Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 BST 20 July 2016
Live updates for Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have finished for the day, but we'll be back from 08:00 on Thursday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
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Updates for Wednesday 20 July 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 BST 20 July 2016
Weather: Slightly fresher feel overnightpublished at 17:58 BST 20 July 2016
Sara Blizzard
BBC WeatherThere's still the chance of a heavy thundery shower through the early part of the night. A few mist patches will form and it will feel slightly fresher than recent nights with lows of 16C (61F).
Tomorrow will be mainly dry with some sunny spells, although a few showers may develop during the afternoon, with highs of 23C (73F).
Thundery showers imminentpublished at 17:52 BST 20 July 2016
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End of X postBrewers aim to sign defenderpublished at 17:50 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveNigel Clough has confirmed that Burton Albion are hoping to agree a deal with trialist Ryan Delaney.
The defender has returned to Ireland following last night's 2-0 friendly win at Kidderminster.
Latest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 17:40 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveHere's an update on our top stories.
- Man who reportedly jumped in Burton river to cool off dies in hospital
- Derby MP says city council has duty to local taxpayers over decision to provide rent-free offices to charity foundation
- And final stage of roof repairs to Queen's Leisure Centre in Derby set to start tonight
Your views: Narrow streets 'weren't made for modern traffic'published at 17:34 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveYou've been reacting to our Facebook post about Derbyshire Fire Service struggling to negotiate a street in Ilkeston because of cars parked on both sides.
Alan Slater said: "They should just drive down the street and if they scratch a few, then tough. The car drivers will soon think twice about how they park. The bottom line is, we are talking about saving lives!"
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceWendy Thornton had some sympathy for local people posting: "But if you live there, where do they suggest you park? Park over the pavements then pushchairs and wheelchairs can't get down. These terrace streets weren't made for modern traffic."
Travel: Accident on A52 eastboundpublished at 17:15 BST 20 July 2016
BBC TravelAn accident on the A52 Brian Clough Way eastbound is causing disruption at Ockbrook after the Victoria Avenue junction.
Tory MP calls for clarity over charity's rent-free premisespublished at 17:08 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveDerby North Conservative MP Amanda Solloway's views on the provision of rent-free offices for a charity foundation set up by her Labour predecessor Chris Williamson.
"While it is not unusual for a landlord to offer concessions on a property for a charitable organisation, it seems to me that there maybe issues here around conflicts of interest.
"I feel the council has a duty to the Derby taxpayer to provide detail of how this decision has been made and the justification for it."
Roof repairs nearing completionpublished at 16:56 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveA major road in Derby will be closed overnight as the final work to lift new roof trusses at Queen's Leisure Centre takes place.
Cathedral Road will be shut from 19:00 until 06:00 tomorrow morning.
National Forest celebrates first quarter of a centurypublished at 16:40 BST 20 July 2016
BBC Radio DerbyThe National Forest is celebrating it 25th anniversary.
Image source, The National ForestSince it was started, 8.5m trees have been planted across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.
Sentences of Derbyshire kipnappers increasedpublished at 16:24 BST 20 July 2016
A trio of kidnappers who acted like a "pack of wolves" as they subjected two teenagers to a terrifying ordeal , externalhave had their sentences more than doubled.
Cricket: Close finish in prospectpublished at 16:08 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveIt could be quite a finish at Colwyn Bay... Derbyshire have reduced Glamorgan to 84-3 at tea, still needing another 111 runs for victory.
Ball-by-ball commentary is available on 1116AM or via BBC Sport online.
Ex-MP defends rent free council officepublished at 16:02 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveFormer Labour MP Chris Williamson has been defending Derby City Council's decision not to charge him rent on an office worth up to £9,000 a year for a charity foundation.
Image source, Labour PartyLatest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 15:39 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveHere's a reminder of the main stories today.
- Police issue open water swimming warning after man dies having jumped into a river in Burton
- Former Derby MP defends rent-free office from city council for charity foundation
- And Chesterfield Football Club dismiss employee after 'fake' raffle winning entry
Wagtail family in residence at County Hallpublished at 15:26 BST 20 July 2016
Hungry mouths to feed... this wagtail family has set up home at County Hall in Matlock.
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End of X postDefiant Derbyshire appear destined for defeatpublished at 15:11 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveDespite making the highest score of the game Derbyshire are likely to lose their County Championship match against Glamorgan at Colwyn Bay.
A short time ago, the hosts were 65-2 in their second innings chasing 195 for victory.
Warning over flash floodspublished at 14:53 BST 20 July 2016
The heatwave didn't last long ...
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End of X postChesterfield FC: 'Fake' raffle win farce 'shameful'published at 14:28 BST 20 July 2016
Chesterfield director and company secretary Ashley Carson said today: "Following on from my statement on Monday, I am still reeling from the shameful incident that has attracted nationwide headlines for the football club for all the wrong reasons.
Image source, Getty Images"After a thorough internal investigation, I can now confirm that the person responsible for this total farce has now left the football club."
'Fake' raffle win results in employee sackingpublished at 14:12 BST 20 July 2016
Euan Duncan
BBC Local LiveI mentioned that Chesterfield had to say sorry to supporters over a raffle after it emerged the winning entry was faked.
Now the club has taken action over the incident, dismissing a member of staff.
Final stage of leisure centre repairs to startpublished at 13:57 BST 20 July 2016
News of a road closure this evening as work on Derby's public swimming baths nears an end.
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