Leicester explosion: Family recall horrorpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
The parents of a teenager who died in the Leicester explosion have spoken of their trauma upon discovering their daughter had died.
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Leicester explosion: Men jailed for life for murders
Aram Kurd and Arkan Ali will serve at least 38 years while Hawker Hassan faces a minimum of 33 years
Parents remember teenage daughter killed in shop blast
Burst water main closes A52 in Notts
'Stolen' penguins found in Nottingham village
Man denies Leicester play park rape and murder bid
Leicestershire pothole repairs among slowest in Britain
Rams linked with Ashley Cole
Updates for Friday 18 January 2019
Leicester explosion: Family recall horrorpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Three men jailed over shop blast murderspublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Five people - including a mother and her two sons - were killed in the insurance scam explosion.
Read MoreLampard hopes friendship will lure Colepublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Derby boss Frank Lampard hopes his friendship with Ashley Cole will tempt the defender to join the Championship club.
Read MoreWeather: Snowing in Derbyshirepublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
There's snow in Buxton!
Maybe this dog is thinking if it's really the right time for a walk.
Image source, AnnanTraffic delayed after 'medical incident in car'published at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineTraffic is being delayed while police deal with a man who had a "medical incident" in a car.
It is not clear if he was the driver or passenger, but Leicester's area traffic control is advising people to avoid the scene at the slip road from Braunstone Lane East to Narborough Road.
The ambulance service is also present.
Image source, GoogleSharp rise in burial costs at cemetarypublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Sarah Ward
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceBurial charges at Oakham Cemetery are set to more than quadruple under budget proposals put forward by Rutland County Council.
The authority is planning to significantly increase charges across its burial service as it says the cemetery in Kilburn Road has been running at a loss in recent years.
The authority has subsidised services at an annual cost of £25,000 to keep the cemetery running.
Image source, GoogleThe proposals could see the cost of laying a single headstone increase from £66 to £268 while the "exclusive right of burial in a single earthen grave" will increase by almost ten times from £245 to £2,085.
The cost of interring a body of someone aged more than one will rise from £540 to £902.
At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Councillor Gordon Brown said they intend making the cemetery self-funding and are bringing charges "in line with neighbouring authorities".
College building set to closepublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
BBC Radio NottinghamIt's been confirmed that the Clarendon site of Nottingham College is likely to close once a new campus has been built.
Image source, GoogleThe campus on Mansfield Road dates back to 1960. It's arguably not the prettiest building in the world but over the years it's seen thousands of students through its doors - including actor Robert Lindsay, below.
The new £58m Nottingham Skills Hub is due to open in 2020 marking a new era in Further Education.
Road reopens after burst pipepublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe A52 has now reopened following a burst water main between Gamston and Saxondale.
At its height, water was spraying about 80ft in the air near Radcliffe-on-Trent.
Weather warning for snow over Peak Districtpublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineDrivers in north Derbyshire should watch out for snow this evening as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
The weather experts are predicting snow on the hills and say "some roads and railways are likely to be affected".
The warning is in force from 13:00 until midnight tonight.
Ripley PCSOs have already warned drivers to check they've got snow shovels.
Image source, Met OfficeBlast was 'white collar' mass murderpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
The three men killed five people - including three members of the same family - to claim £300,000 in insurance.
Read MoreCromford - The first 'industrial' villagepublished at 16:14 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
How Richard Arkwright transformed Cromford from a small settlement with a few scattered cottages into an ‘industrial village’ in the 18th Century.
The business methods Arkwright devised in Cromford took the Industrial Revolution to a new level.
He was one the first industrialists to develop ‘industrial housing’ to attract workers to jobs in his new industry in Cromford.
How well do you know Martin O'Neill?published at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
As Martin O'Neill is appointed as the new Nottingham Forest manager, take our quiz to test your knowledge of his career.
Read MoreAir ambulance landing on A52published at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAn air ambulance has flown to a crash on the A52 this afternoon.
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End of twitter postNew villages to be built in Bassetlawpublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterThousands of houses will be built in Bassetlaw in the next 17 years, the district council has said.
As part of the plan, two entirely new villages will be built in the south of the district at Gamston airport and the former Bevercotes colliery.
Image source, Bassetlaw Borough CouncilThe housing target is not an upper limit, but a minimum of what the government expects to be built. This means the final figure for the number of houses built could be higher.
There will also be 340 acres (136 hectares) of land set aside for future employment and economic development.
The new targets are set out in a long-term plan for how the Labour-run council wants the district to change by 2035. Known as a Local Plan, the legal document is currently in draft form, and is expected to receive final approval in 2021.
Now, Bassetlaw District Council has started consultation on its draft Local Plan, which will last for eight weeks, and will include visits by planning officers to 22 villages and towns in the area.
Widower of murdered jeweller diespublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Victor Bates "never got over" the death of his wife Marian, who was shot dead in their shop in 2003.
Read MoreWilson to spend rest of the season at Ramspublished at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
BBC Derby SportOn-loan attacking midfielder Harry Wilson will be spending the rest of the season at Pride Park.
The window in which Liverpool could recall him from his spell at Derby County has passed.
The Welsh international has scored nine goals in 21 Championship games for the promotion hopefuls this term and started the comeback against Southampton in Wednesday's FA Cup third round replay.
Image source, ReutersNational award for railway volunteerspublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
East Midlands TodayVolunteers in Radcliffe have been recognised for their work to create a colourful, clean and tidy railway station.
They beat 25 other newly formed groups from around the country to take home a bronze medal from the Association of Community Rail Partnerships.
A mosaic created by children at the local junior school has been unveiled to celebrate the award.
Health warning after thieves take animal medicine needlespublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA public warning has been issued by police, external after syringes containing antibiotic for sheep and other livestock was stolen from a van in Etwall.
The theft happened in Springfield Road overnight between Monday and Tuesday.
Derbyshire Police said the medication can be harmful to humans and may cause pain and swelling if it comes into contact with skin.
Image source, GoogleAnyone who encounters the needles is advised to contact police to arrange for their safe disposal.
Mother of shop blast victim apologises in courtpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe mother of Viktorija Ijevleva has apologised on behalf of her daughter who was involved in the planning of a shop explosion in Leicester.
Viktorija was inside the shop when it happened. She died in the blast along with four other people in the flat above. Three men have been jailed for a total of 109 years for their murder.
During the trial the court heard Viktorija had also been involved in the planning of the explosion and the men decided she had to die because she "knew too much".
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceHer mother, Natalija Ijevleva, said: "I am heartbroken that she didn’t tell me. I could have stopped her from going ahead and prevented this tragedy. I feel I failed as a mother to protect my child."
Ms Ijevleva had spoken to Viktorija, known as Vika, on the day of the explosion. She said: "She was very excited about the new accounting job she was going to start on the Monday. She sent me photographs of what she was going to wear."
She said the sense of loss she feels is "unbearable" and she still sends Vika text messages - "in my heart she is still alive," she said.
Despite her apology to the families of the other victims she reminded the court that she also lost a child that she will "never have back".
Catch-up: British Synchronised Skating Championships - free skatingpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2019
The British Synchronised Skating Championships take place at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham - watch live coverage.
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