Paramedic criticised for taking a break
Paedophile jailed for extra 12 years
Elderly couple found dead in own home
Robbery victim fights back with hammer
Thousands urge Walkers to make packets recyclable
Police chief makes cash plea for cybercrime battle
Updates on Monday 16 April 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A floral display that greets drivers arriving in Derby at Pentagon Island has been given a new look, external.
The arrangement, which previously read "Proud of Derby", now says "Derby In Bloom".
The letters have been created with Yew bushes and the city council said the remaining sections of the display would take shape over the coming months.
Image source, Derby City CouncilGavin Bevis
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Watch it snow next week now...
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All lanes of the M1 southbound are now open after a crash between a lorry and a bus.
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A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in the Meadows in Nottingham on Sunday afternoon.
It happened at about 14:00 in Beardsley Gardens. The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and police are continuing to investigate the attack.
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Police have issued CCTV pictures of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a bank card, external that was used to buy goods in Leicester shops.
Leicestershire Police said the card was stolen from a van, which was parked in Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, on 21 February.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceNottinghamshire beat Lancashire on their return to Division One following an incredible morning session at Old Trafford.
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There are delays on the M1 southbound after a crash involving a lorry and a bus.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service say one person is being treated by paramedics and will be taken to hospital after the crash between junctions 23 and 22 at about 11:45.
The fire service added no-one is trapped in the vehicles.
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A remarkable win for Notts.
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Lancashire host Nottinghamshire in the County Championship - listen to BBC local radio commentary.
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Nottinghamshire require just 10 runs to beat Lancashire at Old Trafford after bowling the hosts out for 73 in their second innings.
Lancs lost eight wicks for 15 runs in a remarkable morning session. Harry Gurney finished with figures of 6-25 and Jake Ball took 4-14. Full scorecard here.
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Beware if you are travelling on the M1 southbound today...
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A man has been charged with burglary and two counts of theft after allegedly stealing cash from an 84-year-old woman's house, taking a tip jar from a cafe and stealing a charity box from a garage.
Robert Gladwin, 32, of Bramble Way, Cotgrave, is due to appear before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today.
The charges are in relation to a burglary of a woman's house in Forest Fields on 30 March and an incident on Friday at about 17:00, when officers were called to a café in Goose Gate after a man reportedly ran in and stole a tip jar.
Shortly afterwards, police received another call about a man stealing a charity box from a garage in Huntington Street.
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A free seminar to steer small and medium-sized businesses through the HS2 procurement process was fully booked within 24 hours of being announced.
The event, organised by the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and HS2, was snapped up by firms looking to cash in on the huge infrastructure project.
Image source, HS2The chamber said it was considering repeating the event in the near future.
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Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing and assaulting a man, external at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground.
The victim told police he was punched and kicked before having his rucksack, containing his phone and wallet, stolen yesterday evening.
Nottinghamshire Police said the two teenagers were arrested shortly afterwards and remain in custody.
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A Leicestershire paramedic has been criticised for stopping to get food during a 10-hour shift over the weekend.
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However, after posting about it on social media, paramedic Tim Hargraves received lots of support.
One Twitter user called Krissie said: "I'm so sorry that you have to overhear such negativity. You do a great service to us all."
While Chris Bishop said: "Self care so important. You can only continue to do the brilliant job you do on a ‘full tank’."
Gavin Bevis
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Many happy returns to Shinji Okazaki - Leicester City's Japanese striker is 32 today.
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A power cut in the Syerston area is affecting more than 600 homes and businesses.
Western Power Distribution said it was hoping to have electricity back on by 13:00.
Image source, WPD/GoogleA shop owner from Derby has expressed his dismay that a thief he chased and caught has been spared prison a second time for stealing again, external.
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A 43-year-old man who was hit by a silver Volkswagen Golf has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police were called to the scene in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, at about 20:00 on Friday.
Officers are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage of the area at that time, to get in touch.
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Images of how Beeston town centre could look after the next phase of redevelopment have been shared by Broxtowe Borough Council, external.
A cinema, food and drink venues and 120 homes are being proposed for phase two of the Beeston Square development.
The authority is asking for feedback on the plans for the two-acre site, which is currently being used as a car park.
It said it was aiming to encourage more people to spend time in Nottingham's biggest suburb.
Image source, Broxtowe Borough Council
Image source, Broxtowe Borough Council