Latest updates: East Midlands Live Wednesday 28 February

Summary

Snow and cold closes dozens of schools
Non-essential ambulance services cancelled because of weather
Routes closed due to freezing conditions
More snow expected later
Pile up on A1 shuts road in both directions in Notts
Derby terrorist has sentence extended
Updates on Wednesday 28 February 2018

Live Reporting

Chris Fawcett, Gavin Bevis and Amy Woodfield

Warning of yet more snow and cold temperaturespublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
BBC Weather
The snow showers should ease later this afternoon however it's not over yet.
Image source, PatchArt
There is a yellow warning for more snow all day tomorrow across the East Midlands. Snow showers are expected along with very low temperatures.
There's the potential for a further 15cm of snow in some places.
Strong winds will likely lead to drifting of snow, as well as a severe wind chill.
Non-emergency patient transport cancelledpublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
East Midlands Ambulance Service has cancelled all non-emergency patient transport journeys because of the snow.
Image source, East Midlands Ambulance Service
Patients who have appointments for vital treatment, such as chemotherapy and dialysis, and patients leaving hospital, will be prioritised.
Anyone with a friend or relative due to be discharged from hospital today or tomorrow is asked you to help by collecting them if possible.
Trams delayed in and around Nottinghampublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Are you getting the tram this evening?
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Owner of missing camera found 165 miles awaypublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Here's a nice story to warm you up in the bitter cold.
Yesterday, Derbyshire police released images from a camera found in Derby - on it were family christening photos.
The police were hoping that putting the photos online would help track the owner, external of the camera down.
Image source, Derbyshire Constabulary
Less than 24 hours after the images were released, the owner has been found 165 miles away in Somerset - and he didn't even know it was missing.
David Trotham of Woolavington, Somerset, said: “It really is a remarkable story, I had loaned the camera to one of my sons who is taking a zoology degree at the University of Derby... he had a fall on his bike last week and we think the camera must have fallen out if his back-pack."
He continued: “I would really like to thank the person who handed it in, the Derbyshire police for making the effort to find me and the people who took the time to help through social media."
Rugby: Tait signs new Tigers contractpublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Mike McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester Sport
Image source, PA
Matthew Tait has signed a new contract at Leicester Tigers which will keep him at Welford Road until 2019.
Tait, 32, made his 100th Premiership appearance for Tigers in Sunday's bonus point win at Saracens.
The versatile back told the Leicester Tigers Rugby Show that he knows his job at the club is different to when he joined in 2011.
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Obviously the role changes a little bit as you get older. That role for me is basically coming off the bench and making an impact or being someone who can cover a number of positions."
Matthew Tait
Manslaughter charges over jeweller deathpublished at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
The four had already been charged with the kidnap and robbery of the 74-year-old.
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Nottinghamshire schools closed this afternoonpublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
A large batch of schools have closed in Nottinghamshire this afternoon:
- Eastlands Junior School, Mansfield
- Python Hill Primary School, Mansfield
- Forest Town Primary School
- Braken Hill School, Kirkby-in Ashfield
- Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School, Hucknall
- Yeoman Park School, Mansfield Woodhouse
- Cuckney C of E Primary School, Bassetlaw
- Lovers' Lane Primary School, Newark
- Ashfield School, Sutton Road
Gritters to keep working through the nightpublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Gritters, snow ploughs and farmers will be working through the night to try to clear the hardest-hit roads in Derbyshire, the county council says.
The authority's website , externalsaid it expects to be out spreading grit on all major roads in the north and south of the county.
Last night, temperatures dropped to -9C in places and are expected to fall even lower this evening.
The council is warning people to travel only if it's essential.
Derbyshire schools closingpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Two more closing this afternoon due to the weather:
- Ripley St John's C of E Primary School
- Furness Vale Primary School
New Toyotas secure thousands of jobspublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Jonathan Baker
Reporter, BBC Radio Derby
Car firm Toyota has announced it will build its new Auris model at its factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
Thousands of jobs have been secured in the process, with production due to start at the end of the year.
Marvin Cooke, managing director, said he was "delighted".
"This news is a great vote of confidence for our UK work force...it comes with great responsibility but the news is very welcomed," he said.
The site employs more than 2,400 staff.
Toyota to build new Auris in UKpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
It comes after the Japanese carmaker agreed a £240m investment in its Derbyshire plant last year.
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Another couple of schools closed in Derbyshirepublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Further closures this afternoon:
- City of Derby Academy
- South Darley Primary School
Freezing conditions cause 'major' disruptionpublished at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
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Watch: Long tailbacks after A1 crashpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police have confirmed more than 10 vehicles are involved in a crash causing delays on the A1 in Nottinghamshire.
The road is closed southbound and northbound near Retford - this is the current scene.
More schools opting to closepublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
Further Derbyshire schools to add to the list of closures:
- Riddings Infant and Nursery School
- Harpur Hill Primary School
- Aldercar Community Language College
Dead murder suspect killed woman in 1999published at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Simon Mellors was jailed for life for murdering his partner but had been freed on licence.
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Notts schools close earlypublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
More schools in Nottinghamshire have decided to close early this afternoon due to the snow.
- The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth is closed from 14:00
- All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School in Elston is now closed
- Ordsall Primary School in Retford is closed
- St. Patricks Catholic Primary School in Mansfield is closed
Also, Newark College is warning it will be closed tomorrow with more snow forecast to fall.
Tribute to 'missing' shop blast volunteerpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Leah Beth Reek, 18, is one five people believed to have been killed in the Leicester explosion.
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Ewe think it's cold outside?published at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The snow is coming down heavily in Derbyshire this afternoon - if you don't take my word for it, ask these sheep in Heanor.
Image source, Stoneyford View
A community coming togetherpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Kamlesh Purohit
BBC Radio Leicester
Image source, Press Association
Community groups have rallied round to support the emergency services investigating the cause of the explosion on Hinckley Road in Leicester. A blast on Sunday night claimed the lives of five people.
People from all walks of life and backgrounds have pulled together. Among them was the Midland Langar Seva Society, a Sikh charity that feeds the homeless and those in need all over Leicestershire.
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The Seva Society was founded by our Guru. The concept is the whole community dining together, for equality amongst all people in oneness and sharing. There were about 30 police and rescuers and we just wanted to support them and the fantastic work they are doing.
Ginda Basra, Charity co-ordinator