England fans gear up for Croatia semi-finalpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
World Cup fever has gripped the nation as fans gear up for England's biggest game in 28 years.
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Isla Tansey dies from terminal spinal cancer
Police warning to football fans
Men convicted of killing amputee father
Millions to be spent on creating new churches
Mahrez joins Man City for record price
Live updates on Wednesday 11 July 2018
England fans gear up for Croatia semi-finalpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Stones legacy hope after cancer girl diespublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Isla Tansey inspired people across the world to decorate and hide stones to help remember her.
Read MoreBombardier embrace football feverpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsOne of the region's biggest employers is showing World Cup spirit by allowing staff to wear the England strip to work.
Bombardier in Derby has also changed shift times to allow more workers to watch the match against Croatia tonight.
Pub prepares for thirsty football fanspublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsIn the words of Benjamin Franklin - "by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
Well, one pub in Leicester isn't taking any chances tonight. The Rutland and Derby has ordered an extra 12 barrels of lager - that's 133 gallons more than normal.
Extra staff have also been brought in to manage an expected busy crowd of England football fans. Takings on previous matches have been 50% higher.
Isla's passing a 'massive loss'published at 12:51 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsThe aunt of Isla Tansey, who inspired people across the world to decorate and hide stones, has told the BBC the family is now "trying to process the massive loss".
Jackie Moore said Isla, who had a rare form of spinal cancer, "just went to sleep peacefully at home" in Hinckley at about 19:00 on Tuesday.
Isla had asked people to take selfies when they found the painted stones and post them on social media.
Her parents hoped the Isla Stones would create a "legacy" for their daughter.
Image source, Esther RodewaldMs Moore said Isla was at home with her parents Katherine and Simon and 10-year-old brother Harrison when she died.
Quote MessageIsla progressively got more and more tired and less conscious. We are all together as a family and trying to process the massive loss. We are taking each day as it comes and trying to take hold of all our emotions and trying to keep strong."
Jackie Moore, Isla's aunt
Wait over for Mahrezpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsEverything comes to those who wait, according to Riyad Mahrez following the announcement of his departure from Leicester City.
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End of twitter postIt was widely known that the Foxes player was keen to move on from the club and last night that happened when he was bought by Manchester City for £60m. Leicester City signed Mahrez in 2014 for just £400,000.
Bradley 'couldn't defend' Brexit deal to Mansfieldpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editorAfter quitting as a Tory vice-chair last night, Mansfield MP Ben Bradley said people in the town "aren't daft" in understanding what Brexit should be.
He said: "I just felt as though within the party and within that role I couldn't give my honest view and if I'm not doing that, why am I here?"
He continued: "Hearing from constituents in great numbers and my own members, I didn't feel I could honestly go out and defend it."
We put this to the test in Mansfield and the message from people there seems to be - get on with it and stop squabbling!
Murder victim beaten with own false legpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Mark Swinhoe died from a stab wound after being attacked in Loughborough.
Read MoreYour pictures: Weather watchers meets World Cup fever...published at 12:19 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Here's some lovely pictures from our weather watchers, featuring a great scenic backdrop in Longnor, courtesy of Peter Steggles.
While Mikesnapper and PJ's have used the weather watchers platform to share some rather more patriotic pics...
Image source, Peter Steggles
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Image source, PJ'sTravel: Overturned lorry closes A6published at 12:13 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
The fire service has also been at the accident on the A6 in Derbyshire. It said the lorry which was leaking diesel has been made safe, and no one has been injured.
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End of twitter postPolice message to football fanspublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice in Leicester are reminding the public they "have no superpowers" when it comes to policing the streets on what is expected to be a very busy day for the force.
Both Leicestershire and Derbyshire police forces received a record number of emergency calls during the last England World Cup game on Saturday.
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End of twitter postCrash closes A6 near Thulstonpublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThis could cause some travel disruption in Derbyshire.
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End of twitter postCash machine stolen from village shoppublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA cash machine has been stolen from the Co-op in Edwinstowe this morning.
A police spokeswoman said four people wearing dark clothing broke into the store in High Street at about 03:00, then drove away in a dark coloured car.
The frontage of the machine is still in place, but the cash box behind was taken.
Det Insp Steve Wragg said: “There was a lot of noise at the time of the break-in and I’d urge anyone who was alerted to what was happening, and saw anything at all, to let us know.”
It's not clear how much money was stolen in the raid and the shop remains closed while police investigate.
Your comments: Isla Tansey diespublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
FacebookSo many messages of condolence have been posted on our Facebook , externalpage following the death of seven-year-old Isla Tansey from Hinckley.
Nigel Hardy said: "Such sad news about a wonderful little girl and an inspiration to others hope her stones last forever as a permanent reminder of the beautiful Isla. R.I.P. baby."
Gemma Carlin said: "Very sad news to wake up to today sending love and hugs to all family and friends of this beautiful little lady."
Maggie Sharp said: "So so sad. Such a lovely little girl, life is so cruel sometimes. My heart goes out to her mummy and daddy and family."
New leisure centre plans for Binghampublished at 11:25 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA new leisure centre, costing up to £23m, could be built in Bingham near the current centre.
Rushcliffe Borough Council said at a meeting last night it would "explore plans" and start investigating whether the new centre can be built on land in Chapel Lane, on land owned by the council north of the railway line.
The results of this study are expected next year, and if given the go-ahead, the centre could include a sports hall, 25m swimming pool, fitness gym, exercise studios and office space.
Image source, GoogleThe borough council’s deputy leader, councillor Debbie Mason, said: "The cost of building a new leisure centre is significant so we are undertaking a further study to give careful consideration not only to ensure the location of the site is correct, but also in the long term so the site can give us the sufficient financial return to make it viable."
Roads 're-named' after England footballerspublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Heidi Booth
Journalist, BBC Radio DerbyIt might confuse the postman but it had to be done, right?
I've been over to Sterling Close in Denby Village to re-name it after England footballer Raheem Sterling.
I've also been to Southgate Close in Mickleover - or should I say "Gareth Southgate" Close.
Police close road following crashpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsDrivers, one to avoid - Chesterfield Road in Rowsley is currently closed after a crash.
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End of twitter postMan beaten with prosthetic leg in drug deal gone wrongpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsTwo men have been convicted of killing a man in Loughborough after attacking him with his own prosthetic leg.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceIn January, 38-year-old Mark Swinhoe and a friend went to Moira Street where to collect drugs but when they arrived they were attacked. Mr Swinhoe was kicked, stamped on, hit with his prosthetic leg and stabbed. He died from a stab wound to his chest.
A jury found Harry Matthews, who is 22 years old and from Brush Drive in the town, guilty of Mr Swinhoe''s murder. He was also found guilty of assault.
Another man, 24 year old Jamie Wileman from Elm Grove in Moira, was found guilty of Mark's manslaughter but acquitted of murder.
A third man was acquitted of both murder and manslaughter.
Quote MessageMark will be remembered as a loving and caring man. He loved his children dearly and the events of January 14 this year have deprived them of having their father in the future. The attack on Mark lasted only a few minutes but the lasting effects of his death will stay with his family for a lifetime."
Family statement
Men arrested after large street fightpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsFour men have been arrested after a large street fight in Sneinton last night.
Police were called to Sneinton Boulevard after 18.00 yesterday to reports of a large fight with some of the men then leaving in a black Audi and white Mercedes car.
Image source, GoogleThe four men - two aged 27, a 31-year-old and a 37-year-old - were arrested a short time later on suspicion of public order offences and affray.
Detectives have asked any drivers with dashcam footage who were in the area at the time to get in touch.
Mahrez joins Man City for club record £60mpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 11 July 2018
BreakingManchester City break their club record to sign Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez from Leicester City for £60m.
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