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Man, 75, cut free after lorry crash closes A1071 at Hintlesham in both directions

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

Firefighters had to cut a 75-year-old man free from his lorry after a crash between two HGVs near Hintlesham Fisheries on Tuesday morning.

The big picture: The A1071 has been closed in both directions following the collision, which happened at 10:05 today, to recover the two lorries. Motorists are advised there will be delays and are advised to find alternate routes.

Key details:

  • Two fire engines from Ipswich East and Princes Street stations attended the scene

  • The injured man was handed into the care of ambulance crews

  • Police are also in attendance

  • The crash happened near the entrance to Hintlesham Fisheries

What's next: The road remains closed while emergency services deal with the incident. Drivers should avoid the area and find alternative routes.

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Council spends 77p in every pound on care services as funding gap grows

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Suffolk County Council has revealed that children's and adult care now consumes 77 pence of every pound spent as it appeals to the Chancellor for additional local government funding ahead of Wednesday's Autumn Budget.

The big picture: The council says public funding is not keeping pace with service demands despite implementing cost-saving measures over the past five years.

Why it matters: The outcome could affect residents in two ways:

  • Future council tax rates could be impacted

  • Public service delivery may need to be reviewed

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By the numbers:

  • 77p of every £1 goes to children's and adult care services.

  • The council has made savings over 5 years, but reports its budget gap continues to grow.

What they're saying: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Cllr Richard Smith MVO, said in a letter to the Chancellor: "We accept fully how demand for funding for public services is universal, with all eyes looking towards the Treasury for urgent financial relief."

He added: "The council feels it essential that the pressures facing local authorities are fully recognised by government and reflected in the local government settlement."

Looking ahead: The Chancellor's Autumn Budget statement is scheduled for Wednesday.

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