Murder arrest over care home deathpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
A 56-year-old woman has been released after police confirmed an elderly woman was found dead at a care home.
Read MoreSummary
Badoo murderers jailed for life
Arrest made over elderly woman's death
Hendrix's note to teen fetches £5,700
Bells rung in Ypres to honour war heroes
Driver killed in head-on crash
Live updates for Monday 23 October 2017
Murder arrest over care home deathpublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Badoo meet-up murderers jailed for lifepublished at 20:32 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Victim Tim Smith was murdered in his car after meeting his killer through the Badoo dating app.
Read MoreOur live coverage has endedpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Regular live coverage on this page has ended for the day, but breaking news, sport and travel updates will continue appear through the night.
East Midlands Live returns from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
New Foxes boss will have player 'respect'published at 17:48 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
BBC Leicester SportLeicester City captain Wes Morgan has told the BBC whoever the club chooses as their new manager will have the "utmost respect" from the players.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said "it's not for me to say" when asked about Michael Appleton's chances of getting the job.
The caretaker manager guided the Foxes to their first away win of the season away on Saturday after Craig Shakespeare was sacked last week.
A note penned by rock icon sells for thousands at auctionpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA note written 50 years ago by rock and roll icon Jimi Hendrix has sold for thousands of pounds at auction - almost doubling its estimate.
In 1967 Anthea Connell, from West Bridgford, met Hendrix at a gig in Lincolnshire. He handed her the note written on the back of a guitar strings packet.
The note which said, "To Anthea. Love and kisses to you forever. I wish I could really talk to you", sold for £5,700.
Image source, Hansons Auctioneers LtdAnthea is using the money to visit family in New Zealand.
Rugby: Kitto departs Tigers earlypublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
BBC Leicester SportScrum-half Jono Kitto has been released from his contract at Leicester Tigers.
The 25-year-old made 29 appearances and scored two tries for Tigers following a move from club rugby in New Zealand during the summer of 2015.
After a short spell on loan at Worcester Warriors last month, he has now been released by Tigers.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageJono has been part of the first-team squad for the last couple of seasons and we thank him for his commitment to the club, but we have two good scrum-halves coming through the system here and believe the time is right to provide opportunities for them to gain experience in the senior environment."
Matt O'Connor, Leicester Tigers, Head coach
Woman found dead at care homepublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveAn elderly woman found dead in the Thurnby Lodge area of Leicester was at a care home, it has been confirmed.
Police investigations have been continuing at Thurn Court care home today while they continue to question a 56-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Quote MessageLeicestershire County Care and Thurn Court are fully co-operating with the police and other authorities while the investigation continues."
Leicestershire County Care Ltd, Managing Director
Peaty wins at Manchester Internationalpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
BBC SportOlympic swimming champion Adam Peaty proves he is on good form after the World Championships with a comfortable win in the 100m breaststroke at the Manchester International swim meet at the weekend.
Appeal to find dog that 'will die' without treatmentpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThere's concern for the well being of a ginger pomeranian dog that was taken to a vet in Long Eaton with a serious hernia.
Ashfield House was told the dog - checked in under the name Frankie and like the one below - had been hit by a car when she was brought last week.
Image source, Getty ImagesBut an examination found the dog actually had a serious hernia, which is so severe that her intestines were coming out of her body.
Plans were made to operate but the next day three men collected the dog saying they were taking her to a cheaper vets.
The veterinary practice where the dog was supposed to be going has not received the dog, prompting the RSPCA to investigate.
Quote MessageWe are very concerned about the dog as she was very poorly and she urgently needs treatment. We don’t know where she is at all, we have made enquiries but we have not been able to find the dog. The poor dog will die if she does not get any treatment."
Sarah Gardner, RSPCA Inspector
Boss Rowett expects more from Derbypublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Derby County manager Gary Rowett says he still expects more from his side despite a fourth home win in five matches.
Read MoreYpres bells ring at centenary ceremonypublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Specially cast bells have been fitted into a tower which has stood empty for 90 years.
Read MoreNewark homes still without powerpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveAround 70 homes are still without power after a failure in Newark which happened at about 11:00.
Western Power Distribution says it hopes to have everything back to normal in the next hour.
This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postSir John Peace named as university chancellorpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThe Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire has been named as the new chancellor for Nottingham Trent University.
Sir John Peace is also chairman of the fashion brand Burberry and Midlands Engine and is trustee of the Djanogly City Academy in Gregory Boulevard.
Image source, Nottingham Trent UniversityHe was previously chairman of the board of governors at the university.
Sir John said: “The university has much to be proud of and makes a hugely important contribution to the ongoing growth and cultural development of the region.”
Police to put on extra patrols for Halloweenpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveDerbyshire Police are doubling the number of officers they have on patrol over Halloween.
It follows anti-social behaviour in Allestree last year when cars were damaged, residents were assaulted and eggs were thrown at passing cars.
Shops have been asked to limit sales of eggs and flour to under 16s.
Insp Lauren Woods told the BBC behaviour like that "is not going to be tolerated" this year.
Police appeal over missing Lincoln womanpublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Police are appealing for help in finding a 26-year-old woman from Lincoln who's been missing for over a week.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceKimberley Reynolds was last seen when she left her home on Witham Bank at about midday on Friday 13 October.
It's thought she could currently be in the Nottingham area.
Police are asking for her to get in touch to let them and her family know she's safe and well.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is also being asked to contact police.
Crash on A42 causing delayspublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveThis Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on TwitterThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Skip twitter postThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
End of twitter postBadoo murderers jailed for lifepublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveTwo men have been jailed for life after murdering a man in Shepshed, external.
Mark Law, 20, from Sandringham Rise, Shepshed, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Tim Smith at Leicester Crown Court last month, was ordered to serve a minimum of 19 years in prison.
Mason Casey, 18, also from Ludlow Place, Shepshed, was convicted of murder following a trial at the same court earlier this month. He was ordered to serve at least 15 years.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceMr Smith was found injured inside a car, which had crashed into a wall on the Gelders Hall industrial estate, in March.
The 45-year-old died at the scene, and a post-mortem examination later revealed he died of a stab wound to the heart.
Mr Smith had arranged to meet Law on the dating-focused social networking app Badoo. After picking up both Law and Casey, he drove to the industrial estate where he was stabbed.
Law and Casey then left the scene and Mr Smith attempted to drive out of the car park but collided with the wall.
Five in court after van thefts and burglarypublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveFour men and a woman have appeared in court charged with "conspiring to steal from another" after van thefts and a burglary, Derbyshire Police said, external.
The force said the charges relate to thefts from vans in Alvaston, Chaddesden and Barnsley and a burglary at an industrial unit in Wirksworth, which are alleged to have occurred in a two-week spell between September 29 and October 13.
One man was remanded in custody, three men were released under conditional bail and the woman was released on unconditional bail following their appearance at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on 14 October.
All five will next appear at Derby Crown Court on Monday, November 13.
Image source, Getty ImagesMissing teenager Laila Bieeu foundpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveOfficers searching for missing Laila Bieeu say she has been found.
The 13-year-old went missing from Thorneywood yesterday afternoon.
Watch: Bells cast in Loughborough rung in Belgiumpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 23 October 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveHere are the eight church bells which rang in Belgium at the weekend.
They were specially cast at the John Taylor & Co Foundry in Loughborough to honour World War One victims.