Latest updates: East Midlands Live Wednesday 14 November

Summary

Leicester City helicopter 'did not respond' to pilot's command
Scientists back Ada Lovelace for new £50 note
Extra funding for Madeleine McCann investigation
Boy, 12, dies after being hit by car
Opposition to historic mills development
'Serious collision' closes country lane
Claudio Ranieri takes charge at Fulham
Tighter restrictions on charity collectors
Updates for Wednesday 14 November 2018

Live Reporting

Amy Woodfield, Gavin Bevis and Nick Smith

Broken down train causes timetable disruptionpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
There's a limited train service currently running between Nottingham and Mansfield Woodhouse.
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Businesses offered advice following blazepublished at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The fire and rescue service has been to see business owners near Nottingham's Cattle Market following a huge blaze earlier this month.
Four business premises were destroyed by the fire and several more were damaged.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the blaze which is thought to have "involved fireworks". They were all released while investigations continue.
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Boy, 12, hit by car dies in hospitalpublished at 10:46 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
The boy, a pedestrian, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he later died.
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Boy, 12, dies after Loughborough crashpublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A 12-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in Loughborough.
It happened just after 19:00 last night on Meadow Lane, near the Boat Inn pub.
Image source, Google
Police have said the child was taken to hospital in Nottingham with serious injuries but later died. The driver of the car, a blue Ford Fiesta, was not injured.
Meadow Lane was closed for several hours following the crash but has since reopened. No one has been arrested in connection with the crash.
Scientists back Ada Lovelace for face of £50 notepublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The Bank of England is looking for a British scientist , externalto be the face of the new £50 and several people have been championing the Nottinghamshire mathematician Ada Lovelace.
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The daughter of the poet Lord Byron is thought to be the world's first-ever computer programmer and she's got the backing of scientists in Nottingham.
Glenn Crocker from BioCity describes Ms Lovelace as a "pioneer" of computer science.
BioCity regularly hold "Ada Lovelace Days" and try to inspire more women to choose a career in science.
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He said: "A lot of people don't know or didn't know about her [Ada Lovelace] until relatively recently and I think she is an inspiration.
"Hopefully we can get more women into science as a result of the promotion of the sort of things she does.
"We're missing a big opportunity here."
Claudio Ranieri takes charge at Fulhampublished at 09:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Fulham have appointed Leicester City's former title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri as their new boss, external.
The London club, currently bottom of the Premier League following promotion last season, have handed the Italian "a multi-year contract".
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The 67-year-old returned to the East Midlands earlier this month to pay his respects to Foxes owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following his death in a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium.
'Serious collision' closes country lanepublished at 09:02 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police have closed a section of Heage Lane in Etwall after a "serious collision".
All three emergency services are at the scene after getting a call just before 06:00 this morning.
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The crash has involved two vehicles at the Radbourne Lane junction. Information on the injuries of those involved haven't yet been released.
The closure is in both directions between the A516 and Radbourne Lane. Part of Radbourne Lane is also shut. The closures are expected to remain in place for some time.
Opposition to historic mill developmentpublished at 09:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
BBC Radio Derby
The proposed redevelopment of Belper's mills would damage the Derwent Valley world heritage site according to Historic England.
It has objected to the plans to turn the mills into housing, offices and restaurants, saying they lack detail.
The Environment Agency has also objected to the plans because of flooding concerns.
The developers, FI Real Estate Management said: "We are continuing to work closely with the local community and have been in ongoing dialogue with them regarding their views surrounding the redevelopment of Belper Mills.
"We believe our plans present a viable solution to the mill complex's restoration and revitalisation, however any issues and objections raised will be addressed through the planning process."
Extra funding for Madeleine McCann investigationpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
BBC News
The government has provided a further £150,000 to investigate the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Madeleine was three when she disappeared on holiday with her parents in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in May 2007.
The Metropolitan Police launched its inquiry in 2011 after a Portuguese investigation failed to make headway.
Madeleine's parents Kate and Gerry McCann, of Rothley, Leicestershire, have pledged never to give up the search for their daughter, who vanished from the family's holiday apartment while they were dining at a restaurant nearby.
Image source, McCann Family
Tighter restrictions on charity collectorspublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
East Midlands Today
More restrictions are to be placed on "chuggers" in Nottingham - the people who collect money on the streets on behalf of charities.
It's part of a raft of measures, to allow people to enjoy Nottingham "uninterrupted", according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The city council proposals include new limits on people giving out flyers, but will give buskers more freedom on where they can play.
Watch: 'You mourn the child you would have wanted'published at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Two-year-old Thomas suffered brain damage which has left him with life-limiting disabilities.
But thanks to Nottingham-based charity Footprints he gets therapy to help him improve his mobility and communication skills.
Footprints is supported by Children in Need, through its conductive education.
Watch: East Midlands weatherpublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
Feeling very mild across the East Midlands this Wednesday - here's your full forecast.
Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Good morning East Midlands - I hope you're well this Wednesday morning.
I'll be looking after your live page today along with Gavin Bevis and Nick Smith. We'll bring you all the latest news, sport, weather and travel from across the region.
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