Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Not long to go folks...

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Here's what's happening across Leicestershire: 

• Two men  have gone on trial at Nottingham Crown Court charged with the false imprisonment of Kayleigh Haywood
• Thousands of campers are continuing to arrive in Castle Donington for Download Festival this weekend 
• Cricket: Leicestershire sign Cameron Delport for the T20 Blast 

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

Plenty of sunshine around throughout this afternoon although some cloud is likely to build later. 

Staying dry with highs of 22C (72F). 

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

The Prison Officers' Association says working conditions for its staff in jails like Leicester aren't acceptable. 

"The service has become more violent and as a result, the working environment has deteriorated," a spokesman said. 

"The changes to working arrangements has resulted in a return to the long-hours culture which only makes staff more tired and vulnerable to stress-related illnesses. Staff are fearful of reporting stress symptoms for the fear of being dismissed."

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BBC Local Live

Here's what the Prison Service has had to say about these figures: 

Mike O'Sullivan
BBC East Midlands Today reporter at Nottingham Crown Court

A man who admitted the rape and murder of the Leicestershire schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood has gone on trial to deny falsely imprisoning her.     

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The jury at Nottingham Crown Court was told Stephen Beadman, 29, of George Avenue in Ibstock, had admitted the rape and murder charges at a earlier hearing. 

A second man, Luke Harlow, 27, also of George Avenue, Ibstock, earlier admitted sexual grooming and two counts of sexual activity with the teenager and also denies the false imprisonment of Kayleigh.  

The court heard he groomed Kayleigh online and she secretly agreed to meet him at his house. 

The prosecution told the court Kayleigh was "taken by Mr Beadman off into the night where she was raped and murdered by him." 

The case continues.

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BBC Local Live

England's head coach Eddie Jones has been commenting on his decision to leave out Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge for Saturday's test against Australia. 

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Jones said: "As always selection was tight and naturally players are disappointed, but we've gone with a 23 that has a good mix of experience and youth."  

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BBC Local Live

BBC Midlands Correspondent tweets...

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BBC Local Live

Here's what's happening across Leicestershire: 

• Leicester Prison is criticised by a charity for having one of the highest rates of stress-related illness among staff
• Giving police greater powers to stop young people from gathering in Countesthorpe has been backed by the region's police and crime commissioner
• Cricket: South African Rilee Roussouw could miss his spell at Grace Road after injuring his shoulder against Australia, external

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BBC Local Live

Who doesn't love a good ribbon cutting ceremony...? 

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BBC Local Live

Sharron Davies - remember her? 

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The Olympic silver medallist is going to be opening Hinckley's £15m leisure centre. , external

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BBC Local Live

Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher juniper for sending in this rather nice looking pic from Ashby de la Zouch. 

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BBC Local Live

Leicester Tigers duo Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been named in the England XV to face Australia in Brisbane on Saturday morning (11:00). 

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Unfortunately though there is no place for Ellis Genge in the match day 23. 

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BBC Local Live

Frances Crook, chief executive of The Howard League for Penal Reform, believes it's no surprise that staff at Leicester are stressed. 

"If you are a prison officer and you have to cut someone down who is hanging - imagine how stressful that is," she said. 

"Prison officers save lives - they cut people down and save lives."

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BBC Local Live

Here is what Leicestershire boss Andrew McDonald has had to say about the signing of Cameron Delport. 

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"Cameron has experience in most of the world’s top T20 competitions and his knowledge and skill will be valuable assets for us," McDonald said. 

"Cameron will give us another useful option in our batting roster and is also a good person who will contribute greatly to the changing room."

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BBC Local Live

New figures show staff at Leicester Prison have among the highest rates of stress-related illness in the country.

The Howard League for Penal Reform is warning the figures show the service is in crisis.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Here's what's happening across Leicestershire: 

• New figures show staff at Leicester Prison have among the highest rates of stress-related illness in the country
• The police say they're making efforts to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Countesthorpe 
• Leicestershire sign Cameron Delport for the T20 Blast competition  

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Another warm one or is it cooling down? Charlie Slater has your East Midlands weather forecast...

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BBC Local Live

Unfortunately though it looks as if South African Rilee Roussouw won't be coming to Grace Road, according to BBC Radio Leicester's Richard Rae. 

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Rossouw (pictured centre) had been expected to replace Umar Akmal for the T20 Blast, but he injured his shoulder in Tuesday's tri-series win against Australia at the Providence Stadium in Guyana., external

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BBC Sport

Leicestershire sign South African Cameron Delport for this summer's T20 Blast. 

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The 27-year-old qualifies as a non-overseas player through his English grandparents. , external