Your photos: Swans in Donisthorpepublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
A nice and calm morning in Donisthorpe by the looks of it...
Image source, Twit TwooThanks to our BBC Weather Watcher Twit Twoo for the photo.
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Updates for Monday 14 November 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Tuesday
Your photos: Swans in Donisthorpepublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Image source, Twit TwooSnooker: Woollaston in Northern Ireland Openpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
BBC Leicester SportLeicester's Ben Woollaston is up against Jordan Brown in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open this afternoon.
Afternoon weather updatepublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterPlenty of cloud around throughout the afternoon and where the cloud is thick enough there could be some drizzle and a few light showers.
Mild with highs of 13C (55F).
England training sessionpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
BBC Leicester SportJamie Vardy with his England team mates at Tottenham's training ground today.
Image source, Getty ImagesWill he start against Spain tomorrow?
Diabetes health sessions in Leicestershirepublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Helen McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester ReporterAlmost 10% of people in Leicester have diabetes, which compares with 5% nationally
Black and minority ethnic groups are particularly affected and free health sessions are being held for these communities in Leicester and Loughborough.
Today, I had my blood sugar level tested and was relieved to discover I'm not currently at high risk.
Several years ago I was at high risk because of my family history and weight - it was a wake up call for me.
Reducing your risk of diabetespublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Helen McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester ReporterA study here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, external concluded that standing up for five minutes every half an hour can significantly reduce your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes - that's not even jumping up and exercising but simply standing up.
I never realised the small changes can make such a big difference.
World Diabetes Daypublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveToday is World Diabetes Day, external - and our city has one of the highest rates of the illness in the country.
There are 20,000 people diagnosed with diabetes in Leicester every year, according to the charity Diabetes UK.
Image source, Getty ImagesCurrency advicepublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOfficial advice from the British government on what to do with your 500 and 1,000 rupee notes here, external.
Expert says 'don't panic' about rupee withdrawalpublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveIf you aren't planning to visit India any time soon, Vinod Popat has this advice...
Image source, Getty ImagesHe says: "Recently the Deputy High Commissioner in London said people will be able to exchange their Indian currency here in local Indian banks. However they're waiting for RBI permission to come through - that should come through after the dust has settled in India."
Travellers adviced to take rupees back to Indiapublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveVinod Popat runs an advisory centre in Leicester - he described it as being like the Citizens Advice Bureau but for people whose first language isn't English.
He said lots of people have been to see him for advice on what to do with their 500 and 1,000 rupee notes.
Image source, AFPThe most simple advice he has is to take the notes back to India before 30 December and change them.
If you want to exchange them after that date, he said you'll need to take them to the Reserve Bank of India , externalor open an Indian "NRO" account.
Where does Children in Need money go?published at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
It's Children in Need this Friday and there will be lots of people fundraising all week.
If you've ever wondered where the donations go, BBC journalists across England have been finding out what.
UK banks refusing rupee notespublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveAnother couple in Leicester said they have a large amount of 500 and 1,000 Indian rupee notes left over from holidays in the country.
They say they have been to the Bank of India in the UK to try and change the notes but "they refused to accept them".
Image source, Getty ImagesThis seems to be quite a common experience because technically, the notes should not leave the country.
'Worthless' Indian currencypublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOne man has told BBC Radio Leicester he has 36 of the 500 rupee notes and three 1,000 rupee notes - that's about £260.
He said the money is now worthless.
Image source, Getty ImagesConcern about rupee note withdrawalpublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSome people have been getting in touch with BBC Radio Leicester claiming they're going to be left out of pocket after the Indian government's decision to scrap some denominations of the Indian rupee.
Image source, Getty ImagesA decision was made by the Indian Prime Minister last week to stop accepting all 500 and 1,000 rupee notes to crack down on corruption.
Vaz 'welcomes' police investigationpublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveOver the weekend we found out police are investigating possible drug offences following a Sunday Mirror story about the Leicester MP Keith Vaz.
Read more about it here.
Image source, ReutersPolice #itcanwait campaignpublished at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveLeicestershire police will highlight the dangers of driving on the phone, external at an event in Blaby on Thursday.
Jonathan Clarkson from Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Road Safety Partnership, said, “Last year we saw a rise in the number of deaths or serious injuries on our roads and we are very aware of the devastating impact these accidents can have on families. Using a mobile phone behind the wheel all too often contributes to these tragic accidents."
Police target drivers on the phonepublished at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice have a key focus this week...
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End of X postMising Yasir foundpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThere was a lot of talk last week about a missing teenager from Leicester, external called Yasir Osman.
Police have now told us he's been found safe and well. They've thanked everyone for their help finding him.
Problems...published at 09:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSorry for the delays with our Local Live updates this morning - we're having a few technical issues.
Gosh, I used to spend ages looking at this test card while waiting for children's TV to start.
Vardy in for Kanepublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 14 November 2016
BBC Leicester SportJamie Vardy is set to lead England's attack against Spain after Harry Kane withdrew from the squad.
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