A38 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between A5121 and A5121.
A38 Staffordshire - One lane closed and queuing traffic on A38 northbound in Burton Upon Trent between Branston Interchange and Clay Mills, because of an earlier lorry fire. Travel time is around 10 minutes.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: A6 Derbyshire both ways
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A6 Derbyshire both ways severe disruption, between A53 Spring Gardens and Lightwood Road.
A6 Derbyshire - A6 Bakewell Road in Buxton closed in both directions between the A53 Spring Gardens junction and the Lightwood Road junction, because of a police incident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
New figures from the Money Advice Service suggest 21.9% of Nottingham residents have problem debt while the rate is 21% in Leicester.
Over-indebted individuals are defined as those who find meeting monthly bills a heavy burden, or those who miss at least three bill payments in a six-month period.
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Weather: Some fog overnight
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
It’ll
be a dry night with scattered cloud and clear spells.
Some patches of mist or
fog may form in the early hours - lows of 9C (48F).
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Any patches of mist or fog will clear on Wednesday morning.
After that expect a mostly dry and bright day with showery rain moving eastwards overnight.
Highs of 18C (64F).
Rugby: Warriors injury list sparks short-term loan signing
Worcester Warriors has signed scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan from Leicester Tigers after a run of injuries to key players.
Number nines Luke Baldwin and Jonny Arr are out with a bicep injury and concussion.
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Kitto, a former New Zealand Under-20 international, has made 29 appearances for Tigers.
Police find crack cocaine and heroin in Chesterfield
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Five men have
been arrested for drugs offences after police found Class A drugs in two cars.
Police stopped one car yesterday afternoon in the Chesterfield area - they found what is believed to be crack cocaine and heroin.
A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of
possession with intent to supply drugs.
Then today police stopped another car in Chesterfield and seized what is thought to be Class A drugs.
They arrested a 41-year-old
man, a 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old
man.
Cricket: Notts bidding to wrap up promotion as 'exciting' all-rounder signs
BBC Sport
They've been in fine form for most of the season, and now Nottinghamshire are batting away at Northamptonshire in the hope of sealing their promotion from the County Championship Division Two.
Having bowled the home side out for 194 in just over 63 overs, they're currently on 20-0 after 11 overs.
A draw at Wantage Road would be good enough for Notts to clinch promotion to Division One, and you can follow the action here.
In other Notts news, the Trent Bridge side has announced all-rounder Paul Coughlin will joinfrom Durham next season.
A638 Nottinghamshire both ways severe accident, between Randall Way and Sutton Lane.
A638 Nottinghamshire - A638 North Road in Retford closed in both directions between the Randall Way junction and the Sutton Lane junction, because of an accident. Diversion in operation - Lorries are being directed from the A638 Southbound towards the A1.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Foxes face Liverpool in League Cup match
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Sport
The Foxes are likely to make a number of changes for this
clash as the Premier League is certainly the priority for Craig Shakespeare.
That said, Leicester have a rich history in the League Cup and would dearly
love a long run in this competition.
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The year 2000 was a long time ago, but Matt Elliott’s brace to beat Tranmere Rovers at Wembley and lift this trophy still evokes positive memories for The Blue Army.
Those days are needed again if European Football is to return to The King Power Stadium.
Liverpool will make changes of their own but City need to take the game to their opponents in my view. We haven’t seen that enough. The Fearless Foxes need to make a return.
'Distressed' fish rescued from Soar
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A "fish rescue" operation is underway near Normanton-on-Soar following reports of fish in distress due to low dissolved oxygen levels.
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Video caption: A "fish rescue" operation is underway following reports of fish in distress.A "fish rescue" operation is underway following reports of fish in distress.
The Environment Agency has told the BBC: "The incident is very small scale. It is under control."
They were alerted by a member of public using a hotline number.
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Severe accident: A38 Derbyshire northbound
BBC News Travel
A38 Derbyshire northbound severe accident, at A610.
A38 Derbyshire - One lane closed and heavy traffic on A38 northbound in Ripley at the A610 junction, because of an accident involving two vehicles.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Hundreds affected by Japanese knotweed
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
More than 300 sites in Leicester have so far been affected by Japanese knotweed.
The plants roots can grow to a depth of three metres and is so destructive that some banks are refusing mortgages for those who have it on or near their property.
This plant is in the Aylestone Road area where there is quite a lot of it.
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The latest figures come from the city council who said 180 known cases are on private land and 121 are on council land.
Environet is a company that removes the plant from the ground - Mat Day from the company told the BBC the strength of the plant's roots can destroy buildings.
"One of the common misconceptions of it is that it can grow through solid concrete - it can't but what it will do is exploit cracks and gaps in that concrete.
"Tarmac is a soft material so it will come up through tarmac as well. We've seen it coming through brick walls, working it's way through mortar as well."
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Chelsea 5-1 Nottingham Forest
By Owen Phillips
BBC Sport at Stamford Bridge
Michy Batshuayi scores a hat-trick as Chelsea ease past Championship side Nottingham Forest to book a place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Read moreWoman charged with man's murder
Leon Pirdue was found dead at a house in Chesterfield in Derbyshire on Sunday morning.
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Severe disruption: A38 Staffordshire northbound
A38 Staffordshire northbound severe disruption, between A5121 and A5121.
A38 Staffordshire - One lane closed and queuing traffic on A38 northbound in Burton Upon Trent between Branston Interchange and Clay Mills, because of an earlier lorry fire. Travel time is around 10 minutes.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: A6 Derbyshire both ways
A6 Derbyshire both ways severe disruption, between A53 Spring Gardens and Lightwood Road.
A6 Derbyshire - A6 Bakewell Road in Buxton closed in both directions between the A53 Spring Gardens junction and the Lightwood Road junction, because of a police incident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Leicester City 2-0 Liverpool
By Alex Bysouth
BBC Sport
Islam Slimani and Shinji Okazaki score as Leicester beat Liverpool to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Severe disruption: M42 Leicestershire northbound
M42 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, at J11 for A42.
M42 Leicestershire - M42 lane closed on exit slip road and slow traffic northbound at J11, A42 (Burton Upon Trent), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Northamptonshire v Nottinghamshire - day four
Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Northamptonshire host Nottinghamshire in County Championship Division Two.
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Northamptonshire keep their slim hopes of Division Two promotion alive with a battling performance against Nottinghamshire.
Read moreOur live coverage across the day
Regular live coverage on this page has ended for the day, but breaking news, sport and travel updates will continue appear through the night.
East Midlands Live returns from 08:00 Wednesday morning.
Cities have high rate of problem debts
Brian Milligan
Personal finance reporter
More than a fifth of people living in Leicester and Nottingham are missing bill payments repeatedly, according to research.
New figures from the Money Advice Service suggest 21.9% of Nottingham residents have problem debt while the rate is 21% in Leicester.
Over-indebted individuals are defined as those who find meeting monthly bills a heavy burden, or those who miss at least three bill payments in a six-month period.
Weather: Some fog overnight
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
It’ll be a dry night with scattered cloud and clear spells.
Some patches of mist or fog may form in the early hours - lows of 9C (48F).
Any patches of mist or fog will clear on Wednesday morning.
After that expect a mostly dry and bright day with showery rain moving eastwards overnight.
Highs of 18C (64F).
Rugby: Warriors injury list sparks short-term loan signing
Worcester Warriors has signed scrum-half Jono Kitto on a short-term loan from Leicester Tigers after a run of injuries to key players.
Number nines Luke Baldwin and Jonny Arr are out with a bicep injury and concussion.
Kitto, a former New Zealand Under-20 international, has made 29 appearances for Tigers.
Carabao Cup third round - Leeds defeat Burnley on penalties
Text, images and analysis from the third round of the Carabao Cup - with Leeds winning at Burnley on penalties.
Catch upPolice find crack cocaine and heroin in Chesterfield
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Five men have been arrested for drugs offences after police found Class A drugs in two cars.
Police stopped one car yesterday afternoon in the Chesterfield area - they found what is believed to be crack cocaine and heroin.
A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.
Then today police stopped another car in Chesterfield and seized what is thought to be Class A drugs.
They arrested a 41-year-old man, a 36-year-old man and a 23-year-old man.
Cricket: Notts bidding to wrap up promotion as 'exciting' all-rounder signs
BBC Sport
They've been in fine form for most of the season, and now Nottinghamshire are batting away at Northamptonshire in the hope of sealing their promotion from the County Championship Division Two.
Having bowled the home side out for 194 in just over 63 overs, they're currently on 20-0 after 11 overs.
A draw at Wantage Road would be good enough for Notts to clinch promotion to Division One, and you can follow the action here.
In other Notts news, the Trent Bridge side has announced all-rounder Paul Coughlin will joinfrom Durham next season.
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Severe accident: A638 Nottinghamshire both ways
A638 Nottinghamshire both ways severe accident, between Randall Way and Sutton Lane.
A638 Nottinghamshire - A638 North Road in Retford closed in both directions between the Randall Way junction and the Sutton Lane junction, because of an accident. Diversion in operation - Lorries are being directed from the A638 Southbound towards the A1.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Foxes face Liverpool in League Cup match
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Sport
The Foxes are likely to make a number of changes for this clash as the Premier League is certainly the priority for Craig Shakespeare.
That said, Leicester have a rich history in the League Cup and would dearly love a long run in this competition.
The year 2000 was a long time ago, but Matt Elliott’s brace to beat Tranmere Rovers at Wembley and lift this trophy still evokes positive memories for The Blue Army.
Those days are needed again if European Football is to return to The King Power Stadium.
Liverpool will make changes of their own but City need to take the game to their opponents in my view. We haven’t seen that enough. The Fearless Foxes need to make a return.
'Distressed' fish rescued from Soar
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A "fish rescue" operation is underway near Normanton-on-Soar following reports of fish in distress due to low dissolved oxygen levels.
Video content
The Environment Agency has told the BBC: "The incident is very small scale. It is under control."
They were alerted by a member of public using a hotline number.
Envelope update
Severe accident: A38 Derbyshire northbound
A38 Derbyshire northbound severe accident, at A610.
A38 Derbyshire - One lane closed and heavy traffic on A38 northbound in Ripley at the A610 junction, because of an accident involving two vehicles.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Hundreds affected by Japanese knotweed
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
More than 300 sites in Leicester have so far been affected by Japanese knotweed.
The plants roots can grow to a depth of three metres and is so destructive that some banks are refusing mortgages for those who have it on or near their property.
This plant is in the Aylestone Road area where there is quite a lot of it.
The latest figures come from the city council who said 180 known cases are on private land and 121 are on council land.
Environet is a company that removes the plant from the ground - Mat Day from the company told the BBC the strength of the plant's roots can destroy buildings.
"One of the common misconceptions of it is that it can grow through solid concrete - it can't but what it will do is exploit cracks and gaps in that concrete.
"Tarmac is a soft material so it will come up through tarmac as well. We've seen it coming through brick walls, working it's way through mortar as well."