Thousands evacuated from nightclub after 'gas substance' sprayed
Five teens on trial accused of murdering Lyrico Steede
Boy, 6, hit by car suffers 'life-threatening injuries'
'Gunshots fired' in Derbyshire village
Woman duped out of £3,000 in telephone fraud
Consultation to scrap Nottinghamshire district and borough councils
Live updates on Wednesday 3 October
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Leicester City found out who they'll play in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup last night - a club familiar to boss Claude Puel.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Foxes will play the Frenchman's former side Southampton at King Power Stadium after they beat Everton on penalties last night.
The match is expected to be scheduled for Tuesday 30 October.
Sonia Kataria
BBC News
A man has appeared at Nottingham Crown Court charged with attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was shot in Radford.
The teenager suffered chest and hand injuries after being shot at the junction of Ireton Street and Portland Road on 29 June.
Image source, GoogleKieron Saunders, 30, of Cardale Road, Nottingham, was also charged with possession of a firearm with intent. He pleaded not guilty to both offences earlier.
Mr Saunders is next due to appear in court on 8 February and a trial has been set for April.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A memorial stone planter, built by residents of Holbrook, is having to be relocated after Derbyshire County Council branded it a "significant safety risk".
The floral display marks the centenary of the local Women's Institute. The Holbrook Community Action Group said it took "100 man-hours" to build.
The county council said the current location, on a 60mph stretch of road, would be dangerous if someone crashed into it and, after discussion with the parish council "a more suitable location was found outisde the parish hall".
“Anyone wishing to place anything near one of the council’s roads has to apply to us for a licence to ensure all safety issues are considered and unfortunately on this occasion this did not happen," a spokesman added.
One local resident said: "I don't understand how it can possibly be dangerous. It looks lovely and it's part of the village now."
Another said: "If this is set as a precedent then we would have to remove every tree, every footpath sign, every lamppost, every other thing that the council consider an obstruction, which is of course ludicrous."
Holbrook Parish Council has called the ruling a "very bitter pill to swallow".
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
More than 1,100 cannabis plants, with a potential street value of £1.1m, have been found at a house in Gedling.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceAt around 13:00 yesterday, a PCSO attended the house in St Michael's Avenue following reports of suspicious activity.
They found the kitchen door wide open and two Asian men offered few details, before making off on foot.
Following a search of the house they found the plants, which covered three bedrooms.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceThe two men are believed to be in their twenties. No arrests have been made.
About 80% of trains will be replaced with buses during the work at Derby station, say rail bosses.
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Sandish Shoker
BBC News
A teenager was “lured” to his death by a 16-year-old girl, Nottingham Crown Court has heard.
On the opening day of the trial of five teenagers accused of murdering 17-year-old Lyrico Steede, the prosecution said he met the girl, who cannot be named, on 13 February this year.
They sat at a recreation ground in Hempshill Lane, Bulwell, until four teenage boys arrived.
Lyrico, who was known as Rico, was chased and stabbed in Stock Well.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceProsecuting Peter Joyce said: “They knew exactly where to go to hunt Lyrico down for them to attack him.
“They knew exactly where their prey would be.”
He died in hospital five days after the stabbing of wounds to his face, chest, back and legs.
Kasharn Campbell, 19, of no fixed address and Remmell Miller-Campbell, 18, from Sneinton, deny murder.
Two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl, who cannot be named, also deny murder.
Arthur Gumbley died in hospital three weeks after he was attacked during a burglary at his home.
Read MoreNick Smith
BBC News Online
A Leicester-born biochemist has been awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Image source, Cambridge UniversitySir Greg Winter, of Cambridge University, won alongside American scientist, George Smith, for their work producing new antibodies in humans.
They used viruses that infect bacteria to generate the new antibodies - large proteins that are used by the immune system to neutralise harmful bacteria and viruses.
They will share the prize with another American scientist, Frances Arnold, for her discoveries in enzyme research.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A woman has told the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse how being groomed at a Nottingham children's home has affected her life.
She said she was raped by a member of staff at the former Beechwood children's home in Mapperley.
She'd gone to live there when she was 12 years old after her mother’s partner treated her as a child “sex slave".
She said: "I turned to drink, I turned to drugs, I turned to prostitution. I felt like I just wanted to cut my chest open and just say 'look this is what happened to me - I'm sorry for being the person I am today'."
The care worker was Andris Logins, who years later was jailed for 20 years for a series of rapes.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
East Midlands Ambulance Service helped four people who were evacuated from Club Republic in Leicester last night after a "gas substance" was sprayed by two men being ejected from the venue.
Image source, GoogleA spokesman said: "We sent our Hazardous Area Response Team, two paramedics in fast response cars and four crewed ambulances.
"We treated one patient on scene and transported three patients to the Leicester Royal Infirmary."
About 2,500 people were in the venue when the incident happened at about 01:30.
Police are still hunting for two male suspects.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A body found off the coast of Kent is believed to be missing Leicester man, Michal Zygan.
The 25-year-old was reported missing on 26 July.
CCTV footage showed him walking towards the canal towpath near Bede Park with a Nike rucksack on his back.
The body was found on 30 July. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A planning application has been submitted for the first phase of Space Park Leicester.
It's hoped the "world-leading centre for space" will be built on the site of the former John Ellis School on Leicester’s Waterside - not far from the National Space Centre.
Image source, University of LeicesterThis phase of the development would house Leicester’s Institute for Space and Earth Observation, a University of Leicester research institute. It would also consolidate the University’s Earth Observation capability in one physical location.
The multi-million pound building will contain "first class" teaching and laboratory facilities and house commercial partners.
The University of Leicester is working with Leicester City Council, Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) and the National Space Centre on the plans. It's thought the whole Space Park Leicester development will cost about £80m.
Quote MessageThis first step towards Space Park Leicester is tremendously exciting. Building on our 50 year track record of having a Leicester-built instrument in orbit, we are creating a world-leading space facility, confirming Leicester’s international reputation as a leading 'Space City'. "
Grant Bourhill, Leicester Science Parks
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Loughborough University student Cath O'Donnell has been called up once more for the England rugby squad.
The forward has already picked up four caps for her country and is one of seven Loughborough Lightning players who have been picked by boss Simon Middleton.
Other Lightning players who have been called up are Jo Brown, Sarah Hunter, Justine Lucas, Katy Daly-Mclean, Charlotte Pearce, Carys Williams.
The 36 strong squad will train at the university tomorrow, in preparation for autumn internationals against the USA and Ireland.
Image source, Loughborough UniversityNick Smith
BBC News Online
Police are appealing for information following a car theft and burglary in Selston.
The victim woke up to find someone had been in his house and that his black Audi A3 had been stolen from his drive.
It happened at a property in Commonside between 02:30 and 06:30.
A laptop, a wallet containing bank cards and a quantity of cash and a bag containing a purse and bank cards were also taken.
Image source, GoogleA motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries in a crash involving an HGV.
The woman, in her 40s was airlifted to hospital after the collision on the Hinckley Road, near Wolvey, at about 13:00 on Monday.
Warwickshire Police is appealing for witnesses and a man in his 30s is assisting officers.
Officer would also like anyone who has dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A nightclub in Leicester was evacuated last night after a "gas substance" was let off by two men.
Leicestershire Police said about 2,500 people were inside Club Republic, in Gravel Street, when the pair sprayed the substance after being ordered to leave at about 01:30.
Nobody was injured but a number of people reported feeling "some effects" from the substance.
Image source, GooglePolice have not given out any more information on the nature of the substance but called the incident "extremely dangerous".
No arrests have yet been made and police said they were looking for two black men in connection with the offence.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A new exhibition has opened that compares Bess of Hardwick's 16th Century existence to the lives of 16 pioneering woman from today.
Bess, shown below being portrayed in a 1972 BBC drama, was a prominent figure in Elizabethan society and is buried at Derby Cathedral.
However, despite her riches and influence, the noblewoman suffered a number of hardships throughout her life, including marriage problems and trouble with her children.
The We Are Bess exhibition, external, which opens at Hardwick Hall today, features commentary on her life from 16 influential women.
Among them is equalities campaigner Akeela Ahmed, who said: "There's definitely a sense of sisterhood.
"Five hundred years ago, women were facing the same challenges we face today. In some ways it's disappointing things haven't changed but we can also learn so much from history.
"We can learn from her example that despite all those challenges she will was still hugely successful."
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Goal nets worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from community football club, Leicester Nirvana.
Coaches at the club discovered the theft on Sunday when they arrived for training at their Hamilton Park home and the distinctive red and black nets were missing.
Speaking for the club, Shehbaz Pathan said: "There are multiple impacts on the club. First and foremost this club is run entirely on volunteers, nobody gets paid.
"The financial impact is that we can’t afford to replace these nets, as and when, or even on an annual basis."
Image source, Leicester NirvanaThe club said it has reported the theft to police.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Derby Museum is to be converted into a 1980s arcade for an exhibition next month.
The Derby 80s Retro Arcade Weekender, external on 17/18 November will feature more than 35 playable classic games, including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Paperboy and After Burner.
The exhibition will also showcase music and films from the decade.
Image source, Getty ImagesEvent organiser Luke Earle said: "What we are bringing to Derby are the classics, the games that have stood the test of time in their original form."
We've been treated to some gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over the last week and you've been flooding us with amazing pictures.
Here's some of our favourites from across the region.
Image source, Loki's keeperThis snap, sent in by Loki's keeper, captures the sun rising over East Midlands Airport this morning.
Image source, Hedgerow JoHedgerow Jo sent in this lovely shot of the sun rising over the Nottinghamshire countryside, near Granby.
Image source, Viki the BlueAnd last but not least, Viki the Blue just about caught the sunrise this morning, with its rays creeping through and giving an orange hue to a cloudy morning in Chesterfield.
