Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A woman who died after a crash involving her car and a lorry Melton Road, Long Clawson has been named.

Shakila Khan-Ghumra, 29, of Leicester, was pronounced dead at the scene on 5 September.

The lorry driver was not injured, Leicestershire Police said.

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Det Con John Borlase said: “We are appealing for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Melton Road around this time, and saw the collision or the vehicles being driven beforehand to contact us.”

The tribute to the Princess of Wales is part of Chesterfield's well dressing celebrations.

Liam Barnes
BBC News Online

Storm Aileen is on her way, and with strong winds predicted some people are taking no chances.

Clumber Park has announced it's closing from 19:00 today until further notice, while Sherwood Pines will also be closed tomorrow.

"Our forests are brilliant places to explore all year round, but in high winds it can be really dangerous, as branches are at risk of falling and in some cases whole trees have been uprooted," Sherwood Pines said in a statement released on its Facebook page, external.

Liam Barnes
BBC News Online

Police are looking for help to piece together what happened to a man who was found dead in the Peak District.

Gary Sims, who was from High Wycombe but had travelled to the area while working in Manchester, was reported missing by his family on 23 August.

Image source, Derbyshire Police

The 60-year-old's car was found in a layby near the Snake Pass road a day later, and his body was discovered on 25 August.

Derbyshire Police is looking to speak to anyone who was speak anyone who was in the Woodlands Valley area near to the Ashop River between 09:00 BST on 21 August 15:30 BST on 25 August.

Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands Today

A new film about the Battle of Saragarhi is being released today on its 120th anniversary.

It was the first time the British Indian regiment the 36th Sikhs saw action, led by Lt Col John Haughton, who went to Uppingham School in Rutland.

He died while leading a regiment of Sikh soldiers to defend a small British outpost in the hills of the North West Frontier Province, now Pakistan, against 10,000 Afghan tribesmen.

His and the regiment’s story will be told in the film.

With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.

Burton Albion and Nottingham Forest will be looking to bounce back from chastening defeats over the weekend in tonight's Championship matches.

The Brewers head to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City fresh from their 5-0 hammering by high-flying Leeds United, while Forest are away at Sunderland and hope for a better return than Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.

Derby County, meanwhile, are in action in the EFL Cup, where they play away at Barnsley, with the winner facing Tottenham Hotspur in the next round.

In League Two, Mansfield Town host Wycombe Wanderers, while Notts County take on Swindon Town at Meadow Lane.

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Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A 23-year-old man from Newark arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after returning from fighting so-called IS has been released on bail.

Aiden Aslin spent months fighting alongside the Kurdish militia the YPG in Syria.

Image source, Facebook

He was arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning at Manchester airport.

Nottinghamshire Police said Aiden was bailed until the 13 of December.

BBC Radio Derby

The 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana probably didn't pass you by but have you seen this tribute in Chesterfield?

It's tied into the town's well dressing tradition and has received somewhat mixed reviews., external.

Some have said it looks more like Rod Stewart or Clare Balding, while Julie White said: "I appreciate all the work that goes into the dressing of a well but this is just awful."

Chesterfield Borough Council said the well dressing tradition "is designed to attract visitors to the area", and said more visitors off the back of the publicity for this effort "can only be good for Chesterfield".

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Just two ospreys remain at Rutland Water ahead of their autumn migration to Africa, the team behind the project has said.

Image source, Rutland Water Osprey Project

The Rutland Water Osprey Project, now in its 21st year, observes the fish-eating hawks from their arrival in spring through to the autumn.

Ken Davies, from the project, said they've had eight pairs of ospreys, producing 15 chicks this season.

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A dad from Leicestershire has said proposed cuts to the special needs school transport services would have a major impact on his family.

Yasin's son relies on the service to get to school and the family isn't sure how he travel if the service is cut.

"It will affect us quiet negatively," Yasin said. "I am at work in the early hours of the morning so we rely on the transportation service.

"If the local authority is looking at cutting the funding, it would affect us dramatically."

Pam Posnett, cabinet member for passenger transport at Leicestershire County Council, said that while it was "regrettable" that they may cut the scheme, the council had to consider it finances.

A consultation will be held for families in Leicestershire to have their say on the proposed changes.

From twisty towers to tree-topped tors - the English landmarks that signify a journey's end.

Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator

At lunch, visitors Leicestershire were 88-3 after winning the toss and deciding to bat at New Road.

I'll be bringing you full commentary on the rest of the game on BBC Hereford and Worcester's 738AM frequency and online.

BBC Weather Watchers

The local wildlife has been out in force today, and the Weather Watchers have been ready and waiting for them.

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Maggie T spotted this pensive-looking moggie out and about in Ruddington, while sunnyjen spotted this pair of owls in Ashbourne and scrappy shot this bright and colourful picture of a bee in Kegworth.

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Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A mobility scooter caught fire on a Nottingham bridge causing tram delays this morning.

Trams along the Wilford Toll Bridge were stopped in both directions at about 08:30 while firefighters dealt with the blaze.

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Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the scooter was severely damaged by the fire.

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has recruited for the first time in five years.

The service has taken on 25 new full-time firefighters who will complete their training before being dispatched to their stations.

Recruit Nicole Marvin, 31, from Elmesthorpe, said: "Of course it is frightening because we are all only human at the end of the day but it is about focusing on the situation at task and supporting the community and keeping them safe.

"Grenfell was a huge, huge incident and weirdly enough it happened while I was going through this process which made me reflective and it certainly opened my eyes a little bit more to see how difficult this role can be to those doing it."

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Do you remember Rupert the stray kitten who was found with severely protruding eyes in Derby?

Image source, RSPCA

It's thought the poor cat's severely protruding eyes were the result of a head injury.

He has now had an operation to remove his eyes and alleviate the pressure.

Rupert has now been placed in a foster home where he is recovering well, the RSPCA said.

Liam Barnes
BBC News Online

A Rottweiler attacked a man in a mobility scooter, leaving him with deep cuts to his thigh.

Image source, Derbyshire Police

Derbyshire Police said the incident happened outside the Nisa store on Humbleton Drive, in the Mackworth area of Derby, at about 21:15 on 4 September.

The 49-year-old was taken to hospital so his injury could be treated.

Officers are looking for any witnesses to come forward

Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenter

Two weather warnings have been issued for the East Midlands ahead of Storm Aileen which is expected to hit parts of the country tonight.

A yellow warning has been issued for this evening and tomorrow morning with gusts of 55-65mph.

There is an amber warning for strong winds from 23:00 until 05:00 tomorrow with gusts of potentially 65-75mph, causing travel disruption, tree damage and damage to power lines.

BBC Sport

The bottom two clubs in the County Championship Division Two are hoping for an elusive win this week.

Derbyshire have been put in to bat in their match at Sussex, and have passed 30-0 in their first innings.

As for Leicestershire, they won the toss against Worcestershire, and after 10 overs were on 19-1.

Follow all the action on BBC Sport here.