Summary

  • Updates for Friday 1 April 2016

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday

Live Reporting

Calum McKenzie

  1. Extra bin collections across Leicester today

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Sounds a load of rubbish if you ask me...

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  3. Dogs chasing Bradgate Park deer could be 'shot'

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Dog owners have been warned their pets could be shot if they endanger the lives of deer at Bradgate Park. 

    Red deerBradgate Park Trust

    Signs have been put up warning pet owners of the potential consequences following a fall in the number of red deer calves.

    Wardens say the drop in numbers is due to red deer being "stressed out" when they are chased by dogs off the leash.

  4. Today's weather for the East Midlands

    Weather for the East Midlands on Friday 1 April

  5. Good morning: Welcome to today's live updates

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Good morning and welcome to April Fool's Day across Leicestershire. I'll try to keep the jokes to a minimum as I bring you the region's news, sport, weather and travel. 

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