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Forces make changes after fatal collision
Women, 86 and 87, beaten and robbed in street
Bus stop death crash woman named
Man seriously injured in city centre
Vandals target hospice van
New Christmas tree pit takes shape
Tennis: Boulter into last eight in China
Live updates on Thursday 11 October
NHS Tracker: Check key targets in your areapublished at 11:07 BST 13 June 2019
'Porridge saved my life'published at 03:18 BST 12 October 2018
The hearty breakfast staple became Madeleine Harris's favourite food during her recovery from anorexia.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 BST 11 October 2018
Live updates have ended for the day but will resume at 08:00 on Friday.
Weather: Cloudy with patchy rainpublished at 17:58 BST 11 October 2018
It will be rather cloudy this evening with patchy rain.
The rain should move away to leave clear spells but cloud may thicken later.
Southerly winds strengthening. Highs of 18C and low of 11C.
Kate Beckinsale approves father's Beeston tributepublished at 17:44 BST 11 October 2018
Heather Burman
Journalist, BBC News OnlineHollywood actress Kate Beckinsale has given her seal of approval to her father's mural in Beeston.
On Instagram she said: "To know that even four decades after his death, his home town holds him this close is so unbelievably wonderful."
Image source, Jeanie O'SheaArtist Zabou spray painted the mural on Station Road, which also includes the late singer Edwin Starr and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith.
John Beattie backs standing-desk studypublished at 17:41 BST 11 October 2018
A Loughborough University study found standing made workers feel less tired and more engaged.
Read MoreWoman 'punched twice' by man in Leicester city centrepublished at 17:06 BST 11 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice want to speak to this man, external after a woman was allegedly punched in the face twice in Leicester city centre.
The attack took place near the High Cross pub in High Street at about 00:30 on Wednesday 29 August and left the victim with bruising on both sides of her face.
Anyone who recognises the man, who was described as having a Manchester accent, has been asked to call 101.
Image source, Leicestershire PolicePatisserie Valerie warns it is on the brink of collapsepublished at 16:49 BST 11 October 2018
BBC Business NewsThe owner of Patisserie Valerie has said the cafe chain needs "an immediate injection of capital" to continue trading in its current form.
The stark statement to investors comes after the firm - which has outlets in Derby, Chesterfield, Leicester and Nottingham - uncovered "significant, and potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities".
It also belatedly discovered HMRC filed a winding-up petition against one of its principal subsidiaries in September and is seeking £1.14m in taxes.
Image source, Getty ImagesForces make changes after fatal collisionpublished at 16:48 BST 11 October 2018
Three police forces have been involved in the inquest into Mr Luciw's death as Albert Newman travelled for 30 miles northbound on the M1.
An officer from Nottinghamshire Police previously admitted failing to make adequate enquiries into the driving of 87-year-old Mr Newman, from Nottingham, and a force spokeswoman said "with hindsight it represented a missed opportunity".
Det Supt Leona Scurr, said the force had now amended its policy for seizing unlicensed and uninsured vehicles and the importance of checking the Police National Computer for details of a person's licence.
Image source, @chrisprior123Leicestershire Police was criticised for not having a policy in place for a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the motorway but they said they were limited with options as officers were advised not to follow behind, which the coroner accepted.
The force's response time was also criticised which assistant chief constable Julia Debenham said had been the subject of an internal investigation and they had learnt from.
Warwickshire Police also apologised after a call handler misinterpreted information from a caller about Mr Newman's location, and therefore warnings to drivers were for a short time displayed on the wrong side of the carriageway. This information was changed within two minutes.
'Mouse-hit' restaurant to remain closedpublished at 16:29 BST 11 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA judge has ordered Toro’s Express in Leicester to remain closed after an Environmental Health Officer discovered "extensive evidence" of mouse activity.
Image source, Leicester City CouncilDavid Barclay Rhodes, from Leicester City Council food safety team, said he also came across gnawed material, contaminated food and "very poor standards of cleanliness" when he visited the takeaway shop on East Park Road.
Image source, Leicester City CouncilThe inspection on 8 October followed an anonymous complaint.
Mr Barclay Rhodes said: "This constituted imminent risk of injury to health and a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice was served to close the establishment.
"The court agreed with officers’ actions and granted a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order keeping the establishment closed until the council certifies that imminent risk no longer exists."
Image source, Leicester City CouncilOfficers have instructed the owners on what needs to be done to be allowed to reopen.
Bus stop crash death woman namedpublished at 16:11 BST 11 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice have named a woman, external who died when she was hit by a car that crashed into a bus stop in Leicester.
Annette Booth, 57, died in hospital after being struck by a Mercedes CLK in Woodgate on 29 September.
A 26-year-old man from Leicester who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and being unfit to drive through drink or drugs has been released while investigations continue.
Image source, Family photo/Leicestershire PoliceMrs Booth's family said she had been recovering from a series of strokes when she was hit.
She had also been looking forward to her oldest son's wedding and the arrival of a baby granddaughter next year.
They said: "Annette was in some ways a private and shy person, yet also fun loving with her little mischievous ways too. She had an infectious laugh and a smile to light up any room.
“A truly beautiful woman tragically taken from us."
Road bikes stolen in burglarypublished at 16:03 BST 11 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTwo road bikes worth thousands of pounds were stolen during a burglary in Derby.
A red Pinarello Dogma F10 bike and a green Cannondale Synapse bike were stolen from a home in Starflower Way, Mickleover at about 01:30 on Monday.
Two men were reportedly seen around the area and then rode off on what police believe were the stolen bikes.
Image source, Google'Double amount of ancient woods to be lost' by HS2published at 16:00 BST 11 October 2018
BBC Radio DerbyDetailed draft plans have been released today about the HS2 route through the East Midlands.
In response to this the Woodland Trust says the number of ancient woods lost to HS2 Phase 2b is now double its original estimate.
It said: "We are going to need some time to digest the full horror of the draft Environmental Statement but rest assured we will stand up and fight."
Image source, GoogleLeonie Dubois, from HS2 Limited said there are positives to the project and added: "People are going to be able to travel much quicker than they have before."
She said journey times to Birmingham could be around 20 minutes which was "a phenomenal change" from the current times.
The high speed rail could also bring "great opportunities and investment" to the region, she said.
'Loud bangs' in Nottingham were 'car backfiring'published at 15:47 BST 11 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice have concluded the loud bangs that prompted the closure of Gregory Boulevard in Nottingham this morning were just a car backfiring, external.
Officers were called to the Birkin Avenue junction at about 10:30 after being contacted by concerned members of the public.
The force said fears a firearm may had been discharged were discounted after a review of CCTV footage made clear the sound came from a car with mechanical problems.
All roads have now reopened.
Image source, Google'Failures' highlighted in wrong way death crash inquestpublished at 15:46 BST 11 October 2018
Sarah Teale
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThe family of a Nottingham dad, who died in a head on crash after an elderly motorist drove the wrong way on the motorway, say they believe a series of failures are to blame.
An inquest into the death of 27-year-old Michael Luciw has heard how opportunities were missed to prevent 87-year-old Albert Newman from driving.
He was a dementia sufferer and had his licence revoked two years before the crash in October 2015. He also died in the crash.
Michael's brother, Simon Luciw said: "He should not have been on the road. There were so many chances to take that car off him....but no action was taken."
Image source, Luciw familyMr Luciw was a passenger in a van when the crash happened on the M1, near Kegworth.
His mum, Andrea Shelton, said the DVLA and police should do more to prevent drivers from continuing to drive and added: This is an accident that could have been avoided."
The inquest heard seven calls made to Leicestershire Police from concerned drivers before the crash were not passed onto Highways England and it was 15 minutes before an officer was deployed.
A52 overnight closure no longer requiredpublished at 15:37 BST 11 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsDerby City Council says work to remove a temporary barrier on the A52 eastbound between Pentagon and Raynesway has been completed ahead of schedule so it no longer needs to close the road tonight and tomorrow night, external.
Vintage car museum closure announcedpublished at 15:36 BST 11 October 2018
The Donington Collection Museum houses the world's largest display of Grand Prix racing cars.
Read MoreMissing teenager found safepublished at 15:18 BST 11 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice say 14-year-old Kristina Ginova, who was reported missing in the Melton Mowbray area, has been found safe and well, external.
Vandalised hospice van 'will cost thousands to repair'published at 14:52 BST 11 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe vandalised LOROS mobile van we told you about this morning is at the garage awaiting repair.
Thieves stole the exhaust while it was parked at the hospice's head office in Groby Road, Leicester on Monday.
Engineers have estimated it will cost £3,000 to fix the damage.
The vehicle is used by the charity for fundraising events and to offer complimentary therapies to people undergoing cancer treatment and their families.
Museum houses largest display of Grand Prix racing carspublished at 14:44 BST 11 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe Donington Collection Museum has housed the world’s largest display of purebred Grand Prix racing cars, including many rated as being among the most historically and financially valuable of their kind.
Tom Wheatcroft, a motor sports enthusiast, opened the museum in 1973 with some of the racing world's most historic and rarest cars in the collection and the very first Formula 1 car built and raced by triple-World Champion Driver, Jack Brabham.
It's been announced that the museum is to close next month.
