Latest updates: East Midlands Live Friday 30 November

Summary

GB rower Anna Thornton in coma after stairs fall
Body found in canal believed to be missing man
Bodies found in house formally identified
Pensioner admits raping seven-year-old girl
CCTV appeal after shopkeeper beaten up
Notts writer Paris Lees makes Vogue history - again
Updates for Friday 30 November 2018

Live Reporting

David Pittam, Amy Woodfield and Gavin Bevis

Robber barges way into elderly woman's homepublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Police are hunting for a man who barged his way into an elderly woman's home and stole money from her purse, external.
The robber had knocked on the door of the woman's house off Manor Road in Littleover and asked her for cash.
When she refused he forced his way into the house and helped himself to money from her purse.
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Derbyshire Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time of the robbery, which happened at about 16:50 on Monday.
Bodies found in house formally identifiedpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Two bodies found in Glenfield on Tuesday have been formally identified by police.
A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were found dead in a house in Tatlow Road after police were called on Tuesday when a member of the public became concerned.
Police are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths. Their identities have not yet been released and the matter has been referred to the coroner.
Strike 'on hold' as pay talks continue at printworkspublished at 16:45 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A union representing workers at a Nottinghamshire print company says plans to go on strike in a dispute over pay have been put "on hold" after negotiations with management resumed.
Unite said its members at Paragon Customer Communications had voted by 78% in favour of the walk-out in protest at the company's pay offer.
However, the industrial action has been halted for now as talks continue.
Image source, Paragon
Unite said it represented about half the estimated 260-strong workforce at the Sutton-in-Ashfield firm.
“We are pleased that constructive talks are now taking place with the management on pay issues," said regional officer Larry McGlinchey.
Police name victim in murder inquirypublished at 16:42 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
The body of Dean James, 49, was discovered at a property in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on Sunday.
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M1 reopens following car firepublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
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Teenagers arrested following car theftpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing an Audi A3 in Leicester last night.
The owner was sitting in a car in Grasmere Street when a group of men in another car pulled up alongside him.
Two men got out and threatened the victim with a knife before stealing the Audi, which was later found in Hamilton.
Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old from Leicester were arrested on suspicion of robbery and are currently in police custody.
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Tissington Trail to (partly) close in the new yearpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 1.4 mile section of Derbyshire's Tissington Trail is to close for seven weeks in the new year for resurfacing.
The work will take place between the Thorpe car park and Spend Lane Bridge from 7 January to the end of February.
The stretch is also being widened and ditch and drainage work will be carried out.
The Peak District National Park Authority said it had deliberately scheduled the work for the quietest time of the year to minimise disruption.
Ndidi up for African youth player awardpublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been nominated for the 2018 Confederation of African Football Youth Player of the Year award.
The six-strong shortlist also includes Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Borussia Dortmund on loan from Real Madrid, and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessié.
The winner will be announced in Dakar, Senegal, on 8 January.
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Car fire shuts two lanes of M1published at 15:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Two lanes of the M1 heading north have been closed because of a car fire.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue service is currently tackling the blaze, which is between Junctions 26 and 27.
Highways England say there is approximately three miles of queuing traffic.
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Nicky Morgan dons virtual reality headsetpublished at 15:29 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
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Loughborough MP Nicky Morgan donned a virtual reality headset during a visit to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Birstall headquarters this afternoon.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Two cats die in suspected antifreeze poisoningpublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Two cats who died on the same street within days of each other suffered a suspected antifreeze poisoning.
The owner of one-year-old Timothy, who had to be put down, wants pet-owners to be careful with how they store the substance.
The pets died on 11 and 14 of November in Leicester. The RSPCA today announced it is investigating the circumstances but also took the opportunity to make people aware of the signs of poisoning.
These include vomiting, seeming depressed or sleepy and having seizures or difficulty breathing.
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Pipe replacement work to finish three months earlypublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Some Christmas joy for commuters - Severn Trent works in Birstall are due to be finished three months early.
Work to replace 3km of Victorian pipes on Wanlip Lane was due to finish in spring 2019 but instead it will be complete by Christmas.
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We’ve been able to use a direct drilling method which is much quicker and less invasive, meaning we could get the job done quicker. A lot of time has also been saved through joint working with the local highways team who’ve allowed us to move along without waiting for new permits, so a huge thank you to them."
Helen Purdy, Severn Trent Water
Derbyshire sign Middlesex's Lace on loanpublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Derbyshire sign batsman Tom Lace on loan from Middlesex for the 2019 county season.
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Watch: CCTV appeal after shopkeeper beaten uppublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Video footage has been released of three men wanted by police after a shopkeeper had his arm broken in an assault earlier this month, external.
The short clip shows the trio entering the Baltika supermarket in Upperton Road, Leicester on Monday 5 November armed with baseball bats.
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The shopkeeper suffered a broken arm and a hand injury in the assault but police said it was "very lucky" he was not more seriously injured.
They've appealed for anyone who recognises the men to get in touch.
Body found in canal believed to be missing manpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police looking for a missing man in Leicester have discovered a body in a canal in Abbey Park.
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Formal identification is yet to take place but it is believed to be 48-year-old Paresh Patel who went missing earlier this month.
A post mortem examination is expected to be carried out to establish how he died.
Rainbow flag to replace corner flags at Forest matchpublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Nottingham Forest's home match against Ipswich Town promises to be a colourful affair for more than just the football on Saturday.
Captains of both teams will be sporting rainbow armbands and the corner flags will fly the pride colours.
It is part of the club's efforts to show support for its LGBT+ fans, players and staff in a sport often criticised for not making them feel welcome enough.
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Notts writer Paris Lees makes Vogue history - againpublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
BBC Entertainment and Arts
Nottinghamshire writer and campaigner Paris Lees is to become the first trans person to write a regular column in Vogue.
The Life-Changing Power Of... column will run fortnightly in British Vogue and focus on her millennial life as a woman living in London.
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Lees, from Hucknall, thanked editor Edward Enninful for "the fresh life he's breathing into this iconic brand".
Earlier this year, she also became the first openly trans person to be featured in British Vogue.
Man injured in 'isolated' shootingpublished at 14:19 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A property has been damaged and a man has been taken to hospital after a gun was fired in Derby.
Police were called to Tayberry Close in the Alvaston area just after 01:30 this morning.
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They've said the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is still in its early stages but they believe it was an isolated incident.
The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Apology over murderer who killed againpublished at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
A report identifies "unacceptable failings" to heed warnings from victim Janet Scott.
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Milk and cakes stolen in burglarypublished at 14:03 Greenwich Mean Time 30 November 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Jewellery, cash, a handbag, milk and cakes have been stolen from a house in Sheepy Magna.
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A brand new VW Golf car was also taken by burglars who got the key from inside - it happened between 03:00 and 08:00 today.
Police have said another property was also targeted at about 18:30 last night in Orton on the Hill but offenders failed to get inside.