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  1. Queues as M1 reopens following crash closure

    Alex Regan
    BBC News

    The M1 southbound has reopened between junctions 25 and 24 after being closed earlier due to a crash.

    Highways England said all lanes were running again but there were queues back to junction 26.

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  2. Rush hour crash closes M1 southbound

    Alex Regan
    BBC News

    A stretch of the M1 southbound has been closed following a crash during rush hour.

    Leicestershire Police said the road was closed between junctions 25 for Nottingham and 24 for East Midlands Airport at 08:22 BST.

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    Highways England said the ambulance service was also in attendance and it was working to reopen one of the four lanes as soon as possible, with a diversion currently in place.

  3. Man dies after car hits wall in Heanor

    Alex Regan
    BBC News

    A 29-year-old driver has died after crashing into a wall in Heanor, Derbyshire.

    The man's BMW collided with a wall in Heanor Gate Road at 18:35 BST on Saturday. He died at the scene.

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    Derbyshire Police said his family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers.

  4. Today's weather for the East Midlands

    BBC Weather

    This morning there will be early pockets of mist and fog but that will soon lift and we can expect a dry day with sunshine throughout.

    There will be highs of 26C followed by lows of 13C overnight.

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