Neil Heath
BBC News Online

The famous British motorbike company Norton Motorcycles, which is based in Leicestershire, has gone into administration.

The firm was reportedly struggling to pay a tax bill and faced a winding-up order.

The news has prompted much sadness over the "household name" which became an "icon" among motorcycle enthusiasts.

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Commenting on the BBC East Midlands Facebook page, external, Sue Alton said: "That's really sad news, iconic bikes."

Meanwhile, Marcus Rayvon wrote: "An all-time classic company... what a shame."

Others have been sharing their "happy memories" of riding the bikes.

Founded in 1898, Norton is one of the last remaining British motorcycle brands and best known for its involvement in motorsport.

The administration puts about 100 jobs at the firm's Castle Donington factory at risk.

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Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

Bodily matter encrusted on bedding and "odorous" bedrooms were some of the things inspectors found at a care home.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave The Limes in Hinckley, Leicestershire, a rating of requires improvement.

CQC staff visited the Derby Road home, which had 38 people living there in December 2019, and published their findings this week.

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They said: "Some bedrooms were odorous and we found bodily matter encrusted on bedding.

"There were several shared wheelchairs, these were not cleaned between uses, consequently they were dirty and stained."

People did not always receive their medicines and some did not have toothbrushes or toothpaste.

However, residents and relatives were complimentary when asked about staff.

A spokesperson from Leicestershire County Care Limited, which runs the home, said: "It is accepted that areas of care delivery require development and actions are ongoing to raise and sustain positive outcomes for our residents."

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she would happily be regarded as "the female equivalent" of her idol Brian Clough.

Alex Regan
BBC News

The Australian-themed Walkabout bar in Derby is set to close.

Staff posted on the chain's Facebook page, external that "all good things must come to an end", and it would be having a farewell party on 8 February.

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

The closure of Southgates Underpass is affecting several routes into Leicester city centre as authorities advise drivers to find alternative routes.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

An 18-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Leicester.

A black BMW 1 Series collided with a barrier on the southbound carriageway of the A594 Southgates Underpass - which runs under St Nicholas Circle - at about 01:30 this morning, Leicestershire Police said.

The 18-year-old, who was driving the car, has been taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.

Three other occupants of the car are being treated for injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

St Nicholas Circle is open, but the entrance to the underpass is closed in both directions and is expected to remain shut until lunchtime.

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Leicester City midfielder James Maddison says the decision not to award his side a penalty in their Carabao Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa has left him "baffled".

The famous British motorbike brand was reportedly struggling to pay a £300,000 tax bill.

Nottingham Forest sign striker Nuno da Costa from French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg for an undisclosed fee.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

There are long queues on the M1 northbound after a two vehicle crash.

It happened between junctions 25 and 26 near Long Eaton and two lanes were closed.

Highways England said traffic is queuing from J24a onwards but both lanes have reopened.

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

An online fraudster who filmed himself flaunting his wealth by kissing money and tossing notes into the air has been jailed for five years, external.

Dan Gabriel Aiyegbusi worked with hackers to steal thousands of pounds from online bank accounts using "phishing" emails - where people are tricked into handing over their bank details.

The 23-year-old, who used a Facebook account to recruit volunteers to receive the money into their bank accounts, was caught following a covert operation by Metropolitan Police.

Aiyegbusi, of Eastern Boulevard, Leicester, posted images and videos on the account showing expensive cars and watches - along with footage of him kissing a wad of cash.

At Southwark Crown Court he pleaded to five counts of money laundering and two counts of supplying drugs.

One of his victims - an 80-year-old woman - said being targeted had caused herself and her husband "a lot of stress and worry" but she was pleased he had been jailed.

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Alex Regan
BBC News

Two roads have reopened in Blaby after emergency services investigated a "potentially hazardous material".

Leicestershire Police said Dovedale Avenue and Grove Road were closed after the fire service investigated "a container described as a drum", which was left on the side of the road.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

Police are continuing to appeal for information after the death of a man found on an allotment in Shirebrook.

Andrew Jackson, 55, was discovered off Prospect Drive at about 10:00 GMT on Sunday.

Derbyshire Police said he had injuries which suggested he had been assaulted and the force launched a murder inquiry.

Today, Ch Supt Hayley Barnett said Mr Jackson was also known as "Catman" and was "extremely well-liked".

"He lived here for a number of years," she said. "We want to build up more of a picture - how he lived, who he associated with and what he did day-to-day."

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A surrogate mother, who is helping a Nottinghamshire couple have a baby, said she looks at surrogacy as "extreme babysitting".

Jemma Black has three children of her own and has had one surrogate baby already.

She started off by anonymously donating her eggs but then she joined Surrogacy UK.

It was with this organisation that she met the couple whose baby she has gone on to carry.

Laws in the UK make it illegal to advertise for a surrogate or pay more than expenses to carry a baby.

This could soon change as the government plans to lift the ban on advertising surrogacy services.

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There are fears the potential law change would put more women at risk of exploitation.

Ms Black told BBC Radio Nottingham she has had a really positive experience with surrogacy and compared it to giving blood and donating organs.

"I grew her, and I'm so proud that I grew her, she's brought joy to everybody's life," she said.

Ms Black said there was never any issue over bonding with the baby.

"I was a host surrogate so there was no genetic link to me and my surrogate baby - I just grew her for nine months," she said.

She also had the approval of her children, who refer to her as a "hero" who makes families for others.

A draft bill is expected to be published next year.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A mother and daughter have started a project to give birthday cakes to people in Nottinghamshire care homes.

The Bake a Smile project was launched in Bristol in 2018, and Liz and Grace Dougall have now set up a branch in Bingham.

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A person in a care home is matched with a volunteer baker who makes and delivers them a cake on their birthday.

Last night Grace, 15, delivered her first cake as part of the project. The four-layer lemon drizzle cake was for Carol, who turned 76 at Beauvale Care Home.

"She [Carol] was very thankful because usually she doesn't receive a cake," Grace said.

So far they've recruited more than 60 volunteers but are appealing for more care homes to sign up to take part in the project.

Midfielder Jordan Sinnott was found with a fractured skull during a night out in Retford.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Two roads in Blaby have been closed after reports of a "potentially hazardous material" left on the side of the road.

Leicestershire Police were called to the incident at 11:11, after the material was discovered in Dovedale Avenue.

Grove Road is also closed, and the fire service is currently in attendance.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Police have appealed for information after a buzzard was found in the Peak District with a broken wing and shot in its body.

The bird was found near Rushup Edge, near Castleton, on 13 January.

Derbyshire Police's rural crime team said the buzzard had to be put down due to its injuries.

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The team said it was not clear whereabouts the bird had been shot or whether the shot had caused its broken wing.

The force has reminded the public raptor persecution was illegal and urged anyone with information to call 101.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Three masked men armed with a knife and a crowbar have stolen cash from a bookmakers in a robbery in Leicester.

It happened just before 18:30 on Tuesday on Abbey Lane.

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Leicestershire Police said one of the men, who was holding a knife, jumped over the counter and demanded money.

He then ran off with the other two - one of whom was holding a crowbar. They fled with a quantity of cash from the till and safe, the force added.

The men then got into a small burgundy car parked on Beaumanor Road.

Det Con Berni Rowlson said: "While the staff were not physically injured, as you can imagine they have been left shocked by what happened."