Rolls-Royce says 'worst behind us' after £4bn losspublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021
The plane-engine maker says 2020 was "unprecedented", but that air travel should bounce back this year.
Read MoreRolls-Royce says 'worst behind us' after £4bn losspublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021
Arrest after M1 pile-up leaves man seriously injuredpublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA man has been seriously injured and another arrested after a crash involving four cars and a lorry on the M1.
The vehicles collided on the northbound carriageway between Junction 20 for Lutterworth and Junction 21 for Leicester just before 18:30 on Wednesday.
Image source, GoogleThe man, in his 30s, was taken to the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire to be treated for life-threatening injuries.
He remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A number of other people were also taken to hospital as a precaution, police said.
After officers arrived at the scene, a 24-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of failing to stop.
He remains in custody.
Both sides of the motorway were closed to allow emergency services to attend the scene but have since reopened.
Today’s weather for the East Midlands: Wind warning issuedpublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 11 March 2021
The weather will continue to be blustery today, with winds between 45mph and 50mph.
A Met Office yellow warning is in place for wind until 15:00 today, meaning strong winds accompanied by heavy and blustery showers may bring disruption to parts of England and Wales.
Here, it will be unsettled at times but we should see the return of sunshine as we go through this morning and into this afternoon although there will still be some showers throughout the day.
The wind should ease a little bit this afternoon, but it is still going to be fairly breezy through to the evening, with temperatures expected to get up to 9C or 10C.
Image source, SchurenBBC Weather Watcher Schuren captured this photograph of the sun glowing through the clouds in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, early this morning.
Derby deny Tykes eighth successive winpublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Barnsley are denied an eighth successive Championship win as a dogged Derby avoid a third straight loss in a dreary draw.
Read MoreDerbyshire Dales has England's highest Covid infection ratepublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Alex Regan
BBC NewsDerbyshire Dales has the highest seven-day coronavirus infection rate in the country, according to latest Public Health England data.
The area has seen a spike in confirmed cases - from 46 to 116 in the week up to 6 March, with the infection rate per 100,000 people rising from 63.6 to 160.4 in the same period.
Elsewhere in the East Midlands, South Derbyshire, Leicester, North West Leicestershire and Bassetlaw remain in the top 20 areas for coronavirus infections, but all saw their weekly rates drop.
Relive Barnsley's goalless draw with Derbypublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Relive Barnsley's goalless draw with Derby County in the Championship.
Read MoreCoronavirus vaccine centre 'thousands of doses short'published at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA vaccination centre closed for more than a week is still "several thousand doses short" of completing the rollout for one cohort despite the recent reallocation of some doses.
Geoff Hanlan, a Charnwood-based GP, said the site based at the borough council offices has been closed for 11 days and won't have enough jabs to inject all of those in priority group six, which covers all people between 16 and 64 years old who have underlying health conditions.
He told a meeting of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) medical centres "have had further difficulties with vaccine allocation over the weekend", which is "leading to a lot of very angry phone calls from patients".
Image source, Getty ImagesLast week it was revealed some hospital hubs will also scale back the number of vaccines given, with some temporarily closing or operating fewer hours.
Rachna Vyas, executive director of integration and transformation for the CCGs, said officials "have done everything that we can" but that a "constraint" around vaccine supply continues, while chief executive Andy Williams said the introduction of second doses "means that we need all our outlets to be going full tilt to keep up".
Chief nurse Caroline Trevithick said last week that supply will "increase tremendously" from 15 March.
"That will coincide with additional cohorts being open so that we have got the people coming through as much as we have the vaccine coming in," she said.
Plans for power station's future discussedpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsAn energy company said it is "at the early stages of exploring options" over the future of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, which could be put forward as part of plans for the UK's first commercial fusion reactor.
On Tuesday Rushcliffe Borough Council passed a recommendation to put forward "a non-binding expression of interest" in using the site as one of the potential locations for a nuclear fusion reactor.
The government has put forward more than £200m towards its Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme, which hopes to provide electricity from a fusion reactor by 2040.
Uniper, which is working with Rushcliffe and Nottinghamshire County Council on the proposals, said the STEP bid "is one of a range of options being considered for development of the site".
Image source, UK Atomic Energy AuthorityMan, 86, makes carousel tribute to 'legend' Captain Sir Tompublished at 14:30 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Alex Thorp
BBC NewsA Derbyshire man has created a moving model in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Eddie Wadsworth said he built the carousel using recycled materials and a battery-powered motor.
The 86-year-old, from Swadlincote, made headlines in 2019 when he converted his mobility scooter into a tank to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
He said his latest creation, which took about a day to make, is to "honour a legend" who will "always be associated with a special achievement".
Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden, died with coronavirus at the age of 100 last month.
University mourns death of 'well-loved' staff member, 28published at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsDe Montfort University has said it is "heartbroken" by the death of a 28-year-old staff member.
Adam Redfern, who was born and raised in Long Eaton, was part of the social media team at the university in Leicester.
He had also been a journalism student at the university and a "hugely popular" executive member of the student union.
Image source, De Montfort UniversityThe university has described Mr Redfern as a "fitness enthusiast" who had been a member of the men’s football team and took part in a charity cycling event.
It said he died after suffering a suspected heart attack while out jogging.
Quote MessageThe impact of Adam’s death has been felt right across the university for many reasons. That he was so young, with his whole promising future ahead of him is undoubtedly one. That his death was so sudden and - as a sports player and fitness enthusiast - so unlikely, is another. But it is the loss of someone who so completely embodied all that we try to inspire in students at DMU which has affected us most."
De Montfort University
Lockdown treats blamed for pet food shortagepublished at 11:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA pet food manufacturer has said increased pet ownership and people giving treats to their pets “to build a stronger bond” during lockdown has contributed to an issue with supplies.
Some UK supermarkets have warned of a shortage with some dog and cat food products following an "unprecedented" rise in pet ownership.
Mars Petcare, which makes brands like Pedigree, Whiskas and Dreamies, said it is “working tirelessly” to meet new demands for its products, including making significant investment at their Melton Mowbray plant.
Image source, Getty ImagesHelen Warren-Piper, General Manager of Mars Petcare UK said: “The shortage of pet food pouches currently being seen across the pet food manufacturing industry in the UK is not specifically due to supply problems or difficulties in sourcing ingredients or packaging, it’s due to an increase in demand for pet food, as the UK’s pet population increases and feeding habits change.
“For example, with more pet owners working from home, more people are ‘treating’ their pets to build a stronger bond.”
Pet owners are being advised to buy only their pets' usual food and not to bulk-buy.
Cyclist killed in Desford van crash namedpublished at 09:03 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA cyclist who died after a collision with a van in Leicestershire has been named by police.
Peta Morris, 69, was taken to hospital after the crash involving a grey Peugeot Boxer on High Street, Desford, on 3 February.
She died the following day.
Police said a 46-year-old Market Bosworth man, who was arrested over the crash, remains under investigation.
Image source, GoogleDet Con Kasie Carter said: “This collision happened close to High Street’s junction with Main Street which is the major route through the village.
“I would like to continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area on Wednesday morning and saw what happened – or anyone who was travelling in the area and has a dashcam installed in their vehicle - to get in touch.”
Today’s weather for the East Midlands: Fresh windspublished at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time 10 March 2021
It will be dull and overcast today, with showery rain in places this morning.
Later, a widespread band of blustery rain will spread. There will be fresh-to-strong winds too.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind from 21:00 until 15:00 on Thursday. It said strong winds accompanied by heavy and blustery showers may bring some disruption to some areas.
Spring is here though, these flowers in Cropwell Butler, in Nottinghamshire, were pictured by BBC Weather Watcher Helen Earth.
Image source, Helen EarthNotts County 1-2 FC Halifax Townpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Substitute Tahvon Campbell hits winner at Notts County as Halifax move closer to the National League play-off places.
Read MoreCovid: 'New areas of concern' identified in Leicestershirepublished at 17:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Alex Regan
BBC NewsThe town of Ashby and other areas of Leicestershire have been cited by public health officials as coronavirus "hotspots".
Leicestershire County Council said Ashby, in North West Leicestershire, is a "new area of concern" as well as the villages of Donisthorpe and Blackfordby.
Last week, North West Leicestershire had the highest seven-day coronavirus infection rate in England, according to Public Health England data.
Latest figures in the week up to 5 March show the area's rate has dropped to 132.2 per 100,000 people - from 198.8 in the previous seven-day period - but it remains in the top 20 areas for high infection rates.
The director of public health for the council, Mike Sandys, said: "Ashby is definitely starting to creep up the rankings and some of that is simply down to where it is on the map. It borders areas which have high rates, including Coalville and South Derbyshire."
Council leader Nick Rushton added: "People are relaxing their guard and it's easy to think it's all over – but it clearly isn't and we can't afford to undo all the good work through complacency so I'd urge all [of] North West Leicestershire's residents to continue being vigilant."
Image source, GoogleElsewhere, a Coalville barber shop owner has been fined £1,000 after police and council officers visited on Saturday.
Police said officers found "evidence of hair cutting" at Turkish Hairlines in Ashby Road following a tip-off from members of the public.
In addition to the fine for the business owner, four customers were given £200 fixed penalty notices for the breach of lockdown rules.
Hairdressers and beauty salons will not be allowed to reopen until 12 April at the earliest, in line with the government's roadmap for lifting the lockdown.
North West Leicestershire District Council leader Richard Blunt said: "The rules are very clear, but this business owner chose to ignore them. They are now paying the price for the disregard shown for the health and welfare of their customers and the local community."
A50 near Sudbury to reopen after lorry crashpublished at 16:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA part of the A50 closed in both directions after a lorry crashed into a post supporting power cables is being reopened.
Derbyshire Police said the road, between the Sudbury roundabout and the A515 interchange, was shut shortly after 13:40.
No injuries were reported and the road stayed closed while repairs were carried out to the power lines.
Highways England said overhead cables have been repaired and the road is being reopened.
A spokesman added delays in the area will remain while the scene is fully cleared.
Image source, GooglePigeon 'in a flap' after flying down chimneypublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA pigeon had a lucky escape after flying down a chimney in Leicestershire.
Image source, RSPCAThe RSPCA said it was called to Harrowgate Drive in Birstall on 26 February after the homeowner had heard scratching from inside the chimney and found the wayward bird's legs dangling in his fireplace.
Inspector Herchy Boal freed the bird before giving it a quick health check and letting it fly away.
She said she hoped the experience meant the pigeon had "learned a lesson and will be more careful when going near chimneys in future”.
Image source, RSPCAQuote MessageThis little chap had got himself into a bit of flap. He’d flown down the chimney and became stuck. Fortunately the homeowner had spotted his predicament so didn’t use the coal fire and called us for help."
Herchy Boal, RSPCA inspector
Covid: Football match during lockdown 'disappointing'published at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA football match on a public park was closed down by council officials as it breached the current Covid lockdown restrictions.
Rushcliffe Borough Council said they received reports of "an impromptu sports match" on Gresham Playing Fields in West Bridgford on Saturday, which it described as "disappointing".
A spokesman for the authority said it will "continue to monitor all of our sites" and remind residents about the current restrictions.
Image source, GoogleLeicestershire seamer Klein extends dealpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
Leicestershire left-arm seamer Dieter Klein signs a one-year contract extension with the county side.
Read MoreThree Welsh-English clashes in Euro Challenge Cuppublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 9 March 2021
All three Welsh sides in the European Challenge Cup will face English opposition in the last 16.
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