Updates for Wednesday 8 June 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday
Staff and parents at a fee-paying school are in turmoil after teachers were given redundancy notices and letters were sent out, external saying a new company was taking over.
Plenty of dry, bright and sunny weather throughout the afternoon and evening, although there is also the risk of an isolated heavy, thundery shower.
Highs of 24C (75F).
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Looks like the buses are caught up in the Download traffic as well...
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BBC Local Live
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Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Here are the mother, father and brother of Kayleigh Haywood arriving at court in Nottingham this morning...
However it looks like Stephen Beadman and Luke Harlow's false imprisonment trial won't actually start until tomorrow morning.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
This photo was taken by Chris Palmer hours before the gates even opened at Donington Park...
At least the weather's nice.
Image source, Chris PalmerAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The gates have now opened at the Donington Park campsite- this was the queue outside earlier...
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BBC Local Live
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Helen McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester Reporter
King Richard lll Visitor Centre in Leicester has a quiet courtyard cafe - a hidden gem within the city.
This morning volunteers from allotment societies across Leicester helped the city council gardening team to update the courtyard with plants more in keeping with King Richard lll.
All the trees and plants taken out will be recycled by the allotment holders.
The new design will include white roses, green and gold plants, English and French lavender and red tulips.
BBC Leicester Sport
It's believed that David Hemsley is considering appealing his punishment.
Image source, Getty ImagesIf this is unsuccessful, Hemsley will have to pay his fine in full before his replacement is appointed.
The club are hoping his wife Julia to succeed him... awkward.
BBC Leicester Sport
You may have heard yesterday that that Leicester Lions' owner has been suspended.
David Hemsley has been given a 12-month suspension and a £7,500 fine for seven breaches of Speedway Regulations.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe charges relate to a series of incidents involving unauthorised visits to the Referee's Office during the Lions' Elite League meeting with King's Lynn in April.
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Leicester Tigers Dan Cole says England beating Australia on Saturday would be just as important as winning the Grand Slam in the Six Nations earlier this year.
Image source, Getty ImagesAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The trial starts today of two men accused of falsely imprisoning murdered schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood.
The 15-year-old was found dead in undergrowth near Ibstock in November, five days after she went missing.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceStephen Beadman has admitted raping and murdering Kayleigh, while Luke Harlow pleaded guilty to sexual grooming and two counts of sexual activity.
Both deny false imprisonment and will stand trial at Nottingham Crown Court today.
Tenants have been evicted from a house in Earl Shilton, external following six months of anti-social behaviour.
Image source, Hinckley TimesAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The British Red Cross in Oadby give out survival packs to refugees that come here. Inside are things like food, nappies and sleeping bags.
Cathy Stevenson is in charge of the service and says: "Whether you're here in Leicester giving out food parcels to destitute refugees and asylum seekers or in the Sudan giving giving food off the back of a lorry the demand is really the same."
Requests for help from refugees has gone up hugely from 75 a month three years ago to more than 200 now.
BBC Leicester Sport
Wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien had to be stretchered off during last night's game at Edgbaston.
He appears to have a calf injury.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicestershire boss Andrew McDonald says they'll assess his condition over the next few days.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Christina said she was roaming the streets of Leicester.
She spent seven years fighting a legal battle to stay here as a refugee but wasn't allowed to work during that time.
She slept on floors and found some people took advantage of her vulnerable state.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The Red Cross have told BBC Radio Leicester they have helped several hundred refugees and asylum seekers in the city so far this year.
The charity says many of them have lost their right to support and accommodation are have ended up on the street.
One of them was Christina who came to Leicester from Zimbabwe without her nine-year-old son.
BBC Leicester Sport
Oh dear, oh dear... it was another loss for Leicestershire in the cricket last night.
They were beaten by Warwickshire in the one-day cup game by nine wickets meaning they've now lost their opening two games.
