Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 07:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2018
The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
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Doctor struck off over boy's death
Four arrests over Normanton hit-and-run
East Midlands sees rise in rough sleepers
Ex-Swap Shop host gets honorary degree
Van overturns on A14
Rams' Shackell agrees to Millwall loan
Updates on Thursday 25 January 2018
Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 07:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2018
Horseback surprise for 100th birthdaypublished at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Joan Hart was visited by soldiers who pass her house as part of their daily exercises.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Today's live updates have now come to an end. Our coverage will resume at 08:00 on Friday.
Weather: Showers to fizzle outpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Anna Church
Weather presenter, BBC East Midlands TodayFurther scattered showers will move east this evening and are expected to gradually ease and fizzle out overnight.
For most it will remain cloudy but a few clear spells are possible and it’s here that temperatures could fall close to freezing. Lows of 4C (39F).
Watch: Surprise for 100th birthdaypublished at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Heather Burman
Journalist, BBC News OnlineHere's Joan Hart's reaction to her birthday treat.
Media caption, Woman gets surprise from horseback soldiers for 100th birthday
Man arrested over 'front door fire'published at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
BBC Radio LeicesterA man has been arrested following reports of arson on a street in Leicester.
The emergency services were called to an address on Birds Nest Avenue shortly after 16:30 following reports that the front door of a property was on fire.
Image source, GoogleA woman and three children who were inside at the time were able to get out unharmed.
A 37-year-old man was questioned in connection with the fire. He's been released pending further enquiries.
Man found dead in country lanepublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
A man has been found dead in a country lane near Oadby, external.
Leicestershire Police said the body was discovered in Gaulby Lane, Stoughton, at about 10:00 and the death is being treated as unexplained.
The force has appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.
Image source, GoogleTeenage musician to release debut albumpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsOh I wish it could be Sheku Day every day...
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End of twitter postMajor food chains hit by problems at Derby meat firmpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
BBC Business NewsWetherspoon, Jamie's Italian and Butlins have stopped selling meat from a Derby-based supplier.
It's after the Food Standards Agency inspected Russell Hume and found instances of "serious non-compliance with food hygiene regulations".
Russell Hume has said the product recall was a "precautionary measure".
Image source, PADad's asking where I'm going - Worrallpublished at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Joe Worrall insists he will be staying at Nottingham Forest despite speculation linking him with Premier League sides.
Read MorePhilbin offers words of advice to fellow graduatespublished at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsBroadcaster Maggie Philbin received her honorary degree from the University of Leicester earlier.
The former Tomorrow's World presenter began her speech by inviting her young audience to give their parents an extra round of applause for the support they had given during their studies.
She then told them: "You have absolutely no idea what you are capable of and what you really can go on to achieve."
Image source, University of LeicesterCountry lane cordoned-off near Oadbypublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe Leicester Mercury is reporting, external a country lane near Oadby has been cordoned off by police.
However, the newspaper said the force had not released any details about the nature of the incident on Gaulby Lane.
Smoke warning after Carbuton farm firepublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe fire service has been dealing with a burning barn at a derelict farm in Ollerton Road, Carburton for the past few hours.
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End of twitter postRussell Brand postpones Derby datepublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsRussell Brand's forthcoming show at Derby Arena has been put back three weeks.
The comedian was due to appear at the venue on 19 April but said he needed to postpone it to 9 May due to filming commitments.
Derby Arena apologised for the inconvenience and said anyone unable to make the new date would be offered a refund.
Teenager charged over Mansfield stabbingpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with stabbing a 34-year-old man in Mansfield, external.
Police said the victim was taken to hospital after being attacked in Tuckers Lane at 19:45 on Saturday.
The teenager was detained shortly after and has been charged with grievous bodily harm.
Image source, GoogleHe was also charged with a robbery and attempted robbery in Mansfield that allegedly took place earlier this month.
Horseback soldiers surprise woman on 100th birthdaypublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe British Army served up a birthday surprise for a Leicestershire woman as she turned 100 today.
Soldiers - and horses - from the Defence Animal Centre stopped off at Joan Hart's house in Melton Mowbray to wish her many happy returns.
The horses and their riders pass by Joan’s home when they exercise and she always tries to catch sight of them.
Mrs Hart described the surprise as "wonderful" and "marvellous".
How rough sleepers number has grown over decadepublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNew government figures, external have shown there were 313 rough sleepers in the East Midlands in autumn last year.
Here's how the regional total has risen and fallen each autumn since 2010:
- 2010: 121 rough sleepers
- 2011: 188 (55% increase)
- 2012: 137 (27% drop)
- 2013: 206 (50% increase)
- 2014: 193 (6% drop)
- 2015: 208 (8% increase)
- 2016: 255 (23% increase)
- 2017: 313 (23% increase)
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-runpublished at 15:23 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man needed hospital treatment following a hit-and-run crash, external outside a shop in Fairfield.
Derbyshire Police said the 29-year-old pedestrian suffered injuries to his face, arms and ribs when he was hit by a car outside the One Stop shop in Bench Road on Sunday night.
Image source, GoogleVan overturns on A14published at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsYou might want to consider an alternative route if you're headed in this direction.
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End of twitter postDiabate set for Leicester debut?published at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2018
Press AssociationFousseni Diabate could make his Leicester debut against Peterborough in the FA Cup.
Image source, Getty ImagesFoxes boss Claude Puel has hinted that the 22-year-old, who joined from Gazelec Ajaccio earlier this month, is ready for first team action.
Puel added: "I think he [Diabate] is ready and I think perhaps he will have some game time in this game to help us get further in the competition."