Death crash driver fled wrong way up M1published at 06:41 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
The motorway was shut for eight hours after the multi-vehicle crash in Nottinghamshire.
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Vigil for woman, 18, killed in car crash
Teenager in court over terror charges
Music event organises criticised for 'unsafe' queues
Dogs died after 'drinking water from brook'
Couple to marry 60 years after their first break up
Boots Island site plans go on view
Notts County could change Meadow Lane name
Live updates on Tuesday 11 September
Death crash driver fled wrong way up M1published at 06:41 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Doctor 'has regrets' over girl's deathpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
A doctor who discharged a four-year-old hours before she died "wishes he had done more" an inquest hears.
Read MoreNotts move into slender lead v Essexpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Ben Slater and Kraigg Brathwaite combine to give Nottinghamshire a slender lead on day two against Essex.
Read MoreBears build big lead over Leicestershirepublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Warwickshire continue to build a substantial first-innings lead against Leicestershire on day two at the County Ground.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
East Midlands Live has now finished for the day however updates from BBC articles may still continue to appear.
The live page starts again at 08:00 on Wednesday.
Weather: More rain to come overnightpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Sara Blizzard
BBC WeatherA cloudy evening with some further rain tonight spreading from the west. It will become drier and clearer again in places around dawn. Lows of 10°C.
Any lingering overnight rain will quickly clear during the morning, leaving it dry and bright with spells of sunshine and patchy cloud cover.
A high of 17°C.
Football fever in Leicester Fan Zonepublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsWell, the rain has stopped and the fans have arrived at Jubilee Square in Leicester.
The Fan Zone has been set up for those coming to the city to watch England play Switzerland in a friendly at King Power Stadium.
Increasing parking charges coming to Derbyshirepublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterIncreased parking charges in Derbyshire Dales are due to be approved, netting the local authority an extra £214,000 a year.
Derbyshire Dales District Council announced plans in July to hike the price for parking for the first time in four years.
Image source, Local Democracy Reporter ServiceThis will see the cost for an hour of parking rise by 20p to £1.50, two hours by 30p to £2.50; three hours by 50p to £3.80; four hours by 60p to £5 and a day by 50p to £6.
It will cost the district council £28,000 to make the necessary changes to signage and pay and display machines but it will bring the authority an extra £213,958 every year.
The proposed changes are due to be imposed on 1 January.
Five people responded to a public consultation and all were critical of the proposals.
Council to discuss position on unitary changepublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamMansfield District Council is considering a motion to formally oppose plans for a unitary Nottinghamshire council.
The motion's proposer is Stewart Rickersey, a Mansfield Independent Forum councillor.
Image source, GoogleCllr Rickersey's four party colleagues are also county councillors in a coalition with the Conservatives. They've so far kept the unitary plans alive by voting with the Conservative leader.
If this motion passes, that would put pressure on those four "dual hatted" Mansfield Independents to vote against unitary plans in the future.
The motion has also been seconded by leader of the opposition Mansfield Labour group, Sonya Ward, so expect Labour councillors to vote for it.
Axe-wielding men break into homepublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are investigating an aggravated burglary in Glenfield where three men broke into a house carrying crowbars and an axe.
It happened on Station Road at about 20:30 on Sunday.
Image source, GoogleThe men made threats to people inside the property and asked for access to a safe. One person was hit with a crowbar - he suffered minor bruising.
The men got away with a purse and a television.
Quote MessageI believe that the offenders deliberately targeted this address in the hope of finding a safe, which is why they armed themselves. This was a horrific ordeal that occurred in the victim’s own home. I would like to speak to anyone who may have noticed anyone acting suspiciously in Station Road either last night or in the days leading up to this incident."
Det Con Xanthe Fisher, Leicestershire Police
Five vehicle crash cleared from M1published at 17:15 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAll lanes are now open at J24 of the M1 after a crash.
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End of twitter postPlan to expand size of Nottingham citypublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterA detailed plan to expand the boundaries of the city is currently being put together by Nottingham City Council.
It would involve enlarging the city's boundaries to include areas including Stapleford, Gedling, Arnold, West Bridgford and Hucknall.
Image source, Crown Copyright, Ordnance SurveyThe leader of the city council, Labour's Jon Collins, said it was in response to a plan being drawn up by the county council to scrap district and borough councils and create a new "super council" for Nottinghamshire.
The government would likely have the final say on whether either, or both schemes were approved. It is also possible that both would be rejected.
Simon Robinson is the leader of Conservative-run Ruschliffe Borough Council, and said the vast majority of people in West Bridgford would be against a plan. He said: "We would reject and fight any expansion of the city into Rushcliffe's boundaries.
"I'm absolutely sure the residents of Rushciffe, whether it be West Bridgford or any other area, are very proud to be part of Rushcliffe and certainly don't want to be incorporated into the city.
Dwarf wrestling event cancelledpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA dwarf wrestling event due to come to Leicester next month has been cancelled "due to the tone of promotion".
The "Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling" show had received criticism from the Restricted Growth Association who described it as a "freak show" from the 19th Century.
Image source, DwarfanatorsSkyler Ward, the promoter for the Dwarfanators, argued they were "trying to change society for the better" to give people with dwarfism the same opportunities as everyone else.
Image source, DwarfanatorBut Morningside Arena Leicester said it was an "inclusive venue, that welcomes performers and guests from all backgrounds".
"However, due to the tone of promotion for the forthcoming ‘Dwarfanators Professional Wrestling’ show it has been decided that we will be unable to host the event," a spokesman said.
"In light of the show now no longer going ahead any ticket holders are advised to contact the promoter for refunds."
Hughes held up by Wantage Road rainpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Derbyshire's Alex Hughes reaches 74 not out but only 29 overs are possible on day two against Northamptonshire.
Read MoreTeen missing from Ilkestonpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are concerned for the safety of a 14-year-old who has been reported missing from Ilkeston.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceTia Lowe was last seen in Cotmanhay Road at around 21:00 yesterday. She is also known to have links to Derby.
Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen Tia or knows of her whereabouts.
Corrie star shows support for children's hospicepublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA Coronation Street actor from Sileby has been raising awareness for the children's hospice Rainbows.
Charlie de Melo plays Imran Habeeb in the TV soap.
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End of instagram postHis mum works at the hospice in Loughborough and he describes it as "near and dear" to his heart.
He told BBC Radio Leicester's Ben Jackson: "My mum has worked there for the majority of my life. She works in palliative care giving support to children, young people and their families with the various situations they find themselves in."
Scratched burglar clipped woman's nailspublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
David Devlin is jailed for 22 years after breaking into the house of a woman who scratched his face.
Read MorePolice officials gather in Leicesterpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe Home Secretary is in Leicester speaking to senior police officials.
Sajid Javid addressed a number of serious issues affecting forces such as resources, the training of officers and bonus payments.
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End of twitter postHe still managed to make a few people laugh by confirming his code name isn’t Lavender - a joke relating to the BBC drama Bodyguard.
Nail clippings pin burglar to crimepublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA robber has been jailed for 22 years after a terrifying burglary where DNA from his victim's fingernail clippings linked him to the crime.
David Devlin, of no fixed abode, was already serving a sentence for burglary when he absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire in May 2017.
While still on the run, he broke into a house in Leicester in March this year.
Image source, Leicestershire PolicePolice said a woman in her 60s had been at home in Yardley Drive when Devlin and two other men broke in demanding cash and gold.
While the other men searched the house, Devlin punched and kicked her to the ground but she scratched his face while pulling at his balaclava.
He then sprayed her hands and face with cleaning fluid and clipped her fingernails - but left them at the scene.
They were then recovered by police and DNA analysis matched them to Devlin.
On the same night, Devlin and two other men broke into a house on Timble Road, Leicester, threatening a mother and her children with a screwdriver.
Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and a camera were stolen.
Police said the other two men have not been identified.
The 27-year-old, of no fixed abode, was due to stand trial on Monday at Leicester Crown Court for charges including grievous bodily harm, robbery, handling stolen goods and aggravated burglary but changed his plea to guilty.
Worms launched into space for astronaut studypublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 11 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsScientists from the University of Nottingham are involved in an experiment that will see thousands of worms launched into space.
It's hoped the experiment will help to explain why astronauts experience significant muscle loss in zero-gravity during spaceflight.
Image source, BBSRCThe Worms in Space project is the first UK experiment to take place on the International Space Station.
Preparations to send worms into space have been taking place at Nottingham.
The worms are in liquid bacterial feed and are sealed in a special gas-permeable plastic bag.
Image source, BBSRCAstronauts can lose up to 40% of their muscle after six-months in space.
This new research will try to identify the precise molecules which cause these problems and also test out new therapies to prevent the muscle loss.
It's thought the mission could have some benefits to us earthlings as well, with the potential to help find new treatments for muscular dystrophies and diabetes.