Updates for Monday 13 June 2016
Entrepreneur and Remain campaigner Madi Sharma said being in the EU gave her access to a market of 500 million customers.
"98% of the economy is small to medium sized enterprise economy [not large multinationals]. We are mainly locally based, employing local people," she said.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The trial of two men accused of falsely imprisoning a Measham teenager before she was murdered will continue in court today.
On Friday the prosecution argued Luke Harlow and Stephen Beadman held Kayleigh Haywood against her will. Something they both deny.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceWe are yet to hear from the defence.
Our East Midlands Today reporter Mike O'SulIivan is in court and will keep us updated with what happens.
BBC Leicester Sport
It was another frustrating day for Leicestershire as their one day cup match against Northamptonshire was almost completely washed out.
The match had been reduced to 19 overs a side, but in the end they managed just two before the game was abandoned.
That no result means the Foxes have no wins from their three games and lie second from bottom in the table.
"BMW, Mercedes and Aldi will be kicking down the door of the European Commission saying we need that British business", so said UKIP MEP Roger Helmer.
He said the UK is the biggest customer in the world of European exports and it is in the EU's interest to keep a free trade agreement in the event of Brexit.
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On our Facebook , externalpage you've been talking about the impact of the M1 closure on traffic.
Image source, Highways EnglandLinzi Martin says: "Ashby A511 bypass gridlocked."
Catherine Willett says: "Just driven through northbound- traffic jams all around."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Quote Message“We are working hard to resolve the situation but to ensure the safety of the man and the public it is necessary to keep the motorway closed. We have trained police officers communicating with the man in order to reach a safe conclusion but this may take some time. We will continue to keep the public updated and will of course reopen the road as soon as possible.”
Chief Superintendent David Sandall, Leicestershire Police
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
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Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
East Midlands Trains say they're not expecting the line between Oakham and Corby to reopen today.
They still don't know the extent of the damage, external so can't say exactly how long the disruption will go on for.
If you are travelling between Melton Mowbray/Oakham and Corby you can use you ticket on other operators services.
Ben Truslove
BBC News Online
In a lively debate on the EU referendum, former Chancellor Ken Clarke accused the Vote Leave campaign of "Donald Trump type nonsense" and trying to scare voters over immigration.
Image source, APBut leave campaigner MP Andrew Bridgen said wages in the UK were a huge draw for Eastern European migrants, particular with the introduction of the national living wage
Ben Truslove
BBC News Online
The panel at last night's lively debate on the EU referendum was made up of four politicians and businesswomen evenly split between the leave and remain camp.
Topics covered included immigration, jobs, trade and more.
If you haven't made your mind up which way to vote next week - or even if you have - Better In or Out: A BBC East Midlands Today referendum special is a good watch.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
I feel like a real bearer of bad news this morning...
Some people in Market Harborough may have no water supply this morning- those that do might notice they have poor pressure.
Seven Trent say this is because one of their pieces of equipment has failed to operate, external. They say a member of their team is on their way to try and fix it.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
So the motorway is actually closed between J23 and J22 but the advice to drivers is to get off at J23A for a diversion.
Highways England say drivers should get on, external the A42 southbound followed by the M42 and M6 where they can they get back on the M1 southbound at J19.
Traffic on the M1 southbound is now back to J25.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A rare sight on a Monday morning- the M1 southbound completely empty...
Image source, Highways England
BBC Travel
There are also problems on the railway line this morning...
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Trains have been stopped because of a landslip at Corby Tunnel between Oakham and Corby.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The man on the overhead gantry has been there since midday yesterday.
Police say their decision to close the motorway has not been taken lightly.
Trained police officers are communicating with the man to try and reach a safe conclusion., external
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
This is the traffic coming off the M1 southbound at J23A...
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Diversions because of the M1 closure are having an impact of lots of other roads in the area...
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BBC Travel
I have to warn you about an incident on the M1 this morning.
The motorway is CLOSED southbound between J24 and J22 because there's a man stood on a sign.
Drivers are being diverted off the motorway and along other routes through Leicestershire.
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