Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Coronavirus vaccination clinics outside of hospitals have begun in the East Midlands.

Heath Lane Surgery in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, is one of 13 GP practices in the county which are among the first to start treating patients.

Dr Will Priestman, a partner at the surgery, said: "We took delivery of the vaccine this morning and there has been a fridge waiting since then.

"We have been instructed to use the vaccine within three-and-a-half days so our plan is to vaccinate for the rest of today and into Friday."

Similar clinics will start in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in the coming days.

Hospitals began vaccinating last week.

A farmer in Leicestershire buys toys to keep his birds entertained while they are stuck indoors.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a crash following a police chase on the M69 yesterday.

Leicestershire Police said officers were involved with an "authorised pursuit" of a stolen vehicle at about 15:45 on Monday.

The car came off the motorway at junction 2 and "collided with street furniture on the roundabout", the force added.

The M69 was closed in both directions between junctions 1 and 2 following the crash and later reopened.

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Police said the occupants of the car, two boys aged 13 and 17, sustained injuries not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing and were taken to hospital.

They were both arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle.

No other injuries have been reported to police and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

BBC Radio Nottingham

An outbreak of Covid-19 has been confirmed at a food manufacturing facility in Worksop.

An undisclosed number of staff members at the Manton Wood site, run by Greencore, have tested positive for the virus.

The company, which makes convenience foods like pre-packaged sandwiches, says contacts of those who have tested positive have been told to isolate.

They have also arranged for more testing to take place on site and stringent hygiene procedures have been put in place.

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Nottinghamshire's director of public health Jonathan Gribbin said the company has responded promptly and decisively.

He added the situation, combined with an outbreak at Ranby Prison, had significantly driven Bassetlaw's high rate of cases.

BBC Radio Leicester

Health minister and Charnwood MP Ed Argar has said it is likely Leicester and Leicestershire will remain in tier three when the government reviews coronavirus restrictions tomorrow.

The city and county were both placed in the highest tier when the national lockdown ended at the start of the month.

Mr Argar said the city's hospitals were dealing with more Covid patients than during the first wave of the pandemic and with rising rates across the city and county, his instinct tells him tough restrictions will stay in place.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons yesterday that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland would be considered separately when the tiers were reviewed.

Latest figures show Leicester had an infection rate of 255.2 per 100,000 people for the week to 10 December - the England average was 182.7.

Oadby and Wigston has the highest rate in the county with 254.3 for the same period.

East Midlands Today

Animal charities across the East Midlands have said they are bracing themselves for a busy few months caring for abandoned pets.

Most have been badly hit by a lack of fundraising and government support, and staff are worried about people handing in puppies and other unwanted pets.

The RSPCA has been reminding owners that animals are a lifelong commitment.

Dr Jane Tyson, from the charity, said: "If people haven't done their research beforehand, they've bought animals on impulse or they can't care for them for the rest of their life, then we might see more animals being neglected in the future and need our help."

BBC Weather Watchers

Some eagle-eyed Weather Watchers spotted a double rainbow in parts of the region yesterday. This snap was taken in Willington.

Today will see plenty of sunshine but there will be a few cloudy spells and the chance of the odd shower.

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Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Delays of 45 minutes have been reported on the northbound M69 approaching what is reported to be an accident.

The motorway in Leicestershire has been closed in both directions between junction 1 near Hinckley and junction 2 near Stoney Stanton since about 16:15.

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The air ambulance has been called but no more details of vehicles or injuries have been released.

Highways England said there are queues of more than four miles and drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

Warwickshire Police said the queues are having an effect on the M6 and roads near Coventry.

Solicitors representing some of the victims said they had received letters from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

The M69 in Leicestershire has been closed in both directions between junction 1 near Hinckley and junction 2 near Stoney Stanton due to a "police-led incident".

Highways England first reported problems just after 16:15 after what is believed to have been a collision.

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It has confirmed the air ambulance has been called to the scene but no details of casualties have been released.

Drivers have been warned to expect substantial delays and should avoid the area if possible.

In a tweet, Leicestershire Police said the motorway would be closed for the "foreseeable".

Robert Shore posted footage of the speeding on to social media, a court hears.

Robert Shore posted the footage online as a "half-baked idea" to promote his garage, a court hears.

BBC Weather Watchers

This dog probably wasn't the only one patiently waiting for it to stop raining this weekend.

The good news is there should be plenty of brightness about today - though there's still the chance of the odd scattered shower.

Image source, Janice Dyson

The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.

He was arrested following an investigation by counter-terrorism officers and Derbyshire Police.

An earlier review of Daniel Hay's treatment found he had "unnecessarily harmed" eight women.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Health bosses in Nottinghamshire have said some people have been abusive to NHS staff after being told they cannot have the Covid-19 vaccination yet.

Dr Andy Haynes, head of the city and county's Integrated Care System, said people needed to understand the vaccine was being rolled out in a set order based on prioritisation of risk.

He said: "It's important people don't swamp our phone lines by seeking to get the vaccine. We've had one or two people this week who have been rather frustrated and abusive to staff when they've not been able to obtain a vaccine.

"When it's your turn to be vaccinated you'll be notified by letter and that letter will contain all the information you need."

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Dr Haynes added the vaccine roll-out was a "long programme" that would continue well into next year.

He also urged people to make sure they turned up for their second jab or the inoculation would be ineffective and valuable resources would have been wasted.

The mother of a 12-year-old girl was surprised to join a Zoom chat with the Duke of Sussex.

Leicestershire all-rounder Arron Lilley agrees a new three-year white-ball contract with the Foxes.

Maddie Hayes says the attack has made her "more determined" to help people.