Northants & Derbyshire game in balancepublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Northants reach stumps on 198-8, a lead of 231 over Derbyshire, after day three of their Division Two game.
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Northants & Derbyshire game in balancepublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Essex in reach of win against Nottspublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Essex perform well with bat and ball to give them a chance of victory against Nottinghamshire on the final day.
Read MoreArmed police detain man after stand-offpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Two roads were closed and a number of properties evacuated after reports of a person with a weapon.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
East Midlands Live has now finished for the day however updates from BBC articles may still continue to appear.
The live page starts again at 08:00 on Thursday.
Weather: Mostly dry but feeling chillypublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherTonight looks set to be dry with lengthy clear periods and a few patches of cloud, especially during the early hours.
A chillier night with the odd mist or fog patch forming too. A minimum temperature of 6°C.
After a chilly and locally misty start, Thursday will be mostly dry with spells of sunshine and just the odd shower, mainly during the afternoon.
A maximum temperature of 17°C.
Burns child names police puppypublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA Nottinghamshire police puppy has been named Billy by a child visiting the burns unit at the Queen's Medical Centre.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceThe force received more than 70 name suggestions for the spaniel, including Biscuit, Fraggle, Pouncer, Sherlock and Tiddles but the Dog Section felt Billy suited him perfectly.
The puppy was taken back to the QMC today and his name was announced to the children’s ward.
Quote MessageHe’s getting quite big so it’ll be much easier to train him now that he has a name to respond to. We think Billy really suits him and we will be sure to keep you updated on his journey with us.”
Officer, Nottinghamshire Police, Dog Section
Armed police leave Arnoldpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Heather Burman
Journalist, BBC News OnlinePolice say an incident involving armed response officers in Arnold has now come to an end.
Officers were called to Jacobs Court at about 12:15 over reports a person was armed with a weapon.
A 25-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Residents who were evacuated earlier have now been told they can return to their homes and nearby roads have been reopened.
City centre roads reopenpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe roads around Arndale Centre car park in Nottingham have now reopened following a "concern for safety" incident.
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End of twitter postLloyds banks closing in East Midlandspublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Press AssociationLloyds Banking Group is closing 15 branches including four in the East Midlands:
- Stapleford
- Mickleover
- Leicester Narborough Rd
- Heanor
Image source, ReutersFire service assist police in city centrepublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFirefighters have joined police at the Arndale Centre car park in Nottingham where several surrounding roads are closed.
Image source, Harj ThandiCrews from Highfields and London Road are assisting police, who said there was "concern for safety".
The roads closed are Maid Marian Way, Castle Gate, Canal Street and Angel Row. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has advised people to "avoid the area at this time if possible".
Murder arrest after body found in reservoirpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
A 48-year-old man remains in custody after a woman's body was found in the water.
Read More'Severe' disruption on city centre roadspublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThis is the scene where Canal Street meets Greyfriar Gate and Castle Boulevard in Nottingham city centre.
Police have closed a number of major roads in the city due to "concern for safety".
Image source, Harj ThandiThe road closures are causing "severe" delays on some bus routes.
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End of twitter postPolice evacuation 'incredibly scary'published at 16:09 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Dominic Johnson
BBC Radio Nottingham reporterA woman has told me it was "incredibly scary" when she was evacuated from her flat in Arnold.
She told me she was carrying her three-year-old nephew and covered his eyes so he wouldn't be scared.
Another woman is out in her dressing gown as she had been asleep when the evacuation began. She doesn't know when she'll be able to go back into her home.
More emergency services arrive in Arnoldpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Helen Astle
BBC East Midlands Today reporterThe fire service has arrived on Coppice Road in Arnold to provide support to the police.
Armed officers are around the back and front of Jacobs Court, which has been evacuated.
Police close city centre roadspublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsSeveral roads are closed in Nottingham city centre due to a "concern for safety".
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End of twitter postMurder arrest after body found in reservoirpublished at 15:42 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
BreakingAmy Woodfield
BBC NewsA woman's body has been found in the water at King's Mill Reservoir.
Police have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
The body was found in the early hours of this morning and inquiries are ongoing at the scene, near Sutton-in-Ashfield, officers confirmed.
Image source, GoogleBears complete innings win over Leicspublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Warwickshire take another significant step towards promotion by beating Leicestershire by an innings and 104 runs.
Read MoreLarge police presence in Arnoldpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsHere you can see the scale of the ongoing police incident in Arnold - this is the scene on Coppice Road.
Image source, S J CarrollThe road is closed at the junction with Rolleston Drive along with Brook Avenue.
Arnold armed police: Schoolchildren kept indoorspublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Aeneas Rotsos
BBC Radio Nottingham News EditorFour schools in Arnold were on lockdown earlier while police continued to deal with reports of a person inside a flat with an armed weapon.
Image source, Steven CarrollThe schools near the incident were told to keep children and staff inside with doors locked:
- Coppice Farm Primary School
- Killisick Junior School
- Ernehale Infant School
- Ernehale Junior School
The schools texted parents to inform them of what was happening, according to Nottinghamshire County Council.
The schools have all since been told by police that parents can collect their children as usual at the end of the school day.
Coppice Road remains closed at the junction with Rolleston Drive and a cordon is also in place around Brook Avenue.
'No risk to public' say policepublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 12 September 2018
Dominic Johnson
BBC Radio Nottingham reporterThere is quite a large police response here at the flats in Jacob's Court.
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End of twitter postPeople have been evacuated from the building and outside now I can see six or more police cars, a number of ambulances and the police helicopter overhead as well.
Police say they have got armed offices at the scene and there is no risk to the public.