Notts man found dead after vanishing in Vietnam
Teenager stabbed in Leicester
Students blast Loughborough University drugs raids
Leicester murder accused due in court
Ruddington jewellers raided by thieves
Skateboarding bulldog attracts big audience
Rams knock out Saints in FA Cup thriller
Updates for Thursday 17 January 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
This is the scene in Everest Court in Leicester where a cordon is in place after a 19-year-old man was stabbed.
Another 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy are being questioned about the assault, external.
Steve Bush's family described the discovery of his body as "devastating".
Read MoreGavin Bevis
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The family of a Nottinghamshire man who went missing in Vietnam say he has been found dead.
Steve Bush moved there 10 years ago but vanished last week from the hotel where he lived.
His sister Amanda Bush said on social media that his body was at a mortuary and the family were trying to establish how he died.
Image source, Family photoA Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man following his death in Vietnam, and are in contact with the Vietnamese authorities.”
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Two teenagers have been arrested after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Leicester, external.
The victim is in a serious condition following the attack in Everest Court at about 02:00.
A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy are being questioned about the stabbings after a vehicle failed to stop for police and crashed into railings in Scraptoft Lane.
Image source, GoogleA cordon remains in place in Everest Court and police have appealed for witnesses.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A student group at Loughborough University has complained after seven innocent students had their rooms searched by sniffer dogs during a recent drugs crackdown.
Campus Care Not Campus Cops said a Freedom of Information request made to the university revealed drugs had been found in five rooms during the raids but not in seven others.
It said university bosses had "recklessly invaded the privacy of innocent students rather than approach those they had concerns about or provide support for students with drug abuse issues".
A Loughborough University spokesperson said: "Following reports from members of our student community, the University investigated allegations of serious illegal drug activity on campus.
"We will always take the strongest possible action against illegal activity of any kind on campus and the outcome of the operation is now in the hands of the police."
Leicester Riders welcome Plymouth Raiders to the Morningside Arena in the British Basketball League - watch live coverage.
Read MoreAshton Slatcher died 10 months after he was stabbed in a street in Leicester.
Read MoreGavin Bevis
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Thieves have struck at a jewellery shop in Ruddington.
Police said the raiders smashed a window at David Richards Jewellers in Church Street, helped themselves to stock and left in a silver vehicle.
Officers are checking CCTV footage of the break-in at about 02:00 on Sunday and have appealed for information, external.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
Police say 19-year-old Sonny Barrett, who was reported missing from the Hilton area of Derbyshire earlier this week, has been found safe, external.
BBC News Health
Aggie Kasicka was a second-year student at the University of Nottingham when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at the age of 20.
She had put her "relentless" tiredness down to exam stress and her part-time job but required six months of treatment when doctors discovered the true reason.
Five years on, Ms Kasicka is healthy and working as a management consultant in London.
Image source, Teenage Cancer TrustThe 25-year-old shared her story as a report by Teenage Cancer Trust and Public Health England found survival rates for teenagers and young adults with cancer are improving.
However, the study found young patients living in poorer areas had lower chances of survival.
BBC Sport
Derby County boss Frank Lampard described last night's FA Cup win at Southampton as "magical".
"At 2-0 down it was easy to give up and they didn't," he said.
"I've got a really good dressing room with great characters. They wanted to play, to run when fatigue kicks in and we thoroughly deserved to win the game."
Image source, PALampard also paid tribute to Rams fans who made the long trip to the south coast for the game.
He said: "A big thank you to the fans because it's half past 10 when the game finished.
"They're going to get back to Derby at whatever time and they're probably working on Thursday too so a big thanks to them because they helped us get over the line."
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 53-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with carrying out sex attacks in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, external.
Jason Lawrance, formerly of Arundel Close, Liphook, Hampshire, is facing four counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of assault by penetration at Nottingham Crown Court.
Leicestershire Police said the offences are alleged to have taken place between November 2009 and January 2014.
BBC News
A bulldog from Ashby-de-la-Zouch has attracted an online fanbase after teaching herself to skateboard.
Videos of Pumpkin, who uses her paws to propel herself along on her bright pink board, have been watched thousands of times on social media.
Her owner said she hopes to use her pet's profile to raise money for The Edward Foundation, a charity that rescues bulldogs.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Water supplies in the Alfreton area have been disrupted by a burst pipe near the Watchorn Island in Derby Road.
Severn Trent said its engineers are on site but residents might be experiencing supply interruptions.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 60-year-old man is to appear in court, external charged with the murder of a man who died 10 months after being assaulted in Leicester.
Ashton Slatcher, 43, was attacked in Green Lane Road in August 2017 and died the following June.
Leicestershire Police said Martley Matthew, formerly of Burleigh Drive, Wigston, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
Derby County have progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Premier League side Southampton on penalties in their third round replay at St Mary's.
Just as in the first game, the Rams fought back from 2-0 down to level the scores thanks to goals from Harry Wilson and Martyn Waghorn.
After a goalless extra-time period, Frank Lampard's side converted all five of their penalties to book their place in the next round, where they will face Accrington Stanley on 26 January.
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter
It's certainly a cold start to Thursday but we're expecting plenty of sunshine later.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Hi everyone. It's going to be me, Nick Smith and Amy Woodfield serving up today's news, sport, travel and weather updates for the East Midlands.