Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns should be fit to face Harlequins on Friday
New online TV channel launching
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A local film maker is trying to help get teenagers off the street with a new online TV channel ran by them, for them.
On the borders of Leicestershire and Derbyshire, Swadlincote TV will launch on 1 March.
Founder Noel Wyatt says: "We're going to report on local events, we promote local businesses, we network with these kids on Facebook and Twitter. They can come onto the channel and upload their videos to us.
"We try to make TV accessible to everyone."
Leicester fan decides on gift for club owner
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
You might remember hearing last week about a big Leicester City fan who wanted to buy a gift for the owner of the club to thank him for all he's done for the fans this season.
The problem Dean Hawthorne had was what to buy a billionaire.
Well he's decided on a photo book.
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Mr Hawthorne wants fans to send him a small donation and a photo to contribute towards the book.
The High Court in Birmingham is to decide what to do about travellers illegally parked near Waltham on the Wolds
Manu Tuilagi, Jean de Villiers, Ed Slater, Tom Youngs and Brendon O'Connor will all feature for Leicester Tigers on Friday
Search for climber missing on Ben Nevis
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A major search is under way for a climber missing on Ben Nevis.
Tim Newton, 27, who now lives in the Bradford area but is originally from Leicester, had been climbing the mountain over the weekend along with Rachel Slater, 24, who is also missing.
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They are believed to have been camped behind the CIC hut, below the north face of the mountain, in a green tent.
Council in High Court over illegally parked travellers
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It's a big day for people in Waltham on the Wolds as the High court decides what happens next about travellers parked illegally on a site near the village.
Officers from Melton Borough Council are at the court hearing in Birmingham because they say the travellers and the land owner have ignored an enforcement notice served nearly two years ago.
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They did submit a second application to stay but that was also rejected last month.
A decision is expected later today.
Number of companies 'showed interested in Brantano'
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Robert Moran is from the administrators and led the sales process.
He said: “From discussions held over the last few weeks, there was interest from a number of parties, both trade and private equity, for the Brantano business.
"Of this interest, the offer from Alteri represents the best outcome for creditors and employees. We are delighted that 1,372 jobs have been preserved through the transaction and thank the Brantano team for working closely and collaboratively with us throughout what has been a difficult period for the business.”
Not all stores are safe from closure
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Not all Brantano shops are included in the deal though.
Fifty-seven aren't including those in Newark, Sutton in Ashfield and Grantham.
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The administrators have warned that if those stores aren't sold separately, redundancies will be inevitable.
CCG working with patients
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group were asked for a comment on the story today but they didn't respond.
However at the end of last week they did say they had ensured alternative arrangements were in place for patients affected by the closure of local surgeries.
They said they were working with patients to support them with this process.
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Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
New online TV channel launching
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A local film maker is trying to help get teenagers off the street with a new online TV channel ran by them, for them.
On the borders of Leicestershire and Derbyshire, Swadlincote TV will launch on 1 March.
Founder Noel Wyatt says: "We're going to report on local events, we promote local businesses, we network with these kids on Facebook and Twitter. They can come onto the channel and upload their videos to us.
"We try to make TV accessible to everyone."
Leicester fan decides on gift for club owner
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
You might remember hearing last week about a big Leicester City fan who wanted to buy a gift for the owner of the club to thank him for all he's done for the fans this season.
The problem Dean Hawthorne had was what to buy a billionaire.
Well he's decided on a photo book.
Mr Hawthorne wants fans to send him a small donation and a photo to contribute towards the book.
So far he's raised over £600.
Long queues caused by New Parks Way closure
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Body found in city centre
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Police have cordoned off an area of Abbey Street in Leicester after a body of a man was found. They were called just after 15:30 this afternoon.
They are investigating the death but at this stage it’s not thought to be suspicious.
Leicestershire towns make final of Britain in Bloom
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Exciting news for the green fingered residents of Loughborough and Market Harborough - they're among 72 finalists in the Royal Horticulture Society's Britain in Bloom 2016 competition.
Burglars tried to trick homeowner
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Burglars have stolen jewellery, cordless telephones and a starter pistol from a house on Heather Road in Leicester.
Two men knocked on the door and told the owners they needed to go in and turn the water off.
The owners wouldn't let them in so one pushed past and searched the property.
It happened in the evening of Wednesday 3 February.
Return of injured Tigers players
BBC Leicester Sport
Manu Tuilagi, Jean de Villiers, Ed Slater, Tom Youngs and Brendon O'Connor will all feature for Leicester Tigers at Harlequins on Friday.
Fly-half Freddie Burns is a doubt for the match, he suffered a concussion in last Friday's defeat at Newcastle.
Gun pointed at terrified shop worker
Hinckley Times
Gun-wielding robbers raided a Hinckley convenience store on Friday and stole thousands of pounds worth of goods.
Your photos: Frosty racecourse
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
There's been some great frosty photos sent in by our BBC Weather Watchers today.
This one of the racecourse was sent in by Racesourse Rocky.
Administrators supporting Brantano employees
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Lead administrator Tony Barrell said: "We continue to trade the remaining Brantano business whilst discussions with interested parties continue.
"Unfortunately, in the event further sales are not possible, redundancies will become inevitable.
"We are working closely with Brantano employees and offering every support possible through this difficult period.”
Latest Leicestershire headlines
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Search for climber missing on Ben Nevis
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
A major search is under way for a climber missing on Ben Nevis.
Tim Newton, 27, who now lives in the Bradford area but is originally from Leicester, had been climbing the mountain over the weekend along with Rachel Slater, 24, who is also missing.
They are believed to have been camped behind the CIC hut, below the north face of the mountain, in a green tent.
Council in High Court over illegally parked travellers
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
It's a big day for people in Waltham on the Wolds as the High court decides what happens next about travellers parked illegally on a site near the village.
Officers from Melton Borough Council are at the court hearing in Birmingham because they say the travellers and the land owner have ignored an enforcement notice served nearly two years ago.
They did submit a second application to stay but that was also rejected last month.
A decision is expected later today.
Number of companies 'showed interested in Brantano'
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Robert Moran is from the administrators and led the sales process.
He said: “From discussions held over the last few weeks, there was interest from a number of parties, both trade and private equity, for the Brantano business.
"Of this interest, the offer from Alteri represents the best outcome for creditors and employees. We are delighted that 1,372 jobs have been preserved through the transaction and thank the Brantano team for working closely and collaboratively with us throughout what has been a difficult period for the business.”
Not all stores are safe from closure
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Not all Brantano shops are included in the deal though.
Fifty-seven aren't including those in Newark, Sutton in Ashfield and Grantham.
The administrators have warned that if those stores aren't sold separately, redundancies will be inevitable.
CCG working with patients
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live
Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group were asked for a comment on the story today but they didn't respond.
However at the end of last week they did say they had ensured alternative arrangements were in place for patients affected by the closure of local surgeries.
They said they were working with patients to support them with this process.
McDonald’s appeal planning permission refusal
Hinckley Times
Final comments have been received both for and against the siting of a new fast food joint off Dodwells Road in Hinckley as part of a planning appeal.