Summary

  • Updates for Friday 4 November 2016

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday

  • Man dies in Ripley house fire

  • Government urged to commit to rail electrification

  1. Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Live updates for Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have finished for the day but we'll be back at 08:00 on Monday with all the latest news, sport, travel and weather.  

    Have a lovely weekend and remember to stay safe if you're having a bonfire.

  2. Weather: Showers expectedpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Kay Crewdson
    BBC weather presenter

    Scattered showers for some this evening, especially in the west.

    Further east it'll be mostly dry with clear spells, but overnight cloud increasing with a few showers pushing through during the early hours and lows of 5C (41F).

  3. Latest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Here's a final recap of our top headlines

  4. Boy hurt in Burton hit-and-runpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    A seven-year-old cyclist has broken his leg in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Burton, external.

    It happened in St James Street at about 15:30. Police are appealing for witnesses.

  5. Kedleston water problems overpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Looks like things are back to normal with the water supply in the Kedleston area.

    A Severn Trent spokesman said: "We had six calls from customers regarding their water, we sent our team to investigate they checked the hydrants and properties nearby and couldn't find a problem.

    "All six properties are now fine and the problem has gone away."

  6. Your photos: Pink moon in Buxtonpublished at 17:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Thank you to David Mark for sending in this fantastic picture from Buxton of a pink moon.

    David markImage source, David Mark
  7. Bonfire night safety tipspublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

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    BBC Local Live

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  8. Water problem in Derbypublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Severn Trent says it's received reports of discoloured water around the Kedleston area., external

    Inspectors are on site and investigating. 

    The company says it has no reason to believe it could be a risk to people's health but it's advising people not to drink it.

  9. Missing man last seen in Burton townpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Police in Burton need help to find missing 24-year-old Luke Gregory,, external who lives on Goodman Street.

    He was last seen in the town centre around 11:30 yesterday and officers say they're concerned about this "out of character" behaviour. 

    Missing manImage source, Staffordshire Police
  10. Penny for the guy! Penny for the guy!published at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    With bonfire night this weekend, it makes sense to create our own guy. But is this a dying tradition?

    So here you have it - BBC Derby's Guy.

    Guy Fawkes
  11. Weather Watchers: A year onpublished at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Today, Heidi Booth, our radio reporter, met up with Weather Watcher Pete Makings.

    Pete is a regular Weather Watcher and he showed Heidi how he takes a good pic. 

    Together, they took this lovely shot at Codnor Castle.

    Codnor CastleImage source, Heidi Booth&Pete Makings
  12. 'Passionate about the Peak District'published at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    After becoming ill, Villager Jim began taking pictures for a hobby, and now his photos will be used across the world to promote the Peak District.

    "I am passionate about the Peak District and so are they. It's a natural partnership."

    His signature photos are of his Labradors - Dilly and Barnaby.  

    Villager JimImage source, Villager Jim
  13. 'Achievement of an ambition'published at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    With thousands of followers on social media, Villager Jim has really put the Peak District on the map. 

    "It wasn't a surprise when the tourist board ambassador role came up," he said. In fact, it was more the achievement of an ambition."

    Villager JimImage source, Villager Jim
  14. St Mary's nursing home closes todaypublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    A nursing home near Ashbourne that was rated as inadequate by the Care Quality Commission closes its doors today.

    St Mary's in Ednaston was found to be unsafe by inspectors, who also said residents' records weren't up to date. 

    St Mary's nursing home
  15. TV Licence stamps still hold valuepublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    People of Derby, do you own any TV licence stamps? Good news if you do!

    They may still be redeemable. So, if you do, get in touch with TV Licensing

    Email: tvlicensing@clarke-associates.co.uk

  16. Gritters ready for actionpublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    As winter dawns closer, gritting teams are ready to head out across the county for the first time this season.

    The next few days could see sub-zero temperatures in Staffordshire.

    Teams will be working throughout the night to keep the county moving.

    Snow
  17. Villager Jim: The new 'Photographic Banksy'published at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    Known only as Villager Jim, he has gained a huge social media following with his picturesque photos of the Peak District.

    Now the mysterious photographer has agreed for his images to be used in a tourism campaign to promote the area across the world.

    Villager JimImage source, Villager Jim
  18. Biker granny to fulfill dreampublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    Khia Lewis-Todd
    BBC Local Live

    A great grandmother from Derbyshire will be celebrating her 80th birthday by riding on a Harley Davidson this weekend. 

    Lilley Corten from Stanton will be fulfilling a life-long dream when riding around the county tomorrow.

    She says if other people have a burning desire to go and live a dream, they should get on and do it.

    Harley Davidson
  19. Wolves v Rams on Saturdaypublished at 11:45 Greenwich Mean Time 4 November 2016

    BBC Derby Sport

    Wolves caretaker boss Rob Edwards has been forced into a goalkeeping change for his first home game in charge.

    Andy Lonergan comes in for his first league start for the club, having replaced Carl Ikeme after he was forced off with a hip injury during last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

    Derby boss Steve McClaren hopes to have a handful of players back for the lunchtime kick-off at Molineux.