Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Our live updates have now ended and will return on Tuesday from 08:00.
Summary
Taxi driver guilty over cyclist crash charge
Ex-BBC presenter 'wrongly presented as predatory'
East Midlands police forces review resources
Ilkeston Football Club wound up
Couple return to Manchester for special concert
Updates for Monday 5 June 2017
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Live: Leicester candidates in election debatepublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
BBC Radio LeicesterSorry, we're having trouble displaying this content.View original content on FacebookThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Facebook content may contain adverts.The candidates are:
- Jack Hickey, Conservative candidate for Leicester West
- Chris Williams, Green Party election agent for Leicester
- Sean Kelly-Walsh, Labour candidate for Charnwood
- Greg Webb, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Leicestershire
- Andy McWilliam, UKIP candidate for Loughborough
Digger used in attempted ATM theftpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveA JCB digger was used to try and steal a cash machine in Thringstone.
It happened early this morning at the ATM in the Co-op on The Green. Serious damage has been caused to the building.
It’s thought the suspects used a Toyota pick-up - the vehicle was found abandoned in the Copt Oak area.
They didn't manage to get any cash from the machine.
Consultation on children's heart surgery extendedpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
BBC Look North
East Yorkshire and LincolnshireA public consultation over the future of children's heart surgery at Glenfield Hospital has been extended because of the general election.
Image source, PANHS England wants to stop the service, saying it does not meet new standards set by the NHS.
A consultation on the East Midlands Congenital Heart Unit was due to finish today but will now run until mid-July.
Leicester Hospitals continues to fight the plans.
Weather: Rain, rain, rainpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Lucy Martin
BBC WeatherA damp night, with some heavy rain at times. However the blustery wind will gradually ease down. Turning quite misty on the hills.
Lows of 10C (50F).
A very unpleasant morning tomorrow with further heavy rain for a time.
Turning drier later in the day with some late brightness possible - highs of 14C (57F).
Live political debatepublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveEast Midlands Live will run a bit later than usual this evening to bring you a live political debate in Leicestershire.
Those involved are:
- Jack Hickey, Conservative candidate for Leicester West
- Chris Williams, Green Party election agent for Leicester
- Sean Kelly-Walsh, Labour candidate for Charnwood
- Greg Webb, Liberal Democrat candidate for South Leicestershire
- Andy McWilliam, UKIP candidate for Loughborough
Road to close for 'abnormal' loadpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveWorth noting this road closure tomorrow if you use the A38...
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End of twitter postCan politicians learn from Richard III?published at 17:29 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
It's said politicians should learn from history, but are there any parallels with the Battle of Bosworth?
Read More'Enhanced security' at Nottingham Arena following terror attackspublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveFollowing the recent attacks in Manchester and London, the Nottingham Arena has confirmed it will be "implementing enhanced security measures for all major events with immediate effect."
Image source, GoogleA spokesperson for the arena said: "We’re unable to discuss specific security details for each show as this is potentially detrimental to the measures, but there are some important changes we need customers to be aware of.
"A new bag policy has been introduced, and although it is best for everyone if customers do not bring any bags, we will allow handbags and other small bags into the venue. Lockers will no longer be available for use."
Visitors to the arena are also being asked to arrive as close to door opening times as possible to allow for the extra checks to take place.
London victims remembered in messages of condolencepublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveBooks of condolence will open across Nottinghamshire tomorrow to pay respect to the victims of the London attacks.
The books, external will be open until 26 June and after this date, sheets from each location will be collated into one document and sent to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
Flags are flying at half-mast on Nottinghamshire County Council buildings.
Councillors and employees will participate in the national one-minute silence tomorrow at 11:00.
County ins & outs 2017published at 16:51 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
Read MoreTour of Britain bosses 'reviewing security' ahead of Derbyshire stagepublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveOrganisers of the Women's Tour of Britain have said safety and security of riders and spectators remains their "highest priority" in light of the recent terrorist attacks.
Image source, SweetSpotThousands of fans are expected to line the route around the county, external for the fourth stage and at the start and finish lines in Chesterfield on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the Women's Tour of Britain said they continue to review security and are working closely with the police.
"We continue to place the safety and security of all of our riders, spectators, staff and officials as our highest priority ahead of the 2017 race."
New Dean of Derby appointed by Queenpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThe Reverend Canon Dr Stephen Hance has been appointed as the new Dean of Derby.
He has succeeded the Very Rev John Davies as Dean, following his move to Wells Cathedral.
Dr Hance, who currently works at Southwark Cathedral in London, will be installed at a special service in September.
Quote MessageI am thrilled and honoured to have been asked to serve as Dean of Derby. Our first family home was in the East Midlands, and we are looking forward to living and working here again."
Rev Canon Dr Stephen Hance
Nottingham traffic delayed by three sets of roadworkspublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveYou might have noticed the traffic in the centre of Nottingham is a little heavier than you'd expect today...
It's because of roadworks in London Road, which started today ahead of the Broadmarsh redevelopment.
They are due to take six weeks but the work, which will only be carried out between 9.30 and 15.30, is already a month late.
Meanwhile, ongoing work in Canal Street, above, is expected to last eight weeks.
And further works are being carried out in Sherrifs Way, near the station, to improve access to the taxi rank.
But the city council assured us the works will improve traffic and pedestrian movements.
Two men charged with robbery offencespublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveTwo men have been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Post Office in Overseal.
One of the men was charged with robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and possessing a blade in public. The second was charged with robbery and making threats with an offensive weapon.
They are both due before at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court later this month.
Refurbished mental health unit openspublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
East Midlands TodayA new facility to care for children and adults with mental health concerns opens has opened in Leicester after a £500,000 refurbishment.
The Bradgate Unit at Glenfield Hospital is designed to provide a safe and secure place for people who need to have their mental health assessed.
It means vulnerable people won't be locked up in a police cell whilst waiting for the help they need.
Manchester tribute concert 'a happy atmosphere'published at 15:12 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA teenager from Beeston, Nottingham, who was caught up in the Manchester suicide bomb attack, has been describing the One Love Manchester concert last night.
Cara Verney said there was a "happy atmosphere" in the 50,000-strong crowd at Old Trafford.
The show was held to remember the victims of the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May.
Last night's show was headlined by Ariana and also featured Take That, Katie Perry and Coldplay.
Wollaton Hall to close for several weekspublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveOne of Nottingham's main tourist attractions, Wollaton Hall, will be closed from today for several weeks to make way for a dinosaur exhibition.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Dinosaurs of China event will display some of the biggest dinosaur skeletons in the world.
The history of how the prehistoric creatures evolved into birds will be brought to life with huge 3D skeletons and fossils.
It's the first time the exhibition has come to the UK and the first time anyone has hosted it outside of Asia.
It opens on 1 July.
'Suspicious package' found in Leicesterpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Staff at the Leicester Mercury building were evacuated this morning, external after a suspicious package was found.
Taxi driver guilty over cyclist crash chargepublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 5 June 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveA taxi driver has been ordered to pay £955 in connection with a crash which caused the death of a cyclist in Leicester.
Farook Bhikhu's passenger opened a door of the taxi on London Road last year, which knocked cyclist Sam Boulton off his bike. The 26-year-old fell in front of a moving van and was killed.
Bhikhu was fined £300 and ordered to pay £625 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceHe was found guilty of permitting the opening of a vehicle door so as to injure/endanger a person by Loughborough magistrates.
The prosecution said Farook Bhikhu was "neglectful" in his duties.
Passenger Mandy Chapple has already admitted a charge of opening a vehicle door so as to injure or endanger another person and was fined £80.
