Updates for Tuesday 22 March 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Can you believe it's been a whole year since a cortege carrying the remains of King Richard III travelled through the city centre to Leicester Cathedral?
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
To mark the forthcoming first anniversary of the reburial of King Richard III, archaeologists at the University of Leicester have used technology to give a unique insight into his grave.
The team has created a 3D computer model of the burial place where they discovered the king's skeleton, external under a city car park.
Image source, University of Leicester
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns says the side must keep momentum going into the final five games of the season.
Their win over Saracens on Sunday took them back into the play-off places.
Image source, Getty ImagesNext up is a trip to Sale and Burns says he's looking forwards to renewing his rivalry with his opposite number, Danny Cipriani.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
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This afternoon will be very cloudy with limited brightness at best. Temperatures should be mild with highs of 11C (52F).
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It might not be all that easy enforcing the stricter dog mess rules in Blaby.
The district has just one part-time dog warden so the council is asking the community to help.
It's considering training parish council members and volunteers to enforce the rules.
It also wants members of the public to help by reporting people they see breaking the rules.
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester Tigers winger Vereniki Goneva is to move to Newcastle at the end of the season.
The 39-year-old Fijian has been with the Tigers for four years.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe scored in both the semi-final and final in the tile-winning season of 2012-13, and topped the Premiership try-scoring chart the following year.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
No decision has yet been made about the future of Hinckley and District Hospital but many in the town are worried this consultation could be the end.
Linda Gibbs from Burbage says: "We cannot just live with one hospital all around this area, it's too big.
"The nearest one we've got is a smaller hospital in Nuneaton but then you're on to the big hospitals but they're right over in Walsgrave."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Are the new rules for Blaby dog walkers a bit harsh?
Well, John Wells from the district council says this is actually what the vast majority of people in the area want.
He said: "We get a lot of complaints, particularly around parks where children want to play.
"Also a residents' survey tells us dog fouling is a issue in the district. Our patrols we do also pick up problems on footpaths leading to schools."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Quote Message"I have been shocked and stunned by the events here in Brussels this morning. I completely condemn these cowardly acts of terrorism. My thoughts are with those who have been caught up in these attacks, and with the families of those who have been killed. We cannot allow terrorism to win, and the security forces must redouble their efforts to prevent attacks and keep innocent people safe from those who want to remove our freedom and destroy our way of life. Stay vigilant. Stay safe."
Emma McClarkin, East Midlands MEP
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
From rubbish at Watermead Park to dog poo in Blaby...
New rules look set to be introduced in the district over the next few months getting tough on dog walkers who don't pick up after their pet.
One on the new rules could see people getting an on-the-spot fine of £100 for not having a dog poo bag with them.
Other new rules include banning dogs from fenced-off play areas and ordering them to be kept on leads in graveyards and cemeteries.
BBC Leicester Sport
It was a great night for our netball ladies last night in Cardiff.
Loughborough Lightning beat Celtic Dragons 51-48 to keep their play-off ambitions intact.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Campaigners in a part of Leicestershire are fighting to protect their local hospital.
Health bosses say the Hinckley and District Hospital is no longer fit for purpose and a consultation is due on its future this summer.
People living in the area say the Victorian hospital, which was built in 1899, has a long history with the town and is much loved.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A bit of an update in the search for Pippin, the dog stolen from a house in Wigston last week.
The owner Gareth Wilson has just called me to say there was a suspected sighting of the little dog near Countesthorpe College yesterday.
Image source, Gareth WilsonHe and several other people went to search the area but unfortunately had no luck.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Airline bmi regional, which operates flights between East Midlands Airport and Brussels, has issued this statement:
Quote Message"bmi regional flights due to travel to Brussels today have been held or diverted to alternative destinations, as Brussels Airport is currently closed for all arrivals and departures. All travellers due to travel with bmi regional to or from Brussels within the next 28 days will be able to change their booking without charge. We will continue to monitor the situation and update our customers as more information becomes available."
bmi regional statement
Police found two handguns and a sawn-off shotgun, with ammunition, hidden in the back garden of a teenager's home, external, a court heard.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Weather for the East Midlands on 22 March
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The ranger at Watermead Park says litter is having an affect on local wildlife but they haven't got the resources right now for a major clean-up.
Dale Osborne says: "We had about 20 people every second weekend came down and litter picked through the park but we don't have the staff to monitor and to manage those people now.
"I know a lot of people would say 'it's only litter picking, whats the problem?' But when you're next to a river you've obviously got the problems of the river but also there are a lot of things like needles that aren't very nice to find."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A bit closer to home now with some news about Watermead Park...
A senior ranger says he's been "overwhelmed" with litter following the recent flooding.
Rubbish from the city flows down the River Soar and straight into Watermead Park where it gets caught in trees.
