Updates for Friday 20 January 2017
Local reaction to Trump inauguration
Jury out in baby manslaughter trial
Uncapped Mike Williams makes England squad
Atlantic rower sets final challenge
Mark Selby out of the Masters after 3-6 defeat
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Monday
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
The village of Cossington, just north of Leicester is usually a fairly quiet place but locals claim this has recently changed.
It's thanks to the closure of Syston Road where repairs to a railway bridge are taking place.
Image source, GoogleIt's meant Back Lane is being used as a cut through for drivers causing "chaos" for locals.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Love him or hate him - Donald Trump will become the 45th President of the United States later.
Dr Clodagh Harrington is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at De Montfort University and has been speaking to BBC Radio Leicester.
Image source, Getty ImagesShe thinks Trump has set himself up to make big changes quickly.
She said: "The only way he can actually do that is to by issuing a series of executive orders, bypassing Congress.
"It's quite impactful but he has to be mindful that the democratic process does exist."
Helen McCarthy
BBC Radio Leicester Reporter
Graham Walters from Thurmaston doesn't look 69... obviously a life full of adventure is good for him.
He's rowed the Atlantic four times successfully and three times unsuccessfully.
Now he's hoping to get in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest person to row single-handedly across the Atlantic in the oldest boat.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
So what do the students make of the turntablism lessons?
One said: "I'm enjoying it - it's going well. It's improving my rhythm because I've always had trouble staying in time as a guitarist."
Another said: "It's interesting - as part of my music tech lessons I'm learning about rap and hip-hip so I think this furthers my knowledge."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
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Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Bradley Smith is a music teacher and has helped put the turntablism lessons pilot together.
He said students are starting by learning how to put the needle on the record and get their "scratch sample".
He said: "This is a great stepping stone into music production. It's fun and it's trending and it's current for the children today to learn."
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Turntablism has actually been added to the music curriculum at Robert Smyth Academy in Market Harborough.
The module was designed in part by award winning DJ Mr Switch...
I did once try this and it was incredibly hard.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Music lessons have come a long way since I was at school - these students in Market Harborough are getting turntablism lessons...
BBC Leicester Sport
Dan Cole, Ben Youngs, Ellis Genge and Mike Williams named in England squad for the Six Nations.
Image source, Getty ImagesToday's front page - read the headline story here, external.
Image source, Leicester MercuryBBC Leicester Sport
Who's going to be in? Who's going to be out?
Leicester Tigers v Glasgow team news is coming up at lunchtime today.
Image source, Getty ImagesAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
BBC Leicester Sport
Eddie Jones is to name his England squad for the Six Nations this morning - keep an eye out for any Leicester Tigers players.
Image source, Getty Images
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester Political Reporter
Sir Peter Soulsby has previously told the Highfields Community Association he's not happy giving them more public cash.
He said this complaint will be investigated but he's utterly unconcerned by it and that sometimes his job involves telling people he will no longer write them a blank cheque.
The next city council standards meeting is due in March.
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester Political Reporter
The complaint by the Highfields Community Association states that the city mayor has failed to act within the principles of the city council members' Code of Conduct.
It's raised concern about his honesty, accusing him of abusing his position and engaging in conduct that compromises council officers' integrity.
It's the latest move in an ongoing row between the city mayor and the HCA, which independently runs the Highfields Centre but with council funding.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A formal complaint has been made against Leicester's Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby.
The Highfields Community Association operates the Highfields Centre on Melbourne Road in the city.
The organisation has complained to the city council's Standards Committee over the handling of a long running dispute about funding.
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Leicester's Mark Selby will face Barry Hawkins in the last eight of the Masters this afternoon.
Play's due to get underway from 13:00.
Image source, PAAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Leicester's "Stand Up to Racism" organisation is holding a rally in Leicester at the Clock Tower, external tonight in protest at Donald Trump becoming the US President.
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Leicester Sport
Claudio Ranieri is due to hold his pre-Southampton press conference today.
All the key quotes and headlines will be here on Local Live from 13:00.
Image source, PAAmy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Some sad news about the search for missing Enderby man David Noakes.
Last night police told us they had recovered a body from the water, external in Jubilee Park.
A formal identification has not yet taken place but the body is believed to be that of Mr Noakes.
