Chickens play football during bird flu lockdownpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
A farmer in Leicestershire buys toys to keep his birds entertained while they are stuck indoors.
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Updates for Friday 28 December 2018
Chickens play football during bird flu lockdownpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
Teens arrested after M69 crash following police chasepublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsTwo 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.
Image source, Highways EnglandPolice 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.
Covid-19 outbreak at Nottinghamshire food factorypublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamAn 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.
Image source, GoogleNottinghamshire'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.
Leicester and Leicestershire 'likely to stay in tier 3'published at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
BBC Radio LeicesterHealth 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.
Image source, PA MediaHealth 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.
Charities fear increase in abandoned petspublished at 10:10 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
East Midlands TodayAnimal 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."
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2020
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.
Image source, KatieBQueues of four miles after M69 'incident'published at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineDelays 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.
Image source, Highways EnglandThe 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.
'Truth drug' abuse victims get government apologypublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Solicitors representing some of the victims said they had received letters from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Read MoreM69 closed in both directionspublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe 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.
Image source, Highways EnglandIt 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".
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End of X postVideo of 170mph speeding posted on to Facebookpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Robert Shore posted footage of the speeding on to social media, a court hears.
Read MorePair caught after 170mph video posted on Facebookpublished at 16:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
Robert Shore posted the footage online as a "half-baked idea" to promote his garage, a court hears.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
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 DysonLatest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 December 2020
The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
Read MoreBoy, 15, charged with terrorism offencespublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
He was arrested following an investigation by counter-terrorism officers and Derbyshire Police.
Read MoreGynaecologist review widened to almost 400 womenpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
An earlier review of Daniel Hay's treatment found he had "unnecessarily harmed" eight women.
Read MoreNHS staff 'abused' by people wanting Covid-19 jabpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsHealth 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."
Image source, PA MediaDr 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.
Prince Harry surprises mum on Zoom callpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
The mother of a 12-year-old girl was surprised to join a Zoom chat with the Duke of Sussex.
Read MoreNew white-ball deal for Foxes' Lilleypublished at 11:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
Leicestershire all-rounder Arron Lilley agrees a new three-year white-ball contract with the Foxes.
Read MorePC's nose left 'hanging off' after teen attackpublished at 10:15 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
Maddie Hayes says the attack has made her "more determined" to help people.
Read MoreFour new pilots join Nottinghamshire's drone squadpublished at 08:35 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNottinghamshire Police's drone squad has been expanded with the addition of four new pilots.
The division, which is also used by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, now has 17 pilots and three drones.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceThe force said its drone team had helped to locate 12 high risk missing people and support 51 arrests since the start of the year.
Chief drone pilot, PC Vince Saunders, said: "We're actually a very small team when compared to a lot of other police forces, but the results we are achieving are right up there with the best in the country."
