Blaze rips through fast-food restaurantpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Firefighters were called to Big John's in Leicester at 07:30 GMT after a large fire engulfed the building.
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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
Road reopens after fire at city restaurant
Thousands to be spent on manufacturing zones
Woman, 67, dies after car hits wall
Second teen arrested over stabbing
Updates for Thursday 3 January 2019
Blaze rips through fast-food restaurantpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Second teen arrested over stabbingpublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice investigating a stabbing in Leicester have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Image source, GoogleThe teenager was arrested yesterday and has since been released on bail. A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested and was released on bail earlier this week.
The stabbing happened in the Braunstone area of the city on Friday 28 December.
Man charged with attempted murder after stabbingpublished at 09:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 40-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at a house in Nottingham.
Image source, GoogleIt's after a 47-year-old woman was stabbed at a property in the Bobbers Mill area early yesterday morning.
The victim remains in hospital in a "serious but stable" condition.
Man wanted over affray arrestedpublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice searching for a man in connection with violent offences in Nottingham have arrested a 23-year-old man.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceOfficers were looking for Shekeil Sands after affray incidents in Bulwell on 5 November and Lenton on 11 November 2018.
Police are still asking for help to find 21-year-old Leshae Traynor (pictured) from Brindley Road in the city.
Driver crashes to 'avoid hitting rabbit'published at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThis crash is the result of a "driver swerving to miss a rabbit", police said.
The car hit a wall in Owler Bar in the Peak District. Both driver and rabbit were uninjured.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceRoad reopens after restaurant firepublished at 09:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsHumberstone Road is now open in both directions after a fire at Big John's restaurant.
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End of twitter postFire damages city restaurantpublished at 09:12 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe flames have now died down at Big John's restaurant revealing the extent of the damage.
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End of twitter postPassengers delayed by fire offered other rail servicespublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAnyone delayed getting into Leicester by the fire has been offered travel on other rail services.
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End of twitter postFire in restaurant kitchen and store roompublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe fire service has confirmed four fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and a command support unit has been sent to the restaurant fire that has closed Humberstone Road in Leicester.
Image source, GoogleThe service said it received "several calls" reporting fire and smoke seen from about 08:20 this morning.
When crews arrived the fire in the single storey building was "well established" in the kitchen and store room.
Firefighters have requested further assistance from gas and electricity companies Cadent and Western Power.
Praise for firefighters dealing with blazepublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsHere's more footage from the scene of a fire on Humberstone Road in Leicester.
It was filmed by Majid Freeman who said: "The firefighters are doing a great job as usual."
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End of twitter post'Avoid the area' of city firepublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are asking the public to avoid the area around St George's retail park in Leicester while a fire is dealt with.
Humberstone Road is closed in both directions between Dysart Way and the St Georges Island.
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End of twitter postPolice at scene of city firepublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are at the scene of the fire that has closed Humberstone Road in Leicester.
The blaze appears to be at Big John's restaurant.
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End of twitter postMissing teen found in Leicesterpublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsMissing teenager Amber Godsell has been found.
Police have said the 16-year-old from Old Dalby near Melton Mowbray was found in the New Parks area of Leicester.
Fire closes main city roadpublished at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA fire has closed Humberstone Road in Leicester in both directions between Dysart Way and the St Georges island.
More on this as we get it.
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End of twitter postWatch: East Midlands weatherpublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherCloudy and cold with the odd spell of sunshine - here's the full forecast.
Join us for today's live coveragepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2019
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BBC NewsGood morning East Midlands - I'll be looking after your live page today along with Gavin Bevis.
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