22/04/2017 Look East

I'm Tom Williams. at the earlier time of nine o'clock.

The internationally-renowned sculptor Sir Antony Gormley has

defended his latest work at its official launch in Norfolk.

The life-sized figures caused controversy

when they were placed on top of buildings

Students complained they look like real people about step off.

Art, supposed to stimulate discussion.

But these life-size sculptures silhouetted on the edge have

They look like real-life people about to step off the building.

Their creator, world-renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley says

If we are talking about suicide, these works are nothing to do

with suicide, they are actually to do with life.

They are placed on the skyline in order to, in a way, make us think

The sculptures have already been displayed in cities around

the world, so why have they come to the university campus?

For me it is an extraordinary privilege to have work that

will simply just be part of this enviroment, that is hopefully

about the future, that is about, in the way,

And it is that academic environment that some argue

Part of campus life is about debate, and I would have been disappointed,

in a way, if there had not been a debate.

Clearly issues around mental health and student well-being

are incredibly important to us at the University,

and I think it is right these things are being aired.

The figures were checked by Sir Antony today

as the Sainsbury Centre launches its vision to turn these

Unfamiliar and unsettling to some at the moment,

they will be on display here for the next five years.

More than 200 jobs are at risk after the bakery firm Warburtons

announced plans to close its factory in Milton Keynes.

based on the Blakelands Industrial site, has been run by the company

Warburtons has 45 days to consult with staff.

The Essex MP and former cabinet minister Sir Eric Pickles

is to stand down ahead of the general election.

The 65-year-old has represented Brentwood and Ongar since 1992.

Meanwhile, former MP Sir Bob Russell has said he will stand

as the Liberal Democrat candidate in Colchester.

Sir Bob represented the town for 18 years until he was beaten

by Conservative Will Quince in 2015.

All latest scores with around five minutes to play.

Ipswich's Championship status is secure for another season.

They're currently drawing losing at bottom club Rotherham.

Last night, despite failing to register a shot on target,

both the Norwich and Brighton managers felt the Canaries

The result denied the Seagulls, who've already won promotion,

Both goals, unbelievably,

We have been inconsistent for too long this season.

Long periods of inconsistency, and up until four games ago we had

not beaten anybody above us in the league, we have now beaten

So that's what we should be doing, and it was terrific we did it

all eyes on Southend, who can still make the play-offs.

Elsewhere, Northampton trail at Bury.

MK Dons are also behind while Peterborough are three up

In League Two, Colchester are being held by Plymouth.

Luton can all but secure their play-off place with victory,

Cambridge and Stevenage's play-off hopes look like being dented.

Lets get the weather now with Wendy Hurrell.

For most of us the fine and dry weather continues this weekend.

Some blue sky above Norfolk this morning.

More of that tomorrow, remaining settled and slightly warmer.

This evening and overnight, a mixture of clear

Mostly dry, mostly calm, no lower than five Celsius

Tomorrow's starts on a somewhat chilly note but fine conditions,

with sunshine coming and going through the day

here and also if you're heading to the capital for the marathon.

Temperatures at least up to 14 Celsius across East Anglia.

Much colder conditions from Tuesday onwards, unsettled as well.

We'll be back tomorrow at ten to seven.

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