Updates for Wednesday 9 November 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Thursday
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
This is what is causing the problems on the railway line today...
Image source, Network RailNetwork Rail say a piece of cable came into contact with the overhead wires yesterday afternoon causing a power failure and damaged the signalling equipment.
They say they have engineers working to repair the problem but warn disruption may last all day.
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Here is some more on the case of mistaken identity for Leicester Tigers winger Tom Brady (see 10:01).
Image source, Getty ImagesThe American Tom Brady, who has won four Super Bowls, isn't actually on Twitter and despite Mr Trump's claims, it is not known whether he decided to cast his vote for the Republican nominee.
However, Mr Brady's wife, Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, told one of her followers on Instagram last week the couple were not backing Mr Trump's campaign.
There were warnings of snow last night - not a flake in South Wigston by the looks of it...
Image source, xkizziPhoto taken by BBC Weather Watcher xkizzi.
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester Tigers' Jack Roberts is hoping to take advantage of both Matt Toomua and Manu Tuilagi being out injured.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the Premiership season so far he's made four appearances, mostly from the bench.
He says the ultimate aim is to get into the team week-in week-out.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Image source, Corstorphine + Wright ArchitectsQuote Message“The approval of Castle Acres is excellent news for the district. Fosse Park is one of the biggest shopping areas in Britain and we are proud to have it in our area. This expansion will not only create more jobs, but will also see Everards relocate to their exciting new development, Everards Meadows. "
Jane Toman, Chief executive, Blaby District Council
BBC Leicester Sport
Young Foxes player Elliott Moore could be back in action in two weeks after suffering a serious concussion in the development squad's match at Reading on Saturday.
The match was abandoned and the 19-year-old was taken to hospital.
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester City's U21s will have to play away from home in the EFL Trophy second round after the Foxes lost 1-0 at home to Walsall.
City's development coach Steve Beaglehole says he was disappointed with the quality of his team's performance towards the end of the match.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Blaby District Council says up to 1,000 new jobs will be available at the expanded Fosse Park.
It's going to cost £150m to transform the land currently used by Everards Brewery.
Image source, Corstorphine + Wright ArchitectsTwo stores we know will be on the new shopping park are Next and TK Maxx.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote Message"Donald Trump has great business links to the UK and I think he's going to be looking out for international friends and support and I think the special relationship is going to be very strong. I think if it comes to doing a trade deal, under President Obama we were going to be at the back of the queue, President Trump has said we'll be at the front of the queue."
Andrew Bridgen, North West Leicestershire MP
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Oh dear - it looks like Leicester Tigers' Tom Brady has been mistaken for a man with the same name.
He's tweeted this overnight...
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Here's what the Mail Online, external say about the story.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen says Trump's presidency could be good news for Britain.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe was a prominent leave campaigner in the EU referendum and says he sees similarities in Donald Trump's surprise win.
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester Political Reporter
We've found one...
This man talking to Jim Davis in a cafe in Leicester says he supports Trump - he said it's "time for a new start".
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester Political Reporter
There's an estimated 57.9 million Americans who've so far supported Trump - we've struggled to find many here in Leicester so far this morning.
It's a brave new world of American politics then...and yes it affects everyone including us here in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. America remains a massive trading partner of ours and a dominant world power.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
BBC Radio Leicester has been out talking to some of you this morning about the US election result.
One person said: "They're absolutely insane. What on earth possesses a democratic, intelligent country to vote for Trump? I have no idea."
BBC Travel
One lane is blocked and there's slow traffic on the A594 Vaughan Way southbound in Leicester at the Highcross Street junction because of a broken down car.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
If you are hoping to get the train to London today here is East Midlands Trains amended timetable, external.
They warn the trains are expected to be "extremely busy".
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
This is the current state of departures at Leicester Railway Station...
Image source, National RailAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Sorry commuters but the major disruption on the trains last night is continuing this morning.
East Midlands Trains say it's being caused by a "significant fault" with the signalling system at Luton...
They're running a very limited service on the line going north and south of Leicestershire and are advising customers to use different routes.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
In other news this morning - councillors in Blaby have voted to approve a new shopping park in Leicestershire.
Image source, Corstorphine + Wright ArchitectsCastle Acres will be built next to Fosse Park where Everards Brewery is at the moment - the brewery will move over the road to a new development.
