Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
That's all our Local Live updates for today. We will be back at 08:00 tomorrow.
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Updates for Thursday 28 January 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Friday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Weather: Showers overnight and breezypublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Sara Blizzard
BBC WeatherTonight will be cloudy and windy with outbreaks of showery rain, and lows of 6C (43F).
Gales are forecast for the morning, which will be cloudy with occasional rain and highs of 12C (54F).
United boss fears for job over Rams trippublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
BBC SportManchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits an FA Cup defeat by Derby tomorrow could get him the sack.
The Dutchman is coming under increased pressure as United are ten points off Premier League leaders Leicester, five points behind Tottenham in fourth place and out of this season's Champions League.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe claimed the media has already "sacked" him three times this season but said he "cannot lose" to the Rams in the cup tie.
Invisible Friends became new hobbypublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Navtej Johal
East Midlands Today reporterCharlie Harris, from Derby, is part of the vocal group Invisible Friends, set up by Abbie Tabberer from Chaddesden.
Both the 24-year-olds have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which has led to them joining the band for people with invisible or hidden conditions.
Ms Harris said: "When I got diagnosed I had to stop doing a lot of things that I enjoyed. I used to enjoy running, I've got no chance of that now, and lots of other things.
"It's given me a hobby, it gets me out of the house."
Latest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThese are the main stories we're covering today.
- Jury in terror trial of Burton woman sent home for second night
- Trial of father and two sons over Langley Mill fire which killed three adjourned after second day of defence case
- Louis van Gaal fears the sack if his Manchester United lose at Derby County tomorrow night
Reasons why Rams outshine Red Devilspublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveWe're a little over 24 hours away from what should be a classic FA Cup encounter between Derby County and Manchester United at the Ipro Stadium.
The only problem is neither side is in the best of form ahead of the fourth round tie, but United will start as favourites as the Premier League team.
BBC Radio Derby is doing its best to give the Rams a boost and this skilfully put together no expense spared video explains why the home side has the edge over their illustrious visitors.
Langley Mill fire trial adjournedpublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
BBC Radio DerbyThe trial of three men accused of killing a six-month-old baby and two teenagers in a fire in a flat at Langley Mill has been adjourned for the day.
Defence lawyers have been setting out their case at Nottingham Crown Court. Peter Eyre and his two sons deny murder.
The father said that he never intended to hurt anyone and thought his sons only planned to "smash up" a car.
Proceedings are expected to resume tomorrow.
Teenage ski competitor trying to stay coolpublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
So 16-year-old Isobel Brown from Ashbourne will be competing in the Ski Cross event in the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics at Lillehammer next month.
She's been racing since the age of nine, but says she's trying not to put too much pressure on herself.
She said: "It's a pretty big thing and I'm just going to have fun. Ski Cross is a very friendly sport. It's pretty competitive when you go into the heats, but at the top of the hill everyone's pretty calm, everyone's talking.
"It's going to be nice going to a multi-sport event because I only ever do my sport."
Terror trial jury sent home againpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThe jury has been sent home for a second successive night at Birmingham Crown Court in the trial of a Staffordshire woman accused of going with her toddler to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State.
Tareena Shakil, 26, from Burton, has admitted travelling there but denies becoming a member of the group.
Derbyshire teenager to represent Great Britianpublished at 16:30
A teenager from Ashbourne has been chosen to represent Great Britain at this year's Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer.
Isobel Brown, 16, will be taking part in the Ski Cross event and is one of 16 athletes going to Norway next month.
Brewers mascot makes up for 'missing' Christmaspublished at 16:16
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End of twitter postLatest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveHere's a reminder of the main stories we're covering this afternoon:
- Man in custody after woman attacked on bridge, external in Derby and taken to hospital
- Brian Blessed backs summer walk to raise funds, external to maintain Peak District trails
- And Derbyshire side New Mills end 26 game losing streak to earn first point of the season
Your photos: Moon over Long Eatonpublished at 15:43
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThanks to BBC Weather Bilbo for this photo taken in Long Eaton last night.
Image source, BilboEarnshaw calls it a daypublished at 15:24
Former Derby County striker Robert Earnshaw has announced his retirement from football.
Image source, Getty ImagesBGT shot for Invisible Friendspublished at 15:03
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveA Derby band says it's still waiting to hear if it'll feature on the next series of Britain's Got Talent.
All members of Invisible Friends suffer from hidden conditions including depression and anxiety.
Founder Abbie Tabberer, from Chaddesden, has a connective tissue disorder but says singing has helped all the members and she's proud of them whatever the outcome.
Teenager flew via Berlin for cheaper trip to Essexpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Ever been shocked by the price of a train ticket?
A consumer blogger got a train to Derby and flew from East Midlands Airport to go from Sheffield to Essex via Berlin because it was cheaper than going directly by train.
Image source, Moneysavingexpert.comThe entire journey took him 12 hours instead of three-and-a-half and he only really saved £8 but he said he had time to see the centre of Berlin.
Nightmare run is overpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
New Mills FC boss Garry Brown expressed relief his side's 26-game unbeaten run had come to an end.
He said: "I think we can still surprise a few people this season. New Mills is no longer a place to get easy points."
Asbestos dumped in lanepublished at 14:17
A mile-long stretch of a lane on the outskirts of Derby has been sealed off after asbestos was dumped along its whole length, external.
Speedway: Buxton finalise riding rosterpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveBuxton have completed their speedway line-up for 2016, external with the signing of Lee Geary.
Hitmen boss Jason Pipe believes the 32-year-old's extensive racing experience will pay dividends.
Blessed confident about fundraising pushpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 28 January 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveBrian Blessed says he's confident a fundraising walk through the Peak District National Park will help maintain its traffic-free trails.
Walk in the Park will take place on 20 August along the Monsal trail.
Image source, Peak District National Park AuthorityIt aims to encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors and raise £2m to help maintain the trails at a time of reduced government funding.
