With temperatures rising the last couple of days it looks like summer has finally reached Suffolk. We have been loving your sunny snaps from Instagram and below we share our favourites.

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The first was taken during a walking along the Deben at Melton and Woodbridge

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George the chameleon and Bolt the crested gecko are seen in this image.

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You could be forgiven for thinking you were on the Med when you see Ipswich Waterfront glistening in a golden sunset - but the Wine Rack in the background reminds us that this is actually Ipswich.

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Instagram user @tashyj_89 captured this colourful scene during a visit to Levington Marina.

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While another Instagram fan posted this bright and cheerful image of a daisy, a British icon.

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Others have shared images of them enjoying the sunshine in their gardens.

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A fine summer evening

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Celebrating the countryside with another image of red poppies, @Olaf_ posted this photo and said: “Another one of those annoying look at how great the countryside where I live is photos!”

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Opting for a different hue, @abismalll shared a floral scene from Aldeburgh.

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The photographer behind this close-up of a butterfly admitted they had been inspired by BBC Springwatch.

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This happy hound is having a tail-wagging time soaking up the sun at the beach in Suffolk this week.

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Instagram user @behindtheeyephotography shared this macro image of a bee collecting pollen.

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The sun is shining in this image of a hedgehog nibbling on some dog food.

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Aldeburgh is picture perfect on a sunny day, as this image shows - what would you give for a beach day this week?

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