Summary

  • 'Chances missed' to help brothers at risk of harm

  • Terror accused 'had Mein Kampf wedding edition'

  • Dozens of caravans destroyed in large fire

  • MP calls for sky lantern ban

  • Rutland has highest Band D council tax

  • Updates for Wednesday 27 March

Live Reporting

David Pittam and Sandish Shoker

  1. Vaccination warning after mumps outbreak

    East Midlands Today

    Students are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated due to an outbreak of mumps at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.

    Needle bring prepared

    A spokesperson for the University of Nottingham said: "We have been alerted to a number of suspected cases of mumps and are working closely with Public Health England to monitor the situation.

    A total of 40 cases have been confirmed so far.

  2. Man released on bail after supermarket attack

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A man who was arrested after a security guard was injured at a supermarket in Thurmaston has been released on bail.

    Police were called to the Asda store at 14:30 yesterday to reports that a member of security staff was injured while trying to stop a suspected shoplifter.

    A 42-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm without intent, has been released on conditional bail and police inquiries are continuing.

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  3. Tigers' run 'worst in club's history'

    Leicester Tigers are probably in the "worst period in their history", according to head coach Geordan Murphy.

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  4. Derbyshire caravan fire out

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    A fire at a caravan park which destroyed 40 caravans and damaged 40 more is now out, firefighters said.

    Several fire engines were called out at around 5:30 to Ainmoor Grange Caravan Park in Stretton near Clay Cross in Derbyshire.

    They and the police are now starting an investigation in to the cause.

    FireLisa Wilkinson

  5. 'A giant could fall' from Premiership

    BBC Sport assesses a potential eight-way scrap for Premiership survival as teams gear up for a nervy run-in.

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  6. M1 crash causing 'seven mile queue'

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    There are seven miles of traffic on the M1 near Leicester after a crash this morning, according to Highways England.

    Two lanes were closed on the motorway southbound between J21 and J21a earlier but one has since been reopened.

    This is the traffic all the way back at J22.

    Traffic m1Highways England

  7. Fire damages and destroys 80 caravans

    BBC Radio Derby

    A large fire has destroyed 40 caravans and 40 more were damaged at a caravan park this morning, the fire service said.

    Fire crews were called out at 06.20 to Ainmoor Grange Caravan Park at Stretton near Clay Cross in Derbyshire.

    FirefightersDerbyshire Constabulary

    Incident commander John Cooke said it started in the storage yard and added: "We made an aggressive attack, created a fire break and by doing that managed to contain the area to the place of origin.

    "Obviously there has been significant damage to the whole campsite."

    An investigation into the cause is under way. No injuries have been reported.

  8. Last week for special schools consultation

    East Midlands Today

    It's the last week that people in Leicestershire can have a say on a special educational needs initiative.

    Plans to spend up to £30M to develop new provisions for children and young people with special education and disability needs will be considered on Friday.

    Proposals include expanding the current special schools and creating 15 new SEND units for mainstream schools.

    Child doing schoolwork

  9. Man rescued after falling in to stream

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    A man is being treated by paramedics after he fell in to a brook in Glossop this morning.

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  10. Crash on M1 causing queues near Leicester

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    A crash on the M1 this morning near Leicester has closed two lanes and is slowing down traffic.

    It happened on the motorway southbound between junctions 22 and 21.

    Highways England does not expect it to clear until after rush hour.

    trafficHighways England

  11. 'Large' caravan fire in Derbyshire

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving caravans in Derbyshire.

    They were called out at around 6:20 to Stretton, near Clay Cross, this morning and police also attended. They said they have not had to close any roads.

    According to one eyewitness the fire was in one of the storage caravans and the fire service confirmed no-one is hurt.

    Residents are being warned to keep doors and windows closed.

    FirefightersDerbyshire Constabulary

  12. MP calls for sky lantern ban

    East Midlands Today

    A Derbyshire MP is calling for a ban on sky lanterns today.

    Ruth George, MP for High Peak, is due to push for the ban in parliament.

    Lanterns flying

    There are fears the lanterns can cause fires on dry moorland. The Peak District National Park supports the idea of a ban.

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