M1 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, between J24 for A6 and J24A for A50 Derby.
M1 Leicestershire - Heavy traffic and one lane closed on M1 northbound between J24, A6 (Kegworth) and J24a, A50 (Derby), because of a broken down vehicle. In the roadworks area.
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East Midlands weather update: A cool night
Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today
There will be a few heavy showers around through rush hour. The
showers will ease to leave a dry start to the night with clear spells, however
it will cloud over by dawn with a scattering of showers.
It’ll be a cool night - minimum 9C (48F).
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Man dies after motorcycle crash
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
A 26-year-old man has died after a crash involving two motorcycles in Nottingham.
It happened in Wollaton Road at the junction with Eton Grove at about 23:30 yesterday.
The road reopened this morning.
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Nottinghamshire Police said a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and theft of a motorcycle.
He remains in police custody.
Appeal after man, 31, attacked
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
Officers are appealing for information after a 31-year-old man was attacked in Long Eaton.
It happened in the Lynden Avenue, Nelson Street and Manchester Street area but Derbyshire Police said they can't be specific because the victim was dazed and had minor concussion.
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The man had cuts and grazes to his face and elbow from the attack on 9 September between 06:00 and 09:00.
Lorry fire on the M1
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
Worth noting if you are planning to use the M1 near Bolsover this evening.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault.
A 20-year-old woman was walking along Forest Road near the Arboretum when she was grabbed by a man and dragged to the floor on 23 July, Nottinghamshire Police said.
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire northbound
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M1 Derbyshire northbound severe disruption, between J29 for A617 and J29a for Markham Lane Markham Vale.
M1 Derbyshire - Heavy traffic on M1 northbound between J29, A617 (Chesterfield) and J29a, Markham (Markham Vale), because of an earlier vehicle fire. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J28, A38 (Alfreton).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire southbound
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M1 Derbyshire southbound severe disruption, at J28 for A38 Alfreton affecting B6014 Mansfield Road.
M1 Derbyshire - M1 lane closed on exit slip road and heavy traffic southbound at J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle. Congestion to B6014 Mansfield Road.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Appeal to find 'racially abusive' singers
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It's been claimed that two men travelling on a train from Leicester to Derby were singing offensive songs that included racially abusive words.
One passenger has told police he believed the songs were
directed at him.
It happened on the train departing from Leicester at 19:01 on Saturday 8 August - the pair were thought to be returning from a football match.
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We have a no tolerance attitude towards such behaviour, which has no place whatsoever in the game. I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened to come forward and let us know so we can stop this behaviour from happening again.”
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By Amy Woodfield and Maryam Qaiser
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Severe disruption: M1 Leicestershire northbound
M1 Leicestershire northbound severe disruption, between J24 for A6 and J24A for A50 Derby.
M1 Leicestershire - Heavy traffic and one lane closed on M1 northbound between J24, A6 (Kegworth) and J24a, A50 (Derby), because of a broken down vehicle. In the roadworks area.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Regular live coverage on this page has ended for the day, but breaking news, sport and travel updates will continue to appear through the night.
East Midlands Live returns from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
East Midlands weather update: A cool night
Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today
There will be a few heavy showers around through rush hour. The showers will ease to leave a dry start to the night with clear spells, however it will cloud over by dawn with a scattering of showers.
It’ll be a cool night - minimum 9C (48F).
Man dies after motorcycle crash
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
A 26-year-old man has died after a crash involving two motorcycles in Nottingham.
It happened in Wollaton Road at the junction with Eton Grove at about 23:30 yesterday.
The road reopened this morning.
Nottinghamshire Police said a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and theft of a motorcycle.
He remains in police custody.
Appeal after man, 31, attacked
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
Officers are appealing for information after a 31-year-old man was attacked in Long Eaton.
It happened in the Lynden Avenue, Nelson Street and Manchester Street area but Derbyshire Police said they can't be specific because the victim was dazed and had minor concussion.
The man had cuts and grazes to his face and elbow from the attack on 9 September between 06:00 and 09:00.
Lorry fire on the M1
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
Worth noting if you are planning to use the M1 near Bolsover this evening.
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BBC Local Live
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Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault.
A 20-year-old woman was walking along Forest Road near the Arboretum when she was grabbed by a man and dragged to the floor on 23 July, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Officers arrested a 45-year-old man who has since been released pending no further action.
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Severe disruption: M1 Derbyshire northbound
M1 Derbyshire northbound severe disruption, between J29 for A617 and J29a for Markham Lane Markham Vale.
M1 Derbyshire - Heavy traffic on M1 northbound between J29, A617 (Chesterfield) and J29a, Markham (Markham Vale), because of an earlier vehicle fire. All lanes have been re-opened. Congestion to J28, A38 (Alfreton).
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, at J28 for A38 Alfreton affecting B6014 Mansfield Road.
M1 Derbyshire - M1 lane closed on exit slip road and heavy traffic southbound at J28, A38 (Alfreton), because of a broken down vehicle. Congestion to B6014 Mansfield Road.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Appeal to find 'racially abusive' singers
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It's been claimed that two men travelling on a train from Leicester to Derby were singing offensive songs that included racially abusive words.
One passenger has told police he believed the songs were directed at him.
It happened on the train departing from Leicester at 19:01 on Saturday 8 August - the pair were thought to be returning from a football match.