Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A 47-year-old man needed hospital treatment after being attacked by a group of youths, external in Mansfield Woodhouse.

Police said the victim fell to the ground and hit his head after being attacked by six young males, one of whom punched him in the face.

The group ran away after the assault, which happened in Station Street at about 20:45 on Thursday.

The victim has since been discharged from hospital. Police have appealed for witnesses.

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BBC Weather Watchers

This is how 05:28 looked in Earl Shilton today. Thanks to Gary's Garden for the pic.

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Joana Burns, 22, died in 2017 after taking MDMA on a night out to celebrate finishing university.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Maggie Throup, Conservative MP, for Erewash stood at PMQs to ask Theresa May whether the government was committed to helping more people get onto the property ladder.

Derby Telegraph

Visitors to Derby's Markeaton Park hoping to make the most of the record-breaking bank holiday weekend weather by splashing in the paddling pool were told it was not open due to "potential for frosts", external.

Aqib Mazhar was stabbed as he tried to escape from a car near to where he lived in Nottingham.

Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

The leaders of four regional councils looking to form a combined authority have issued more details about their plans.

Combined authorities effectively act as a 'super-council', working across county borders.

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In a joint statement, the county council leaders of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire said: "We believe that we can achieve much more if we work together, particularly in the areas of connectivity, trade, investment and growth."

The leaders said government funding for the region would remain low unless they join forces.

They will conduct further talks over the coming months.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Six engraved brass plaques remembering people who died during the two world wars have been stolen from Clumber Park's Hardwick War Memorial, external.

Police say the plaques were taken at some point between 2 and 4 May.

A force spokesperson described the theft as "a despicable offence" and appealed for information.

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Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

Charnwood councillors have been asked to approve an additional £60,000 for an industrial development.

Cabinet members have already approved £120,000 of council funds to build industrial storage compounds on land at Messenger Close, Loughborough.

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They are being asked for more cash after site investigations revealed more groundwork needs to be carried out than originally expected.

They will make a decision tomorrow.

A Nottingham mum has criticised the government's handling of young people's mental health.

Rachel Bannister has campaigned for better young mental health support since her 13 -ear-old daughter suffered from an eating disorder in 2012.

A report released by MPs has said the government's proposals are failing a generation.

"The only thing I can take from this is that the government doesn't want to sort this out," said Ms Bannister. "People are losing their lives - that's the reality of it."

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Two peregrine chicks have made their long-awaited entrance to the world at the top of Derby Cathedral.

The team that runs the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project, external have been waiting weeks for the four eggs to crack open - and now two have done just that.

A regular follower of the project's webcams captured the moments both young birds arrived.

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The second chick hatches...

Jennifer Harby
BBC News

The mother of a 21-year-old man who died after he was stabbed inside a car in Forest Fields is appealing to catch his killer.

Aqib Mazhar and a friend were travelling along Russell Road, at around 20.30 on 1 June 2016, when a group of men travelling in three vehicles saw him and blocked his car.

They attacked the vehicle with bars and knives and Aqib, who scrambled from the front passenger to the back seat to try to escape, was stabbed in the back and died later in hospital.

Five men have been jailed for their involvement in his death but Nottinghamshire Police said the person who is believed to have delivered the fatal blow has never been held to account.

His mother, Shameem Akhtar, said: "We have to live our lives without Aqib, knowing the man who took him away is still out there."

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Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to demolish a former adult education centre in Melbourne to create more parking spaces for staff at two neighbouring schools have been submitted to the county council.

The application, put forward by Melbourne Junior School, would see the former Melbourne Adult Community Education Centre make way for 12 extra parking spots, which the school says are much needed.

If the plans are approved, demolition work is expected to start during or after the school summer holiday.

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Police are trying to track down a dog walker, external who may have witnessed a crash in which a pensioner was killed.

Alan Roberts, 74, died in hospital after being struck by a Mazda MX-5 as he crossed High Street in Clay Cross on 2 January.

Derbyshire Police said they had spoken to a number of witnesses but were still trying to trace the dog walker in this CCTV image.

The force said: "We appreciate the quality of the photo is poor but someone may recognise the man pictured."

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BBC Weather Watchers

This beautiful shot of sunrise in Chesterfield may look lovely and warm but photographer Viki the Blue told us it was actually "very chilly" when it was taken.

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Nottingham Post

A review into the death of a woman who was killed by a convicted murderer while out on licence is likely to be made public, external.

The Home Office said the review will not seek to "lay blame" but will "consider what happened and what could have been done differently."

Jennifer Harby
BBC News

Western Power Distribution is warning of power cuts in parts of the East Midlands.

The energy firm said 60 properties are without power in the S80 postcode around Worksop, with an additional 95 homes affected by cuts in the LE67 postcode, around Coalville.

The company estimates the problems should be resolved by this afternoon.

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Erewash Museum in Ilkeston has announced plans to hold a traditional garden party on the day of Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle.

The free event, due to start at 14:00 on 19 May, will feature games, races and cakes, external.

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Jennifer Harby
BBC News

Two men who are believed to have stolen jewellery from an elderly victim told her they were looking for a cat.

The incident happened at an address in Uplands Road, Oadby, at around 14:40 yesterday.

The victim was at home when she heard a noise coming from her bedroom. Having left the door open, she noticed it was closed and went inside and saw two men, who told her they were looking for a cat.

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The men mentioned that they may need to go into a neighbouring property and went out through the victim’s front door. They may have then headed onto Uplands Road.

Around 10 to 15 minutes later, the victim noticed her engagement ring, eternity ring, wedding ring, watch and a brooch had been taken.

One man is described as black, in his 30s and with a large, round face. He was wearing a cap and a T-shirt that may have been blue with jeans or jogging bottoms. The other man is white with a tan and in his 20s. He was wearing a T-shirt and jeans.

PC Paul Warren, from Leicestershire Police, said: “This was a planned burglary of an elderly victim in which sentimental jewellery was stolen. When the men were caught, they quickly made an excuse so they could get away."

BBC Derby Sport

Derby County boss Gary Rowett says he hopes the atmosphere at Pride Park Stadium on Friday can give his side the edge in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Fulham.

He said: "The Cardiff game - and the Middlesbrough game to some degree - was a real turning point for me in terms of it feeling like there was a real unison about the place.

"I'm not saying it hasn't happened before but it's so powerful when we all get behind each other."

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