The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 265 full-time equivalent job losses.

Leicestershire Police said the Army's bomb disposal unit was called to the scene.

Police say an altercation between groups of youths happened "in view of families with children".

A report into the state of the prison also reveals concerns around the use of force and run-down cells.

Leicestershire Police say the man was held by his neck assaulted with "a slab or brick".

The RSPCA says it has "no idea" how long the female fox was stuck inside the engine.

Sylvia Quaye-Mensah pleads guilty to neglect by a care worker after 19-year-old Louise Furlong died.

BBC Radio Leicester's Owynn Palmer-Atkin is joined by former Foxes winger Matt Piper to discuss the changes to Leicester City's board.

BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes are joined by the Second Tier podcast team to reflect on Derby County's five-match winning streak.

Courses are being trialled in a "simulated home environment" in Nottingham.

County councillors want there to be a vote should ministers propose expanding Leicester.

The strike by the British Medical Association over pay is due to continue until Wednesday.

Friends Andrew and Steve have volunteered for the British Red Cross for most of their lives.

Mia Lucas was found unresponsive at Sheffield Children's Hospital in January 2024, a jury is told.

Rod Thomas, a member of Derby County's 1974-75 First Division title-winning side, dies at the age of 78.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to contact them with information.

The force says the woman's family are receiving support from specially trained police officers.

Hundreds of people objected to the plans for more than 100 homes to be built in the village.

Planning permission will be sought next year once the public has been consulted on the plans.

The skate park is set to open in the town next year, with work on the new ramps taking shape.