Cancer virus vaccine take-up varies widelypublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019
Thousands of girls did not get full immunisation for HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, at school.
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Updates for Thursday 24 January 2019
Derby's Guildhall Theatre to stay closed until September
Jeweller fined thousands for fake eBay diamonds
Memories of 'zoo in a pub' shared
Firefighters rescue child with toilet seat stuck on head
Bones dug up on city centre street
Woman dies after setting herself on fire
MP calls for knife crime inquiry
UKIP councillor's son sacked over leaflet distribution
Blow for Ashbourne bypass hopes
Watersports park approved for former gravel pit
Cancer virus vaccine take-up varies widelypublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019
Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2019
The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
Read MoreWoman set herself alight accidentallypublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Kelly Miklasz died after accidentally setting herself on fire with a lighter, an inquest hears.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Live updates have now finished for the day but links to some local stories may continue to appear on this page.
Our live updates will resume from 08:00 on Friday.
Weather: Milder night than previous eveningspublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
After a rather chilly and misty evening, it will become somewhat milder overnight as cloud cover thickens from the west and light rain arrives later on.
Minimum temperature: 1 to 4C (34 to 39F)
Experts examine human remains found in car parkpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsExperts are examining human remains, including a skull, which were discovered by contractors in Nottingham city centre yesterday afternoon.
The workers had been digging in the car park of Nelsons Solicitors on Stanford Street, just off Castle Gate.
The site was formerly part of the graveyard at St Nics Church, and the remains are thought to date back to the 19th century.
Workman Luke Beale told BBC Radio Nottingham it's the first time in 10 years of digging he has ever found a skull.
City archaeologist Scott Lomax said the bones included skull fragments of a child and two adults, adult femurs and many bags of bone fragments.
He said it was an interesting find given the shallow depth and there would now be a "careful examination" of the remains before they're reburied.
Wigan keen on Forest's Fox - O'Neillpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Wigan Athletic are keen on signing Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox, according to Reds boss Martin O'Neill.
Read MoreDias leaves Forest for Olympiakospublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Winger Gil Dias leaves Nottingham Forest as his loan is cut short, allowing him to move to Greece with Olympiakos.
Read MoreMayor's blind walk around Leicesterpublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe mayor of Leicester has been learning about the issues blind people experience in the city by walking around blindfolded.
Peter Soulsby started his walk from the New Walk headquarters of the sight loss charity Vista.
Mr Soulsby said he felt "quite safe" to start with as the path is pedestrianised.
He was invited to do the walk by Pardeep Gill from Vista who said there are issues in the city centre for blind people - especially due to the removal of controlled crossings.
He said he's keen to work with the mayor to make Leicester a "true beacon of accessibility" for those with sight problems.
The shared space around Jubilee Square in the city has previously faced strong criticism from those with sight loss. It's been claimed the lack of kerbs make it difficult for trained guide dogs to know when to stop for cars.
Injured Hefele set to be out for seasonpublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Nottingham Forest defender Michael Hefele is expected to miss the rest of the season because of an Achilles injury.
Read MoreWoman dies after setting herself on firepublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineA woman who died due to severe burns had accidentally set herself on fire in a homeless hostel while smoking, an inquest heard.
Derby Coroner's Court heard Kelly Miklasz, 22, had removed the metal cap and flint of a disposable lighter and used it to smoke, causing the fluid to set alight.
Image source, Family handoutMiss Miklasz's mother Donna Lester said she had a "heart of gold".
Ms Lester added: "I miss her very much" and she was "heartbroken" that she must have been in so much pain while on fire.
The court heard that 65% of her body was burnt in the fire, which happened in Centenary House, in Mount Street, Derby, on 25 August.
Coroner Dr Robert Hunter returned the verdict of accidental death, concluding that she died from septicaemia and multiple organ failure, due to severe and extensive thermal burns.
Council plans for new event venuepublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
BBC Radio DerbyA £1.7m events and meeting space is to be created at Derbyshire County Hall in Matlock.
Image source, GoogleIt's been proposed the space is used for weddings, craft fairs and beer festivals but Labour have called it a "vanity project".
Town mourns death of 'valued' councillorpublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe flag outside Melton Borough Council is flying at half-mast following the death of a "well-respected" councillor.
The authority has confirmed Michael Blase died on Tuesday. He was elected to the council at a by-election for the Egerton Ward in May 2016.
Image source, Melton Borough CouncilQuote MessageI have not only lost a valued member of the council but also a thoroughly decent person and a great friend. Michael always acted in the best interests of the community and put aside any political differences for the greater good of the borough."
Joe Orson, Melton Borough Council, leader
Accidents increase in 20mph zonepublished at 15:44 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporterA 20mph zone pilot project by Derbyshire County Council can't be analysed for cost/benefit, because there was no benefit.
In 2015 the authority bowed to pressure from rural communities and started the trial in part of Padfield.
Image source, GoogleIn the three years since there have been three accidents in which someone was injured - that compares to none in the five years when the road had a 30mph limit. This means a cost/benefit analysis can't be done.
Average speeds only fell by one mile per hour. The council has said 20mph limits might still work but only where speed bumps are introduced alongside them.
MP calls for knife crime inquirypublished at 15:42 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsNottingham East MP Chris Leslie has joined a group of MPs who have been debating the issue of knife crime in Parliament today.
The Labour MP called for a public inquiry into knife crime following a series of murders including the death of 14-year-old Jaden Moodie, who was stabbed in East London earlier this month.
Image source, Family handoutThe teenager had recently moved to the capital from Nottingham when he was knocked off a moped and stabbed to death.
Men arrested on suspicion of poachingpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
BBC Radio DerbyThree men have been arrested by Derbyshire's armed response unit on suspicion of poaching and dangerous driving.
Officers said they were called to Snelston, near Ashbourne, just after 01:30 this morning and seized a 4x4 vehicle with a number of dead animals inside.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyThe men are aged 22, 29 and 34 and all come from Coventry.
Residents fear homes will flood from burst water mainpublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsMarket Harborough residents fear their homes could flood, according to local media outlets, after a leak from a burst water main in The Broadway has worsened.
Severn Trent Water says there is now a "greater escape of water" and they are fixing the pipe "as a priority".
A spokesman apologised for the disruption to residents.
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End of twitter postWoman targeted by 'council tax scammers'published at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineScammers tried to get a woman's bank details by saying she was due a council tax refund, she says.
Emma Lee said a male caller told her he needed her credit card details because a computer error meant Melton Borough Council owed her money.
She says she did not lose any money but wants people to be aware of the scam. The council is also aware of it and has said it would never call anyone to ask for bank details.
Image source, Getty ImagesTram bosses 'working hard' to keep service runningpublished at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
BBC Radio NottinghamNottingham's tram bosses say the network is fit for purpose, despite a series of delays and cancellations in recent days.
At least four services were pulled this morning and on Monday more than 20 services were cancelled.
Mike Mabey from Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said a number of trams have required maintenance meaning some journeys have been pulled at short notice.
He said: "I can fully understand how customers get frustrated but let me assure you we are doing our utmost to keep the service running as punctually as possible and minimise disruption to our customers."
Police warn shopkeepers about distraction theftspublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 January 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsPolice say they are linking a number of distraction burglaries in Derby in which a group of people have entered a shop and distracted the shopkeeper while another person stole items from a stockroom or flat upstairs.
On Monday, at around 13:30, a shop in Chaddesden Lane was targeted when a woman made her way into the flat upstairs, taking a substantial amount of gold jewellery, cash and an iPad.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyOn Tuesday, a similar theft happened at a shop in Nottingham Road, Borrowash at 12:10 and, on Wednesday, a shop in Oversetts Road, Newhall was targeted also at about 12:10.
Police said they're also linking these to burglaries in West Mercia on 28 December, in Willington on 7 December and Derby on 25 October.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyDet Sgt Steph Thandi, said: "I’d urge all shop owners to ensure that interior doors are secure and that there is no access to private living areas."
She said the group are believed to be travelling around in either a silver Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira.
