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Ben Parker

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BBC News in Suffolk [email protected]

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Joined April 2015
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My documentary into the murder of Tavis Spencer-Aitkens is now live on @BBCSounds. bbc.co.uk/programmes/p077wc8…

BBC Local Radio - England Unwrapped, The Trap

Looking into the murder of 17-year old Tavis Spencer-Aitkens from Ipswich.

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Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Borough Council two of those councils set to have their elections postponed.
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Serial killer Steve Wright charged with murder of Victoria Hall in Suffolk

Serial killer Steve Wright charged with murder of Victoria Hall in Suffolk

The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

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If elections in Suffolk are postponed for a second time in 2026. And the new unitary authority/ties start in 2028... would these postponed elections actually happen in 2027? Hmmm
iain watson (@iainjwatson) profile pictureiain watson@iainjwatson18 Dec 2025
The Local govt minister Alison McGovern says she is seeking representations by mid January from councils who want to delay next year’s elections because of reorganisation Fellow @UKLabour MP Florence Eshalomi says she is ‘disappointed’ -it’s been done at short notice
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A trip down the memory pit lane with the outstanding @AlexJacquesF1. 🔵⚪️ Where it all began, reporting at @_IWFC 🤝 The @gmacsuffolk effect 🎤 Life as the voice of @F1 🇲🇨 THAT Leclerc comms Watch him behind the mic tonight on @BBCLookEast 📺 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmx…
Pole position: How Alex Jacques became the voice of Formula 1

Pole position: How Alex Jacques became the voice of Formula 1

From pitchside in Ipswich to trackside at Imola, it's been quite a journey for the commentator.

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This is £11.5bn of previously unannounced money and takes public investment in the Sizewell C project to £17.8bn. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gr…
Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14.2bn government investment

Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14.2bn government investment

The chancellor calls it a "landmark decision" but critics say the cost of the project is still unclear.

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Sometimes know what I'm talking about...
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC18 Jan 2024
NEW: Understand M&S in advanced talks to take over former Toys R Us store at Copdock near Ipswich. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-su…
M&S in talks to move in to empty Toys R Us store near Ipswich

M&S in talks to move in to empty Toys R Us store near Ipswich

The toy shop closed down in 2018 after more than 27 years in Suffolk.

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How fake dentists are conning would-be patients bbc.in/3C63IE1
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Devolution plans for Norfolk and Suffolk scrapped bbc.in/3Zl9oU4
Devolution plans for Norfolk and Suffolk scrapped

Devolution plans for Norfolk and Suffolk scrapped

It would have meant between £16m and £20m a year in extra funding for local projects overseen by a mayor.

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West Suffolk MP @NJ_Timothy asks Energy Secretary if he has visited the Sunnica solar farm site and "how many hours did it take" to read report advising against approving it. Ed Miliband says he is a "super nerd" and took decision "incredibly seriously".
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Not clear yet what this means for Suffolk's devolution deal which was agreed with previous Gov. Am told will be discussion between council and Gov. about what's been already agreed... guess it's then for Labour to decide if acceptable.
Angela Rayner (@AngelaRayner) profile pictureAngela Rayner
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Today I’ve written to local leaders in devolution deserts to kickstart change. Let’s work together to boost growth and opportunity in every part of the country. ft.com/content/c8aea65e-b16e…
Angela Rayner urges local leaders in England to sign devolution deals

Angela Rayner urges local leaders in England to sign devolution deals

Deputy PM urges regions to ‘take the plunge’ in push to jump-start ‘revolution’ in powers over decision-making

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Statement from Sunnica: "Sunnica is immensely pleased with the decision by the Secretary of State to grant development consent. Sunnica would make a nationally significant contribution towards the UK’s legal obligation to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and its energy security."
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC12 Jul 2024
Suffolk County Council says has "extreme disappointment" in the Sunnica decision.
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Suffolk County Council says has "extreme disappointment" in the Sunnica decision.
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC12 Jul 2024
Government went against the Examining Authority recommendation on Sunnica.
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Government went against the Examining Authority recommendation on Sunnica.
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC12 Jul 2024
Decision on Sunnica had been delayed from September 2023. Comes as new Labour government sign off on three solar farms across the country. Reax to follow.
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Government went against the Examining Authority recommendation on Sunnica.
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC12 Jul 2024
Decision on Sunnica had been delayed from September 2023. Comes as new Labour government sign off on three solar farms across the country. Reax to follow.
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Decision on Sunnica had been delayed from September 2023. Comes as new Labour government sign off on three solar farms across the country. Reax to follow.
Ben Parker (@BP_BBC) profile pictureBen Parker@BP_BBC12 Jul 2024
Sunnica solar farm, close to Newmarket has been granted planning permission.
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Sunnica solar farm, close to Newmarket has been granted planning permission.
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South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge @james4ssuffolk made shadow Defence Sec. in ‘interim’ Conservative shadow cabinet.
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Just spoken to @AdrianRamsay on @BBCSuffolk. Confirms he will be staying on as co-leader of Green Party.
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Green Party take Waveney Valley by 5k votes.
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First Suffolk result of the night and it's a Conservative hold. Reduced majority of 20k to 3k. Nick Timothy winning 15.8k votes. Lab 12.5k Reform 9.6k.
West Suffolk Council (@West_Suffolk) profile pictureWest Suffolk Council@West_Suffolk5 Jul 2024
The result for the West Suffolk constituency is in! Nick Timothy has been elected as the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk constituency. #Election #GeneralElection #Results
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