Calum McKenzie
BBC News

Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell will have to re-apply for his job as an England selector.

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It is part of a selection overhaul unveiled by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Under its revamp, England will introduce a scouting system with "discipline-specific scouts".

They will provide information to a panel made up of a new national selector, a full-time independent England selector and the head coach.

Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

An 84-year-old man and his partner, aged 75, have become the oldest couple ever to get married in the 800 year history of their local church.

Stuart Thornley and his now wife Janice tied the knot on Saturday in St Helen's Church, Pinxton, Derbyshire, after 23 years together.

Rev Penny Goodchild, who married the couple, said she had checked back through the church's records to 1561 and can confirm the Thornley's are the oldest couple to ever get married there.

The pair were married in front of several generations of their family, including 17 grandchildren. The youngest there was the 12-month-old ring bearer.

Mr Thornley said he met Mrs Thornley on a blind date at a bingo night set up by a mutual friend and Janice had been by his side since.

He said: "Our love has grown stronger and stronger as time has gone by. I always refer to me and Janice being two peas in a pod. I love her to bits."

Janice added: "Life is too short at our age, that is another reason we decided to get married. We are pleased we have got this far together. I hope we have a few more years left in us together."

Calum McKenzie
BBC News

Nottinghamshire all-rounder Paul Coughlin may be facing an extended period on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder.

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The 25-year-old picked up the injury playing for the England Lions against West Indies A.

"He always puts in 100% on the field and sometimes these things can happen," Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell said., external

"The first thing for Paul is to get back to England where we can assess the injury further and from there we can get him all the treatment he needs."

Coughlin joined Nottinghamshire from Durham on a three-year deal in September.

Calum McKenzie
BBC News

A man has been charged in connection with a cannabis factory, believed to be worth £3.5m, found in Nottingham.

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The 35-year-old from Bradford, appeared before Nottingham Magistrates' Court charged with nine offences including kidnap, production of cannabis and holding a person for slavery.

He was remanded into custody and will appear before Nottingham Crown Court next month.

Police discovered the cannabis in Palmerston House, on Mount Street, in August last year.

Derby boss Gary Rowett says it is "a disgrace" that clubs cannot appeal against yellow cards after "blatantly obvious" errors.

Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

A police car has been taken off the road after its windscreen was smashed in Derbyshire.

It happened in Mornington Crescent, Mackworth, while the car was parked outside the library - where the Safer Neighbourhood Team has an office.

Officers said it happened between 21:00 on Sunday and 08:00 on Monday.

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PCSO Jenny Sadler said “Although a large part of our work is done on foot in the area, the use of the police car means that we can get to see more people across the patch and respond to incidents quicker if needed.

“The car has had to be recovered to our workshops for repair and so this is a facility we now will not have to serve the people of Mackworth and Morley. It is very frustrating."

She added that they are now trawling CCTV in the area and asked anyone with information to get in touch.

Calum McKenzie
BBC News

The government's resisting calls to treat misogyny as a hate crime, despite MPs backing a trial project in Nottinghamshire.

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Gloria De Piero, MP for Ashfield, said women felt safer and more confident as a result of the changes introduced in the county in 2016.

However, the Ministry of Justice believe a change in law is not needed because powers to enable prosecutions "already exist".

Six people were arrested during the match between Nottingham Forest and Derby County, at the City Ground.

Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

A fatal house fire in Normanton was caused by an electric heater coming into contact with a mattress or bedding, the fire service has said.

A man died in the fire in Harriet Road on Friday evening - two people were taken to hospital.

Firefighters were called shortly after 18:30 to the blaze that had broken out in a downstairs room.

Matt Lee from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was at the scene and said there was no evidence of smoke alarms in the property.

He said: "It was a very difficult scene because the fire damage was extensive. We believe the fire was accidental and we think it was caused by an electric heater coming into contact with combustible materials, so bedding or a mattress within that room, which is where the victim was I am afraid."

Miso had to flee Syria when she was only a few months old as "the building started to fall".

Calum McKenzie
BBC News

Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to a crash involving a car and two pedestrians.

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The collision, at the junction of Wollaton Road and Albion Street, Beeston, left a woman with a broken leg and another with a fractured hand.

It happened at about 23:45 on Friday 9 February and involved a white Mini Cooper.

Sophie Cook
BBC Radio Leicester producer

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Adventurer Laura Bingham is leading an all-female team attempting to be the first people to ever descend the Essequibo river, the largest river in Guyana, along with her team mates Ness Knight and Pip Stewart.

Having travelled all over the world, including cycling the width of Ireland whilst eight months pregnant last year, the 25-year-old is no stranger to an adventure.

The team are currently around five weeks into the expedition.

Laura's husband, explorer Ed Stafford is heading out to meet the team to bring re-supplies.

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Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

Miso fled war-torn Syria with her parents when she was only a few months old.

The six-year-old, who goes to school in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, hopes one day to return home and see the rest of her family.

Calum McKenzie
BBC News

Nottingham's Theatre Royal has paid its own tribute to comedian Sir Ken Dodd, who has died aged 90.

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Sir Ken made his professional debut in Nottingham in 1954, earning £75 a week as Professor Yaffle Chucklebutty.

He was due to appear in the city in April as part of his 'Happiness Show'.

"It is with great sadness that we heard the news of Sir Ken Dodd passing away last night," a spokesperson for the Theatre Royal said., external

"He had a long association with Nottingham and with our venue... and he continued to be a popular hit with our audiences throughout his incredible career."

Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

Two teenage boys injured a woman by pushing her to the ground a number of times outside an Alfreton supermarket.

Police said the boys initially verbally abused two women inside the Tesco store, in Hall Street, on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 February.

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Later, outside the shop, the pair pushed one of the women to the ground several times, injuring her legs. Officers said a man with a walking stick, who attempted to intervene, was also reported to have been assaulted.

It happened at about 13:30. Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Constabulary.

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BBC News

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Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

A woman had her handbag stolen after she was threatened with a kitchen knife in Nottingham.

Police said a man approached the woman in the early hours of Sunday, grabbed her hair and pushed her to the floor. He then pulled out the knife and threatened her before taking her bag and running away.

It happened in Mount Hooton Street, near the Forest Recreation Ground, at about 04:10. The man ran off along Waterloo Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police.

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Matt Smith
BBC Radio Leicester Breakfast Show producer

The legendary comedian, singer and actor Sir Ken Dodd has died at the age of 90.

Sir Ken continued to tour and perform till last year and in 2014, he was named Leicester Comedy Festival's Legend of Comedy.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Six people were arrested at the Nottingham Forest V Derby County football match yesterday.

Those arrested were held on suspicion of offences including coin throwing, pitch incursion and breach of the peace.

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The East Midlands derby finished 0-0 at the City Ground.

Nottinghamshire Police have praised the fans and football clubs for what they're calling "a very successful match in terms of public safety".

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police have closed a road in Newark following a crash.