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Challenge raises thousands in memory of student

About 1,000 people took part in a virtual challenge for Ben Brown, raising more than £31,500.

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Challenge raises thousands in memory of student

About 1,000 people took part in a virtual challenge for Ben Brown, raising more than £31,500.

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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire southbound

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M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, between J22 for A50 Coalville and J21A for A46 Leicester North.

M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound between J22, A50 (Coalville) and J21a, A46 (Leicester North), because of a lorry having a tyre changed.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire southbound

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M1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, at J24 for A453 Ashby Road Nottingham South.

M1 Leicestershire - M1 lane closed on exit slip road southbound at J24, A453 (Nottingham South), because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Today's weather for the East Midlands

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We are set for another warm day with some cloud and plenty of sunny intervals with a moderate breeze.

As with much of the country, there is a yellow warning for thunderstorms but with "significant uncertainty in location and timing".

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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire northbound

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M1 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, between J24 for A453 Ashby Road Nottingham South and J25 for A52 Brian Clough Way Nottingham.

M1 Leicestershire - Two lanes closed and queues on M1 northbound between J24, A453 (Nottingham South) and J25, A52 (Nottingham), because of a breakdown.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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