-wide police initiative to help locate and protect serving or ex-service personnel (veterans and reservists) who go missing.

You can find out more, including how to sign up, by visiting: https://t.co/glbN65377o

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Today our officers and staff gathered for a remembrance service at the police headquarters. We will remember them. #Remembrance #LestWeForget

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A man who was wanted by police has been arrested. James Smith, aged 41, absconded from Hollesley Bay Prison on Friday 24 July.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with this appeal.

https://t.co/cl1J4MjoNZ

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Be on your guard against distraction thefts in shops and town centres, especially in the run-up to Christmas when everywhere is busier and more hectic. Keep your bank card details secret and your bags safe. #SaferBusinessweek
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A 28-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to murdering a 54-year-old man in a Lowestoft park in March.

Amber Stebbings, 28, of no fixed address, will return to court on Thursday 14 January for sentencing.

Full article: https://t.co/L5axSC2mtK

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A146 at Beccles has now reopened. It had been closed in both directions between George Westwood Way and Gillingham turn-off to allow recovery of two cars involved in a collision late this morning.

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A146 at Beccles closed in both directions between George Westwood Way and Gillingham turn-off to allow recovery of two cars involved in a collision just after 11am. Expected not to reopen until early afternoon. Please avoid the area if possible.

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Operation Drive Insured brings together MIB & UK police forces in an effort to identify uninsured vehicles, disrupt offending and help drivers avoid mistakes that leave them unknowingly uninsured.
Over 1,250 uninsured vehicles have been seized by our officers so far this year.

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Today marks the start of this year's second #OpDriveInsured26, a week-long national road safety campaign cracking down on uninsured drivers.

Is your vehicle showing as insured? Check for free: https://t.co/mE1bgexZao

#DriveInsured #RoadSafety

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Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious, two vehicle road traffic collision at Sleaford Close, near to junction with Stone Lodge Lane, #Ipswich.
Road closures are in place and motorists are advised to find alterative routes.

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Police received four reports of courier fraud in 24 hours across Suffolk last week, with criminals stealing £10,000 in one incident and taking jewellery in another.

Full story: https://t.co/t3AJQDkyly