Travel: M1 crash slows trafficpublished at 12:42 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
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Two lanes are blocked and there's slow traffic on the M1 southbound between J23a and J23 following an accident.
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Updates for Friday 18 March 2016
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Travel: M1 crash slows trafficpublished at 12:42 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Man arrested after two die in crashpublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveYou may remember us reporting on a crash at the junction of Fosse Road South and Upperton Road in Leicester earlier this month which left two people dead.
Well police have arrested 35-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving., external
Image source, GoogleSchool staff suspended after teen injuredpublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe three women arrested on neglect offences were staff members at the West Gate School and have since been suspended.
Police confirmed the women, aged 49, 61 and 62, have been released on bail while the investigation continues.
Image source, GoogleThe school's chair of governors, the Rev Canon Peter Taylor, said: "A number of investigations are being carried out into the circumstances of this tragic incident."
Social services investigate teen's swimming pool injuriespublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveI told you a bit yesterday about three women being arrested after a man was injured at a swimming pool in Leicester, now I've got a little more information.
It happened at the West Gate special school in Glenfield Road and it's not just police investigating what happened but adult social services are as well.
Image source, GoogleThe 18-year-old got into difficulty in the water in January.
He ended up in intensive care but his condition has since stabilised and he's been moved to Leicester General Hospital.
You comments: Foxes' scarf giftpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
FacebookOn our Facebook page, external you've been telling us what you think about Leicester City sending scarves to tomorrow's away fans.
It seems some of the home fans are a bit miffed.
Ali Lowe says: "Nice idea but what about all the fans that sit and watch every home match in the cold?"
Adam Watson says: "A class act a lot of clubs can learn from."
Campaign pledges 'ensure momentum'published at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLeicestershire's chief constable Simon Cole says: “We hope that the launch of the text service and the signing of hands will make it even easier for people to show their support.
"The display will visually show Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s on-going commitment and help ensure the momentum for this campaign continues.”
New ways to pledge supportpublished at 11:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOther ways you can now pledge to support ending child sexual abuse are by text message or by signing a CEASE hand (don't worry I'll explain).
The new texting system allows people to pledge by sending the word CEASE to 87007.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceHowever if you've not into technology you can add your signature to one of thousands of CEASE hands being displayed across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The hands will be in places like community centres, libraries and doctors surgeries., external
Hundreds pledge support for anti-exploitation campaignpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe police and crime commissioner for Leicestershire says a campaign to stop the abuse and sexual exploitation of children is already showing its potential to make a real difference.
The campaign, called CEASE, launched last month and so far 700 people have pledged their support, including Gary Lineker, Parminder Nagra, Sam Bailey and Tom Croft.
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Police rescued child left home alonepublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
A mother twice left her seven-year-old daughter home alone at weekends - once with just cake and juice - while she visited a boyfriend in London., external
Bin upgrade helps get rid of ratspublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe general manager of St Martins House thinks the increase in the rat population in the gardens is down to the mild weather and the large amount of building work going on in the area.
Nick Quinn says they are working to eradicate the problem, including adding a new pest control element to the bins.
He's optimistic they will resolve the issue, adding there's been no signings so far this week.
Rodents attracted to cathedral gardenspublished at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThe discovery and reburial of King Richard III in Leicester has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city's cathedral.
However there's also been an increase in unwanted visitors to the cathedral gardens... rats!
Ranieri responds to sausage tributepublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveI wonder what Claudio Ranieri thinks about having a sausage named after him.
Well, we asked him...
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End of X postIntroducing....the Ranieri sausagepublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveWhat better way to show your support for a football club manager than to name a sausage after him?
That's what a butchers shop in Leicester have done.
Image source, W Archer & Son LtdW Archer & Son Ltd on Queens Road have created an Italian-style sausage and called it a "Ranieri".
Barwell to get permanent one-way systempublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
A one-way system for two narrow village streets is being made permanent following a successful, external six month trial.
Image source, Hinckley TimesFans asked to 'proudly wear' scarf giftpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThis is the letter the football club sent out with the scarf...
They say the gift is a gesture of the club's appreciation for the fans' support this season.
Travelling Foxes fans get scarf giftpublished at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLeicester City fans who are travelling down Crystal Palace this weekend have been given an extra reason to be loud and proud...
The club has surprised everyone who has bought a ticket for the away match with a special "forever Foxes" scarf to thank them for their support.
Plea for more information on man's disappearancepublished at 09:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice say several people have come forward reporting sightings of Josh Cotton in the days and hours leading up to his disappearance.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceSgt James Cross, from the Missing Persons Team, says: "We are of course growing increasingly concerned for Josh.
“I’m urging people to think back to a week ago. Were you at the marina? Did you see Josh? A team of officers want to hear from you if you have any information at all. Even the smallest details could help us.”
Josh appeal leaflets being handed outpublished at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSo far, police divers have searched the marina where Josh Cotton lived as well as the fields and scrub land around the marina.
Leaflets appealing for information have also been handed out to about 400 boat owners.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceToday, police will be stopping and speaking to people at the entrances to the Marina and handing out new appeal leaflets., external
Latest Leicestershire headlinespublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live- More than 700 people have signed up to a Leicestershire campaign to stop child sexual exploitation
- The search for missing Josh Cotton continues, external today, a week after the 22-year-old went missing
- Leicester City have sent a free scarf to fans with a ticket to their away game tomorrow
Josh Cotton still missingpublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveIt's been a week now since 22-year-old Josh Cotton went missing from his home on a narrowboat on Sawley Marina.
Police are continuing to appeal for information on his whereabouts.
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