Derby can play better - Lampardpublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Despite thrashing West Brom 4-1 away from home, Derby County manager Frank Lampard says his team were not at their best.
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Dealer 'moved £35m of drugs' through Derby house
Councillor sentenced for sexual assault
'Worst' prospects for young in Nottingham
Tributes to man hit by car
Calls for 'change' at council over abuse
Debenhams to close up to 50 stores
Magpies defender wins appeal against red card
Rutland swimmer nets four medals at Invictus Games
Live updates on Thursday 25 October
Derby can play better - Lampardpublished at 10:24 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Your photos: Sunset and sunrisepublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsWhat a stunning sunset we were treated to last night and you took some fantastic photos across the East Midlands.
This one, taken by Des Oldham, is one of my favourites - I'm sure you can see why.
Image source, Des OldhamIt was just as beautiful in rural Oakham - as Weather Watcher rutland robbo proved.
Image source, rutland robboFrom sunset to sunrise - Linda from Belper captured the moment the sun finally decided to show its face this morning.
Image source, LindafromBelper'Shock' after pensioner forced kisspublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
An OAP must pay £1,500 to a care worker for forcing a kiss, external on the woman as she checked his smoke alarms.
Council snaps up Duckworth Square buildingspublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThere's fresh hope the derelict Duckworth Square area of Derby could be regenerated after the city council announced it has bought several disused buildings around the site, external.
The land has sat unused for many years and is widely viewed as an eyesore.
The authority has long-term plans to redevelop the area and has now purchased seven buildings there, including the Pennine Hotel, the former Pink Coconut nightclub and the St Peter's Quarter multi-storey car park.
Council leader Chris Poulter said: "We are now forging ahead with developing a masterplan to transform this derelict area into a vibrant quarter of leisure, living and business. More will be revealed early in 2019."
Plans to build an ice rink at the site were shelved last month.
Lampard: West Brom thrashing not our best performancepublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsDerby County boss Frank Lampard said there was still room for improvement for his players despite their impressive 4-1 win at West Bromwich Albion last night.
Jack Marriott, Tom Lawrence, Harry Wilson and Scott Malone all netted to help the Rams move up to fifth in the Championship table.
Image source, PAAfterwards, Lampard said: "We should be pleased to beat a team who I fully expect to challenge for promotion, but there's more work to be done.
"It's the best result we've had but not the best performance. I'm not playing mind games. I just thought we played fantastically well against Brentford and at Manchester United.
"Big parts of our game were great, especially the finishing, but I think we can still improve."
Station getting £54m makeoverpublished at 09:23 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA £54m project to improve rail services at Market Harborough station has begun.
The station, which was built more than 150 years ago, will have platforms moved and a new 500 space car park.
Stuart Humphreys, of Network Rail, said: "We want to straighten the curved track... and improve the platform for longer trains and more seats.
"Also increase the speed of trains by which they can pass through the area."
The scheme, which has about 100 people working on it, also aims for journey times to London and Sheffield to be cut by 20 minutes.
The Leicestershire station will close for two weekends in November and replacement buses will be in place while the work is carried out.
The revamp is due to finish by December next year.
Watch: Greenhouse made from plastic bottlespublished at 09:05 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Pupils at Derby's Arboretum Primary School spent a year collecting bottles as part of a project to create an eco-greenhouse in the school grounds.
Rutland swimmer takes four medals at Invictus Gamespublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA Rutland swimmer has taken four medals at the Invictus Games in Australia.
Rachel Williams took silver in the 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke races and bronze in the 100m freestyle.
She said: "Unbelievable. I’ve surpassed my goal to finish the race. I’ve done that. I’ve cried and I’ve medalled.
"Representing Team UK is a dream come true."
Image source, Help For HeroesThe Invictus Games, a competition for injured service personnel, were started by Prince Harry in 2014.
This year's event began in Sydney on Saturday.
Calls for 'change' at council over abusepublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsThe leader of a support group for child sexual abuse victims called for "change at the top" of a council that was responsible for their care.
Mandy Coupland criticised Nottingham City Council at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
Ms Coupland, co-founder of Nottingham Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Group, told IICSA the city council had lost the trust of people who had been abused and "there need to be some resignations".
The inquiry heard the council said it would only apologise "when there's something to apologise for" at a meeting in February.
It eventually apologised publicly last month.
The inquiry continues.
Weather: Cloudy but dry with sunshinepublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherIt's going to be a cloudy Thursday but dry with some sunshine at times. Here's the full forecast...
Tributes to man hit by carpublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsTributes have been paid to a man who died when he was hit by a car at a tram park and ride.
Omar Shariq, 48, died at Forest Park and Ride, in Nottingham, just after midnight on Tuesday.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceMr Shafiq's family said: "Omar was a wonderful man that was loved, will be missed, and will always be cherished.
"'Ozzy', as he was called by his family and close friends, was an amazing son, and his untimely death has left a big hole in our lives."
Three men, aged 18, 23 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of Mr Shafiq's murder.
Nottinghamshire Police said the 23-year-old man has been released without charge and the other men remain in custody.
Join us for today's live news coveragepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 25 October 2018
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsGood morning East Midlands - I'll be writing your live page updates today along with Amy Woodfield, Gavin Bevis and Nick Smith.
We'll have all of Thursday's news, sport, weather and travel from across the region.
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