Summary

  • Father's tribute to daughter killed at sleepover

  • Colourful crossings prompt safety warnings

  • Troubled Derby have viable future

  • Cocaine, weapons and cash found in drugs den

  • County's schools second-highest for Covid

  • Landmark wedding venue due to reopen

  • Live updates for Thursday 23 September

  1. Forest forward Silva joins Besiktas on loan published at 15:49 BST 12 September

    Nottingham Forest allow Portuguese forward Jota Silva to join Turkish club Besitkas on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

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  2. Run for terminally ill former Premier League keeperpublished at 14:06 BST 12 September

    Russell Hoult's son and daughter are preparing to complete a half-marathon for charity.

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  3. Came signs two-year extension with Derbyshirepublished at 13:43 BST 12 September

    Batter Harry Came signs a two-year contract extension with Derbyshire.

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  4. Leicester belong in the Premier League - Cifuentespublished at 11:53 BST 12 September

    Leicester City boss Marti Cifuentes wants patience as he bids to win promotion to the Premier League in a "sustainable" way.

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  5. 'For years they mocked us' - how Leics earned their first ever promotionpublished at 11:39 BST 12 September

    Leicestershire ended a 22-year wait to reach Division One of the County Championship, BBC Sport looks at how they managed it.

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  6. Mayor says his role is 'very likely' to be scrappedpublished at 10:36 BST 12 September

    Sir Peter Soulsby expects either city councillors or the government to abolish the post of mayor.

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  7. Expansion hope for homeless respiratory clinicpublished at 06:09 BST 12 September

    The clinic, described as life-saving, treats rough sleepers with lung conditions.

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  8. Homeless family payout row referred to governmentpublished at 06:07 BST 12 September

    A watchdog ruled Leicester City Council should compensate a mother it failed but the council refused.

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  9. Almost 800 traders turned away from Market Hallpublished at 06:04 BST 12 September

    The council says 29 out of 818 applications were accepted, based on unit "availability and intended use".

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  10. First look at Grade II-listed goods yard renovationpublished at 06:01 BST 12 September

    The derelict bonded warehouse is to become a public space, including a gym and coffee shops.

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  11. Follow the Food: The Rise of Food Tourismpublished at 01:00 BST 12 September

    Sheila Dillon investigates the growing number of food tours and trails in the UK as consumers show more and more interest in the provenance of what is on their plate. She heads to Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire – a town that boasts the title of Rural Capital Of Food - and joins a walking tour that spans pork pie producers, stilton sellers, a samosa wallah and a prizewinning brewery.

    Produced by Robin Markwell for BBC Audio in Bristol

  12. Girl who died 'should have gone back to hospital'published at 17:08 BST 11 September

    A doctor says Zara Cheesman, 15, would have "more than likely survived" if taken to hospital earlier.

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  13. Leics promoted to Division One after 22-year exilepublished at 16:44 BST 11 September

    Leicestershire are promoted to Division One of the County Championship after rain ends their match with Gloucestershire.

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  14. 'I don't have anything to prove' - Postecogloupublished at 16:28 BST 11 September

    Ange Postecoglou says he doesn't "have to prove anything to anyone" as he starts his reign as Nottingham Forest's new boss.

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  15. Middlesex & Derbyshire in rain-hit drawpublished at 15:59 BST 11 September

    Middlesex and Derbyshire have to settle for a draw as rain ends their game at Lord's with the visitors on 153-4.

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  16. Notts boost title hopes with crucial win at Worcspublished at 15:20 BST 11 September

    Nottinghamshire beat relegation-bound Worcestershire to boost their chances of winning the County Championship.

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  17. Derby's evolution has begunpublished at 15:13 BST 11 September

    BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich discusses Derby County's hunt for their first victory of the season.

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  18. Man and woman arrested after city stabbingpublished at 14:58 BST 11 September

    A man was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital, according to Leicestershire Police.

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  19. Rams to reset following break - Eustacepublished at 14:41 BST 11 September

    John Eustace is keen for Derby to convert good performances into wins, speaking ahead of the West Brom game.

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  20. 🎧 Could new-look Derby make a promotion run?published at 13:11 BST 11 September

    Could Derby County challenge for a top six place this season? Podcaster and Rams fan Ryan Dilks thinks their transfer dealings have given them a chance.

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