Five months of roadworks begin on Welford Roadpublished at 09:42
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Luckily, I walk into work so I won't be affected in any way by these roadworks.
But you didn't want to hear that...
Summary
Updates for Monday 11 January
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Tuesday
Five months of roadworks begin on Welford Roadpublished at 09:42
£1.7m road improvements begin on Welford Roadpublished at 09:33
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveIf you come in and out the city via Welford Road, then I'm afraid you better start preparing for five months of delays and disruption.
Image source, Leicester City CouncilThe £1.7m plan will see the removal of a bus lane, which will be replaced by a two-way cycle lane and a new footpath.
The work's expected to take about five months.
Dean's David Bowie tributepublished at 09:18
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Image source, ReutersQuote MessageThat sound is part of the cultural background from when I was growing up. I wouldn't be who I am without that."
Very Revd David Monteith, Dean of Leicester
Get involved: BBC Radio Leicester Bowie phone inpublished at 09:06
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveJim Davis is back with his phone in on BBC Radio Leicester until 10:00 this morning.
He wants your memories of David Bowie and your favourite tracks.
Call 0116 251 1049 to get involved.
Mayor's David Bowie tributepublished at 09:00
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveSir Peter Soulsby tweets...
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End of twitter postBowie was always getting 'better and better'published at 08:51
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Image source, APQuote MessageI heard he was coming and I got tickets. He was one of these people who was constantly reinventing and he never stayed in one place. He was quite innovative at the time. Looking back on it he was one of these people who kept coming back and coming back and getting better and better."
Phil Giddings, Attended Bowie's De Montfort Hall gig in 1973
David Bowie tributespublished at 08:40
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BBC Local LiveLoughborough MP and Education Secretary tweets...
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End of twitter postDavid Bowie dies aged 69published at 08:35
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveAs you may have heard, David Bowie has died following an 18-month battle with cancer.
Image source, ReutersHe played in Leicester three times, at the Mecca Ballroom in February 1966, the Latin Quarter in August 1966 and De Montfort Hall in June 1973.
If you would like to share your memories of any of these performances get in touch.
Bid to build seven Burbage homes is approvedpublished at 08:31
A bid to build seven new homes in Burbage has been given the go-ahead by the planning committee., external
Image source, Hinckley TimesPenalty costs Leicester Spurs winpublished at 08:20
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveBefore I go any further, let's just have a look at this again from yesterday evening.
Was it a penalty? I'll let you decide...
Weather: Cold and wet day across Leicestershirepublished at 08:08
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather presenterToday will be mostly cloudy with some showers, which will be heavy at times and wintry.
Feeling chilly, despite the light winds. Maximum temperatures of 7C (45F).
Good morning: Welcome to today's live updatespublished at 08:00
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveGood morning and welcome along to another week across Leicestershire. I'll be with you until later bringing you the region's news, sport, weather and travel.
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