Britain's oldest football referee diespublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
William "Harry" Hardy had refereed more than 3,000 football matches.
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Girls admit affray over student's death
Councillor admits call to hang PM
University calls for ban on essay-writing firms
Stabbed police dog back on the beat
Council criticised over death of elderly woman
Joseph Wright painting taken to Paris
School half-term dates brought into line
Portraits created out of rail tickets
Live updates for Thursday 27 September 2018
Britain's oldest football referee diespublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Girls admit affray over student's deathpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Mariam Moustafa died three weeks after being attacked before and after getting on board a bus.
Read MoreOur live updates for the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Today's updates have come to an end. We'll be bringing you more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
Weather: Dry and mild eveningpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
We can expect dry and mild weather this evening, with the possibility of a little drizzle around midnight.
Tomorrow, it will be cooler with long spells of sunshine.
Council criticised over death of elderly womanpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterAn elderly woman was left in appalling conditions in her home due to delays and poor communication.
The council has been criticised by the independent ombudsman over what happened to the woman, who has not been named.
Despite getting frequent visits from health workers, the woman's home contained urine-stained furniture and carpets, and there was a problem with mice.
She was committed to hospital with sepsis and died just days later.
Nottinghamshire County Council, which was responsible for the woman's social care, says it has apologised unreservedly, is learning lessons, and will pay £400 in compensation to the woman's daughter.
First Sikh guardsman fails cocaine testpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Charanpreet Singh Lall registered "high levels" of cocaine during a random drugs test.
Read MoreMan charged with attempted robbery and theftpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man has been charged in connection with several thefts in Radford and Netherfield.
The 33-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with one count of attempted robbery and two counts of theft.
Image source, GoogleTwo arrested after drugs raidpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man and a woman have been arrested by officers following a drugs raid in Buxton.
Police said they discovered what is believed to be crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis which were seized along with some cash at a property in Fairfield.
A 47-year-old man, from Buxton, and a 28-year-old woman, from Whaley Bridge, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.
Image source, PAThieves drilling holes in petrol tanks to steal fuelpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePolice have had several reports of thieves drilling holes into petrol tanks to steal fuel in Edwinstowe.
Nottinghamshire Police are seeking anyone with information to come forward.
Image source, GoogleGrateful family donates huge toy pile to children's wardpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsHow's this for a kind gesture?
The family of a young boy who was treated at Nottingham Children's Hospital have donated £16,000 worth of toys, gadgets and sensory equipment to the ward he stayed on.
Craig Heggs and Scott Williams said they wanted to show their gratitude, external to staff on Ward D34 who cared for their son while he recovered from spinal fusion surgery.
Image source, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustMr Heggs said: "He stayed on the ward for a week and in that time it became apparent that there were things that could be used to help the children’s recovery.
"Scott and I decided to raise money through a charity football match with the target of raising £2,000 – this soon became £10,000.”
Alison Price, play specialist on ward D34, said: "Thanks to Craig and Scott for their incredible donations to the ward.
"They have provided us with quality, robust and specialised items for the children to play with, including fibre optics lights which are an invaluable way to give stimulation, distraction and fun to our patients.
"We now have a full complement of bedside televisions with headphones for teenagers to watch DVD’s without disturbing others."
Cross-party group to discuss unitary authority planspublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineIdeas about changing council services in Leicestershire are set to be published next month and will be discussed ahead of possible implementation.
Senior Conservatives at the county council announced plans to scrap all of the district councils in Leicestershire and create one unitary authority for the entire county.
The Tories have said they will listen to all suggestions regarding the proposed changes and will also form a cross-party group to discuss the ideas and have relaxed their previously deadline of December to make a decision about the future of the authority following a motion by the Liberal Democrats.
Simon Galton, who's the leader of the opposition Lib Dems at County Hall, has welcomed the proposals.
Mr Galton said: "Where we are now is we’re going to have a more inclusive process. It’s not just going to be proposal drawn up behind closed doors."
Phone to be destroyed after fatal crash filmingpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man caught filming the scene of a fatal crash in Gamston has been ordered to have his mobile phone destroyed.
Police claim George-Catalin Vlad smiled at officers when they told him to stop filming on the A52 Lings Bar Road in July, where a 57-year-old motorcyclist had died.
Magistrates have also ordered the 30-year-old, from Beechdale Road, in Nottingham to pay a £395 fine, £85 police costs and £40 victim surcharge. He's also been disqualified from driving for six months.
Vlad had pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving a van.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageHe had a complete disregard to what the video showed, the persons involved and the wider impact it would have on the victim’s family and friends. The footage should never have existed in the first place, but I’m glad that the family can now try to move on from this without having any more unnecessary grief inflicted on them, by knowing that it won’t be circulated any further.”
Sgt Philip Broughton, Nottinghamshire Police
Concern over missing manpublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are concerned for the welfare of this man who hasn't been seen since Friday.
Hem Kumar Rai is 51-years-old and lives in Groby.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceA family member said they managed to speak to him on Monday but they've not been able to contact him since. He's also not turned up to work.
Police said he'd also not turned up to work and has never been missing before. They would like to hear from anyone who may have seen him since Friday or may know where he currently is.
Oldest referee Harry Hardy diespublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineBritain's oldest football referee has died two days before his 92nd birthday.
William Hardy, known as Harry, from Ilkeston, refereed his final game in the 2015/16 season after suffering a hip injury in a fall.
He remained secretary of the Erewash Valley Referee Society - a position he had held since 1963.
In a statement, the society said: "Harry officiated on the Long Eaton Sunday League and also the Central Midlands Football League and will be sadly missed by all involved whether players or officials .
"More details will be announced when it is prudent to do so. Rest in peace, Harry."
Mr Hardy, who leaves two sons, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren, estimated he had officiated more than 3,000 matches since he first took charge of a game in 1959.
In 2013, Prince William, president of the FA, presented him with a medal for services to football.
He was a lifelong Derby County supporter, but rarely managed to make it to games due to his refereeing duties.
Foxes' Gray out for up to six weekspublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Leicester winger Demarai Gray's ankle injury is not serious but he will be out for up to six weeks, says Foxes boss Claude Puel.
Read MoreVans and container destroyed by firepublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTwo vans and a lorry container have been destroyed by a fire at the Merrylees Industrial Estate, near Desford, according to the fire service.
Two fire engines tackled the blaze which "was caused accidentally", a Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.
Image source, Milan KubavatTwo men charged over PC World ram-raidspublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineTwo men, aged 34 and 49, have been charged over ram-raids at PC World stores in Mansfield and Leicester.
Both men are also charged with burglary at a Sainsbury's store in Oadby and an attempted burglary at Curry's PC World in Leicester.
They were remanded in custody by magistrates and are due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 22 October.
Image source, GoogleCouncillor called for PM to be hangedpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Richard Alderman posted on Facebook that Theresa May should be hanged "for treason".
Read MoreMP calls for 'hang PM' councillor to resignpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineSir Alan Duncan MP has called on Richard Alderman, who today admitted calling for Theresa May to be hanged, to resign from his role as a councillor.
Alderman, who is an independent councillor on Rutland County Council, posted a number of offensive messages on his Facebook page, including racist remarks to shadow home secretary Diane Abbott.
Sir Alan, MP for Rutland and Oakham said: "He is now so discredited he has to resign as a councillor. To hold out any longer is totally unacceptable for the people of Rutland."
Alderman refused to say whether he would resign his post as he left Birmingham Magistrates' Court today.
Rutland County Council said in a statement: "Following sentencing, Councillor Alderman's actions will be the subject of a further investigation by our own Standards Committee and reviewed against the Council's Code of Conduct."
He is due to be sentenced next Thursday.
Image source, PACouncillor admits call to hang PMpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 27 September 2018
Press AssociationA Rutland councillor who used his Facebook page to call for Theresa May to be hanged for "treason" has admitted four criminal charges.
Richard Alderman, 72, called for the Prime Minster's public hanging three days after being elected to Rutland County Council, after posting grossly offensive messages about shadow home secretary Diane Abbott and Tory MP Anna Soubry.
The independent councillor - described in court as "pro-Brexit and anti-immigration" - refused to say whether he would resign his post as he left Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Alderman, of Lonsdale Way, Oakham, admitted four charges of sending a menacing or grossly offensive message via the public communication network, including racist remarks to Ms Abbott and calling for Ms Soubry to be shot and drowned.
Alderman, who was reported to the police after another councillor took screenshots of the messages, was granted unconditional bail until sentencing next Thursday.
Rutland County Council said in a statement: "Councillor Alderman has admitted his wrongdoing and pleaded guilty to all four charges brought against him.
"Criminal conduct of this kind is totally unacceptable.”
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