Leicester City fan Chris Forryan says early optimism has ebbed following the team's 2-1 defeat by Preston North End in the Championship.

Vandals daub paint across the historic site in Chapel-en-le-Frith, police say.

The council says it wants to improve the approaches to Abbey Park.

Nottingham Forest sign Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo on a five-year contract for a reported £26m.

Leicester City's 16-year-old star Jeremy Monga is reportedly being tracked by both Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Leicestershire announce the appointment of Emma White as the club's new chief executive officer, starting from 1 September.

Derbyshire seam bowlers Ben Aitchison and Nick Potts sign new contract extensions with the club.

Notts County boss Martin Paterson says his side are in a "sticky spell" after their stoppage-time defeat at Barrow on Saturday.

Services were temporarily halted while emergency services dealt with the crash.

The council says the facility meets "growing national demand" for care home places.

A transport advisor says it would help ease congestion and improve air quality.

Leicester Cathedral said the show, called The Elements, would take place between 10-15 November.

Dr Meg Pragnell now holds the world record for the most consecutive middle-distance triathlons completed.

Jess Lowe, 25, hopes to join her team at the first Women's Cricket World Cup for the Blind.

Farmers in Derbyshire say their yields of grass and crops for their livestock are down due to the drought.

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation said the two men were hauled up to the surface.

Imam-ul-Haq passes 50 for the fourth successive time in the One Day Cup as Group B leaders Yorkshire hammer Middlesex.

A man in his 20s is taken to hospital, where he is in a critical but stable condition, police say.

BBC Final Score reporter Will Perry reflects on Preston's Championship win over Leicester City.

The fire service asks residents affected by the smoke to keep their doors and windows closed.