David Pittam
BBC News Online
A section of the M1 is closed this morning because of a "serious" crash.
Traffic has been held by police since about 06:50 this morning between J19 and J20 on the northbound side of the motorway, according to travel monitoring site Inrix.
Highways England and Leicestershire Police have urged drivers to avoid the area.
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Samantha Noble
BBC News Online
A pedestrian who died after being hit by a car in Chesterfield on Tuesday has been named.
Ross Beardsley, from Newbold, was struck by the car that did not stop on Malvern Road, Brockwell, at about 16:30, said Derbyshire Police.
The 32-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
Image source, GoogleOfficers said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this distressing time."
A woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Police said they would still like to hear from anyone who hasn’t yet come forward who may have witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage from the area around that time.
Samantha Noble
BBC News Online
A man who broke four world records after his 100th birthday has had a pathway named in his memory.
Jack Reynolds, from Chesterfield, died last year aged 108 after setting new records on every birthday between the ages of 104 and 107.
He became the oldest person to get their first tattoo, go on a rollercoaster, ride a zip wire and perform as a supporting actor on a TV show.
Image source, PAThe former steelworker was affectionately known as "Jack the Lad", with a Facebook page of the same title, for his late-in-life daredevil exploits.
His daughter Jayne Goodwin said after he died she wanted to keep his memory alive so got in touch with the council and they suggested the pathway.
Image source, Jayne GoodwinThe signs for Jack Reynolds Way in Hollingwood - where he lived for the majority of his life - were put up on Tuesday, which would have been his 109th birthday.
Ms Goodwin said: "It means tonnes to us. It is a good way to keep his memory alive because he was so well known, especially in that area. He has done so much. I think he is a star.
"He was a legend even when he was born, weighing 14 pounds."
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BBC News Online
Five basset hounds, which were taken from kennels in South Kilworth, near Lutterworth, in February, have all now been rescued.
Four of the dogs were found over the Easter weekend and 18-month-old Bashful, which was still missing, was located on Wednesday night.
They were all found in the Greater Manchester area, Leicestershire Police said.
Owner Sophie Cripps said she was "absolutely elated", adding that it "has just been an absolute whirlwind of emotion".
She said when they collected the dogs and saw their tails wagging, "it was a heart-wrenching moment - one filled with joy".
Image source, Bruce Langley McKimMs Cripps said the dogs are a little underweight but "considering the circumstance it could have been a lot worse".
Two women and a man, arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, have been released under investigation.
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Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A man is due to have surgery after being stabbed in the shoulder in Nottingham, police have said.
Officers were called to Saffron Gardens, The Meadows, at about 19:20 on Tuesday to a report a man had been stabbed.
Nottinghamshire Police said the victim had got off at the wrong tram stop and after about 10 minutes of walking, made his way towards Saffron Gardens, where he was confronted by a group of men in an alleyway.
One of them stabbed him before leaving with the group, police added.
The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-altering.
Image source, GoogleAnyone with any information is asked to contact the force on 101.
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online
An estimated £60,000 worth of cannabis has been seized after police raided a property in Derbyshire.
Officers found a crop of plants growing in a flat above the Moonlight takeaway, on High Street, Clay Cross, on Wednesday.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe Clay Cross safer neighbourhood team said it was an example of "how we rely on community intelligence to put a stop to drug production & use/dealings of drugs".
Two males have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, the policing team added on Facebook, external.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceIt's a warmer start than we've been used to, with temperatures of about 4C (39F).
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Three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of five dogs who were stolen from kennels in South Kilworth, near Lutterworth, in February.
Four of the five basset hounds have been found but one - 18-month-old Bashful - is still missing, and the owners are very concerned for her welfare.
Image source, Beauty's LegacyLisa Dean, from Beauty's Legacy, an organisation that helps to reunite pets with their owners, said the four dogs have lost "drastic amounts of weight" and have been injured.
She said the owners were "relieved" they were safe but remained "very worried for the dog that is missing".
The two male and three female puppies - Landlord, Bashful, Lattice, Drama and Banish - who are microchipped, were taken between 17:00 on 17 February and 07:30 on 18 February.
Image source, Bruce Langley McKimOn Saturday, police found two of the dogs and on Monday another two were rescued, all in the Manchester area, after a member of the public contacted Beauty's Legacy.
Leicestershire Police said two women and a man were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods by officers from Greater Manchester Police.
They have all been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Sgt Paul Archer thanked the public for their help finding the dogs and asked "anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the outstanding dog to come forward".
