Latest updates: East Midlands Live Friday 15 March

Summary

Collapsed firm 3aaa to face fraud probe
Seven people suffer suspected knife wounds in fight
Five people arrested on suspicion of GBH over brawl
Nottingham City Council leader Jon Collins to stop down
Campaigners refused permission to appeal Kedleston homes plan
Motorbike boss changes mind on Brexit
Pocket penny that saved soldier's life to be auctioned
Funding approved for Leicester public bike hire scheme
Updates for Friday 15 March

Live Reporting

Nick Smith, Gavin Bevis and David Pittam

Newark's Robin Hood Hotel to become a Travelodgepublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A derelict hotel in Newark is to be refurbished and reopened as a Travelodge, council bosses have announced, external.
The Robin Hood Hotel in Lombard Street has been branded an eyesore by residents but the district council says £6.6m is being invested in getting it back open by summer 2021.
The authority said the regeneration, which could include a new gym, cafe and restaurant being built at the site, could create about 70 jobs,
Image source, Newark and Sherwood District Council
The council said it had set up a joint venture company with the current owner of the existing buildings to ensure the development is delivered.
Both parties will make a capital contribution of £3.3m - but expect to recoup about two-thirds of this on completion when the Travelodge element of the development is sold to investors.
Image source, Newark and Sherwood District Council
Car clue in search for missing womanpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Police are looking for a 57-year-old woman who's gone missing from her home in Hinckley.
Lesley Bennett was last seen yesterday. It's thought she drove her white Volkswagen Polo to Northants in the afternoon before returning to the town.
Image source, Family photo/Leicestershire Police
Sgt Steven Kilsby said: “We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Lesley’s car travelling between Leicestershire and Northamptonshire."
The force has asked anyone with information to get in touch, external.
Developer 'delighted' Kedleston homes plan can go aheadpublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Catesby Estates, which plans to build 120 homes on part of the Kedleston estate, said it was delighted local campaigners had been denied permission to appeal against its successful planning application.
Planning director David Morris said: "The Court of Appeal rightly upheld the planning inspector's conclusions on the impact of the development on the setting of Kedleston Hall, which they described as ‘comprehensive and complete’.
"The Court of Appeals decision was clear that the inspector's conclusions in relation to this matter were ‘unassailable’."
Image source, Simon Bull
He continued: "We are now able to bring this development forward and a Reserved Matters Application is being prepared and will be submitted to Amber Valley District Council in April 2019.”
Kedleston homes plan: Fatal blow for campaign grouppublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
BBC Radio Derby
Campaign group Kedleston Voice says it's resigned itself to 400 houses being built on part of the Kedleston estate.
The group has exhausted its options after a long-running battle, with the Supreme Court denying them permission for a final appeal.
Image source, Kedleston Voice
Campaigner Isobel Shorrock said: "There's nothing else we can do legally.
"I'm just really glad that when I have to drive past them [the new homes] - which will be as little as possible - I'll know I did everything, and the community did everything that we possibly could.
"The sad thing is it shows that while as residents we achieved a lot, the system is massively stacked against ordinary people."
Major police presence at scene of Nuthall 'knife' fightpublished at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
There's a large cordon and significant police presence in a street in Nuthall where at least seven people were injured - possibly with a knife - during a fight last night.
A window on one house has been smashed, and it appears the door has been broken open.
The fight broke out at about 23:10. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
No fire at De Montfort Hallpublished at 09:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Good news. Paul Carrack is due to play there tonight.
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Fire crews investigate smoke at De Montfort Hallpublished at 09:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Fingers crossed this doesn't turn out to be too serious.
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Teenager questioned over knifepoint robberypublished at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a knifepoint robbery in Hucknall.
Nottinghamshire Police said they believed the robbery, in Story Gardens at about 20:30 on Wednesday, was an isolated incident, external.
Image source, Google
Motorbike boss changes mind on Brexitpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Helen Astle
BBC East Midlands Today reporter
The chief executive of the Leicestershire-based motorbike company Norton says he has changed his mind on Brexit.
Despite voting to remain in the EU in 2016, Stuart Garner now thinks if the country gets free trade agreements there are "bigger opportunities for exports across the world".
"There are many other companies that could benefit from this," he added, although he admitted in the short term there would be some difficulties adjusting to new rules. He also said the uncertainty is damaging for business.
Seven taken to hospital after 'fight involving weapon'published at 08:35 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A man has been arrested, external after at least seven people were taken to hospital following a fight at a house in Nuthall.
The violence broke out in The Paddocks at about 23:10 yesterday. Nottinghamshire Police said the injuries were possibly caused by a knife.
The 21-year-old has been questioned on suspicion of affray.
Image source, Google
Public bike hire scheme coming to Leicesterpublished at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
East Midlands Today
Leicester City Council has been awarded nearly £8m by the Department for Transport to improve cycling and pedestrian access.
The bid came as part of the council's Transforming Cities work. About £6m will fund the development of a network of walking and cycling links, which will connect the centre to other areas of the city.
Part of the money will also be used to create a public bike hire scheme, with about 500 bicycles available.
Details released for Derby market makeoverpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
BBC Radio Derby
More than £11m is to be spent rejuvenating Derby's Market Hall.
The city council made the announcement, saying £6m of the £11.2m will be spent mending the roof on the Grade 2 listed building.
Image source, Derby City Council
The emphasis will be on a food court that will stay open into the evening, and an events space. It is set to be finished by 2023.
Image source, Derby City Council
Storm brings down trees in Bradgate Parkpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A number of trees were torn down by strong winds in Bradgate Park in Leicestershire yesterday.
It was briefly closed in the morning for safety and visitors were told not to shelter near the trees.
Image source, Bradgate Park Trust
Image source, Bradgate Park Trust
Brexit delay: How did your MP vote?published at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
MPs last night voted to ask the EU to delay Brexit beyond the current 29 March departure date.
The government motion passed by 413 to 202 with backing from East Midlands MPs Sir Patrick McLoughlin, Sir Alan Duncan, Anna Soubry, John Mann, Dennis Skinner, Ruth George, Nicky Morgan, Ken Clarke, Alberto Costa, Edward Argar, Chris Leslie, Lilian Greenwood, Margaret Beckett, Toby Perkins and Keith Vaz.
Image source, EPA
MPs from our region who voted against the motion included Nigel Mills, Andrew Bridgen, Heather Wheeler, Mark Spencer, Pauline Latham, Maggie Throup, Ben Bradley, Lee Rowley and Robert Jenrick.
You can check how your MP voted on this page.
Pocket penny that saved soldier's life to be auctionedpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A penny that saved a soldier's life when it deflected an enemy bullet during World War One is to be sold.
Pte John Trickett would have been shot in the heart if not for the coin he kept in his breast pocket.
Instead, the bullet ricocheted up his nose and out through the back of his ear, leaving him deaf in his left ear.
Image source, Hansons Auctioneers
The dented 1889 penny is due to be sold by Hansons Auctioneers as part of a collection of war-related items belonging to the soldier.
His granddaughter, Maureen Coulson, from Duffield, Derbyshire, said: "Everyone in our family saw the penny and heard the story of how it saved my grandfather's life."
Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2019
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
We should see some sunshine this morning but it will remain quite windy.
Good morning: Join us for today's live updatespublished at 08:00
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Hi everyone. I'll be serving up today's updates, along with David Pittam.