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- Updates for Thursday 24 January 2019
- Derby's Guildhall Theatre to stay closed until September
- Jeweller fined thousands for fake eBay diamonds
- Memories of 'zoo in a pub' shared
- Firefighters rescue child with toilet seat stuck on head
- Bones dug up on city centre street
- Woman dies after setting herself on fire
- MP calls for knife crime inquiry
- UKIP councillor's son sacked over leaflet distribution
- Blow for Ashbourne bypass hopes
- Watersports park approved for former gravel pit
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By Sandish Shoker and David Pittam
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Cancer virus vaccine take-up varies widely
Rob England
South Online
Rob England
South Online
Thousands of girls did not get full immunisation for HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, at school.
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire southbound
M1 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, from J20 for A4304 Lutterworth Road to J19 for A14.
M1 Leicestershire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J20, A4304 (Lutterworth) to J19, A14 (Catthorpe Interchange), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, from J29 for A617 Chesterfield to J28 for A38 Alfreton.
M1 Derbyshire - One lane closed on M1 southbound from J29, A617 (Chesterfield) to J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a lorry having a tyre changed.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Woman set herself alight accidentally
Kelly Miklasz died after accidentally setting herself on fire with a lighter, an inquest hears.
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Weather: Milder night than previous evenings
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After a rather chilly and misty evening, it will become somewhat milder overnight as cloud cover thickens from the west and light rain arrives later on.
Minimum temperature: 1 to 4C (34 to 39F)
Experts examine human remains found in car park
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Experts are examining human remains, including a skull, which were discovered by contractors in Nottingham city centre yesterday afternoon.
The workers had been digging in the car park of Nelsons Solicitors on Stanford Street, just off Castle Gate.
The site was formerly part of the graveyard at St Nics Church, and the remains are thought to date back to the 19th century.
Workman Luke Beale told BBC Radio Nottingham it's the first time in 10 years of digging he has ever found a skull.
City archaeologist Scott Lomax said the bones included skull fragments of a child and two adults, adult femurs and many bags of bone fragments.
He said it was an interesting find given the shallow depth and there would now be a "careful examination" of the remains before they're reburied.
Wigan keen on Forest's Fox - O'Neill
Wigan Athletic are keen on signing Nottingham Forest defender Danny Fox, according to Reds boss Martin O'Neill.
Read moreDias leaves Forest for Olympiakos
Winger Gil Dias leaves Nottingham Forest as his loan is cut short, allowing him to move to Greece with Olympiakos.
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Severe accident: M1 Derbyshire northbound
M1 Derbyshire northbound severe accident, at J30 for A616 Worksop.
M1 Derbyshire - M1 exit slip road partially blocked and slow traffic northbound at J30, A616 (Worksop), because of an accident involving two cars.
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Mayor's blind walk around Leicester
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The mayor of Leicester has been learning about the issues blind people experience in the city by walking around blindfolded.
Peter Soulsby started his walk from the New Walk headquarters of the sight loss charity Vista.
Mr Soulsby said he felt "quite safe" to start with as the path is pedestrianised.
He was invited to do the walk by Pardeep Gill from Vista who said there are issues in the city centre for blind people - especially due to the removal of controlled crossings.
He said he's keen to work with the mayor to make Leicester a "true beacon of accessibility" for those with sight problems.
The shared space around Jubilee Square in the city has previously faced strong criticism from those with sight loss. It's been claimed the lack of kerbs make it difficult for trained guide dogs to know when to stop for cars.
Injured Hefele set to be out for season
Nottingham Forest defender Michael Hefele is expected to miss the rest of the season because of an Achilles injury.
Read moreWoman dies after setting herself on fire
Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online
A woman who died due to severe burns had accidentally set herself on fire in a homeless hostel while smoking, an inquest heard.
Derby Coroner's Court heard Kelly Miklasz, 22, had removed the metal cap and flint of a disposable lighter and used it to smoke, causing the fluid to set alight.
Miss Miklasz's mother Donna Lester said she had a "heart of gold".
Ms Lester added: "I miss her very much" and she was "heartbroken" that she must have been in so much pain while on fire.
The court heard that 65% of her body was burnt in the fire, which happened in Centenary House, in Mount Street, Derby, on 25 August.
Coroner Dr Robert Hunter returned the verdict of accidental death, concluding that she died from septicaemia and multiple organ failure, due to severe and extensive thermal burns.
Council plans for new event venue
BBC Radio Derby
A £1.7m events and meeting space is to be created at Derbyshire County Hall in Matlock.
It's been proposed the space is used for weddings, craft fairs and beer festivals but Labour have called it a "vanity project".
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Severe accident: M1 Leicestershire northbound
M1 Leicestershire northbound severe accident, from J23 for A512 Ashby Road East to J23A for A453 Ashby Road Derby.
M1 Leicestershire - Slow traffic on M1 northbound from J23, A512 (Loughborough) to J23a, A453 (Derby), because of an accident involving a car and van earlier on. Congestion to J22 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). All lanes have been re-opened.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M42 Leicestershire southbound
M42 Leicestershire southbound severe accident, between J11 for A42 and J10 for A5 Watling Street.
M42 Leicestershire - One lane closed and queuing traffic on M42 southbound between J11, A42 (Burton-Upon-Trent) and J10, A5 (Tamworth), because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Town mourns death of 'valued' councillor
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
The flag outside Melton Borough Council is flying at half-mast following the death of a "well-respected" councillor.
The authority has confirmed Michael Blase died on Tuesday. He was elected to the council at a by-election for the Egerton Ward in May 2016.
Accidents increase in 20mph zone
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporter
A 20mph zone pilot project by Derbyshire County Council can't be analysed for cost/benefit, because there was no benefit.
In 2015 the authority bowed to pressure from rural communities and started the trial in part of Padfield.
In the three years since there have been three accidents in which someone was injured - that compares to none in the five years when the road had a 30mph limit. This means a cost/benefit analysis can't be done.
Average speeds only fell by one mile per hour. The council has said 20mph limits might still work but only where speed bumps are introduced alongside them.
MP calls for knife crime inquiry
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Nottingham East MP Chris Leslie has joined a group of MPs who have been debating the issue of knife crime in Parliament today.
The Labour MP called for a public inquiry into knife crime following a series of murders including the death of 14-year-old Jaden Moodie, who was stabbed in East London earlier this month.
The teenager had recently moved to the capital from Nottingham when he was knocked off a moped and stabbed to death.