Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
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Summary
Search for missing climbers 'not over'
Man guilty of 'horrific' park rape attack
Netflix film 'could hinder Maddie search'
Raleigh confirms relocation plans
Reinstated councillor suspended again over Facebook posts
Down'Ards win Shrovetide game
Peaty signs up for International Swimming League
Updates for Thursday 7 March 2019
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Weather: Rain clears and winds droppublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
This evening, rain will clear and cloud become increasingly broken through tonight.
Brisk winds will also ease allowing it to turn rather chilly overnight and into tomorrow.
In the morning cloud is then expected to increase from the west, with this cloud eventually bringing a little rain with breezes picking up again in the afternoon.
Injury blows for Magpiespublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineNotts County manager Neal Ardley has said Elliott Hewitt will need to see a surgeon about his knee injury.
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon ahead of Saturday's trip to Cheltenham, he also said midfielder Andy Kellett suffered a knee problem playing for the under-23's this week which would delay his comeback.
County travel to Whaddon Road for their League Two clash on Saturday.
Image source, Getty ImagesKnife robber jailedpublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man has been jailed after threatening another man with a knife in November last year.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceUsman Azam, 34, was jailed for four years and eight months after pleading guilty to robbery and attempted robbery.
Police say Azam threatened to stab a man who was sitting in a car, parked off Alfreton Road, Nottingham, on 30 November, stealing his wedding ring and watch.
He also attempted to rob another man who was in the car.
Have you seen missing teen?published at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineJay Cosgrove, 16, has been missing since the weekend.
He was last seen in Radford, Nottingham, at around 23:00 on Saturday.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceStolen Maserati found in villagepublished at 17:06 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA sports car which stolen on Monday has been recovered by police.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceThe blue Maserati Grancabrio was found today in Broughton Astley after a member of the public saw it parked in the village.
It was taken on Monday afternoon, along with a gold Brietling ladies and men’s watch, white gold Bulgari earrings and a platinum and diamond ring from a house in Cosby, Leicestershire.
The jewellery is still missing.
Police are still investigating and no arrests have been made.
Delays on A52 after two-car crashpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThere are delays on the A52 eastbound near the Wyvern retail park as a result of this two-car crash.
Derbyshire Police said no-one was injured but recovery of the smashed-up vehicles may take some time.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceBroken-down vehicle causing delayspublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
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End of twitter postMuseum and art gallery curators scrapped by councilpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterLeicester's arts and museums service will have no curators after proposals aimed at cutting £320,000 from the department's budget were approved.
Four posts will be scrapped as part of a complete reshuffle of the department following an internal review of the division's structure.
Curators were given notices of redundancy at the beginning of this month.
The name of the service will change to arts, museums, festivals and events team to reflect the full division.
The chairwoman of the Friends of Leicester and Leicestershire Museums said she was "concerned and dismayed" by the move.
A spokesman for the city council said savings needed to be made and the division was due a fresh structure.
'Silhouettes' spotted in climber searchpublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Tom Ballard and Daniele Nardi last made contact from Nanga Parbat in Pakistan 11 days ago.
Read MoreStudent wants invention to change livespublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
East Midlands TodayA former Loughborough University student has developed a gadget aimed at changing the lives of thousands of vulnerable people.
The digital assisted living device, Memo, monitors a person's day-to-day activities and builds a database of behaviour patterns. If there's any unusual activity an alert is sent to family members.
The device creator, Alex Nash said he was inspired by his grandfather’s diagnosis of dementia in 2015.
Post office robber sent packingpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA robber left empty-handed after post office staff rejected his demand to hand over money.
The man threatened workers at the Sussex Circle branch in Chaddesden at about 12:30 on Friday.
Police said the suspect - described as a man in his 20s, about 6ft tall with a ruddy-looking face - walked off in the direction of Berkshire Street when they refused to give him any cash.
Image source, GoogleAnyone with information on the attempted robbery has been asked to contact Derbyshire Police, external.
Leicester to get Monopoly boardpublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFancy buying King Power Stadium? Or maybe the National Space Centre or Leicester Cathedral? Soon you could own them and charge all your visitors for stopping by.
That's right - Leicester is getting its first proper Monopoly board.
There was a Monopoly for Leicestershire launched 18 years ago but the game was discontinued many years ago.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn 2016 the city narrowly missed out to Derby in an East Midlands public vote to have a board made.
The public is being invited to vote , externalfor Leicester landmarks and themed Community Chest and Chance cards to feature in the game.
Lets face it - I think we all know what car park is going to feature in the "Free Parking" spot.
The board is expected to be available from October.
Police chase down van carrying stolen bikespublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man has been arrested, external after a motorbike and three mountain bikes were stolen in Gedling last night.
The arrest came after police chased a van believed to have been involved in the theft from a garage in Arnold Lane at about 21:30.
The van did not stop but crashed into a grass bank in Woodthorpe. The 32-year-old suspect was chased down on foot and detained on suspicion of burglary.
Image source, GoogleOfficers then found the motorbike and mountain bikes inside the van. Police have appealed for witnesses.
Two men arrested in firearms investigation releasedpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTwo men who were arrested yesterday afternoon following a report of an air pistol being fired have been released under investigation.
Nobody was hurt in the shooting which happened in Danvers Drive, Mansfield, at about 11:45 yesterday.
Two men were later arrested in Portland Avenue, Annesley, on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of cannabis and have today been released from custody.
Image source, GoogleReinstated councillor suspended again over Facebook postspublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA Conservative councillor who shared offensive posts about Jeremy Corbyn and Dianne Abbott has been suspended, for a second time.
His suspension was announced today, shortly after Conservative peer Baroness Warsi criticised her party for reinstating Mick Murphy, who represents Hucknall North on Ashfield District Council.
Image source, Ashfield District CouncilHe was originally suspended last year for sharing Islamophobic images, including one comparing Muslim dress to bin bags.
A spokesman for the Conservative party said: "In light of a recent post that CCHQ was made aware of yesterday, Mr Murphy has been suspended from the Conservative party, pending further investigation."
BBC Radio Nottingham has contacted Councillor Murphy for comment but had no response.
M1 lanes reopen after car firepublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTwo lanes of the M1 northbound approaching J23, which were closed following a car fire, have reopened.
Congestion in the area is easing according to traffic information sites.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceVardy tongue stitches 'not stopped him talking'published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
BBC Leicester SportBrendan Rodgers has confirmed Jamie Vardy will be fit to play against Fulham this weekend.
He said the striker took a "bad knock" in the match against Watford and had a couple of stitches in his tongue.
Image source, ReutersThe Leicester City boss said: "He’s trained very well and he’ll be fine for the weekend. The stitches haven’t stopped him talking though."
Image source, Getty ImagesIt sounds like Rodgers is settling in well with his new side.
He told the media: "They’re a fantastic group, they really care." He said he'd found a bunch of players that "want to get better".
"They know training is intense but this process will help them feel the benefits," he said.
Costa seeking meeting over Waitrose closurepublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAlberto Costa, MP for South Leicestershire, is seeking an urgent meeting with Waitrose bosses after they announced the closure of their Blaby branch.
It comes after the John Lewis Partnership announced a 45% drop in annual profit for 2018.
Image source, Alberto CostaMr Costa said: "The store has been an integral part of the Blaby community for almost half a century and they have weathered many changes to the local economy during that time, however it is well known that the John Lewis Partnership and Waitrose have been experiencing some difficulties in the challenging economic climate of late."
The store employes 60 people and is one of five which this morning the supermarket announced it would be closing, along with their Ashbourne shop.
Arrests in child sex exploitation raidspublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 March 2019
Six men are being held on suspicion of causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl.
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