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Live updates for Friday 21 June
We can expect heavy rain and thunderstorms across the region later tomorrow, though tonight will remain dry.
Overnight there will be area of fog and mist, with showers expected which are due to turn heavy later on.
East Midlands Today
It could cost up to £500,000 to replace a bridge damaged when would-be robbers burned a getaway van underneath it.
The extreme temperatures from the fire last week left Cockayne's Bridge in Sandiacre cracked and unsafe for traffic.
The council is now weighing up whether to fill in the bridge - which would cost about £100,000 - or replace it at a cost of up to £500,000.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Police are investigating after three separate drone sightings disrupted flights at East Midlands Airport during Download Festival.
Image source, PALeicestershire Police said a drone pilot had been interviewed after it was reported to police at 09:30 on Saturday.
Two further drones were reported inside the restricted airspace of East Midlands Airport at 00:00 that night and Sunday at 13:30.
Police said they have not been able to identify the pilots.
A TUI flight to Larnaca was delayed by 52 minutes and a Ryanair flight to Pisa was delayed by 25 minutes.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A Nottinghamshire Police officer is due to appear before a gross misconduct hearing relating to a pedestrian allegedly being knocked over by a police car.
The incident is alleged to have happened on 10 August and the hearing will be held at the force's headquarters in Arnold on Monday 24 June.
The proceedings will be heard in public.
Image source, Google
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Despite breaking through a gate and cutting the locks of a Leicestershire farm shop, thieves only made off with loose change.
The alarms at Cattows Farm Shop in Heather went off shortly after midnight this morning.
Burglars had taken two tills but, as nothing was left in them overnight, one was left abandoned in the car park and the other only had coppers in it amounting to less than £1.
Image source, Cattows Farm Facebook PageFarmer James Ludlam said: "We've had worse than this but rural crime seems to be on the up.
"I'm disappointed we didn't react quite quick enough to catch them in the act."
Police said they are aware of the break-in but no arrests have been made.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Two students are in hospital after being robbed at knife-point this morning.
The University of Nottingham students were approached by three men, who took items including a bag and a mobile phone at around 01:30 this morning at the University Park campus.
Police said the two men suffered injuries from "a bladed weapon" and are being treated for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Image source, GooglePolice officers in Sheffield are stepping up their search for a missing man who hasn't been seen for a week.
Image source, South Yorkshire PoliceMinod Monger, 23, was last seen on Remington Road last Monday.
Police say his family is extremely worried for his welfare, with officers carrying out inquiries in the Parson Cross and Ecclesfield areas of Sheffield.
Speaking at a press conference last week, Ch Insp Helen Lewis appealed for people in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to be on the lookout for Minod as he is a keen walker.
Anybody who has seen him is being asked to call 999 and not approach him.
Mavis Eccleston is charged with the murder of her 81-year-old husband Kenneth in February last year.
Read MoreThe driver had to get out and push after getting stuck on a flooded road in Leicestershire.
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Derby County chairman Mel Morris has called on Chelsea to "make an offer" if they wish to pursue Rams boss Frank Lampard.
Blues legend Lampard has been linked with replacing former boss Maurizio Sarri, who left Stamford Bridge for Serie A champions Juventus yesterday.
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Local Democracy Reporter
A mum-of-eight has said she faces the "impossible" choice between potentially making two of her children homeless or waiting for years for a council property big enough for the family to become available.
Fay Hunter, her partner Mark and her eight children - aged 21, 20, 19, 13, 12, 11, eight and seven - are currently living in a four-bedroom property in Thurmaston after being evicted when her private landlord sold her former rented home.
She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service the house was supposed to be emergency temporary accommodation but nothing has become available on Charnwood Borough Council's housing register for almost a year.
Image source, GoogleShe said: "The property just isn't big enough. My three adult children should have their own rooms according to the council.
"I'm trying to support everyone but it's difficult to do that when as a family of ten we are squashed into a house that's too small for us. This was a temporary fix but we've been here for a year now.
"I am not asking for a mansion, just a place that's big enough for us to have a comfortable family life."
A Charnwood Borough Council spokesman said: "There are a number of factors that would determine how long an applicant may be on the register before they are offered a property, including the type and size of property their household requires, the number of other households on the register who require the same type and size of property, their banding and banding effective date and their bidding activity."
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorm and torrential rain in the East Midlands between 18:00 on Tuesday and 21:00 on Wednesday.
"There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds," it said.
It follows last week's heavy rain that caused flooding and disruption across the region.
Image source, Tina OnionsNick Smith
BBC News Online
Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a bicycle theft in Sherwood, Nottingham.
A Carrera mountain bike was taken from the entrance of the Sainsbury's store in Perry Road between 19:00 and 20:00 on 25 May.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceChelsea are yet to approach Derby County about the availability of their manager Frank Lampard, says Rams chairman Mel Morris.
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Dozens of baby owls in the Vale of Belvoir have been killed by last week's heavy rain.
Volunteers from the local owl conservation group found dead barn owl chicks in their nests and estimate as many as 40 will have died because their parents couldn't hunt in the bad weather.
Sadly they also found evidence parents had managed to find some food during an easing up of the rains on Thursday but by then it was too late for the owlets.
But it wasn't all bad news - some, like those below, have made it through.
Image source, Vale of Belvoir Barn Owl Conservation Group
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
This was the scene on Belgrave Road in Leicester yesterday after India recorded a famous victory over Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup yesterday.
Hundreds of supporters cheered, sang and waved flags after Virat Kohli's men claimed a convincing 89-run victory over their close rivals at Old Trafford.
Imagine what the celebrations will look like if they win the final on 14 July?
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Police say they're increasingly concerned about the safety of a 69-year-old man who went missing last night.
Alan Bedford was last seen on foot in Occupation Lane, Castle Gresley, at about 22:00.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe pensioner, who was wearing blue jeans, a blue T-shirt and a black leather jacket when he disappeared, has links to Willington and may have travelled there by taxi or bus.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police urgently, external.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Here's a photo of the fuel spill that has closed two lanes on the A50 eastbound between Scropton and M1 J24.
Traffic is also extremely slow on the M1 southbound between junctions 25 and 24 due to Download Festival traffic and a broken down car.
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Roads are already very busy with thousands of people leaving the Download Festival.
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