Operations cancelled as hospitals struggle
Man, 74, dies after crash
X Factor star knocked out by loft ladder
'Death risk' led to Christmas tree cordon
Cycle lane to be moved after complaints
Beer festival to move to arena
Live updates on Thursday 4 January
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Claude Puel has spoken about Riyad Mahrez's future at Leicester City.
The Foxes boss said: "Riyad is a valuable player in this team. When I have discussed with him, he’s enjoying his football. He’s a happy player. This is a good thing.”
Image source, Getty ImagesWhen asked if the winger had expressed desire to leave the club, Puel said: “No. He’s told me he is happy."
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
An elderly man who was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Clay Cross has died.
Alan Roberts, 74, was crossing High Street when he was hit by a grey Mazda MX-5, which was travelling towards Alfreton, Derbyshire Police said.
Image source, GoogleMr Roberts, of North Wingfield, was taken to Northern General Hospital but has now died.
It happened at about 18:40 on 2 January.
Owynn Atkin
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester Riders forward, Andy Thomson has confirmed to BBC Leicester that he is currently playing through an injury, but it won’t hinder his performances.
Head coach, Rob Paternostro has been resting the 33-year-old over a busy festive period but may need to call on him during the double-game weekend ahead.
The Riders travel to the Plymouth Raiders tomorrow night in the quarter finals of the BBL Trophy, before hosting Worcester Wolves just 24 hours later at the Leicester Sports Arena.
A man taken ill at a New Year’s Eve event in Leicester has died, external.
The 32-year-old man collapsed at the One Big New Year’s Eve event at the O2 Academy in the Percy Gee building on the Leicester University campus.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 21-year-old man suffered facial injuries when he was attacked and robbed, external near Peatree Railway Station in Derby.
Police said the man had two phones stolen after being knocked to the ground by three men while walking home from McDonald's in Osmaston Park Road on Tuesday night.
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BBC Sport
Derby County manager Gary Rowett says tomorrow night's FA Cup game at Manchester United will be a good test of his side's Premier League aspirations.
The Rams come into the third round clash at Old Trafford on the back of a seven-game unbeaten run that has seen them rise to second in the Championship.
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
About 400 additional nurses are needed to plug a shortage in Leicester's three hospitals, according to a senior nurse.
The nursing vacancy rate is just under 10% at the hospitals, which means temporary staff are being employed to meet targets and some nurses are working extra shifts.
Image source, Getty ImagesMaria McAuley, assistant chief nurse, said: "If you think of how many wards we have, it feels we are short of a lot of nurses but in comparison to other NHS organisations it is not.
"Obviously we would like to have no vacancies whatsoever in Leicester hospitals hence why we are doing the recruitment day next weekend on 13 January."
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
A man used a crowbar to threaten staff before taking cigarettes during a robbery at a post office.
Nottinghamshire Police , externalsaid the man took a "large amount of cigarettes" before fleeing.
Image source, GoogleThe man was described as white and was wearing a face covering and a dark-coloured hooded top.
It happened on Forest Road, Annesley Woodhouse, at about 06:40 yesterday.
Singer Sam Bailey was trying to retrieve a suitcase when she was injured.
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Calum McKenzie
BBC News
Stars from the world of rugby have shown their support for former player and charity campaigner Matt Hampson, who was admitted to hospital over Christmas.
Image source, Getty ImagesMr Hampson, a former Leicester Tigers player, who was forced to retire from rugby in 2005 after an accident in training, has been suffering from pancreatitis.
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Roy Jackson, from Mr Hampson's charity, said on Wednesday: "Matt's problem is he doesn't feel any pain...but he is getting there, they are dealing with and sorting out his illness."
Sonia Kataria
BBC News Online
Singer Sam Bailey said she is "determined" to get back on the pantomime stage after being knocked out by a loft ladder at her home.
The 40-year-old was taken to hospital by ambulance with concussion after she was injured retrieving a suitcase on Tuesday.
Image source, Sam Bailey OfficialMartin Ballard, a BBC Radio Leicester presenter and the dame in the pantomime, said the cast were "shocked" to hear the news.
He said: "Sam's singing is irreplaceable and she drives the whole story.
"Her understudy, Mae Grocock, had to go on at extremely short notice and has done a fantastic job.
"We are all missing Sam and would love to have her back, but we also don't want her to rush back too early."
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Remember the furore around the city council's decision to place an extensive cordon around Derby's Market Place Christmas tree in November?
The barrier prompted much ridicule and was soon scaled down after the authority concluded its approach had been "over cautious".
Today, in response to a Freedom of Information request, the authority has published the risk assessment it carried out before putting the original cordon in place.
The assessment had concluded the 35ft tree posed a "likely risk" of "multiple major injury or fatality" if it fell over and such an event would "potentially leave the authority exposed to criticism".
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
A chief executive from a Nottingham art charity has written an open letter raising concerns about help for the homeless.
Dr Nick Owen from the Mighty Creatives said he tried to find accommodation for a man on Boxing Day but was turned away repeatedly.
It comes despite claims from Nottingham City Council that "no-one need sleep rough in Nottingham this winter".
Image source, Getty ImagesDr Owen said: "You would like to think there might be spaces somewhere... to get into a room for a couple of hours to sleep and get a cup of tea... wandering the streets isn't an answer."
Nottingham City Council said it can't comment on individual cases but help and support is offered to everyone sleeping rough, but some reject it or are thrown out of shelters for violence or substance misuse.
East Midlands Today
A planning committee will today decide whether or not to give Leicestershire Police permission to build a new storage building at its headquarters.
If approved, the proposals would see police equipment and archive material from across the county stored at a single site in Enderby.
The scheme is recommended for approval by Blaby District council.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
Oakham is fully electrified once again - the power cut had affected more than 700 properties.
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Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
One lane remains closed on the M1 northbound between junctions 23A and 24 for Kegworth following a crash.
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Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Leicestershire County Council says it will address the concerns of independent shops in Loughborough who say they've been struggling financially since the town centre was pedestrianised.
Some businesses say they haven't recovered since the new measures were introduced.
Other issues raised by shopkeepers included high rates of crime and a lack of free parking.
Image source, GoogleMaryam Qaiser
BBC News
A charity which works with vulnerable women in Derby, says public support has helped save it from closure.
Derby Women's Centre had to make all of its staff redundant earlier this year due to a funding shortage.
Image source, GoogleBut public donations have allowed it to remain open until at least March and staff say they're delighted the centre can continue to save lives.
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporter
The latest winter situation report from the trust that runs the Royal Derby Hospital and London Road Community Hospital shows bed occupancy rose to 92.3% at new year - the recommended 'safe' limit is 85%.
The national average for the week leading up to New Year's Eve was 91.7%.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
This is the current scene on the M1 northbound between J23a and J24 where a lane has been closed following a crash.
It appears the closure isn't causing any major delays.
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