Updates for Wednesday 16 March 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Thursday
Here's what Harry has had to say about his new job...
Quote MessageFrom the first conversation I had with the chairman it was clear he has exciting plans for the football club. I am delighted to be able to help out and am looking forward to working with Darren and his team.”
Harry Redknapp, Rams football adviser
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Here's a summary of the main stories we're covering this lunchtime:
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Derby County's statement says Harry Redknapp "will assist head coach Darren Wassall and the rest of the Rams coaching staff who are in post until the end of the season" when a full review will be undertaken.
The Rams say Redknapp, 69, has signed a contract for the rest of the current campaign and "brings with him extensive experience across the English game".
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Harry Redknapp has joined Derby County as a football adviser, external with immediate effect, a statement on the club website says.
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BBC Local Live
The Derbyshire-based Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is making his fair share of headlines at the moment.
MPs decided to issue a formal summons ordering him to give evidence to a Parliamentary committee about working practices at the firm's Shirebrook headquarters. But what powers do our politicians have?
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the 18th and 19th Centuries people were punished by being committed to the custody of the Serjeant at Arms, while today both parliamentary houses can imprison someone for contempt.
BBC Travel
A jackknifed lorry is partially blocking the A609 Nottingham Road in Ilkeston near the Cavendish Road junction.
I mentioned that it's the Budget today, and BBC Radio Derby's political reporter Chris Doidge has been outlining what he'll be watching out for affecting Derbyshire and East Staffordshire.
BBC Radio Derby
The number of people claiming job seekers' allowance in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire has risen by almost 4% in the last month.
Figures released today also show that average earnings rose by just over 2%.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Missing Josh Cotton was last seen by a fellow boat owner on Friday afternoon.
The 22 year old was near this red narrowboat that he lives in.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Police divers are searching Sawley Marina, near Long Eaton, this morning for 22-year-old Josh Cotton who went missing five days ago.
Leicestershire Police were handing out appeal leaflets to people living in the area around the marina, last night.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Here's a recap of the main stories we're covering today:
Caroline Lowbridge
BBC News Online
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat could happen to Mike Ashley if he refuses to give evidence to MPs over the treatment of Sports Direct workers?
Both the House of Commons and House of Lords have the power, in theory, to imprison someone for contempt.
What could happen to Mike Ashley if he refuses to give evidence to MPs over the treatment of Sports Direct workers?
Read MoreMore shops closed than opened in Derby, external during the whole of 2015, according to a new study.
Image source, Derby TelegraphEuan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Meanwhile, Darren Wassall is a candidate for the Derby County head coach role beyond the end of this season if he keeps the Rams in the Championship play-off places.
Wassall took over from Paul Clement with Derby fifth in the table where they remain with nine games to go.
Image source, Derby County Football ClubClub chief executive Sam Rush says that if Wassall is successful he will be a serious candidate to get the job permanently.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
If you're a fan of theme parks you'll be intrigued to know that there are calls for a return of the former American Adventure park which closed nearly 10 years ago.
A petition is backing a development on the scale of the 390-acre Britannia Park site in Derbyshire which included its own amusement park.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
We're rushing through the morning already and I haven't even mentioned the Budget yet.
It's George Osborne's eighth today and it comes with a promise to put "the next generation first".
Image source, ReutersOne aspect of his speech will have a significant impact on Derbyshire and East Staffordshire as the Chancellor intends to increase funding for education as part of plans to extend the school day and force every state school in England to become an academy by 2022.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
Councillors say it would be five years before a new venue opens on the site of the Assembly Rooms in Derby city centre.
The city council's deputy leader, Martin Rawson says about £10m of public money would be needed to get the project off the ground.
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
These are the top stories we're covering this morning:
Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live
I told you a couple of days ago that we'd reached the two-year anniversary of the fire which damaged the Assembly Rooms in Derby city centre.
It's now emerged that a decision on whether the popular entertainment venue should be replaced on the current site won't be made until summer.
A report commissioned by the city council says that rebuilding would be the most feasible option.
BBC Travel
A broken-down vehicle is partially blocking the A5111 Raynesway in Derby with heavy traffic northbound at the A52 Brian Clough Way junction.
