Hairdryer gran is 'national hero'published at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Internet sensation Jean Brooks is stopped in the street for selfies and fans visit her home.
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Updates for Thursday 8 June 2017
Polls open across region for General Election
Hairdryer gran is 'national hero', say fans
'Random' bag searches at shopping centre
Tower of London poppies go on show in Derby
Celebrities back toddler's cancer treatment bid
Shakespeare named permanent Foxes boss
Hairdryer gran is 'national hero'published at 18:13 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Today's live updates have ended - for now.
Amy Woodfield will be with you from 22:00 this evening to bring you results, reaction and analysis from the general election in the East Midlands.
East Midlands weather update: Chance of heavy rainpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterSome clear spells will develop in the first half of tonight.
In the early hours, cloud will increase with the chance of some showers which could be heavy.
Lows of 10C (50F).
Work begins on new university health centrepublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA ceremony has been held to celebrate the start of work on a new wellness centre.
The Cripps Health Centre, at the University of Nottingham, is set to become one of the country's largest wellness centres.
The new facility will contain clinical consulting rooms, minor operations suites, a patient observation bay, physiotherapy areas, dentist treatment rooms, a pharmacy and mental health suite as well as training rooms and offices.
Image source, University of NottinghamWork will be completed by 2018.
Leicester academics find therapy that could stop superbugs on farmspublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveResearchers at the University of Leicester have shown that it might be possible to develop an alternative to antibiotics for treating diseases in pigs.
They have identified a range of viruses, called bacteriophages, that can be used to kill common pig infections.
The aim is to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistant bacteria emerging on farms that could also infect humans.
If trials in pigs work, the new therapy could be extended to treat people.
Shakespeare 'will help us take club forward,' vice chairman sayspublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveIn a statement on the club's official website,, external Leicester City vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said that Craig Shakespeare was the "ideal choice" to become the club's permanent manager.
Image source, Getty Images"Craig has shown all the qualities in leadership, motivation and talent management that are required to be successful in this role," Mr Srivaddhanaprabha said.
"Those qualities, aligned with his first class coaching acumen, his knowledge of Leicester City and its philosophy, and the respect he has earned at every level of the club make him the ideal choice to help take us forward."
Shakespeare named Leicester managerpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Leicester City name caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare as their permanent manager on a three-year deal.
Read MoreLeicester confirms Craig Shakespeare as its new permanent managerpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHere's the official confirmation...
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End of twitter postShakespeare 'fully deserves' Leicester jobpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
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End of twitter postMotorcycle racing suits stolenpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveSeveral racing suits have been stolen by three masked burglars, Derbyshire Police have said.
The offenders smashed the windows at Pidcok Motorcycles in Draycott Road, Breaston.
The suits, including Spidi, RST and Alpinestar branded leathers, were stolen at around 22:40 on 27 May.
After the break-in, the offenders drove off towards Long Eaton in a dark coloured car, which had its boot open for a while.
Analysis: Appointing Shakespeare as Foxes boss 'sensible'published at 16:15 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Foxes commentatorAppointing Craig Shakespeare as the new Leicester boss is a sensible decision in my view.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe big test for him now is attracting quality players this summer.
Swimming: Peaty backs 'mixed events' for next Olympicspublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Nick Hope
BBC Sport Olympic sports reporterRio 2016 champion swimmer Adam Peaty believes the introduction of mixed events for Tokyo 2020 would make the Olympics "more fun".
Image source, Matt Roberts/Getty ImagesThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) will decide the medal events for each sport in 2020 on Friday, 9 June - a month ahead of schedule.
The IOC believes mixed events and mixed relays will help promote gender equality.
"I'm 100% in favour as it would add spice," City of Derby swimmer Peaty told BBC Sport.
Watch: Tower of London poppy artist on his creation's homecoming'published at 16:06 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
East Midlands TodayTower of London poppy artist Paul Cummins has said bringing his creation to Derby's Silk Mill for seven weeks is "overwhelming"...
Derbyshire hoping major cycling event brings tourism boostpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveFinal preparations are under way across a number of Derbyshire towns and villages as they get ready to welcome the Women's Tour of Britain on Saturday.
Image source, SweetSpotThe county is hosting Stage 4 of the race and it will pass through places including Chesterfield, Belper and Wirksworth., external
Toby Wilton, who works at a cafe in Crich, said: "I think there will be a fair few crowds round the village.
"I think it will be very good, [it'll bring publicity for] people who don't know where Crich is.
"Overall, I think that there is some great excitement for the race."
Today's stage sees the riders in Stoke-on-Trent before the race heads to Leamington Spa on Friday.
Chatsworth RHS: Long queues to enter sitepublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveVisitors to Chatsworth for the Royal Horticultural Society's show have been met with long queues to get into the site.
Traffic was also building up this morning with some drivers stuck in 11 miles of queuing traffic.
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End of twitter postAnalysis: Tigers' Euro draw 'offers the chance to right the wrongs of 2016/17'published at 14:29 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Chris Egerton
BBC Radio Leicester rugby reporterThe draw offers an early chance to put things right against opponents very familiar in Munster and Racing 92.
Image source, Getty ImagesDespite home victories last season against both, it will be fascinating to see whether Tigers do better on the road under Matt O’Connor, having notched one penalty goal at Thomond Park (38-0 loss) and the Stade Yves Du Manoir combined (34-3 loss).
Castres meanwhile will be fresh opponents for Leicester with the two having never met before in Europe.
Rugby: Tigers learn European Champions Cup fatepublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveLeicester Tigers have been drawn alongside Munster, Racing 92 and Castres for the pool stage of the European Champions Cup.
Image source, Getty ImagesDash cam appeal following serious crashpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveNottinghamshire Police hope drivers with dash-cam footage can help them with an investigation into a serious crash on the A46 at Collingham.
It happened at the Station Road junction at 21:45 on 6 June.
The drivers of both cars involved, a woman and an elderly man, were taken to hospital with chest, leg and back injuries.
Delays on M1 after van overturnspublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThere are long delays on the M1 northbound between J15A and J16, near Nottingham,after a van overturned.
Emergency services have now removed the vehicle.
Image source, Highways EnglandSchool will reopen on Monday following firepublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 8 June 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA school, which has been closed following a fire, has confirmed it will reopen on Monday.
The blaze at Holgate Primary and Nursery in Nottingham, was quickly brought under control but the sprinkler caused extensive water damage to the classrooms.
Nottinghamshire County Council has confirmed the school will open on Monday.
Executive headteacher Nicola Davies said they have worked closely with the local authority to dry out, sterilise and clean-up the school.