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Updates for Wednesday 14 October
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Frost free night expectedpublished at 17:51
Sara Blizzard
BBC WeatherA few sharp showers around this evening and overnight, mainly affecting the east of the county and Rutland area. Lows of 8C (46F).
Latest headlines for Leicestershirepublished at 17:47
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live- Police name an 87-year old man who died when he drove the wrong way up the M1 in Leicestershire
- Unemployment in the East Midlands has fallen to its lowest figure in nearly a decade
- The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence is to become the new chancellor of De Montfort University
Latest from Severn Trent on sewage problempublished at 17:43
Severn Trent has given us a statement on the burst sewer pipe in Barrow upon Soar.
It said: "Our teams are now working to repair the damaged pipe.
"We’ve had to close the road while we fix the pipe and we’re sorry for any inconvenience this will cause, but we need to keep everyone safe while we carry out the repairs.
"We’re now working to fix the burst pipe, get the road reopened and everything back to normal as quickly as possible.”
Stephen Lawrence mother to become university's chancellorpublished at 17:38
The mother of Stephen Lawrence, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, is to become the new Chancellor of De Montfort University.
Image source, Getty ImagesBaroness Lawrence is a prominent justice campaigner following the murder of her son and was this year awarded an honorary doctorate by the university "in recognition of her long fight for justice and commitment to human rights".
She will take up the role officially in January.
Protest at the Clock Towerpublished at 17:23
BBC Radio LeicesterA demonstration's taking place in Leicester this evening against cuts to education.
The Clock Tower protest will also highlight reductions for services teaching English as a second language.
It's been organised by the Leicester and District Trades Union Council.
Sewage issue in Barrow upon Soarpublished at 17:13
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveSeven Trent has confirmed the road closure in Barrow upon Soar is due to a sewer issue not a burst water main.
Hopefully I'll have more on this for you before 18:00.
Navratri celebrations at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centrepublished at 17:00
Rupal Rajani
BBC Radio Leicester PresenterToday my show came from the Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre where Navratri celebrations were in full swing.
It's nine nights of music and dance celebrated by Hindus across the world.
You can listen back here.
Action promised on antisocial behaviour in Braunstonepublished at 16:46
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End of X postTravel: Lane closed on the M1published at 16:33
BBC TravelOne lane is closed and there's slow traffic on the M1 southbound between J20, A4303 (Lutterworth) and J19, M6 (Catthorpe Interchange).
Breakthrough win opens up 'new chapter' for McLeodpublished at 16:29
BBC SportLeicester-based veteran snooker player Rory McLeod says the biggest win of his career is just the start of a new chapter.
The 44-year-old secured his first title carrying ranking points with victory in the Ruhr Open in Germany , externalat the weekend.
Travel: Accident in Knightonpublished at 16:20
BBC TravelThere's been an accident on A563 Asquith Way in Knighton, Leicester near the A5199 Welford Road junction .
Travel: Car fire on A444published at 16:08
BBC TravelIf you're heading in or out of the county near Warwickshire there may be some disruption.
The A444 in Nuneaton is closed and there's queuing traffic northbound at the Eliot Way junction, because of a vehicle fire.
Memorial match for Hinckley rugby playerpublished at 16:04
Hinckley TimesPlayers from Hinckley Rugby Club and Rugby Lions are set to go head-to-head in an emotional match-up to remember one of their former teammates., external
Image source, Hinckley TimesGrowing gallery showcases England's finest photospublished at 15:51
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveHave you seen BBC News's Big Picture yet? It's a photo gallery that grows with your contributions through the week.
Image source, Chris NesbitLatest Leicestershire headlinespublished at 15:37
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live- An 87-year-old driver who died when he drove the wrong way up the M1 in Leicestershire has been named
- Unemployment in the East Midlands has fallen to its lowest figure in nearly a decade
- The construction of a huge Ferris wheel has started on Leicester's Belgrave Road
Mountsorrel Railway to open next weekpublished at 15:26
Bridget Blair
BBC Radio Leicester reporterAn idea that started eight years ago, to restore the Mountsorrel Railway, will become a reality next week when it finally opens., external
Image source, Steve CrampIt's the latest addition to Leicestershire’s Great Central Railway.
The restoration of the one-mile branch line has been completed entirely by volunteers.
Second man killed in M1 collision namedpublished at 15:11
BreakingAmy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveA second man, who died in a crash on the M1 earlier this week, has been named as Albert Kenneth Newman from Nottingham.
The 87-year-old was travelling in the wrong direction of the southbound carriageway when he collided with a van near junction 24.
Michael Luciw, 27, was a passenger in the van and also died.
Delays after water main burstspublished at 15:00
BBC TravelA burst water main is causing delays on Bridge Street in Barrow upon Soar.
New signing for Leicester Riderspublished at 14:53
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester SportBritish forward Shane Walker has joined the Leicester Riders., external
Image source, Getty ImagesHe said: “I have always liked the team and respected how they played, so that influenced my decision to come here."
