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That's all from BBC Local Live today. We'll be back from 08:00 tomorrow with more news, sport, travel and weather updates.

Join me and Anne Davies on East Midlands Today from 18:30 for more on the weapons which have been taken off Derbyshire's streets thanks to a police amnesty.

And find out how the River Derwent is being used to generate enough electricity for the equivalent of 300 homes.

The solicitor representing Paul Mosley has confirmed an appeal over the length of his sentence has been lodged, reports BBC Radio Derby.

He and Mairead Philpott were both jailed for 17 years for the manslaughter of Philpott's six children in Derby.

Philpott is also appealing against the length of her sentence.

There are no major incidents on Derbyshire's roads at the moment, but you can keep updated throughout rush hour by checking the BBC Travel News Derby page.

Queen's Hospital in Burton has confirmed that the substance which caused its A&E to close as a precaution is not harmful.

The showers will become more patchy as the night goes on. Some places will remain dry but cloudy and it'll be mild with lows of 10C (50F).

Tomorrow will start off damp in some places and cloudy. It'll become drier as the day goes on and the cloud will break up to reveal more sunny spells. Highs of 16C (61F).

A Derby hydroelectric power plant which generates enough electricity for the equivalent of 300 homes has been officially opened.

Energy from The Derwent plant also supplies the Council House.

You can see photos of Andy Potter interviewing some of the famous faces he met at the Chelsea Flower Show over on BBC Radio Derby's Facebook page.

Burton Albion supporters have a little longer to renew season tickets before the prices increase, BBC Radio Derby reports.

The original deadline was last Friday, but it has now been extended until 1 July.

It's quite muggy at the moment and it feels like it could go bang soon. Watch out for some heavy thundery showers this evening.

A&E has opened again within the past few minutes. We know that four people apparently came into the A&E department earlier today.

They had been exposed to an unknown substance.

Here is the full statement from Burton Hospitals NHS Trust about the suspected chemical incident at Queen's Hospital A&E department.

Mark Powell says: "Meanwhile, we would urge patients not to self-refer to the Queen's Hospital A&E department as they will not be admitted.

"The minor injuries units at both Sir Robert Peel and Samuel Johnson community hospitals remain open and able to offer assistance to members of the public who have sustained deep cuts, broken bones, severe sprains, minor burns and scalds, minor head injuries and eye injuries."

BBC Radio Derby reporter Kelly Smith is at Queen's Hospital in Burton, where she says cars are being prevented from parking near the accident and emergency department.

Mark Powell, director of operations, says the hospital will release more information about the "major incident" when it is able to do so.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was called to the hospital just after 13.00.

Staffordshire Police are also there in what they have called a "supportive role".

The Accident and Emergency department at Queen's Hospital, Burton, is currently closed due to what is being described as a "major incident".

People are being advised to go to the minor injuries units at both Sir Robert Peel and Samuel Johnson community hospitals instead.

Listen to BBC Radio Derby for more details as they are released.

Here's a photo of Andy Potter chatting to actress Joanna Lumley at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Listen to his live broadcast from the show until 16.00 on BBC Radio Derby.

Some showers will develop during the later part of this afternoon and some of these could be heavy and thundery at times.

There will be more showers about overnight, but they'll become more patchy as the night goes on. Some places will remain dry but cloudy.

Derby County chief executive Sam Rush is promising Nigel Clough will be given the resources to make a sustained challenge for a promotion or play-off place next season, BBC Radio Derby reports.

Rush hopes Derby will make four more signings before the season kicks off in August, but says there will be more support if it's needed.

BBC Radio Derby's Andy Potter has been chatting to actress Joanna Lumley at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Gnomes are normally banned from the show but Ms Lumley and other celebrities have painted some to be auctioned for charity.

A wine made in a Derbyshire vineyard has received recognition from the world's biggest wine awards, BBC Radio Derby reports.

Fifteen thousand wines were entered and a sparkling tipple from the Renishaw Hall Vineyard was commended.

A man tried to rob a bus driver on her vehicle between Spondon and Borrowash, BBC Radio Derby reports.

She refused to hand over the cash and asked the passengers for help. It happened at 23:45 on Friday. Police are appealing for information.

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At 13:30 we're live in Newark where a second body has been found in the rubble of a suspected gas explosion at a house.

We're also finding out how the Derby Council House will be powered by water. Watch East Midlands Today.

BBC Radio Derby's Sally Swinfen and Andy Potter are live from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show today.

Listen to the programme between 13:00 and 16:00 online.

At 1.30pm I'll be reporting on the weapons amnesty being run by Derbyshire Police.

The force says dozens of guns, knives and other dangerous weapons have already been handed in since the amnesty started at the beginning of the month.

Could Ryan Gorman, from Codnor, be the next Usain Bolt?

Now 15, he broke the European record for being the fastest 14-year-old to run the 200 metres. His time of 21.76 was 0.05 seconds faster than Usain Bolt at the same age.

Sally Pepper is asking Radio Derby listeners whether you can still be cool and sexy when you're old.

Chris J. Griffin writes on BBC Radio Derby's Facebook page: In answer to your question - Of course you can - what about that Sally Pepper?!!

PCSO Jennifer Hobson is leaving her post with the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood policing team after four years, to begin training as a police constable.

She says: "I will miss working in the neighbourhood I have grown to know very well but also look forward to the challenges ahead."

More on the debate about whether Mairead Philpott should be allowed to appeal against the length of her jail term.

Mark Lee writes on BBC Radio Derby's Facebook page: Maybe leniency could of been shown if she pleaded guilty from the start. But no! She tried to get away with it!

New figures show that 875 boys and girls aged under 17 had their DNA taken by Derbyshire Police in 2011, BBC Radio Derby reports.

The study was carried out by the Howard League for Penal Reform, which says too many young people are being treated like hardened criminals by having their DNA taken.

Andy Potter's programme will come live from the Chelsea Flower Show between 13:00 and 16:00.

Radio Derby reporter Sally Swinfen is there already and has taken this photo of one of the gardens.

Five people have been arrested after two burglaries at a charity shop in one night, BBC Radio Derby reports.

Police were called to the British Heart Foundation shop in Babington Lane, Derby, shortly after midnight on Friday. It's thought men smashed a window and stole a television, then another group entered and took a computer screen and charity box.

Assistant Chief Constable of Derbyshire Police, Dee Collins, tells Radio Derby the amount of DNA stored by police is likely to go down due to the Protection of Freedoms Act.

ACC Collins says: "When you actually look at the Freedoms bill and what's in there, we are talking about retaining samples for more serious offences, and the proposal is that if a child is convicted of two or more offences then that will have to be the trigger for why we might retain the profile."

Should Mairead Philpott be allowed to appeal against the length of her jail sentence?

Chris J. Griffin writes on BBC Radio Derby's Facebook page: She is a disgrace. She committed a terrible crime. Her family say she should serve life. In what basis are we, the taxpayer expected to subsidies an appeal. Unbelievable.

A think tank says we need to overhaul our entire approach to ageing and challenge ageist stereotypes that limit older people's lives and their ability to contribute to society.

Can you still be cool, sexy and old? Is it OK to grow old disgracefully? Tweet @BBCDerby or call 01332 61 61 61.

With Derby County already gearing up for next season, the Rams' chief executive Sam Rush will be in the BBC Radio Derby hotseat on Thursday at 09:00.

He'll be answering your questions on anything Rams-related, so call us to book your question on 01332 61 61 61 or email it to radio.derby@bbc.co.uk.

Police started an investigation after several landlords in Derby reported a man had tricked them out of money by pretending to be Danny Kay, comedian Peter Kay's brother.

The man offered to put on comedy nights to raise money for the Lewis Mighty Fund, a charity in memory of the seven-year-old Derby boy who died a year ago. The man was given cash but failed to put on shows.

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Students at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne do not achieve well across a range of subjects, according to Ofsted.

Action has been too slow to tackle attainment gaps between groups of students, the latest inspection report states.

Mairead Philpott's father has told the Derby Telegraph his daughter's planned appeal against her sentence would be a "waste of taxpayers' money".

Jim Duffy told the newspaper: "I don't think it was too long, She should have got as long as Mick for what she did."

Police charge a suspect after allegations that a man conned pub landlords by posing as the brother of comedian Peter Kay.

Peter Stead, 50, is accused of five fraud offences, including three in in Derbyshire, and is due to appear at Derby Crown Court on 31 May.

Jessica Ennis met her husband Andy Hill at school and the couple have been together for about eight years.

The Reverend Katie Tupling told BBC Radio Derby: "He's the most down to earth person you are ever going to meet. They are the most ordinary couple you could ever come across."

Ofsted has told one of the top schools in Derbyshire it needs to improve, BBC Radio Derby reports.

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar in Ashbourne has been asked to tackle inconsistent teaching, and told some of the subject leaders do not have the skills to carry out their roles effectively.

School governors say changes have already been made to fix the problems.

One of Mairead Philpott's sisters has told BBC Radio Derby her prison sentence should be increased, rather than reduced.

BBC Radio Derby's Colin Bloomfield wants your views this morning. Call 01332 616161 or email locallive@bbc.co.uk.

The Reverend Katie Tupling says she isn't much of a sports fan and had to Google Jessica Ennis when she was asked to conduct her wedding.

She joked that the Olympic champion hurdled over her bridesmaids when she married in the Peak District on Saturday.

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis got married in the Peak District over the weekend and in a moment BBC Radio Derby will be speaking to the reverend who conducted the ceremony. Listen live.

The week will start off on a dull and cloudy note, there may even be some drizzle about, but the grey cloud will gradually break up to leave some warm, sunny spells.

During the latter part of this afternoon though, some showers will develop and some of these could be heavy and thundery at times. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 21C (70F).

The roads around St Alkmund's Way in Derby are exceptionally busy this morning, partly due to roadworks. Check the BBC Travel News page for Derbyshire for more updates throughout rush hour.

BBC Radio Derby will bring you more this morning on Mairead Philpott's bid to appeal against her prison sentence. She was jailed last month after a jury convicted her of the manslaughter of her six children. Listen live.

Hello, I'll be bringing you the latest from the BBC Derby newsroom today.