Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
That's it for today's updates. We'll be back at 08:00 tomorrow.
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Updates for Wednesday 29 June 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Weather: Heavy showers will fizzle out overnightpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Kaye Forster
Weather PresenterBrighter spells into the evening, but still the risk of a few heavy showers following on behind, which will clear away overnight. Temperatures will slide in rural areas with lows of 8C (46F).
It's a dry start tomorrow but the cloud will thicken up quickly. It will feel a little warmer with highs of 17C (63F).
Spireites swoop for Chelsea youngsterpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
BBC SportChesterfield have signed winger Reece Mitchell from Chelsea on a two-year contract.
Image source, Getty ImagesLatest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveHere are the main stories we've been covering this afternoon:
- Tom Webb murder trial is told his fatal stabbing followed a remark made at a group of women
- Police called to restrain eight-year-old boy at Ripley Junior School
- Lucas Akins agrees new deal with Burton Albion
Travel: Accident on A38published at 17:22 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
BBC TravelAn accident has closed a lane on the A38 northbound at Clay Mills in Burton.
Walker falls 30ft into riverpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveA man walking with his wife suffered hypothermia after falling about 30ft down a bank into the River Wye at Chee Dale.
Image source, Edale Mountain Rescue TeamHe was taken by stretcher to an ambulance by the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, external and colleagues from Buxton.
Were swan and cygnet killed by car?published at 17:03 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LivePolice are investigating the deaths of a swan and cygnet, external that were hit by a vehicle in Nethermoor Road in Wingerworth.
Witnesses have alleged a van or car drove deliberately at the birds.
Travel: Train disruption after breakdownpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
BBC TravelReplacement bus services are running between Derby and Stoke because of a broken down train near Uttoxeter.
Labour 'not ready to govern' under Corbynpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThis is the letter sent to Jeremy Corbyn by East Midlands Labour members. It says the party is not ready for government under his leadership.
Travel: Flooding shuts Sinfin Lanepublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
BBC TravelFlooding has closed Sinfin Lane in Derby at the Wilmore Road junction.
Rain curtails cricketpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Even Canterbury wasn't going to escape the rain today. That's likely to be the end of the match.
At least it would have been dry for the consecration service of the Venerable Janet McFarlane at the cathedral earlier today.
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End of twitter postFlood alert for Bottle Brookpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveA flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Bottle Brook in Derbyshire, external and its tributaries from Denby to the River Derwent at Little Eaton.
And having seen the rain coming down against the office windows this list might grow before the day is done.
KFC homes plan resubmittedpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
The original plan for the site with fewer homes was opposed by Derby City Council and Highways England.
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End of twitter postLabour members call on Corbyn to quitpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveMore than 100 Labour activists and councillors from the East Midlands have signed a letter calling for Corbyn to step down as party leader.
Former Derby City Council leader Paul Bayliss was among 12 signatories from Derbyshire,
Cricket: Derbyshire frustrated by dogged Kentpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveDerbyshire might have to wait a little longer for their first County Championship win of the season. Kent were 238-3 at tea, an overall lead of 43 runs, and are on course to secure a draw at Canterbury.
Full commentary continues on BBC Radio Derby on 1116AM and via BBC Sport online.
Eight-year-old needed restraining at schoolpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThe police have confirmed they were called to a school in Derbyshire yesterday to help restrain an eight-year-old boy.
In a statement, Ripley Junior School have confirmed officers were called at 12:00 following an incident involving a small number of children.
Image source, GoogleIt says none of them needed medical attention, and the matter is being dealt with under the usual guidelines.
Pet oxygen masks already in usepublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThe pet oxygen masks have been donated to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service by people in the county through a charity called Smokey Paws.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThere are ten masks in the county, imported from the US, and they've been used a few times already.
Travel: Accident closes lane on A38 southboundpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
BBC TravelAn accident has closed a lane on the A38 southbound in Derby between Palm Court Island and Markeaton Island.
Fire service showcases pet oxygen maskspublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveThe wonders of technology ... now we've got oxygen masks for pets. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue has been putting them to use.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceTom Webb: Accused wanted 'aura of menace'published at 14:20 British Summer Time 29 June 2016
Navtej Johal
East Midlands Today reporterA jury has been shown the knife allegedly used by a teenager to kill 22-year-old Tom Webb in St Peter's Street in Derby.
Michael Auty QC, prosecuting, said the defendant wanted "to demonstrate his power" and "exude an aura of menace and power to those meekly trailing in his wake".
The court was shown CCTV of the night Tom was killed. The defendant denies murder. The trial continues.