M1 Derbyshire northbound severe disruption, from J30 for A616 Sheffield to J31 for A57 Sheffield.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 northbound from J30, A616 (Sheffield) to J31, A57 (Sheffield), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M42 Leicestershire southbound
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M42 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, from J11 for A42 to J10 for A5 Watling Street.
M42 Leicestershire - Lane closed on M42 southbound from J11, A42 (Burton-Upon-Trent) to J10, A5 (Tamworth), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 South Yorkshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, from J31 for A57 Sheffield to J30 for A616 Sheffield.
M1 South Yorkshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J31, A57 (Sheffield) to J30, A616 (Sheffield), because of a broken down car. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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A 34-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Etwall this morning.
Stuart Simmonds, of Ashbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene after the smash at about 05:50 at the junction of Heage Lane and Radbourne Lane, Etwall.
Police, fire and ambulance services all attended.
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Nottingham Homebase to close
Homebase in Nottingham is to close in a month.
The Queen's Drive shop was not on the original list of stores that were earmarked for closure but the firm revealed today that it is to go.
The DIY store, recently voted the worst online retailer in the UK, said it is keeping its other stores in the East Midlands.
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Wheel of Light ready to go
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The 110ft ferris wheel in Jubilee Square is ready for its opening day.
The Wheel of Light opens
at noon on Friday and will be in Jubilee Square until 7
January, open every day
except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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No injuries in large barn fire
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A fire at a horse riding school in Duckmanton has badly damaged a barn containing hay bales, but no horses or staff were injured.
Firefighters were called to attend the blaze at Poplar Farm Riding School at 13:18 today.
A spokesman for the riding school said: "Only the barn itself has been damaged, where the hay bales are kept.
"Everyone's fine, no people or horses were injured."
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Anger as head teacher 'gives racist name' to toy panda
A52 Nottinghamshire southbound severe accident, at A6005 Abbey Street.
A52 Nottinghamshire - Two lane closed and slow traffic on A52 Clifton Boulevard southbound in Nottingham at the A6005 Abbey Street junction, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Road reopens after serious crash in Etwall
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Heage Lane and Radbourne Lane in Etwall have now reopened after a serious crash involving two vehicles earlier today.
Emergency services attended the scene after getting a call just before 06:00 this morning.
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire northbound
M1 Derbyshire northbound severe disruption, from J30 for A616 Sheffield to J31 for A57 Sheffield.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 northbound from J30, A616 (Sheffield) to J31, A57 (Sheffield), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe accident: M42 Leicestershire southbound
M42 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, from J11 for A42 to J10 for A5 Watling Street.
M42 Leicestershire - Lane closed on M42 southbound from J11, A42 (Burton-Upon-Trent) to J10, A5 (Tamworth), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 South Yorkshire southbound
M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe disruption, from J31 for A57 Sheffield to J30 for A616 Sheffield.
M1 South Yorkshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J31, A57 (Sheffield) to J30, A616 (Sheffield), because of a broken down car. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Our live coverage across the day
Today's live updates are now at an end. We'll return with more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow.
Weather: Dry and mild night ahead
BBC Weather
Tonight will be a dry and fairly mild night with some clear spells for a time.
However, areas of low cloud, mist and fog are likely to become more extensive later in the night with gentle winds.
Tomorrow morning will be rather cloudy and misty with some early fog in places.
However, it should brighten-up in places in the afternoon in what will be a very mild day for November.
Deepdale Road reopens
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Man dies following two-car crash
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A 34-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Etwall this morning.
Stuart Simmonds, of Ashbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene after the smash at about 05:50 at the junction of Heage Lane and Radbourne Lane, Etwall.
Police, fire and ambulance services all attended.
Nottingham Homebase to close
Homebase in Nottingham is to close in a month.
The Queen's Drive shop was not on the original list of stores that were earmarked for closure but the firm revealed today that it is to go.
The DIY store, recently voted the worst online retailer in the UK, said it is keeping its other stores in the East Midlands.
Wheel of Light ready to go
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The 110ft ferris wheel in Jubilee Square is ready for its opening day.
The Wheel of Light opens at noon on Friday and will be in Jubilee Square until 7 January, open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
No injuries in large barn fire
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A fire at a horse riding school in Duckmanton has badly damaged a barn containing hay bales, but no horses or staff were injured.
Firefighters were called to attend the blaze at Poplar Farm Riding School at 13:18 today.
A spokesman for the riding school said: "Only the barn itself has been damaged, where the hay bales are kept.
"Everyone's fine, no people or horses were injured."
Anger as head teacher 'gives racist name' to toy panda
Derby Telegraph
A Derby headteacher says he had “no intention of insulting anyone” when he named a toy panda bought from China “Ping Pong”.
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Severe accident: M1 South Yorkshire southbound
M1 South Yorkshire southbound severe accident, from J31 for A57 Sheffield to J30 for A616 Sheffield.
M1 South Yorkshire - Lane closed and heavy traffic on M1 southbound from J31, A57 (Sheffield) to J30, A616 (Sheffield), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Street closed due to 'police incident'
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Deepdale Road in Barrow on Trent is currently closed between Sinfin Lane and the Ragley Boat Stop pub.
Diversions have been put in place by police. We'll bring you more on this when we get it.
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Severe accident: A52 Nottinghamshire southbound
A52 Nottinghamshire southbound severe accident, at A6005 Abbey Street.
A52 Nottinghamshire - Two lane closed and slow traffic on A52 Clifton Boulevard southbound in Nottingham at the A6005 Abbey Street junction, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Road reopens after serious crash in Etwall
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Heage Lane and Radbourne Lane in Etwall have now reopened after a serious crash involving two vehicles earlier today.
Emergency services attended the scene after getting a call just before 06:00 this morning.
Shop explosion accused 'wanted payout'
Three men accused of murder are also charged with trying to benefit from an insurance fraud.
Read moreYour pictures: Autumn in full swing
BBC Weather Watchers
It might feel a little warm for this time of year but it is still definitely autumn, as these lovely seasonal shots show.
Scrappy captured this sensational seed head in Kegworth.
This scene in Carburton couldn't be any more autumnal.
While the leaves on the this tree are clinging on despite the strong winds.
'Oh my God it's Rick Astley'
Ben Truslove
BBC News Online
Rick rolled into town last night. The 1980s popstar had a very gratifying reception from this class of schoolchildren.
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Trader steps in to save Farmers’ Market from closure
Melton Times
A determined trader in Melton Mowbray has stepped in to save the town’s popular Friday Farmers’ Market.
Woman's mission to attend council meeting
By Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter
Jean Collins booked herself into a hotel so she could attend the four-day meeting about plans to scrap a county council.
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