Updates for Thursday 11 August 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police want to speak to this man, external about several indecent assaults in Leicester...
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceThere have been a number of incidents where a man approached women on their own and asked for directions.
He then touched them inappropriately.
Dave Wade
BBC Local Live
Trent Barton have posted this picture of the earlier van fire on the A453 on Facebook. , external
Image source, Trent BartonThey said the delays are around the power station at Ratcliffe-on-Soar but queues are trailing back towards the Clifton Park and Ride.
They're putting extra buses on, they said.
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Foxes commentator
The calm before the storm...
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Of the £2.2m the council also plans to invest about £450,000 revamping parking at the Haymarket and Dover Street.
Image source, GoogleThey want to improve the signs directing people to the car park and make it so drivers pay before exiting the car park instead of when they park up.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Quote Message"In some parts of the city at the moment we've got people parking on pavements, blocking them so you can't get a buggy or a mobility scooter through. What we're looking at doing is something that has been done in other parts of the country - an experiment allowing people to park in a very controlled way in marked areas on some pavements. We'll see if that enables people to get their cars and buses up and down the street at the same time as making sure the pavement is clear for those who want to use it."
Peter Soulsby, Leicester’s City Mayor
Dave Wade
BBC Local Live
The vehicle fire is out on the A453 but look at the mess it's left!
Image source, Highways EnglandIt's on the southbound side and the lane closure's causing congestion back to Kegworth Road.
BBC Sport
Newcastle Falcons have signed back-rower Opeti Fonua from Leicester Tigers on undisclosed terms.
Image source, Getty ImagesDave Wade
BBC Local Live
There are currently delays on the A453 near the M1 junction at Kegworth because of a vehicle fire.
Looking at the Highways Cameras it appears to be out and the fire service are at the scene.
Image source, Highways EnglandIan Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Foxes commentator
Waiting for Claudio's first press conference is like the hours before the first day back at school.
Image source, Getty ImagesWhat is he going to say? Will he be uber cool? How will he manage expectations? Will he have any big announcements or headline grabbing lines ready?
Can't wait.
Dave Wade
BBC Local Live
Six years ago the airport brought in a drop-off charge of £1 but they doubled it in May.
They say it helps to pay for improvements and that free short-stay parking is available further away.
Image source, ThomsonBut, still £2 for 10 minutes? I'd rather get the bus...
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after a crash in on Main Road in Tywcross.
The lorry was upside down in a ditch with the driver trapped by the legs.
The fire service and air ambulance were called to the scene.
Dave Wade
BBC Local Live
Now, parking charges at the airport. Worst bit about going on holiday? I think so.
East Midlands Airport has come under fire for the charges it levies on dropping people off outside the terminal.
The RAC says the flat fee of £2 for 10 minutes makes it one of the priciest in the country.
That's especially because for every minute you stay after that you're charged £1!
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Over the next three years the council wants to spend £2.2m on their Parking Improvement Action plan.
Image source, GoogleAbout £300,000 of that money will be spent on pilot schemes in Rushey Mead and Aylestone that will allow drivers to legally park on the pavement.
If this is successful the council will roll it out across the city centre.
Speedster Guy Martin has set a new record for Hinckley-based Triumph , externalwhile practicing ahead of his attempt at breaking the two-wheeled land speed record later this month.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A very interesting story now for all my fellow Leicester drivers...
There's going to be some big changes coming in for parking as the city council invest more than £2m into things like resident parking schemes, pavement parking and dangerous school parking.
Facebook
The approval of the mural doesn't seem to have gone down well with some of you on Facebook, external.
Image source, Leicester City CouncilRoger Cornish said: "As a Massive City fan..... this isn't the correct place for this mural."
Pete Degnan said: "Disgusting that such a historic building should be used as a canvas for modern art. We admire buildings such as Newarke Houses, their age and importance to our city."
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
If you are disappointed in the council's decision to approve the mural you might be pleased to know it will only be temporary.
It will be able to stay on the north wall of Newarke Houses Musuem for up to two years.
It could still be a long time till the mural is complete - work to create it will start within the next three years.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Quote Message"The series of murals celebrating Leicester City's extraordinary season has been well-received by the public, so we're pleased that we've been given the go-ahead to create this temporary installation on the side of Newarke Houses Museum. This tribute to the Thai heritage of the club's owners will be a striking addition to the series - and could also encourage people to visit this historic part of Leicester and discover all that the area has to offer."
Leicester City Council, Statement
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The painting will feature Buddhist images - this is to recognise Leicester City's Thai heritage and owners.
It's to celebrate that under their ownership the club managed a hugely successful season.
Image source, Getty Images