Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

The dance project in memory of ballet dancer Jonathan Ollivier, who was killed in a motorbike crash hours before a show, has been funded from donations after his family set up a fundraising page.

Image source, Royal and Derngate Theatre

His sister Rachel Ollivier told me it was "really important [to the family] that we actually gave back, because people were so generous in terms of wanting to donate towards Jon following his accident".

"We're really trying to get people involved with the theatre regardless of their backgrounds and trying to break down the perception that it's only people that are potentially more monied that go into this line of work," she said.

"It's also nice to see there are so many lads involved which is really, really important, because I think the younger generation of lads are saying, 'I'm not doing that, I'm playing football', and the thing is you can do it all. Jon did it all."

She said she thought Jonny would be "a massive supporter of it and love the fact that it's actually come from his own town".

"There have been many times over the years where interviews have been conducted with Jon because he had come back to his home town so it's about building on that," she said.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Jonathan Ollivier, 38, started dancing as a boy in Northampton and began his professional career at Cape Town City Ballet, also dancing for companies including the Northern Ballet Theatre and the Alberta Ballet Company in Canada.

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He worked on a number of roles with Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company including The Swan in Swan Lake, and, on his death, was described by Bourne as an "irreplaceable artist".

The Northampton project has created a dance piece based on a theme of aspiration and ambition because, according to those taking part, he "grasped every opportunity".

It has focused on young people who may have little or no previous experience of dance, with a particular emphasis placed upon encouraging young men - all too often averse to dance training - to take part.

Sophia Hurdley, from New Adventures, one of two dance practitioners leading the group, said: "Jonny always went for things in life, he wasn't afraid, he lived his life to the full, and we wanted to take that message onto the youth of today and go 'look, go for your dreams, he did, go for what you believe in'.

"He'd think it was cool."

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

A dance performance in memory of a ballet dancer is taking place in his home town tonight.

Image source, New Adventures

Jonathan Ollivier was killed in a motorbike crash hours before the final show of Matthew Bourne's The Car Man at London's Sadler's Wells, in August 2015.

Sixteen young people, aged between 13 and 21, have been taking part in A Project For Jonny, funded by donations after his death, and will perform a piece at the Royal theatre in Northampton later.

His family set-up a fundraising page with donations being split equally between Re:Bourne, the charitable arm of Sir Matthew's New Adventures company, and the London Air Ambulance.

In this joint venture between Re:Bourne and the theatre, the youngsters have created a dance piece based on a theme of aspiration and ambition, led by the New Adventures company.

It will be performed as a curtain raiser to the venue's Christmas show - Peter and the Starcatcher - and introduced by Sir Matthew himself.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

It will be a rather cloudy day, but remaining largely dry.

The occasional cloud break will allow some sunny intervals to form. Mainly light southerly winds.

Highs of 9C (48F).

Watch my full forecast below.

David Keller
BBC News

If you're planning to travel on the A5 this morning, don't. 

In case you haven't seen our travel bulletin this morning, the road is closed in both directions between the A45 at Weedon Bec and the A43 for Towcester, as a lorry has spilled a significant amount of diesel.

Diversions are in place via the A45, A43 and M1.

Traffic England says it could be closed until 10:00.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome to another day of regular live updates of news, sport, weather, travel and more for Northamptonshire.

This morning we'll start by looking at a dance performance in memory of Jonathan Ollivier, a ballet dancer from Northampton killed in a motorbike crash, which is taking place tonight after a three month project funded by donations after his death.

Image source, Chris Mann

A dance project in memory of a ballet dancer, killed in a motorbike crash hours before a show, is taking place in his home town.

Live updates for Northamptonshire have now finished.

You can relive Ellie Robinson winning the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award on the BBC Sport website.

Any breaking news will appear on this page through the evening, otherwise we'll see you tomorrow at 08:00.

Have a good evening.

Caroline Densley
BBC Radio Northampton Sport

Northampton Town manager Rob Page says it looks like striker JJ Hooper will be moving back to Port Vale in the new year.

The 23-year-old (right with Marc Richards) was re-signed on loan from the Cobblers' League One rivals earlier in the season, but has been out injured.

Page told me he hopes to have him available for the next few games at least.

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John Joe O'Toole could make a return to the side on Saturday against Rochdale, after serving a two-match ban.

Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weather

A rather cloudy end to the day but relatively mild. One or two breaks in the cloud overnight, allowing some mist and fog patches to form. Low temperatures of 4C (39F).

Tomorrow will be a rather cloudy day with some bright or sunny spells, and a high of 9C (48F).

There are more details on the BBC Weather website.

Stuart Linnell
BBC Radio Northampton

I've been to see Phyllis Paul, who lives in Nicholas Rothwell House care home in Kingthorpe.

Born and bred in Northampton, Phyllis is today celebrating her 105th birthday.

Phyllis told me she used to work in a shoe factory and then, when she got married, she worked as a cleaner at County Hall for 24 years.

She said she's always liked living in Northampton but her favourite place is Weymouth, where she had some "fantastic holidays".

We think Phyllis is the oldest person in the county, but if you know different then please email us.

Northampton will be "frustrated" by the wait for the ongoing George North concussion decision, says Lennie Newman.

Stuart Ratcliffe
BBC Look East

The leader of Northamptonshire County Council says the announcement on extra funding for adult social care from the government will only be "scratching the surface".

Local authorities have been told they can bring forward council tax rises to cover costs over the next two years, but Heather Smith said that extra 1% still leaves the council "with another £32m we need to take out of adult social care".

Ms Smith said the council would reluctantly put up council tax by the extra 1%, taking the planned increase to 4.95%.

But the leader of the Conservative administration said: "I'm being asked to do things I just don't feel comfortable with."

Pete Cooper
BBC Local Live

Talks are to be held between Kettering Borough Council and Kettering Town Football Club Supporters' Trust about a future home for the club in the town. 

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Supporters have suggested Weekley Glebe Playing Fields and adjoining land known as French's Field as a possible site for a new football stadium.

The club currently plays at Latimer Park in Burton Latimer, having previously played at Rockingham Road from 1897 until 2011.

That ground, currently unused, has twice been denied "Asset of Community Value" status by the council. This would prevent it being used for anything other than a football ground.

Andrew Benson
Chief F1 writer

Mercedes will not reveal the identity of world champion Nico Rosberg's replacement until the new year.

The German announced his retirement last month, five days after winning his first world title and despite signing a new two-year deal in July.

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Brackley-based Mercedes have the problem of finding a team-mate for Lewis Hamilton when all leading drivers are signed elsewhere.

They want to sign Williams' Valtteri Bottas, but have so far not been able to negotiate a deal for the Finn.

A Mercedes spokesman said the team would not reveal any decision before 3 January, and added that did not mean there would be an announcement on that date.

Graham McKechnie
BBC Radio Northampton sport

Tomorrow Northampton Saints take on Leinster in Dublin in the European Champions Cup.

The first time the Saints played in Ireland was 104 years ago, when they faced Dublin County at Lansdowne Road.

Image source, Northampton Saints

The Saints lost the game 25-5, with legendary captain Edgar Mobbs scoring their try.

BBC Weather

It will be generally rather cloudy and misty, with occasional light rain or drizzle possible and a high of 10C (50F).

There are more details on BBC Weather website.

Martin Borley
BBC Radio Northampton

Tresham College has also announced it has "decided not to proceed" with its new campus at Wellingborough, with principal Ioan Morgan citing "financial issues".

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The college, which has campuses in Kettering, Corby and Silverstone, was due to start work on a new £12.4m building.

The demolition of its site in Wellingborough (pictured), which the college owns, will continue and after the current group of 60 students complete their qualifications, courses will be in Corby.

The college is to discuss the future of the site with either Northampton or Bedford College, one of which it plans to merge with.

Martin Borley
BBC Radio Northampton

Tresham College is discussing a potential merger with either Northampton or Bedford College.

Tresham, which has campuses in Kettering, Corby (pictured) and Silverstone, says it will decide which college to merge with in the spring, with the aim of completing the merger by August.

Image source, Google

Earlier this year Tresham was rated as "inadequate" by Ofsted, and the college is also stopping A levels once the current students have completed their courses.

Pete Cooper
BBC Local Live

Elsewhere in Northamptonshire:

• Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has told the Northamptonshire Telegraph, external that Northamptonshire Police couldn’t function if it did not build a new training facility in Kettering
• Elderly patients are living at Northampton General Hospital for up to a year because the NHS cannot set up adequate home care, the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, external has learned
• A woman from Preston Capes has made a video of 'Miss Santa' twerking on her nose, writes the Daventry Express, external