Updates on Friday, 6 May 2016
Labour remains in overall control of Ipswich Borough Council
Tim Passmore re-elected as police and crime commissioner
Updates resume at 08:00 on Monday
Thanks for joining us for our election coverage today. The team here at BBC Suffolk is signing off for the day - and the week.
But we'll be back on Monday morning from 08:00 to do it all again.
Have a good weekend.
It'll be dry tonight with some clear spells. Winds will be light, and it'll feel quite mild with lows of 9C (48F).
Tomorrow will be mostly dry and even warmer than today. Top temperature: 21C (70F).
Get the full forecast where you live at BBC Weather.
Suffolk's household waste recycling centres will be closed on Wednesdays from 1 June, as part of a revised timetable of opening hours.
The county council says Wednesdays are consistently the quietest day of the week, hence the decision.
Matthew Hicks, councillor responsible for the environment, says feedback showed the public wanted sites open for longer hours, "so from 1 June, all Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open for longer on Sundays, Bank Holidays and later on Thursday evenings during the summer months."
Tim Passmore, who's been re-elected to the position of Suffolk's police and crime commissioner, said he's "there to represent everybody".
Speaking after he was returned to office with an increased majority, Mr Passmore (pictured right), added: "Regardless of how people voted, whatever your creed, your background, it's something I take particularly seriously.
"I really do look forward to working with everybody and for all of you to hold me to account... as we go forward for the next four years."
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
If you're just joining us, here's what's going on in Suffolk this afternoon:
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
As we mentioned a little while ago, it's hoped that live streaming will be in place from a peregrine falcon's nest at The Mill on the Ipswich Waterfront within a month.
Image source, David LoweIf you're wondering how high the nest is off the ground, ornithologist David Lowe, one of those behind the project, says the nest is a "23-storey climb".
He also told us egg-laying was completed around 25 March when a brooding period of more than 30 days began. The chicks are likely to remain at the nest for 35 - 40 days before taking flight.
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Ipswich Town, external head to play-off bound Derby County tomorrow, hoping to cause an upset and end Town's season on a high.
After a summer of major investment, the Rams were many people's favourites for automatic promotion, but the highest they can now finish is fourth place.
"We'll try to upset the apple cart before the play-offs," said Town boss Mick McCarthy. "I couldn't believe they finished eighth last year. With the squad they've got and how much they've invested in it they should be in the top six."
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
The group involved with the peregrine nest box project at The Mill, on Ipswich waterfront, have achieved their aim of securing funding for live streaming from the nest.
Image source, David LoweShort-term a standard digital video camera has enabled David Lowe and Steve Piotrowski to monitor activity in the nest.
But now David tells us the owner of Ipswich port has agreed to be the main sponsor, with real-time equipment likely to be brought into operation in the next three weeks.
Andre Dozzell starts and Ben Morris is on the bench as the England U17s get their European Championships campaign under way, external against Sweden in Azerbaijan this afternoon, a game which is available to watch online.
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Ipswich Town, external manager Mick McCarthy has heaped praise on midfielder Jay Tabb (pictured left) who is leaving Portman Road this summer.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 32-year-old midfielder, who joined Town in 2013, has been told he isn't being offered a new deal when his current contract expires next month.
"He's been fabulous," said McCarthy. "Without playing all season he could've won the selfless player of the year award. He comes in and trains well and is a prime example to any young player, a fantastic character."
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BBC Suffolk's Kevin Burch is at Martlesham where Tim Passmore has been returned to office as Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner:
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Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Following the second count in Suffolk's PCC election, with second preference votes being distributed between Tim Passmore and Cath Pickles, the following results have been declared:
Vikki Irwin
BBC Radio Suffolk political reporter
A count of the second preference votes in the police and crime commissioner election has declared Conservative Tim Passmore as the winner.
BBC Travel
There's queuing traffic and one lane is blocked southbound on the A12 after J33 (A1214 Copdock) because of a broken down abnormal load.
Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport
Mildenhall Fen Tigers, external reserve Sam Bebee will miss tonight's National League trip to Belle Vue after breaking his wrist in Wednesday's defeat at King's Lynn.
Image source, Derek LeaderIt's a massive blow for the 15-year-old who's been earning rave reviews after an impressive start to the season.
Chairman Kevin Jolly, said: "My thoughts and feelings go out to Sam because in the space of 10 days, two weeks, he's been on a high, scoring points and then he's sampled the harsh reality of speedway life."
The back page of today's Bury Free Press, external:
Image source, Bury Free PressIt'll remain fine and dry this afternoon with plenty of sunshine, although noticeable high cloud will make this hazy at times. Turning warm away from coastal locations, where onshore breezes will keep it a little cooler.
Top temperature: 19C (66F).
Image source, Weather Watcher 'Steve Nicholls'This picture was taken in Eyke by BBC Weather Watcher Steve Nicholls. If you'd like to find out more about being a Weather Watcher, check out the website.
Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live
Results of the first count are as follows:
Simon Tobin, Helen Korfanty and Terence Carter have been eliminated and a second count is now taking place.
Mark Williamson
BBC Local Live
The East Anglian Air Ambulance says a motorcyclist in his 20s was injured in a crash on the A14 near Nine Mile Hill and Newmarket earlier.
He was treated at the scene for a suspected broken arm and shoulder injury, before being taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for further treatment.
The road has now reopened
