Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
That's all from Leicestershire Local Live - update will start again on Wednesday at 08:00.
Summary
Updates for Tuesday 7 February 2017
Man stabbed in city McDonald's
LCFC announce 'unwavering support' for Ranieri
School celebrates 300th birthday
Couple's struggle to fund IVF
Riders host Newcastle in BBL Trophy
News, sport, travel and weather updates will resume at 08:00 Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Weather: Rain and drizzlepublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Lucy Martin
BBC WeatherPatchy cloud with the risk of an isolated shower this evening. Overnight cloud will thicken up with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.
A minimum temperature of 3C (37F).
A cold start to Wednesday. It’ll be mostly cloudy with chilly easterly winds and outbreaks of light rain and drizzle.
A maximum temperate of 4C (39F).
Your photos: Beacon Hillpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Thanks to Weather Paul for uploading this brilliant photo of Beacon Hill in Woodhouse Eaves...
Image source, Weather PaulWatch: Marc Albrighton issues rallying callpublished at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC Leicester SportMarc Albrighton said staff, players and fans need to "pull together"...
Watch: Pupils at Humphrey Perkins Schoolpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodaySchool children describe what it's like to be a part of the 300th birthday celebrations...
How the school has changedpublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayThe school moved to Cotes Road in 1902 with 33 pupils - just one of them a girl.
Image source, Humphrey Perkins SchoolToday, as an academy, it educates 850 aged 11-16.
History of Humphrey Perkins Schoolpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayHumphrey Perkins School was founded in 1717 as a free grammar School named after Reverend Humphrey Perkins.
It was then built near the village centre 18 years later...
Image source, Humphrey Perkins SchoolStudents celebrate school anniversarypublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayCelebrating a remarkable milestone - Humphrey Perkins School in Barrow-upon-Soar has been moulding young minds since the 1700s.
Today the school's current pupils have been marking its long and proud history...
Have Foxes players lost their determination?published at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester SportNigel Pearson initially struggled in his first season in the top-flight but the club backed him and he led them to the "greatest escape".
Here's my concern though - there was real evidence of fight then but I'm not so sure that steeliness and determination is as prevalent now.
Image source, Getty ImagesI fear for the club this season, but they do have the capability to stay up. I hope they go out there and prove themselves once again.
Kasper Schmeichel has come out with some strong words and the rest of the players could do well to heed his advice.
Watch: No crisis at Leicesterpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC SportLeicester City boss Claudio Ranieri insists there is no crisis at the club, despite the reigning Premier League champions being just one point above the relegation zone...
Pressure not getting to Ranieripublished at 16:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester SportClaudio was upbeat and thoroughly charming as he showed no signs of pressure during his news conference this afternoon.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester City are struggling in the Premier League and haven't scored a goal in the competition since 31 December, but you wouldn't know it from speaking to him today.
He suggested the club's statement was for us in the media rather than for him - but what it does show is that the club are prepared to be patient with him.
Ranieri asks fans to stand by Foxespublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC Leicester SportDespite the FA Cup match being between "local rivals" Claudio Ranieri said it's not as important as the Premier League right now - "The Premier League is our priority".
Image source, Getty ImagesHe had a message for fans...
"We are close together. Last season was fantastic and this season we need to be more solid. We need you."
Amartey available for FA Cup clashpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC Leicester SportThe conversation did eventually turned to football - Ranieri said he will be sticking to the 4-4-2 formation for now after doing a bit of experimenting.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said Daniel Amartey will be available to play against Derby after his time away in the African Cup of Nations.
Islam Slimani and Leonardo Ulloa are "improving" with Slimani expected to return for the match against Swansea.
Ranieri not lost confidencepublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC Leicester SportRanieri said the club is not in "crisis" claiming " it's normal to lose confidence when you're not winning - he however does have confidence.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: "These players came from the bottom of the table to win the title. For this reason I am confident with my players".
Ranieri reacts to club statmentpublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC Leicester SportSo what came from the Leicester City press conference today...
Well Claudio Ranieri started by talking about the statement made by the football club saying it has "unwavering support" for him.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: "I think this is for the media. I know the views of the chairman. Maybe the chairman wanted to stop all the speculation.
"I understand football. When you win three matches you are God, when you lose three you are not".
Police can 'stop and search' football fanspublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice will be using "stop and search" in the city tomorrow when Leicester City play Derby County in the FA Cup replay.
Officers will be able to search you if you are within the ring road, external between midday and 23:00 - they'll be looking for things like weapons.
There will also be a dispersal order in place during the same time.
This means police will be able to tell to anyone over the age of 10 to leave a public area.
Man wanted after missing court datepublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice are appealing for help to find this man, external...
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceJamie Day is 28 years old and is originally from the Hinckley area.
He's wanted for failing to appear at court after being charged with burglary in September last year.
Leicester City back boss Ranieripublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC SportLeicester City stand by boss Claudio Ranieri despite the reigning Premier League champions being one point above the relegation zone.
Image source, ReutersFord's 'desire is to join Leicester'published at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
BBC SportSale director of rugby Steve Diamond suggests Bath and England fly-half George Ford has a will to return to Leicester.
Image source, Getty ImagesWatch: Mosaic to go on public displaypublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThis Roman mosaic, recently discovered in Leicester, will soon be going on display at Jewry Wall museum...
