Summary

  • Updates for Thursday 5 May 2016

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

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Amy Woodfield

  1. Teenager's disappearance 'out of character'

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

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  2. The Leicester City party

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    So, we THINK we know the day the Leicester City parade will be, now the guesses are rolling in as to where it will end and where the party will be.

    I couldn't help but notice the rugby posts on Victoria park were taken down early this week...that's where my money is.

  4. Become a BBC apprentice

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    How do you fancy being an apprentice broadcast operator for the BBC? Well, here's your chance...

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    Apply quick - the application deadline is Sunday.

  5. Albrighton excited for 'tasty' fixtures

    BBC Leicester Sport

    Leicester City's Marc Albrighton says he's already looking forward to next season.

    The Foxes will compete in the Champions League, as well as the Community Shield at Wembley and the prestigious International Champions Cup this summer.

    Marc AlbrightonGetty Images

    Albrighton says: "Obviously we're going to enjoy the title of 'Champions of England' for a while but next season we've got a lot to look forward to.

    "We've got some tasty fixtures in pre-season then obviously going into the Champions League as well so it's definitely exciting."

  6. Your comments: Leicester City parade

    Facebook

    On our Facebook page you've been telling us what you think about a potential Leicester City victory parade on Monday 16 May.

    Leicester City parade in city centreGetty Images

    Carl Fisher says: "That's great so it's a working day for most, kids at school, who is the parade for?"

    Al Jordan says: "Can we make it a 'local' bank holiday?"

  7. Fundraiser set up for hit and run teen's family

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    An online fundraising page has been set up to help Samuel Garner's family following his death.

    The page is trying to raise £10,000 for his funeral and for an appeal to help catch the driver. So far it has reached £270.

  8. Teen was looking forward to birthday

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    Friends of Samuel Garner, who were with him when he was hit by the car, say the tragedy is yet to sink in. 

    Samuel would've turned 18 yesterday, and friends Casper Nowakowski and Nicola Cassidy say they were all discussing how to mark the big day seconds before the crash.

    Welford RoadGoogle

    Casper said: "He was telling us how he was going on holiday, how he can't wait for his birthday to go into clubs as he turns 18.

    "It just doesn't seem real, we just wish we'd get a call from him saying he's ok but we both know that's not going to happen."

  9. Victory parade for Leicester City

    A victory parade will be held to celebrate Leicester City's Premier League success on 16 May, the BBC understands.

    Fans line the streets of Leicester to celebrate promotion to the Premier LeaguePA

  10. Summer's on it's way

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    I can't even begin to tell you how happy this makes me... summer's coming!

    Weather

    It's looking even better for the weekend - it could get up to 23C on Sunday.

    I think the time has finally come to put the winter woollies away and get out the shorts and t-shirts.

  11. Latest Leicestershire headlines

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    • A teenager killed in a hit and run crash in Leicester had been talking to his friends about his upcoming birthday plans
    • The polls have opened across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to elect the next police and crime commissioner
    • Foxes winger Marc Albrighton says the team are look forward to fresh challenges next season

  12. Phone-in: How should we mark Leicester city's successes?

    Jim Davis
    BBC Radio Leicester presenter

    On the BBC Radio Leicester phone-in this morning we're asking: How should we mark Leicester city's success? 

    You can get involved from 09:00 by calling: 0116 251 1049.

    Leicester City parade in 2014Getty Images

  13. Hit and run investigation ongoing

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    Police are still investigating a crash in Leicester that killed a teenage boy.

    Samuel Garner, from Hamilton, had been out on Sunday watching Leicester City play. As he was crossing Welford Road just after 23:00 he was hit by a car that then drove away.

    Samuel GarnerLeicestershire Police

  14. Chance to vote for new PCC

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    The polls have opened across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to elect the next police and crime commissioner for the area. 

    The four candidates standing are Neil Bannister, Willy Bach, Sarah Hill and David Sprason.

    Hand putting a voting slip in a boxThinkstock

    The polls close at 22:00 and the votes will be counted from 13:00 tomorrow. 

  15. Weather: Fine and dry day

    Alexandra Hamilton
    BBC Weather

  16. More football banners and bunting go up

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    I spotted these flags and banners on London Road this morning. I think they went up yesterday.

    They lead up to Victoria Park, I wonder if it's a clue as to where the parade will be...

    Flags and banners on London Road

  17. Good morning: Join us for today's live news coverage

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    Hello Leicestershire, it's another beautiful sunny morning out there.

    I'll be looking after your Local Live page today with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

    You can get in touch with me by email, Facebook or Twitter.