Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Here's what's happening across our region: 

• Farmers in Leicestershire and Rutland say they've seen a massive increase in cases of the deadly plant black grass which destroys their crops
• The East Midlands has seen one of the lowest weekly pay increases anywhere in the country, new figures reveal
• Leicester's Mark Selby takes on Joe Perry in the quarter-finals of the International Championship in China  

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That said - if there is any truth in the rumour - I'm not sure Leeds would be particularly happy with the 23-year-old going, they rejected a transfer request from him in the summer.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Leicester City are looking at Leeds' full back Charlie Taylor as a long term replacement for Christian Fuchs, according to the Daily Mirror., external

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Leicester Mercury

Leicester City Council is to get at least £2 million to spruce up the city centre to offset the impact of a £150 million extension to Fosse Park., external

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BBC Local Live

Thanks to Phil Holloway for getting in touch via Twitter with this excellent shot of the sunrise at Loughborough station. 

Image source, Phil Holloway

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BBC Local Live

It definitely feels cold outside - but Alexandra Hamilton has an altogether more scientific explanation of the day's weather...

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BBC Local Live

Not sure what black grass is? This should help...

• Black grass is a native weed that occurs throughout the UK but is found mainly in southern and eastern England.
• It is hugely invasive and seeds rapidly, depleting crops.
• Some forms of black grass have become resistant to chemicals, leading to an increase of the weed on farms. 

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BBC Local Live

Farmers in Leicestershire and Rutland say they've seen a massive increase in cases of a deadly plant which destroys their crops.

Some farms here have had to stop working wheat fields for a year due to the black grass weed. 

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome along to another Thursday across Leicestershire. I'll be with you until later with the region's news, sport, weather and travel. 

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