Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Updates on Leicestershire's Local Live page have now finished for the day.
They will start again at 08:00 on Thursday.
Summary
Updates for Wednesday 23 March 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Chance of drizzle tonightpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterRemaining dry and cloudy to end the day. There will be some clear spells overnight but temperatures should stay above freezing. A few spots of drizzle possible. Min 5C (41f).
All change on Thursday, the morning will be dry but increasingly cloudy and breezy.
Drinkwater: 'One of the best years of my life'published at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
BBC Leicester SportLeicester City midfielder, Danny Drinkwater says if City were to win the Premier League it would be the best year of his life.
He was speaking from his first press conference as an England international.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: "If it does happen, as far as football seasons go then it's mad, it's special and personally it would probably be one of the best years of my life."
Airline update on Brussels flightspublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLooks like tomorrow's flights between East Midlands Airport and Brussels will also be cancelled...
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End of twitter postChildren celebrate Holi in Leicesterpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveAbout 300 children have been celebrating Holi at Krishna Avanti Primary School in Leicester.
It's often known as the "festival of colour" and celebrates the arrival of spring...
Police divers search again for missing Joshpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSpecialist divers have been searching the water near Sawley Marina again today looking for missing Josh Cotton, external.
It's been nearly two weeks since the 22-year-old was last seen.
Det Insp Matt Ditcher says they have had calls with information about Josh’s whereabouts but they still need the public’s help to find him.
Sunloch green plaque unveiledpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveHere it is, Leicestershire's newest green plaque...
Image source, Leicestershire County CouncilThe plaque is to commemorate a Grand National-winning racehorse that was once stabled at Gainsborough House in Loughborough.
'Mega' carnival for August 2017published at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
The future of Hinckley’s much-loved carnival has been saved after the committee appointed a new chairwoman. , external
Image source, Hinckley TimesYour photos: Bradgate Parkpublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
FacebookOn our Facebook page, external you've been sharing some of your photos of Bradgate Park.
It's because the local rotary club is making a 2017 calendar for the park and has asked for your entries.
Image source, Lisa CloughThis great photo was taken by Lisa Clough.
Rejection made Foxes 'a stronger squad'published at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
BBC Leicester SportLeicester City's midfielder Andy King reckons the fact a number of the squad have faced adversity will help them in the title run.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: "Pretty much the whole squad's probably been released or rejected from a bigger club but that doesn't mean we're not good players and maybe it's made up stronger characters.
"We've dealt with disappointment on a number of occasions but one thing you can't say about us is that we don't fight back and we don't always give it our all."
Council on fining Biffa for late collectionpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLeicester City Council has also sent us a comment on its decision to fine Biffa £22,000 for late recycling collections after Christmas...
Quote Message“Biffa are contracted to provide sufficient resources to collect Leicester’s refuse and recycling and are required to do this on the agreed collection day. Unfortunately, on this occasion collections for some parts of the city were delayed by several days. This resulted in Biffa being issued with a service failure notice under the terms of our contract. For the vast majority of time, Biffa provide a good and reliable service to the residents of Leicester, including the popular orange bag and garden waste schemes.”
Leicester City Council, Spokesperson
Leicester: The Impossible Teampublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveDon't miss this on BBC 5 live this evening, it's all about Leicester City's rise from the bottom of the Premier League to the top.
The 90 minute programme kicks off at 19:30. Here's a trailer...
Leicester: The Impossible Team - trailer
Find out how Leicester City rose from the bottom of the Premier League table to the top, with a 5 live sport special - Leicester City: The Impossible Team.
Read MoreGary Lineker models sports-casual fashion linepublished at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Gavin Bevis
BBC Local LiveCheck out these pics of Gary Lineker rocking some very fashionable England tops in 1986.
It features in a fascinating BBC Sport feature about that year's ill-fated Full Members Cup.
Lithotripsy machine explainedpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe lithotripsy machine works by sending shock waves from outside the body to target kidney stones, breaking them up into small fragments.
The complete treatment takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
Dhaval Bodiwala, the hospital's consultant urological surgeon, said: “The availability of the machine and the hard work of the dedicated staff has been the real key to the improvements in our service.
"The lithotripsy machine required the formation of a new team including appropriately trained nursing staff and radiographers, who help locate the stone and administer the treatment for each patient."
How new lithotripsy machine helps patientspublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveKatie Greaves, from Rutland, was offered the chance to use the lithotripsy machine after being diagnosed with kidney stones.
Image source, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustShe says:“It was the least invasive option for me. I had three sessions with the lithotripsy machine to pulverise the kidney stones on my right hand side.
"It wasn’t difficult to tolerate and after the first session I decided not to have any sedation the next time I used the machine.
"This meant I was more able during the rest of the day, which certainly helps when you have children."
Warning for Oakham driverspublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
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End of twitter postNew machine cuts waiting time for kidney stones patientspublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveA new machine at Leicester General Hospital has "revolutionised" the treatment of kidney stones according to NHS bosses.
Image source, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS TrustThe lithotripsy machine, external has cut the waiting time for treatment from six months to six weeks.
Outhouse fire in Brascotepublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe fire service has tweeted this photo of the aftermath of an fire in Brascote. It's thought to have been an accident.
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End of twitter postCockerill not resting players for Sale gamepublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
BBC Leicester SportRichard Cockerill has been speaking about his squad ahead of Leicester Tigers' game against Sale on Sunday.
He says Matthew Tait is fit and available to play.
All the England players are also in the mix to play now the Six Nations has finished. Cockerill says nobody is being rested.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere is concern though for Mike Williams who may have re-broken or fractured his arm.
Latest Leicestershire headlinespublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live- Biffa is being fined £22,000 by the city council for late Christmas collections
- A green plaque for a Leicestershire racehorse is bring unveiled in Loughborough
- Richard Cockerill wont be resting any England players for Sunday's game against Sale
