Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
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Updates for Friday 26 February
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
Weather: Dry but cold and frosty nightpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
Anna Church
BBC East Midlands Today weather hostRemaining dry this evening and overnight with clear skies and light winds.
A widespread frost will form with minimum temperatures of 0C (32F) in the towns/cities and -3C (27F) in rural areas.
Cockerill: Tigers don't have to entertain all the timepublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveRichard Cockerill has also said despite those three defeats on the bounce, Tigers won't be abandoning their more expansive style of play.
Image source, Getty Images"We have had a bit of a blip" he said.
"Do we need to manage our games better? Yes.
"Do we need to run and entertain the whole time? No.
"We need to make sure we get that balance right and we still grow and develop as a team, but also win."
Hinckley midwifery service calls for calm over meningitispublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
A midwifery service is urging people to “relax” after being swamped by parents wanting a meningitis jab for their children. , external
Ashworth: Health secretary needs to provide 'extra support' for citypublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveToday's meeting about the doctor's surgery closure in Leicester has been organised by local MP Jon Ashworth.
"We need some transitional arrangements to support those areas that are losing GPs unexpectedly," the Labour MP said.
"I've got NHS bosses here for a meeting and I've written to Jeremy Hunt asking for extra support for Leicester."
Thieves targeted animal charity store three times in 10 dayspublished at 17:11
A charity shop raising money for sick and injured pets has been forced to close after three break-ins inside 10 days, external
Latest headlines for Leicestershirepublished at 17:00
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHere's what's happening in Leicestershire:
- Health campaigners are told a "shake-up" of GP funding is behind the closure of a Leicester surgery
- Police are growing increasingly concerned, external about a missing 15-year-old
- Five Leicester City matches are moved to Sunday to be shown on TV, external
Cockerill: Radical change not neededpublished at 16:47
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveDirector of rugby Richard Cockerill insists Leicester Tigers do not need to make radical tactical changes after three successive Premiership defeats.
Image source, Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesTigers have lost to Sale, Newcastle and Harlequins and are now fifth prior to Sunday's home game with London Irish.
Cockerill told BBC Radio Leicester: "Three poor results does not mean we are a poor team."
Funding 'shake-up' behind Leicester surgery closurepublished at 16:33
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveThe NHS has said a shake-up in GP funding is behind the closure of the Queen's Road surgery.
Bosses insist its designed to improve their care.
But campaigners say a well-loved doctor at the Queen's Road Medical Centre has been forced to quit because his funding has been cut.
Second meeting to discuss Leicester surgery closurepublished at 16:20
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveAnother meeting is being held in Leicester today, following the closure of a popular GP surgery.
Image source, GoogleHundreds of people voiced their concerns about the closure of Queen's Road Medical Centre at a public meeting last night.
Uncertain future for Hinckley healthcarepublished at 16:05
NHS chiefs are to brief key stakeholders groups and borough leaders on proposals for the future of community healthcare in Hinckley. , external
Image source, Hinckley TimesCan you help find missing Leicester teenagerpublished at 15:45
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHave you seen missing 15-year-old Jake Jayes?
The teenager from Leicester hasn't been seen since Wednesday evening.
He's not gone missing before and apparently it’s out of character for him not to make contact with his mum.
Foxes after divine intervention?published at 15:27
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveAll these Leicester games being moved to Sunday got me thinking.
How many people in the city will now be skipping church to get down to the match?
Foxes matches moved for TV coveragepublished at 15:11
Tom Brown
BBC East Midlands Today digital sports reporterPerhaps no surprise, but every Leicester City match from 5 March to 1 May (bar one) has been moved for TV.
Treasure tomorrow's Saturday 15:00 kick off.
Five Foxes matches switched to Sundaypublished at 15:05
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester sport reporterOuch! Just got out of a long meeting.
Saturday football is a thing of the past, eh?
Leicester City set for Sunday servicepublished at 14:54
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveFive Leicester City matches have been moved for television coverage. , external
Image source, Getty ImagesThe games with Southampton, Sunderland, West Ham, Swansea and Man Utd have all been rearranged.
I won't reveal all the details here, but here's a helpful hint: It might be a good idea to think about moving your Sunday roast to a Saturday.
Your photos: February across Leicestershirepublished at 14:44
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveIt's not quite gardening weather yet, but here's pic of a nice plant to get you in the mood.
Image source, Andy's RutlandThanks to BBC Weather Watcher Andy's Rutland for getting his camera out.
And before you ask, I've no idea what the plant in question is...
Lewis: You can feel 'invincible'published at 14:28
Quote Message"There are pressures of being a top sportsman, but we're in a very privileged position. After all, you're doing the thing that you love. But there's not necessarily enough thought going into the planning because of all the money that can be around you, because of a feeling that you can be invincible."
Chris Lewis, Former Leicestershire and England all-rounder
Firm suffers setback in council challengepublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2016
A judge has thrown out a property company's legal challenge to a council's long term planning strategy., external
Teacher recruitment and retention 'a real worry'published at 13:53
Ofsted has said it is "worried" about the number of good teachers leaving our region to work elsewhere.
Emma Ing, from the schools watchdog said: "Just about everywhere I go, headteachers are telling me it is hard to recruit".
"They can't find the teachers they need to provide really good lessons...that's a real worry."
