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Police appeal as man dies in collision between car and lorry in Barham

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A man in his 50s has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Barham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Wednesday afternoon.

The key details: The collision happened just before 4:10pm on Wednesday at the junction of Main Road, Bell's Cross Road and Clay Lane in Barham:

  • It involved a blue Rover car and a white Volvo lorry.

  • The driver of the Rover, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • Emergency services attended, including police and ambulance crews.

  • The road was closed for investigation but reopened early Thursday morning.

What's next: Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage to assist their investigation.

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit

  • Quote reference 37/53302/24 when contacting police

  • Witnesses can provide information via the Suffolk Police website, email (SCIU@norfolk.police.uk), or by calling 101

The bottom line: Police urge anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dash cam footage to come forward. Your information could be crucial in helping investigators understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.

Former Ipswich Town striker charged in £600k cannabis smuggling case

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Former Ipswich Town striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through a UK airport.

The big picture: The 33-year-old, who spent two seasons at Portman Road from 2011 to 2013, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers in Scotland following the seizure of approximately 60kg of the drug at Stansted airport.

Jay Emmanuel Thomas playing for Ipswich Town
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas playing for TownAlamy

Key details:

  • Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.

  • He's accused of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted airport.

  • Border Force officers found approximately 60kg of the drug in two suitcases from Bangkok.

  • Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear at Carlisle magistrates court Thursday, charged with importing class B drugs.

60kg of cannabis
60kg of cannabis was seizedNCA

JET's Ipswich career: The journeyman joined Ipswich in 2011 for £1.1m from Arsenal, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for the Tractor Boys. He left Ipswich in 2013 in a swap deal with Bristol City. He most recently played with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

The bottom line: The NCA warns that cannabis smuggling into the UK carries a maximum 14-year prison sentence, contradicting misinformation some couriers receive about facing only fines.

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