Summary

  • Man jailed for breaking baby's arms and legs

  • Council apologises for inaction over abuse claims

  • Railway bridge leaking 'like a colander'

  • Man 'critically ill' after brawl in pub

  • Teen questioned over 'stupid' roundabout stunt

  • Hot summer affects cider maker's apples

  • Live updates on Monday 17 September

Live Reporting

Amy Woodfield, Nick Smith and Gavin Bevis

  1. Railway bridge leaking 'like a colander'

    Chris Doidge
    BBC Radio Derby, political reporter

    The Alfreton Road railway bridge in Derby has been "significantly damaged" by a water main, which burst in August.

    The BBC has learned the internal structure of the 180-year-old bridge was damaged meaning it could take an "extended period" to repair.

    Leaking railway bridgeDerby City Council

    A council engineer has said it has been left leaking "like a colander" and that it was lucky there wasn't a catastrophe.

    The road has been closed since August, leading to congestion on nearby routes including the A61.

    Leaking railway bridgeDerby City Council

    Derby City Council leader, Chris Poulter, has said the latest information he has is that the council is working with Network Rail to get an assessment of the bridge done.

    We're expecting an update from the council later today.

  2. Travel: 'Long delays' on M1 southbound

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Not a good start to your Monday morning if you're heading south on the M1 in Leicestershire. Traffic is being held between J21A and J21.

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  3. Teen questioned over 'stupid' roundabout stunt

    Sonia Kataria
    BBC News

    A teenager has been questioned after a "stupid" YouTube stunt which saw a boy spun at high speed on a park roundabout using the wheel of a moped.

    Tyler Broome injuredDawn Hollingworth

    Eleven-year-old Tyler Broome (pictured) was left with "horrific injuries" similar to those inflicted by g-force, according to his mother Dawn Hollingworth.

    He passed out and was abandoned by those involved, she said.

    Police investigating the incident in Tuxford said a 16-year-old was interviewed under caution and a moped has been seized.

  4. Christmas countdown on for solar tree company

    BBC Radio Derby

    Only 99 sleeps until Christmas - we're into single figures.

    You might think it's too early to be using the "C" word but there's a company in Little Eaton which has been in festive mood for weeks.

    Christmas Trees

    Plantscape are charging up about 3,000 fake Christmas trees with the help of solar panels.

    Later in the year the trees will be used by councils across the UK to decorate public spaces.

    Christmas Trees

    Richard Webster is from the company and said they have to start early as councils plan how to spend their budgets well in advance.

    He said: "We have to basically get them all down, charge all the batteries up, and then wire them all up. We do various tests on them as well to make sure all the lights work. We need to make sure every one of them is flashing."

  5. Watch: East Midlands weather forecast

    Rich Davis
    BBC Weather presenter

    Turning cloudy this afternoon with a chance of some rain.

  6. Join us for today's live coverage

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Good morning East Midlands - I'll be writing your live page today along with Nick Smith and Gavin Bevis.

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