Manchester airport's runways were closed early this morning ... of all railway lines between Derby and both Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway. This is affecting CrossCountry and East Midlands ...

East Midlands Airport closed its runway and motorists were advised to allow extra time for travelling. BBC Weather Watchers have been sharing pictures from around the region. John Bradburn Birds ...

Due to essential repair work to the runway at RAF Brize Norton, the South Atlantic Airbridge connecting with the Falkland Islands will temporarily fly into, and out of East Midlands Airport (EMA).