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Man who killed dad has sentence appeal rejected
Kasey Clarke is told by the Court of Appeal he still posed a "significant risk to the public".
Cash row puts long-awaited bypass plan in danger
Two councils involved in the Melton Mowbray bypass have found themselves at loggerheads.
Book firm donates to help shop destroyed in Gaza
The bookshop was one of the best known in the territory and had been in business for 21 years.
Vardy buys stake in American club
The Leicester City striker now has "a minority stake" in American side Rochester Rhinos.
Rail conductors announce series of summer strikes
Guards working for East Midlands Railway are taking action over "inferior" contracts.
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Man who killed dad has sentence appeal rejected
Kasey Clarke is told by the Court of Appeal he still posed a "significant risk to the public".
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Cash row puts long-awaited bypass plan in danger
Two councils involved in the Melton Mowbray bypass have found themselves at loggerheads.
Book firm donates to help shop destroyed in Gaza
The bookshop was one of the best known in the territory and had been in business for 21 years.
Vardy buys stake in American club
The Leicester City striker now has "a minority stake" in American side Rochester Rhinos.
Rail conductors announce series of summer strikes
Guards working for East Midlands Railway are taking action over "inferior" contracts.
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- 4 hours ago Man found unconscious and wounded in alleyway
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- 8 hours ago Weather forecast for the East Midlands
Cash row puts long-awaited bypass plan in danger
Two councils involved in the Melton Mowbray bypass have found themselves at loggerheads.
Book firm donates to help shop destroyed in Gaza
The bookshop was one of the best known in the territory and had been in business for 21 years.
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire northbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire northbound severe accident, between J22 for A50 Coalville and J23 for A512 Ashby Road East.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed and it's slow on M1 northbound between J22, A50 (Coalville) and J23, A512 (Loughborough), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire southbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire southbound severe disruption, from M1 to J23 for A512 Ashby Road East.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from M1, Derby to J23, A512 (Loughborough), because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Weather forecast for the East Midlands
BBC Weather
Today will be a dry and warm day with plenty of sunny spells and just some patchy cloud during the afternoon.
Cloud will become more widespread later in the evening. A maximum temperature of 28°C (82°F).
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire northbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire northbound severe accident, from J24 for A50 Nottingham South to J25 for A52 Brian Clough Way Nottingham.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 northbound from J24, A50 (Nottingham South) to J25, A52 (Nottingham), because of an accident involving a lorry and a car. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
BBC News TravelM1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, at J25 for A52 Brian Clough Way Nottingham.
M1 Derbyshire - M1 lane closed on entry slip road and one lane closed southbound at J25, A52 (Nottingham), because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire southbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, between J22 for A50 Coalville and J21 for M69.
M1 Leicestershire - Two lanes closed and queues on M1 southbound between J22, A50 (Coalville) and J21, M69 (Leicester), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire southbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, between J21A for A46 Leicester North and J21 for M69.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed and queues on M1 southbound between J21a, A46 (Leicester North) and J21, M69 (Leicester), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Cyclist dies after bike crash
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A cyclist who was seriously injured in a crash in Leicester at the weekend has died in hospital.
The 24-year-old man suffered a head injury when he came off his bike in Briton Street at 02:05 on Saturday.
Copyright: GoogleHe died at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham on Sunday evening.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash but police are appealing for witnesses.
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire northbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, between J22 for A50 Coalville and J23 for A512 Ashby Road East.
M1 Leicestershire - The road is temporarily closed and stationary on M1 northbound between J22, A50 (Coalville) and J23, A512 (Loughborough).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Music festival cancelled after Covid restrictions extended
Liam Barnes
BBC News
Organisers of the Noisily festival in Leicestershire have confirmed it will not be taking place this year.
The dance music event had been due to take place at Coney Woods, near Market Harborough, on 8-12 July.
In a statement, festival bosses cited the extended delay in reducing restrictions in England as the reason and said tickets could be refunded or retained for its planned return in 2022.
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire northbound
BBC News TravelM1 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, at J24 for A50 Nottingham South.
M1 Leicestershire - M1 exit slip road partially blocked northbound at J24, A50 (Nottingham South), because of a breakdown. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Dazzling sunsets captured across East Midlands
BBC Weather Watchers
We've had some cracking photos of last night's sunset from our BBC Weather Watchers coming in from across the region.
Maggie T Howlett captured the scene above East Leake in Nottinghamshire.
Copyright: Maggie T HowlettOver in West Bridgford Curly Claire also caught the kaleidoscope of the sun going down.
Copyright: Curly ClaireThis was Breedon-on-the-Hill in Leicestershire, where sky girl got a great view.
Copyright: sky girlFife on a Bike found a friend on a glorious evening near Melton Mowbray.
Copyright: Fife on a bikeThunderstorm warning for East Midlands
Dave Wade
BBC News
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for the next four days.
The warning covers a large part of England, including Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, from 18:00 on Wednesday and lasts until Saturday.
It said there is a small chance of flooding and a risk of damage to buildings from lightning strikes, hail and strong winds.
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