Latest updates: East Midlands Live Friday 16 February

Summary

Calls to tackle knife crime in Nottingham
Women share stories of miscarriage grief
Plaque to honour Derby footballer
Mystery of randomly placed teddy bears
Updates on Friday 16 February

Live Reporting

Maryam Qaiser and Chris Fawcett

Full-time firefighters will no longer work overnight shiftspublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Hugh Casswell
Reporter BBC Radio Nottingham
Plans to scrap full-time firefighters working overnight at Ashfield and Retford stations have been approved.
The money-saving move will see on-call retained firefighters cover the shift instead.
The decision was made by the Nottinghamshire Fire Authority at a meeting this afternoon.
The proposal had been opposed by campaigners and some politicians including John Mann, MP for Bassetlaw and Ashfield MP Gloria De Piero.
The leader of the Ashfield Independents, Jason Zadrozny was also against the plans.
It will save each station an estimated £500,000 each year.
'Freezing' dog with broken leg found abandonedpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
A dog was abandoned by the side of the road in Leicestershire in overnight temperatures as low as -2C, says the RSPCA.
Image source, RSPCA
The lurcher cross was spotted shortly before 05:00 this morning by someone walking in Cotesbach.
Following a call to the 24-hour RSPCA emergency hotline, animal collection officer Cara Gibbon found the dog shivering and in pain by a hedgerow.
She said: “I have no idea how long he’d been there but in this weather it's amazing that he was still alive... he must have been terrified."
Image source, RSPCA
Dom, as he's been named by RSPCA staff, was taken to the charity's Newbrook Animal Hospital in Birmingham, where veterinary staff discovered he also had a fractured front leg and wasn't micro chipped.
Cara added: "He is such a sweet dog... once he’s recovered, I’m sure we’ll be able to find him a wonderful home."
Ant study could help tackle antibiotics crisispublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
Scientists at the University of Leicester are studying ants to try to find a solution to the "antibiotics crisis".
New guidelines advise doctors not to prescribe "precious" antibiotics for most people with sore throats and instead recommend giving them drugs like paracetamol.
Health bosses say because of overuse, the medication is now useless against certain strains of serious bacterial infections.
Image source, Getty Images
The scientists are looking at how species like ants have evolved and found ways to defend themselves.
Charlie Durant, a PhD student at the university, said: "They (ants) are always crawling all over each other and they are going out into the world to find food, which is contaminated with all sorts of horrible micros, which could potentially infect them.
"They are then bringing it back into their home, which is a warm, moist environment."
Sick granny 'overwhelmed' by worldwide love letterspublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
A four-year-old girl's birthday gift to her grandmother has become something of an international sensation after she posted a request for letters of support on Facebook.
Clarissa Greenfield from Swadlincote wrote a letter to her Grandmother Denise that read "Dear Granny, my love for you is so big it reaches..."
The idea being, that people from around the world can post pictures of the note online with their location filled in at the end.
Image source, Felicity Greenfield
After suffering two brain aneurysms, Denise can't travel anymore, which is why the 200 replies with photos from places such as New Zealand and Canada are all the more special.
Denise told BBC Radio Derby she was "overwhelmed" by the response.
She added: "It's amazing to think people are taking time out of their day for me... they don't know me... I've shed a few tears... it's been amazing."
'Boy on a bike' entrepreneurpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A young entrepreneur from Kibworth has come up with a way to make a bit of money.
Brin Smith has set up a local "boy on a bike" business for after school and at weekends.
The 12-year-old offers services like delivering fish and chips to your door or picking up your morning newspaper, all for a welcome donation.
He told the BBC he was inspired by his poorly grandad who was unable to get out in the recent cold weather.
Rugby: Leicester Tigers name starting XVpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester Tigers have named their starting XV for the Premiership match against Harlequins tomorrow.
Matt Toomua will start at fly-half and Joe Ford drops to the bench. Jonah Holmes comes in for the injured Nick Malouf.
Nursery steps up after parents left without childcarepublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
Parents who were left without childcare after a nursery suddenly closed have been offered a place at another nursery.
Angels Day Nursery in Bramcote shut on Tuesday. A notice posted outside said it had "ceased trading".
Staff had been sent a text on Monday night telling them not to come in, but were not given an explanation.
Roopam Carroll, who runs Beeston Nursery, has now offered some parents a place for their child.
She said: "I felt really saddened for the children and for the parents who rely on leaving their children somewhere safe while they work.
"Obviously what we do, providing childcare is an essential part of people's lives.
"To suddenly have all your plans disrupted must have been absolutely devastating and I also really felt for the staff."
Industrial fryer involved in Walkabout firepublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
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Small fire at Walkabout in Derby this morningpublished at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Heidi Booth
Journalist, BBC Radio Derby
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue are at Walkabout in Derby this morning.
A cordon has been put up while crews from Kingsway and Ascot Drive deal with a small fire that's thought to have involved a deep fat fryer.
There are no injuries reported and the fire has now been put out.
Allenton cycle path 'has potential to be harmful'published at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
A woman who broke her wrist after falling on ice on a cycle path in Allenton says the new surface is dangerous.
The path which links Harvey Road and London Road was resurfaced with tarmac last October.
Image source, Google
Jackie Blaney, 71, is calling for the city council to grit the area when temperatures drop, or even re-do it completely.
She told BBC Radio Derby: "There are clumps and hollows... whenever it rains there are many areas that hold water and have the potential to be harmful."
Derby City Council says the resurfacing work isn't finished and they're very sorry to hear about the injury Ms Blaney sustained.
Foxes to take on Sheffield in FA cuppublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
BBC Leicester Sport
Leicester City could book a place in the FA cup quarter finals tonight.
The Foxes host Championship side Sheffield United.
Riyad Mahrez is set to return for Leicester for the game at the King Power Stadium.
Image source, Getty Images
New Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland announcedpublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Rutland has appointed a new Lord-Lieutenant to take over from Sir Laurence Howard when he retires next month.
Dr Sarah Furness has worked in the voluntary sector, she is a member of the steering committee for Women in Philanthropy, she is a trustee for the Sustainable Land Trust and is a member of the Court of Leicester University.
Image source, Sonara Studios
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I am tremendously proud and pleased that I will become Lord-Lieutenant this year, the centenary of women getting the vote for the first time. Following Sir Laurence, who has served Rutland in exemplary fashion and is loved by all, will be a daunting task. However, I will do everything I can to serve Her Majesty and Rutland to the best of my ability for the next fourteen years.”
Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness
The Lord-Lieutenant is the Queen's representative in the county, external and, among other duties, helps arrange royal visits.
Fewer than 10% of abandoned cars removedpublished at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
The number of abandoned cars reported to authorities in Leicestershire last year fell by around a fifth, going against the national trend.
However, of the 2,000 cars that were seen left by the side of the road, fewer than 10% were actually removed by local councils.
Image source, Google
An area that's seen a car left abandoned since "September or October" is Lorne Road in Clarendon Park.
The vehicle is a dark red Renault.
Alan Saunders, who owns Alan's Hairdressers on Lorne Road, said: "I've been to the police and reported it... they said it was fully road legal, but I've since been told by someone else the MOT and tax ran out in January, it's just taking up space now."
Derbyshire sign Kiwi all-rounder Santnerpublished at 11:20 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Derbyshire sign New Zealand international all-rounder Mitchell Santner as overseas player for the second half of 2018.
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Giant screens for Broadmarsh redevelopmentpublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Kevin Stanley
Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham
Three giant digital advertising screens will feature on the sides of the new Broadmarsh car park and bus station.
One will curve around the side of Carrington Street as you walk from the station and the others will go on Collin Street and Middle Hill.
Here's an artist's impression of what it could look like.
Image source, Nottingham City Council
The car park and bus station closed in July last year as part of a £250m redevelopment.
Nottingham City Council is set to approve the plans at a meeting next week.
Protest against proposed staffing changes at fire stationspublished at 10:45 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
Campaigners protesting about the future of staffing at two fire stations are voicing their concerns outside Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's headquarters in Arnold.
A decision on whether to stop full-time firefighters working overnight at Ashfield and Retford stations will be made today.
The move could mean retained firefighters covering evening and overnight shifts.
MP for Ashfield Gloria De Piero has also joined the protest.
GCR funding axe delay 'cost £20,000'published at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
The loss of £9.5m funding should have been announced earlier, a museum boss has said.
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Anger over 'negro' crossword cluepublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Alex Thorp
BBC News
The Derby branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has been criticised for using the word "negro" as a clue in one of its crosswords.
The crossword, published in Derby Camra's bi-monthly magazine, also suggests "effeminate" men share a name with a sex toy.
Camra said it has launched an investigation.
Image source, Derby Camra
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Clues seven and 18, printed in the January/February edition of Derby Drinker
Camra's national director Nik Antona told BBC Radio Derby: "I can assure you that we will do everything we can to find out why this has been published and why they have ignored the strict guidelines we've given and we will take appropriate action as necessary."
Woman cut from car in Sinfin Lanepublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Chris Fawcett
BBC News
A woman has been taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Sinfin Lane in Derby this morning.
Image source, Google
It happened just before 07:00. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue cut the woman free, and her injuries are not thought to be serious.
The road was closed for some time, but is now open.
Mosque open day welcomes people from all faithspublished at 10:08 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
People from all faiths and backgrounds have been invited to an open day where they can gain a better understanding about Islam.
Fifteen mosques in the East Midlands will be taking part in the national initiative, Visit My Mosque, which aims to break down barriers between communities.
The annual event on Sunday will allow people to have a tour of the mosques and learn about the religion.
Image source, Google
Mohammed Ali from the Nottingham Islamic Centre, which is taking part, said: “Being the largest and central mosque of Nottingham, we thought that it would be of great importance that we invite our neighbours and fellow residents of our city into the mosque.
“It would allow them to have a tour, meet Muslims in person, watch live prayers, listen to recitation of the Quran and enjoy some refreshments.”
A list of mosques taking part in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester can be found here, external.