Spinner Callum Parkinson claims 10 match wickets as Leicestershire beat Group Two leaders Gloucestershire.

Warwickshire take command of their Group One County Championship game with Derbyshire as 18 wickets tumble on day two.

Callum Parkinson takes 5-45 as Leicestershire skittle Gloucestershire for 158 and then enforce the follow-on on day two.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A driver has been left with serious injuries after a crash that closed a part of the M1 this afternoon.

The collision took place on the northbound carriageway between junctions 28 and 29 in Derbyshire, shortly before 14:00.

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Six miles of congestion were reported at one stage, with queues stretching back beyond junction 27.

Police said the driver's injuries were not life-threatening.

The northbound carriageway was reopened at about 17:00 but officials said it would take some time for traffic to return to normal.

Persistent rain and a wet outfield prevents any possible play on the second day between Essex and Nottinghamshire.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A crash involving three lorries has closed part of the M1 in Derbyshire, resulting in long delays.

The collision, between junctions 28 and 29 on the northbound carriageway, happened shortly before 14:00.

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Highways England said a spillage from the vehicles had added to the disruption and emergency services were at the scene.

Cameras show one lane being used to get traffic around the scene.

Delays of about 30 minutes have been reported, with queues back to junction 27.

Congestion has also spilled on to surrounding routes, particularly a diversion through the Mansfield area.

No details of any injuries have been released.

The 23-month-old boy was found unresponsive in the pool on Wednesday afternoon, police say.

BBC Weather Watchers

There were some lovely sunsets over the East Midlands last night.

Lots of Weather Watchers sent in their impressive snaps.

This was the beautiful sight in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

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A stunning view from a garden in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire.

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And a fiery sky over Bakewell, Derbyshire.

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BBC Weather

It will be a touch cooler today with more cloud. However, sunny spells will break through at times.

It should remain dry, but there is a low chance of some light rain with maximum temperatures of between 17 to 20C (63 to 68F)

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Sam Hain scores 77 for Warwickshire as the Bears share an even first day against Derbyshire in the County Championship.

Joe Clarke recovers from a hand injury to make a stylish half-century in Nottinghamshire's first innings against Essex.

Australia batsman Marcus Harris continues his excellent form for Leicestershire with 148 against Gloucestershire on day one.

A female passer-by was hit in the arm, and another woman was "narrowly missed" in the shootings.

Alex Regan
BBC News

A man who said he wanted to kill an MP while wielding a knife at Nottingham City Council's headquarters has been jailed for 12 months.

Grant Smith, 49, of Murray Close, Bestwood, was drunk and holding a bottle of whisky when he entered Loxley House with a 9in (23cm) kitchen knife at about 10:00 on 8 January.

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Police said Smith was reported to have held the knife in the air and shouted "slurred threats" before being arrested.

At Nottingham Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to having a blade in a public place, two counts of using threatening or abusive words and breaching a suspended sentence order.

Councillor Sam Webster said: “This was a very distressing incident for our staff at Loxley House, who should be able to carry out their work without being subjected to this kind of intimidating and frightening behaviour."

BBC Weather Watchers

There is more dry, bright and settled weather on the way with a few showers around.

The cloud around this morning will gradually thin and break up, leaving plenty of sunshine later with highs of around 23C (73F).

Tonight the sunshine could turn hazy but it should be dry overnight with the odd isolated shower.

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Alex Regan
BBC News

A motorcyclist who died after a crash on Monday has been named by police.

Officers were called to reports of the collision in Field Lane, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, at about 14:40.

Kieron Humphrey, 39, from Chilwell, was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.

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Mr Humphrey's family is being supported by specialist officers, and police are appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage of the crash to come forward.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

The boss of East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) says he is "pleased" crews are being issued with body-worn cameras in an effort to reduce attacks on staff.

The NHS plans to make the equipment available to all 10 of England's ambulance trusts by the end of this month following successful trials in London and the North East.

In 2020/21, EMAS staff reported 1,048 incidents of assault of a physical, verbal, sexual or racial nature - an increase of more than 300 compared to 2016/17.

Richard Henderson, EMAS chief executive, said: “Our colleagues come to work to help people in their hour of need, not to be abused or assaulted.

“We are pleased to see the funding of body-worn cameras by NHS England and look forward to rolling them out to frontline colleagues across our region.

“We hope these cameras will help to protect our colleagues when responding to patients by acting as a deterrent and de-escalating situations.

"In the disappointing event that a staff member experiences violence or aggression, we will have footage of the incident to assist in securing a successful prosecution of the offender.”

Derbyshire sign Warwickshire all-rounder Alex Thomson on loan until the end of the 2021 season.

BBC Weather

It seems the summer is here as we have another warm and dry day with plenty of sunshine throughout. Temperatures could reach 26C (79F).

However, some patchy low cloud could drift over in places later this afternoon, turning it cloudier this evening and bringing in the rain in some areas. The rain could be heavy at times with the odd rumble of thunder. Winds will be mostly gentle.

So, make the most of the day like BBC Weather Watcher Scrappy, who was out in Kegworth, Leicestershire.

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