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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
'Doctor's strike will not affect provision for Latitude fans'
A hospital trust has said it has plans in place to deal with any emergencies during an imminent doctors' strike, including medical incidents at a major music Festival has opened its gates at Henham Park, near Southwold, Suffolk, with tens of thousands of fans expected to be in attendance. The event coincides with the start of a five-day strike by the British Medical Association on Friday in an attempt to improve working conditions for resident doctors, the new name for junior Hulme, the chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust which runs Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals, said the trust could deal with any disruption, including at Latitude. "We always have our contingency planning... hopefully, there isn't any major issues at Latitude or elsewhere in the county," he said."If that does happen then we do have a mechanism where we can call even striking resident doctors back into the hospital if we believe there is a significant clinical risk to patients."Mr Hume added: "Always think twice before attending A&E, dial 111 just to see if you do need to come into A&E, or if there is an alternative way for you to get your care."We can assure that patients will be safe and if you haven't heard from us, do turn up for your operation, your out-patient appointment, or for your diagnostic test, because we will be going ahead." Nicola Cottington, the chief operating officer at West Suffolk Foundation Trust, said teams were "working really hard to minimise" strike disruption and they were "still open for business". "It does cause disruption, any strike means that our teams have to work incredibly hard trying to cover services," she added."We don't know in advance exactly how many resident doctors will be taking strike action, so it means we have to be very responsive in terms of our planning." Latitude has a variety of on-site medical services, including a team of medics and a landing point for air ambulances. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
All you need to know if you're heading to Latitude Festival
Tens of thousands of music fans are descending on Suffolk as the gates to this year's Latitude Festival annual arts and culture event, which was first hosted in 2006, is taking place in its usual location, the grounds of Henham Park, near will be entertained until Monday, with a handful of artists providing an initial soundtrack before big-name acts take to the site's eight stages from if you're heading to the festival this year, here's everything you need to know. What is Latitude Festival? Well, according to festival director Melvin Benn, it's where "culture comes alive with a diverse, bold, and inspiring line-up" which can accommodate around 40,000 people each festival says weekend tickets have sold out."This year's demand proves that people hunger for experiences that spark creativity, curiosity, and connection," Mr Benn added."We're proud to bring so many artistic voices together and can't wait to welcome everyone to Henham Park for an unforgettable festival." What artists are performing? This year's event will be headlined by Sting, Fatboy Slim, and Snow Patrol, with special guests Basement Jaxx and Elbow also performing on the main Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Air, Feeder, Public Service Broadcasting, Doves, Pale Waves are also on the bill, among a wide array of festival also offers theatre, a science forest and poetry, as well as a comedy tent with a line-up featuring the likes of Greg Davies, Reggie Watts, Bridget Christie. Are local artists performing? Yes. In fact, there's arguably more local acts performing than ever before. More than 20 independent performers from the region have been selected by BBC Introducing and First Light Festival to will perform across the BBC Introducing Stage, the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, as well as in the Lavish Lounge. The full line-up of local artists can be viewed here. How can I get to the festival? Latitude Festival can be accessed by car, shuttle bus, bike, taxi, or by booking the Big Green Coach, providing tickets are still you are looking to spread the cost of travelling, you could also consider car sharing by offering up your empty seats as part of the Latitude Liftshare the train might also be an option, with the most convenient station being in is no pedestrian access to the festival site but there is a drop off and pick up point at the site's yellow routes and information on where to hop on a shuttle bus can be found here. Will I need a brolly and some wellies? Highs of 19C are expected on Thursday, but there is a chance of light rain during the afternoon, according to BBC however, will be brighter, with sunshine and temperatures hitting 25C. Saturday promises to be similar, with "sunny intervals and a gentle breeze", while Sunday will potentially mirror the opening day, with the forecast showing "light rain with a gentle breeze".Thankfully, by Monday morning, the weather is predicted to have cleared up, with sunshine expected as festivalgoers pack-up their camp and head home. Can I still get tickets? While weekend tickets have sold out, a "limited number" of day tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday remain available, at the time of day tickets cost £110 while child tickets are priced at £18, plus fees. Will BBC Suffolk have a presence at the festival? Well, of course! BBC Suffolk will be opening the festival with a performance from children's poetry competition winner Myles, from Wymondham, Norfolk, and runners-up Zara, 11, from Gorleston, and Eleanor, 11, from Louise Hulland, Wayne Bavin, Sarah Lilley, and Angelle Joseph will also be broadcasting live from the site across the weekend. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Sacked Latitude steward who pretended to be festival security guard is jailed for sex with 15-year-old girl after plying her with alcohol
A man who pretended to be a security guard at a music festival has been jailed after plying a 15-year-old girl with alcohol before having sex with the teenager. Alex Stokes, 32, had been working at Latitude Festival in Henham Park, Suffolk, as a steward before he encountered the girl and a friend. He told them he was a security guard, but in truth he had been dismissed earlier that weekend from his role as a steward. The two girls told him they were both 15 and that they had been drinking alcohol during the incident on July 23, 2022. Stokes was jailed for 42 months at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday (July 11), having been convicted of having penetrative sex with a 15-year-old. The court heard Stokes spent time with the victim and her friend in one of the music tents, where he provided them with more alcohol, they said. When they moved outside the tent, Stokes had sex with the victim. The two friends managed to get away from him by saying they needed to use the toilets. A festival-goer spotted them in a state of distress, with the victim disclosing what had happened. After they got to the welfare tent, the festival's safeguarding lead called the police. Stokes should have surrendered his pass and not re-entered the site after his dismissal as a steward. He was also found not guilty of rape of the victim and sexual assault against a second person. Stokes, formerly of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, was also made subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Detective Constable Sam Jones said: 'Alex Stokes took advantage of a young girl, who was almost half his age at the time of the offence and who had told him she was just 15 - having only turned 15 a matter of days before. 'He deliberately attempted to gain the trust of the victim and her friend by claiming to be a security guard and the fact that he continued to provide them with alcohol, demonstrates clear predatory behaviour towards a vulnerable teenage girl. 'I would like to pay tribute to the victim and her friend for their bravery in working with us to secure this conviction. 'This incident will no doubt have had a huge impact on them at such a young age, but I hope Stokes' conviction will enable them both to move forward with their lives.'
