Ex-footballer 'gun courier' jailedpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
Luke Thomas crashed a stolen van as he evaded police, a court heard.
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Latest updates for Tuesday 29 May 2018
Ex-footballer 'gun courier' jailedpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
New neck brace for motor neurone patientspublished at 00:08 British Summer Time 30 May 2018
One patient had "no doubt" that the Sheffield-designed collar had improved his quality of life.
Read MorePreston joins Mansfield from Swindonpublished at 22:43 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Mansfield sign defender Matt Preston after he turned down a deal to stay with League Two rivals Swindon.
Read MoreChesterfield sign Evans from Aldershotpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Relegated League Two side Chesterfield sign defender Will Evans from Aldershot on a two-year deal.
Read MoreWorcs beat Leics with new record chasepublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Worcestershire complete a new record run chase for English one-day cricket to beat Leicestershire by six wickets.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
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Redundancy 'last resort' at Asda warehousepublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsAsda has confirmed it's started a consultation on the future of its distribution site in Nottingham.
The warehouse in Bulwell opened in 2013 and employs more than 500 workers.
In a statement, the company has said it's too early to say how many jobs may be at risk, but it says workers will be re-employed wherever possible.
It added the move has nothing to do with the merger with Sainsbury's.
"Whilst conversations about change are never easy, we will always work to find new opportunities for our colleagues and redundancy is a last resort," a spokesman said.
Jailed 'gun courier' played for Forestpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsAn ex-footballer who crashed a stolen van into a fence and threw a loaded revolver into a family's garden while evading police has been jailed.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceLuke Thomas, who represented Nottingham Forest before a knee injury curtailed his career, admitted acting as a "courier" on 10 June last year.
Nottingham Crown Court heard he had become depressed after the injury.
The 20-year-old also admitted possessing a firearm and ammunition, as well as dangerous driving.
He was jailed for five years and eight months and disqualified from driving for 44 months.
The court heard Thomas, of Cardale Road, Nottingham, threw the gun away after a van he was driving crashed into a fence in St Ann's while being pursued by police.
Notts keeper Fitzsimons signs new dealpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons signs a new two-year deal at Notts County, while centre-back Pierce Bird also signs a new contract.
Read MoreMan, 79, jailed for historical child sex abusepublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsA 79-year-old man has been jailed for five years for sexually assaulting children in the 1970s and 80s.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceColin Lee, of Ratby, Leicestershire, abused four children at an address in Leicester, the county's police said.
The force said, after one victim came forward in 2016, it was revealed he had abused others.
Lee had denied the charges but was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court today.
He was convicted of:
- Four counts of indecency with a child under 14
- Two counts of indecent assault on a female child
- Three counts of indecent assault on a child under 14
Gary Barlow meets fan with Down's syndromepublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
George Walker got to sit in the seat the singer says he normally only gives to his mum.
Read MorePlan to transform historic Belper mill buildings revealedpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPlans to regenerate Belper's mills complex have been unveiled by a real estate management company.
FIREM held a consultation event in the town last week to showcase its plans for four historic buildings at the site.
It wants to create a new entrance to the North Mill, currently used as an office building and transform the East Mill (pictured) into a residential building for over-50s.
Strutt House would become a restaurant, bar and wedding venue, while the Engine House would be turned into a new centre for shopping and eating.
FIREM has invited people to offer feedback on its vision through its website, external.
Image source, GoogleDetectives seek man in attempted murder probepublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsHave you seen Mark McIntosh?
The 38-year-old is wanted by Leicestershire Police in connection with the attempted murder of a man at a house in the city in January.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceOfficers would also like to speak to Mr McIntosh, from Leicester, about a woman who was attacked during the same incident.
The force said it's carried out extensive inquiries to locate Mr McIntosh.
It is believed he has links to Leicester and Birmingham.
Range Rover attacked with 'corrosive liquid' in car parkpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA Range Rover was left badly damaged after vandals poured corrosive liquid over it at a multi-storey car park in Derby.
Police said, external the silver 4x4 had been left in the staff area at the Intu Riverside car park at about 05:40 on 14 May and the damage was discovered at 14:00.
The liquid destroyed paintwork on both sides of the vehicle and a rear tyre and passenger window were also damaged.
Image source, GoogleAppeal after girl, 11, goes missingpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsHave you seen Nikira Shaw?
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceNottinghamshire Police said they're concerned for her safety after the 11-year-old was reported missing from Mansfield at about 23:00 yesterday.
She is about 5ft 2ins tall with long, straight, mousey brown hair.
Delays expected due to over-running repair workpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsYour tea might be delayed if your drive home from work takes you past here.
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End of twitter postDog walkers call for 'safe zones'published at 15:40 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA petition has been handed to Charnwood Borough Council calling for "dog safe zones" to be set-up across Loughborough.
A group of dog walkers want their pets to be able to run freely and off the lead and say the zones will improve safety for their animals and children.
Image source, Getty ImagesCraig Jordan, who is backing the campaign, said: "Dogs love to wander, they love to explore, they love to sniff, but also with children they love to throw a ball and the dogs chase it.
"When you have a dog on a lead and wandering down a path, people get annoyed at you so you want somewhere a dog can go and explore at his pace safely."
Loft fire leads to cannabis cultivation arrestpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA woman has been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis after a fire in a loft at a house in Leicester.
Firefighters called police at 17.15 yesterday after they were called to put out a fire at a house in Peverel Road, Braunstone.
The 38-year-old woman was arrested at the scene but has since been released while investigations continue.
Image source, GoogleWoman attacked with broken bottle in Ilkestonpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 29 May 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA woman needed stitches after a robber struck her with a broken glass bottle in Ilkeston.
Police said the 22-year-old was approached by the man as she walked along the canal path near Rodney Way at about 22:45 on 18 May.
He demanded her mobile phone but when she told him she didn't have it, he hit her across the arm with the bottle before running away.
Police have asked witnesses to call 101.
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