Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

How difficult can it be to prepare, fit and shoe a horse within one hour?

The BBC has been finding out over at the Army School of Farriery in Melton Mowbray. They're hosting a three day competition to show off their skills and have invited other farriers to show off theirs.

Today, 24 qualified military farriers and ex-military farriers were challenged to make and fit a shoe onto a horse, all within one hour.

The competition continues over the weekend where civilian farriers can compete against military personnel.

BBC Weather Watchers

Some lovely autumn photos have been uploaded across the East Midlands over the last few days - like this one taken by mikeymike in Clumber Park.

Image source, mikeymike

Les Golding took this fantastic photo at Bradgate Park.

Image source, Les Golding

This lovely autumn mosaic view was captured by absolute shower in Dronfield.

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A man's jaw was broken in the fight involving Cardiff City's Lee Tomlin and Accrington Stanley's Billy Kee.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Earlier we had cows in the road in Rutland, now it's hay bales in Nottinghamshire. Rural life.

The 10, from all over England, were accused obstructing the highway near a fracking site.

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Leicester Tigers have named two debutants in the side to face Gloucester in their Anglo-Welsh Cup match this weekend.

Jonah Holmes and Atieli Pakalani both make their first starts in a vastly changed side due to the Autumn internationals.

Image source, Leicester Tigers

Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

Sir Andrew Witty has announced he's retiring as chancellor of the University of Nottingham, external at the end of the academic year.

The former GlaxoSmithKline chief executive has been in the role since 2013.

The search for a new chancellor will begin next week with staff, students and former students invited to nominate people.

Image source, University of Nottingham

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BBC Local Live

We invited Mail Online to respond after the University of Derby announced it would no longer be advertising on the website due to it featuring content that "contradicts our values".

We've been told Mail Online has no comment to make at this time.

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Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

Prince Charles has been to visit the University of Nottingham's campus in Malaysia, external.

His Royal Highness toured the site, was told about research taking place there and helped to launch a youth summit on environmental issues.

At one point he stepped on to the balcony overlooking the campus's main plaza to wave at hundreds of students and staff gathered below.

The trip is part of the 68-year-old's first visit to Malaysia.

Image source, University of Nottingham

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Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

Joe Ledley's chances of playing in Derby County's game against Reading tomorrow have been rated as 50-50 by Rams boss Gary Rowett.

The Welsh international - pictured below answering the question, 'who's got the best beard?' - picked up a hamstring strain in training.

Derby County have won all four of their games since the international break but Reading beat Forest 3-1 in midweek.

Image source, PA

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Cardiff City star Lee Tomlin has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service for his part in a brawl, which left a man with a badly broken jaw.

Image source, Getty Images

Fellow footballer Billy Kee, a forward with League Two side Accrington Stanley, was fined £350 for throwing a punch during the same fight outside a Leicester nightclub earlier this year.

Image source, Getty Images

Tomlin, 28, admitted affray after prosecutors decided not to proceed with a wounding charge.

Leicester Crown Court was told Kee, 26, who pleaded guilty to common assault, attempted to pull his friend Tomlin away from the confrontation.

Both players had been accused of causing grievous bodily harm but were cleared of the charge on the orders of the judge.

Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

This was the sorry state a car was left in after being involved in a five-vehicle crash in Derbyshire yesterday.

The collision happened in Woodthorpe Road in Mastin Moor at about 17:35.

Derbyshire Police said the driver and a number of passengers were taken to hospital but had no information on their condition.

Image source, Derbyshire Roads Police

Image source, Derbyshire Roads Police

Image source, Derbyshire Roads Police

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Police are investigating another cash machine ram-raid - this time at the Aldi store in Ashby de la Zouch.

This is the 22nd time a cash machine has been targeted by thieves in the last 18 months in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Police have confirmed no cash was stolen from the machine and nothing was taken from the store.

Earlier this week cash was stolen from machines in Coalville and Oakham and there was also a failed attempt to steal one in Leicester.

A 56-year-old woman was initially arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Lots of you have been commenting on our Facebook , externalvideo about a mother from Anstey who performed life saving CPR on her daughter.

Cath Greenwell said: "Just shows how important it is that people learn how to do CPR. It should be taught in every school. Well done Jo and the headteacher for saving Amelia's life. It must have been the hardest thing you’ve ever done."

Graham Ballard said: "Amazing outcome! Well done mum and all involved."

Ruth Bowley said: "Well done, glad you're ok now, have a happy and healthy life."

Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

Police have apologised after a training exercise in Derby city centre prompted panic among some members of the public.

Derbyshire Police said a fictional scenario involving emergency call handlers dealing with reports of people armed with weapons led to a rumour sweeping across the city that a real-life emergency was happening.

The force said it received a small number of calls. One firm of solicitors also instructed staff to stay inside the building.

A spokeswoman said: "This was a training exercise only and people do not need to be alarmed.

"We apologise for any distress that this may have caused. Police, together with other emergency services and partner agencies, regularly conduct training exercises to test our preparedness for major incidents in the county."

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Two of these special war memorial benches have been installed at Hinckley War Memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Image source, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

The benches are to commemorate each of the world wars.

This one includes a white dove of peace for World War Two while the other has red poppies incorporated for World War One.

Gavin Bevis
BBC Local Live

Police are looking for two teenage boys from Arnold who have gone missing separately.

Oren Widdison (left), 15, was last seen at his home in the town at about 20:00 yesterday.

Kian Ward, 14. has been missing since 23:00 on Tuesday.

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

The DVLA has clamped or towed 145 vehicles in Nottingham this week as part of a special operation targeting untaxed cars.

An automatic number plate recognition van was used to spot the illegal vehicles.

The DVLA has said they only clamp vehicles as a last resort.

Amelia Naylor, 11, returns to school after suffering a cardiac arrest during a cross-country event.