East Midlands Airport has announced the opening of a new facility as part of a huge improvement project - but passengers will be hoping they never have to use it.

A new lost property hub has been opened at the Castle Donington airport to help reunite customers with the thousands of items that are misplaced every year.

The purpose-built space in the arrivals area is part of an ongoing £120 million investment programme at the airport , which includes recent upgrades to the security hall and the meet and greet office.

The hub provides a contact point for customers to speak to staff and has everything required in one place to log, store and return items to their owners.

East Midlands Airport’s customer services and planning director Mike Grimes said: “As part of our ongoing in

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