Updates for Tuesday 17 November 2015
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Our East Midlands Today reporter Victoria Hicks is in Measham today where police are looking for a missing school girl.
She is expecting to talk to Det Ch Supt David Sandall at 13:00 to get an update on their investigation.
I'll bring you more details on this when we get it.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police say a phone thought to belong to missing Kayleigh Hayward was found in the area of Sence Valley Forest Park.
They believe she was at the park on Saturday afternoon and are trying to piece together her movements.
Det Ch Supt David Sandall said: “Our concern for Kayleigh is growing. She does not have her phone with her and has no way of contacting us, which adds to our worries about her safety."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A mobile phone believed to belong to missing Kayleigh Haywood, external has been found by a member of the public, police say.
BBC Travel
A broken-down vehicle is still affecting the M1.
One lane is closed on M1 southbound between J20, A4303 (Lutterworth) and J19, M6 (Catthorpe Interchange), because of a broken-down vehicle.
Kayleigh Haywood's current school have also issued a statement following her disappearance.
Quote MessageWe are all becoming increasingly concerned for the safety and whereabouts of Year 11 student Kayleigh Haywood. Kayleigh was last seen on Friday evening (13 November) at around 6pm having been dropped off by her parents near Ibstock Community College. If you have seen Kayleigh or have any information as to her whereabouts, please contact the Leicestershire Police incident room on 0800 096 1233 or 0207 158 0197.
Ashby School
Image source, GoogleIf you've been wondering why we're naming storms this autumn, the Met Office hopes it will help raise awareness of severe weather and ensure people protect themselves before it strikes.
Last week we had Storm Abigail and later today we expect Storm Barney to hit.
The names will be in alphabetical order and alternate between girls and boys, and people also have the chance to suggest names themselves.
Hinckley Swimming Club is holding a 12 hour swimathon, external to raise funds to buy vital equipment for the new leisure centre.
Back now to the missing Measham teenager.
Her former school, Ibstock Community College, say: "We are very concerned about the welfare of Kayleigh Haywood, who was a student here until 2013.
"We are a small school and so every student who has been part of our community is well known. We have a strong relationship with Kayleigh’s family and this continues."
Image source, GoogleThey go on to say the school is giving support to concerned students and they're providing a safe and calm environment.
More now on the reaction of the Muslim community in Leicester since the Paris shootings and bombings.
Some parts of the community have told BBC Radio Leicester they are worried about a possible backlash, particularly towards women who are a "visible target".
Image source, Getty ImagesAt a mosque in the Highfields area of the city yesterday Muslim people were praying and showing solidarity to the victims.
One of the women there, Yasmin Sirti, said she thinks women are fearful but they're also angry about the situation.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
There's been another update from the police on missing Kayleigh Haywood. Today they are looking at CCTV and making house-to-house enquiries.
They say a number of scenes have also been "secured" with cordons still in place in the Ibstock area, including one at Sence Valley Forest Park.
I'll bring you more updates on this when we get it.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Two men, aged 27 and 28, arrested in connection with the disappearance of Kayleigh Haywood are still in police custody.
Image source, Family handoutControversial proposals to flatten historic buildings in Leicester and replace them with a student flats, external complex are set to be approved.
Image source, Leicester MercuryAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Trains are now running between Leicester and Market Harborough again, external. They were stopped earlier this morning after a person was hit and killed by a train.
East Midlands Trains warn their service could be affected until 13:00 as they re-position trains and crew.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
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You've been commenting on the news about missing Kayleigh Haywood from Measham.
On our Facebook page , externalLiam Russell said: "Thoughts are with the family and hope she turns up safe!"
HCherry Cat said: "Hoping she's found safe & well, so close to home"
Jaimini Jinny Bharakhada said: "Prayers she's found asap safe & well"
BBC Travel
If you're getting the train this morning you might have a bit of a delay.
Emergency services and British Transport Police , externalare dealing with an incident near Market Harborough.
The line between Market Harborough and Leicester is currently closed.
Also this morning, I'm going to be telling you about a different perspective on the Paris shootings and bombings.
This is the impact it's had on the Muslim community here in Leicester.
Some members of the community say they're already aware of animosity towards them since Friday night.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A bit more now on missing Kayleigh Haywood. Police have made a statement appealing for her to come home.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceDet Ch Supt David Sandall is head of crime at Leicestershire Police, external and said: "Kayleigh, if you see this, I want you to know that you are not in trouble.
"The police and your family are concerned as they have not heard from you since Saturday morning and we just want to make sure you are ok.”
BBC Travel
One lane is closed on M1 southbound between J20, A4303 (Lutterworth) and J19, M6 (Catthorpe Interchange), because of a broken-down vehicle.
So far the search for missing Kayleigh Haywood has been focused around Sence Valley Forest Park and the Baker's Croft estate on the outskirts of Ibstock.
Image source, GoogleBBC Radio Leicester were there last night talking to the public, who say there's been a large police presence there since Sunday night.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
