Updates for Tuesday 25 October 2016
More live coverage from 08:00 on Wednesday
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Rutland Water has been awarded Visit England accreditation for its facilities and customer service.
I've only been there once but thought it was a very beautiful place.
Image source, Anglian WaterPark Manager Will Kirstein says: “It’s a fantastic achievement to get this award from Visit England. People in Rutland can be rightly proud that their county has a truly first class visitor attraction."
Jonathan Lampon
BBC Radio Leicester Presenter
The Leicester Heroes event is also celebrating seven "unsung heroes" from across the region - Kathy is one of them...
Her granddaughter Hollie passed away recently after a bone marrow transplant.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Yesterday I told you about a serious crash in Castle Donington that happened over the weekend... police have now announced the man who was taken to hospital has died from his injuries.
The crash was on Hill Top just before 18:00 on Saturday.
Police want to hear from anyone , externalwho saw what happened or saw either of the two cars involved before the crash.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Looks like everyone who's anyone in Leicestershire is involved in Heroes Day at the University of Leicester...
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Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
They've done it ALREADY!
More than 1,020 people signed up to the Anthony Nolan Stem Cell Donor Register in Leicester today.
Well done!
A 78-year-old driver was travelling in the wrong direction on a dual carriageway, external when she killed a motorcyclist in a head-on crash, a court heard.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Plenty of cloud around this afternoon however that cloud will thin and break at times allowing for some sunny spells.
The best of the brighter weather will be in northern parts. Highs of 13C (55F).
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The record attempt is a joint effort between the University of Leicester and the Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign.
They're calling it "Leicester Heroes Day"...
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Quote Message"My stem cells stopped working correctly, they started producing defective cells so I needed somebody else's cells to replace mine. My blood group has now changed to my donors. Effectively I've got somebody else's immune system working in my body keeping me alive."
Rik Basra, Campaigner
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A attempt is underway at the University of Leicester today - to smash the existing UK record for the number of sign-ups to the Anthony Nolan Stem Cell Donor Register.
This was their total a few hours ago...
They need to beat 1020.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The National Caribbean Heritage Museum says Caribbeans were invited to the UK after the second world war to help with labour shortages.
They were known as the "Windrush generation" and some only came with a small suitcase of things...
You can see this and other art, music and performances throughout the day at City Hall.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
In the late 1940s, the UK saw an influx of migrants from the Caribbean, with many settling in cities like Leicester.
This morning there's a pop-up museum commemorating this time in history in the entrance to Leicester City Hall.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Jason Robins wants to erect a headstone for his great-great-great grandfather next year...
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Here's some of the rubbish being unloaded in Welland Park this morning...
There's all sorts here - a bed, fridge/freezer, cardboard boxes. Not nice to look at.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
There's still a lot of fog around in the city - looks quite spooky...
Be careful if you're driving in.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Private John Burton survived the battle on 25 October 1854 but his body is now thought to be here at Welford Road Cemetery...
Only thing is - there's no headstone.
Now his great-great-great grandson wants to erect a headstone in his honour.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Today is the 162nd anniversary of the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War.
Image source, Wikimedia CommonsThe relative of a soldier, thought to be the only Leicester man to survive, says his ancestor's grave deserves to be recognised.
Private John Burton is in an unmarked grave in Welford Road Cemetery.
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On our Facebook , externalpage you've been commenting on the news that Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
Image source, Getty ImagesTim Merry says: "Two Leicester City players nominated for Ballon d'Or. Speechless no words needed...when will this story end?"
Neil J. O'connell says: "He is our most skilful player. Good luck 🍀 to you Riyad."
Jean Rees says: "Well done Vards. I'm thrilled to bits for you - well deserved."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
You might remember hearing about this at the end of last week - Harborough District Council are going to show us some of the fly tipped rubbish they've collect this week by dumping it in Welland Park.
Image source, Harborough District CouncilThey want to show us how big a problem fly tipping is for them - this is one example they sent us.
