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Live Reporting

Chris Fawcett, Maryam Qaiser and Gavin Bevis

All times stated are UK

  1. Our live coverage has ended

    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.

  2. Partial M1 closure for resurfacing work

    Maryam Qaiser

    BBC News

    The southbound carriageway on the M1 between junctions 25 and 24 near Nottingham/Derby is due to close for resurfacing work this evening.

    It will be closed from 21:00 until 06:00 tomorrow.

    Road Closures
  3. Watch: Tour of Newark's 'Little House'

    Maryam Qaiser

    BBC News

    Do you remember yesterday we told you about the "little house" in Newark, which was sandwiched between a bank and the town hall?

    Well today we have had a sneak peak.

    Video content

    Video caption: Watch: Newark's narrow house

    It's not known when the house was built or who previously lived in it but it is thought to pre-date the town hall built in 1776.

    Patty Temple, curator at Newark Town Hall Museum, is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

  4. Further delays near M1 after crash

    Maryam Qaiser

    BBC News

    One lane is closed on the A42 between the A453 near Leicestershire at the junction with the M1 because of a crash.

    It is affecting traffic northbound.

    View more on twitter
  5. Wassailers gather near Southwell

    Jack Maclaren

    Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

    Ever heard of wassailing?

    Well, it's a Pagan event to ward off evil spirits and bring about a good apple harvest and it's been taking place near Southwell.

    It involves making loud noises to "scare off spirits", crowning a king and queen and lighting fires.

    Pagan event
  6. M1 lane closure causing delays

    Maryam Qaiser

    BBC News

    One lane is closed on the M1 northbound near junction 24 for Leicestershire because of a broken-down van.

    This is causing more delays because it is in a roadworks area.

    M1 delays