Updates on BBC Local Live have now finished for the day. They start again tomorrow from 08:00.

Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather

Winds will continue to strengthen through the first part of the night with gusts up to 60mph possible for a time. 

There is a yellow warning in place meaning "be aware".

Winds will then ease into the early hours and any remaining rain will fizzle out to leave things dry but breezy with lows of 8C (46F).

Leicester Mercury

A drunken man who beat up his girlfriend causing multiple injuries, external was given a suspended jail sentence.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Members of Kayleigh Haywood's family have taken to Facebook to try to find the missing teenager.

Sandi Haywood has set up a group called Kayleigh Haywood Missing.

Two hours ago, she made this plea: "PLEASE!!!! Police are asking if yourselves or any known dog walkers that walked there dog in sense valley between SATURDAY, SUNDAY or MONDAY please think back if you sore anything that may help find kayleigh xx please share xx"

The page is also being used by friends, family and local people to send messages of hope and good luck to Kayleigh's family.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

People around Ibstock have been talking to BBC Radio Leicester about how concerned they are for missing teenager Kayleigh Haywood.

Image source, Leicestershire Police

One local woman, Gale Finny, said: "We're very, very concerned that it has happened to the village and we'd like to give some sort of help searching the areas because Ibstock is a very big area and there is a lot of woodland.

"We're very sad this has happened, we've got children and grandchildren and send our love to her family."

Facebook

It seems you're all very worried about missing Kayleigh Haywood from Measham.

On our Facebook page, external, Rose Standen said: "Dear God I hope they find her soon and she is home with her family"

Donna Marie Lucas said: "Wishing this beautiful young lady a safe return home"

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Excuse the rain on the window but look at how the big wheel was coming along earlier.

I hope Barney doesn't blow it down eekkk!

Giles Taylor
BBC Radio Leicester reporter

Loads of satellite vans for TV and radio here in Ibstock tonight, all waiting to hear thelatest news on Kayleigh. 

I'll be updating listeners on BBC Radio Leicester just after 17:00.

Leicester Mercury

Ibstock residents have spoken of their shock and concern , externalas the search of missing teenager Kayleigh Haywood continues.

Image source, Leicester Mercury

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

• Police believe they've found missing Kayleigh Haywood's mobile
• Storm Barney is approaching Leicestershire with the strength to bring down trees
• The big wheel in Jubilee Square is starting to take shape

The rain has now stopped and the sun even come out a little bit but don't be fooled- it's about to get wild out there.

Storm Barney is on his way.

Gusts could reach 60-70mph.

If you're on the roads, please take care as trees could be brought down.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Also in the news today, Gary Glitter has lost an appeal against his convictionfor sexual abuse. 

In February he was jailed for 16 years, for attacks on three schoolgirls in the late 1970s.

Image source, Getty Images

One of the victims met him after a show at the old Bailey's nightclub in Leicester.  

Police have said this afternoon they are taking Kayleigh's disappearance extremely seriously.

Det Ch Supt David Sandall also made a plea to local dog walkers and other people who visited the park to share any information they might have.

Two men arrested following the 15-year-old's disappearance will have to be release or charged soon, unless police are granted more time.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

It's a bit quiet in the world of local sport today but I have got this to tell you.

Full-back Niall Morris is back in full training with Leicester Tigers. 

He's been out with a broken ankle and hasn't played since last season's Premiership semi-final defeat to Bath.

Image source, Getty Images

Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill has also confirmed Gonzalo Camacho, Tom Croft and Ed Slater are also in full training ahead of the weekend's trip to Treviso. 

Melton Times

A Melton jewellery shop which has served generations of people from the same families is closing down after 32 years trading in the town., external

The Leicestershire winner of the BBC East Midlands Sports Unsung Hero award says the long days volunteering as a football coach are worth every minute.

Pete Harris said: "It is constant but it's a constant joy as well.

"You don't realise the hours you put in because you do what needs to be done to make it enjoyable for everyone."

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

A bit of nice news for you now.

A volunteer football coach from Leicestershire has been named this year's BBC Sports Unsung Hero for the East Midlands.

Pete Harris helps Ibstock Juniors and the Leicester Futsal League. 

The 49 year old will now go to the national final at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in Belfast.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Storm Barney doesn't seem to have slowed down work in Jubilee Square.

The 110ft-high "Wheel of Light" is going up, ready to open on 22 November., external

I do feel a bit nervous with that crane so close to our window...

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

• A mobile phone, thought to belong to missing Kayleigh Haywood, has been found
• A volunteer football coach from Leicestershire has been named this year's BBC unsung hero for the East Midlands
• Leicester Tigers full-back Niall Morris is back in full training

Hinckley Times

A £10,000 reward has been offered by police for the arrest of a man with links to Leicester wanted for questioning over the murder, external of a jailed Manchester gang member.

Image source, Hinckley Times