Leicester 16-15 Waspspublished at 17:20 BST 25 March 2018
Leicester fight back from eight points down to beat Wasps in a thrilling Premiership game at Welford Road.
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Lorry drivers jailed for M1 crash which left eight people dead
Police officer in court over dangerous driving charge
Man questioned on suspicion of terrorism
Derby North MP breaches code of conduct
Calls for memorial at Leicester explosion scene
Boris Johnson brands Derby Assembly Rooms plan 'crackpot'
Profits fall for Leicester retailer Next
Updates on Friday 23 March 2018
Leicester 16-15 Waspspublished at 17:20 BST 25 March 2018
Our coverage for the daypublished at 18:01 GMT 23 March 2018
Our live coverage for the week has now ended, East Midlands Live returns from 08:00 on Monday.
Body of man found in Chesterfield parkpublished at 17:50 GMT 23 March 2018
A man's body has been found in the grounds of Somersall Park in Chesterfield.
Derbyshire Police said it believes it's the body of Andrew Dyas, who was reported missing from his home in Inkersall on Wednesday, but formal identification has yet to take place.
Image source, GoogleA50 east reopens after earlier crashpublished at 17:49 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC News TravelGood news for drivers in Derbyshire - the A50 eastbound has reopened after a crash closed the carriageway earlier.
Highways England said the car has been recovered from near the junction with the A6 into Derby but there are several miles of queuing traffic which could take a while to clear.
The red coloured roads give an indication of just how congested it is.
Image source, GoogleLorry drivers jailed over fatal M1 crashpublished at 17:46 GMT 23 March 2018
Eight people died when the minibus they were travelling in was involved in a crash with two lorries.
Read MoreTrams held after crash in Nottinghampublished at 17:20 GMT 23 March 2018
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA crash on University Boulevard has led to all trams being held.
Here's the latest from Tramlink Nottingham.
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End of X postSix miles of queues after A50 crashpublished at 17:02 GMT 23 March 2018
There's not going to be a quick getaway this Friday for motorists along the A50.
An eastbound crash near Chellaston has caused an eye-watering six miles of queues.
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End of X postBBC documentary Hospital filmed in Nottinghampublished at 17:01 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC OneBBC Two's documentary Hospital returns on Monday. It was filmed at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre during the worst winter for the NHS on record.
Will you be watching?
Egyptian and Italian officials discuss student deathpublished at 16:55 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC Radio NottinghamOfficials from Egypt and Italy have met with a representative of the family of Mariam Moustafa, the Nottingham student who died three weeks after being attacked.
An inquest into her death proved inconclusive, and questions have been asked in Egypt about the police investigation.
Nottingham East MP Chris Leslie hosted the meeting, which he said was "useful" to discuss what happens next.
Image source, FacebookLorry drivers jailed over fatal M1 crashpublished at 16:32 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC NewsTwo lorry drivers have been jailed over a crash on the M1 in Buckinghamshire that killed eight people last year.
The victims were travelling in a minibus, which was carrying 11 Indian tourists from Nottingham to London ahead of a trip to Disneyland Paris.
Ryszard Masierak, 31, was jailed for 14 years after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
David Wagstaff, 54, was sentenced to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving.
East Midlands restaurants to close under Prezzo planspublished at 16:27 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC Business NewsLeicester and Nottingham branches of Prezzo are due to close as the restaurant chain announced plans to close 94 of its outlets.
The Derby branch of MEXIco is also set to shut as part of the plans.
'Reckless' bikers pull wheelies on M1published at 16:17 GMT 23 March 2018
Dashcam footage shows the motorcyclists weaving in and out of traffic.
Read MoreOne change for Nottingham against Ealingpublished at 15:54 GMT 23 March 2018
BBC SportIan Costello has made one change as he prepares his Nottingham side to take on Ealing Trailfinders this weekend.
Image source, Nottingham RugbyJoe Cobden (pictured) comes in at centre for the Green and Whites, with Gearoid Lyons dropping to the bench.
Appeal for witnesses over Swadlincote hit-and-runpublished at 15:54 GMT 23 March 2018
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsDerbyshire Police are looking for the driver of a black Audi after a man was hit by a car in Swadlincote.
The victim, who is in his 50s, was carried on the bonnet of the car after being hit on North Street at about 16:20 on 4 March.
A force spokesman said the pedestrian was not seriously injured, but they're appealing for any witnesses to come forward to help them trace the driver.
Image source, GoogleFurther charges in Derby modern slavery probepublished at 15:37 GMT 23 March 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsAn eleventh person has been charged as part of a wide-ranging modern slavery investigation across Latvia and Derby.
The man, 25, was extradited from Latvia on Wednesday and appeared in court on Thursday charged with conspiracy offences linked to slavery, trafficking and exploitation.
He was remanded into custody to appear before Derby Crown Court next month.
Police officer in court over dangerous driving chargepublished at 15:32 GMT 23 March 2018
BreakingLiam Barnes
BBC NewsA Nottinghamshire Police officer will appear in court next week to face a charge of dangerous driving.
PC Neil Copland is accused of dangerous driving in relation to an incident in Derby Road, Nottingham, on 4 December 2016.
An investigation has already been carried out by the Independent Office for Police Conduct following a crash involving an unmarked police car and a pedestrian.
The 48-year-old will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on 27 March.
Leicester man wanted by police after missing courtpublished at 15:28 GMT 23 March 2018
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPolice have issued an arrest warrant for a man from Leicester after he failed to turn up for a sentencing hearing in court.
Sussex Police said Aaron Michael Rhys Wilson pleaded guilty last year to six child sex offences relating to incidents that took place at a property in St Leonards-on-Sea in 2015.
The 23-year-old failed to turn up to a pre-sentencing hearing in December, as well as his sentencing at Lewes Crown Court in January, leading to the issuing of a warrant.
Det Con Joanna Cooper said Wilson also has links to Derby, and appealed to the public for help in tracing him.
Image source, Sussex PoliceWatch: 'Reckless' motorcyclists pull wheelies on M1published at 15:09 GMT 23 March 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsHere's the shocking moment two motorcyclists were caught on a major motorway pulling wheelies.
The pair were caught on a car dashcam driving erratically near Trowell Services in Nottinghamshire on the southbound carriageway of the M1 on 11 March.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they received a report of motorbikes being driven dangerously.
A spokeswoman said they referred it to neighbouring forces but did not know if any arrests had been made.
Ex-royal footman lands police jobpublished at 15:04 GMT 23 March 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsA former aide to the Queen and the Duke of York has swapped his career with the royals to become a police officer in Derbyshire.
Image source, Derbyshire PolicePC John Revill, who will be working in Ilkeston, also had a spell as a special constable for Thames Valley Police.
He said: "I first worked for the Queen at Buckingham Palace as a footman. I was then promoted to senior footman and for my final year I was a Page of the Presence.
"From 1998 until joining Derbyshire Constabulary, I worked personally for the Duke of York as his valet.
"This meant looking after his wardrobe as well as other duties around his private home, Royal Lodge, including butlering and driving for Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie."
Image source, Getty ImagesRise in number of gritting trips for councilpublished at 14:37 GMT 23 March 2018
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterGritting lorries have spread almost 20,000 tonnes of salt on Leicestershire's roads since the start of November, according to the county council.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe authority said its vehicles had also completed 1,443 night gritting runs, a 57% increase on the total number of runs for the same period last year.
Councillor Blake Pain said: "As a county we grit 45% of Leicestershire's roads and I have passed on my thanks to our gritting team for the work they've done."
