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Updates for Wednesday 16 March 2016
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Euan Duncan
That's all our Local Live updates for today. We will be back at 08:00 tomorrow.
Kaye Forster
Weather Presenter, East Midlands Today
It will remain dry again through the night with some clear spells at times and there may be a touch of frost, as temperatures drop to lows of 0C (32F) in rural areas.
A chilly but dry and bright start tomorrow and there will be some good spells of sunshine at times, with highs of 9C (48F).
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
It's always what's in the small print that matters ... so the BBC's political editor for the East Midlands Tony Roe has been busy studying the finer details of the Budget 2016.
There's a £250m investment fund for small businesses in the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.
And there are benefits for areas pressing ahead with devolution in the north, south, east and west, where the elected mayor "revolution is taking hold", but not in the East Midlands.
BBC Travel
A three-vehicle accident is partially blocking the A601 St Alkmund's Way in Derby, with slow traffic between the Nottingham Road junction and the Willow Road junction.
Nigel Cash
BBC Radio Derby Sport
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough says a provisional agreement is in place with Leicester City which would see the loan of 18-year-old midfielder Hamza Choudhury extended until the end of the season.
The 18-year-old Leicester City midfielder made his league debut for the Brewers against Fleetwood on Saturday.
As school support staff in Derby indicate they'd be willing to strike over an equal pay review, a reminder that Derby City Council says it can't afford to improve employee pay beyond the offer already on the table.
The union Unison has held an 'indicative ballot' and says 84% of those who voted supported industrial action.
There could now be a formal ballot in a few weeks' time.
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby political reporter
School support staff at Derby City Council have indicated they would be willing to take strike action over the authority's equal pay review.
Unison's been carrying out an 'indicative ballot' to see if its members would consider strike action, or action short of a strike.
If the review is implemented in its current form in June, it would see many school support staff lose thousands of pounds.
Unison says 84% of those who voted supported industrial action.
You've been reacting to our Facebook, external posts about the possible rebuilding of the Assembly Rooms in Derby, the future of which could become clearer in the summer.
Mark Taylor posted: "So two years since the fire, five years minimum for a rebuild. Had to employ consultants to tell them that. Derby City Council you are an absolute joke."
And Louise Greenhoff asked: "How much did that cost the rate payer? A 'consultant' to state the obvious! More than the Darley Park concert I'd like to bet."
We told you yesterday about 16-year-old Gabrielle Baker who was thought to be in the Derby area after going missing from her West Bridgford home on Monday afternoon.
Police say she has now been found safe and well., external
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Derby's Conservatives say the city can't afford to wait five years for the reopening of the Assembly Rooms., external
In a statement they say the recent announcement by the Labour council that it favours the long-term plan of demolition and rebuild will put Derby at risk of becoming a cultural wasteland.
They say the council should seek a commercial partner to manage the Assembly Rooms and commit to its reopening.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Here's a reminder of the top stories we're covering this afternoon:
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
A young woman jointly accused of murdering her one-year-old daughter in Staffordshire told a health visitor she was "a crap mother", a court has heard.
An "upset" Kathryn Smith made the comment having had an abortion and after contact from social services to raise the prospect of taking her daughter Ayeeshia Jane Smith into care.
The 21-month-old girl died at her home in Burton in May 2014.
At Birmingham Crown Court, Ms Smith, 23, and her partner Matthew Rigby, 22, both from Nottingham, deny murder, allowing or causing a child's death and child cruelty. The trial continues.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
The sister of a 22-year-old man who's missing says his disappearance is out of character.
Police divers are searching Sawley Marina near Long Eaton where Josh Cotton lives on a narrowboat.
Abbey Lloyd said: "He's a very family person. I've got three children. He loves his nieces and nephews. He dotes on them. You can imagine the impact on them, never mind the rest of the family.
"I just don't know where he is. It's so hard not knowing where he is."
Controversial plans due to be referenced in the budget, external are going to be discussed in an emergency debate.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Derby Coroner's Court heard today that chances were missed to correctly diagnose Franchesca Pawson's condition before the 12-year-old died.
Assistant coroner Louise Pinder says Franchesca died of septic shock because of a lung infection and the significance of her condition went unrecognised before her admission to the Royal Derby Hospital when it was too late.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
An inquest into the death of a 12-year-old girl from Derby has concluded that opportunities were missed to correctly diagnose her condition before she died.
Franchesca Pawson died suddenly on 12 January last year shortly after being admitted to the Royal Derby Hospital.
An inquest has heard how she was taken to a walk-in centre twice in the days leading up to her death, but staff failed to spot the signs of sepsis.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Fair to say that it wasn't entirely unexpected that Harry Redknapp would be joining Derby County's coaching staff today.
Rams' chairman Mel Morris said: "It is excellent news that Harry has agreed to join us. His experience spans over several decades and he is one of the most knowledgeable and informed figures in the game.
"When I spoke with Harry about the possibility of helping out on a short-term basis, it was evident from the start that he was excited at the prospect of joining us.
"I am sure he will perfectly complement Darren and the rest of our staff."
A Derby couple who married 70 years ago today are being denied the chance to spend their platinum anniversary together., external
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Given his growing Hollywood reputation perhaps it shouldn't come as a surprise that Derby's very own Jack O'Connell, external has reportedly been shortlisted to play a young Han Solo in a new Star Wars film.
We could picture that, in fact with the help of Photoshop we have.
The news that the Derby actor is one of five contenders for the role comes soon after praise was heaped on O'Connell by actress turned director Jodie Foster for his performance in her recent movie Money Monster.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It will be dry, bright and sunny this afternoon, with a cool breeze and highs of 8C (46F).
Tonight it will stay dry, although cloud will build again eventually, with lows of 2C (36F).