Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, has been visiting the Norton Motorcycles factory in Castle Donington.

It comes ahead of a vote on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Mr Barclay claims businesses, including Norton Motorcycles, believe the prime minister's deal to be the "right deal".

He said: "What businesses want is the certainty of a deal - the ability to plan."

This isn't the view of the North West Leicestershire MP though.

Andrew Bridgen doesn't believe Theresa May's deal gives Brexiteers what they voted for.

He said: "I think it's a little bit sad to come out here trying to sell something, which the East Midlands are not going to buy.

"We voted to leave the European Union and this isn't leaving."

Anthony Dealey attacked a woman after she got off a night bus, Derby Crown Court heard.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

The Crown Prosecution Service has said the 13.5 year sentence given to Anthony Dealey shows the "appalling impact" of his crime.

Rebecca Edwards from the CPS rape and serious sexual offences team said his actions had a "profound impact" on the victim and left the whole community in fear.

She said: "He was convicted on compelling evidence that this was a premeditated attack and he intended to prevent the victim from identifying him.

“Dealey’s imprisonment will reassure the community that a dangerous man is no longer among them. Above all though, I hope that knowing he is in jail will help the victim continue to recover from her ordeal."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police have said Anthony Dealey was caught after his DNA and a fingerprint were found on his victim and her belongings.

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As part of the investigation, officers conducted house to house visits in Ilkeston and asked a large number of men to voluntarily provided a DNA sample.

The force has said this was a key part of the investigation.

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Det Supt Gareth Meadows from Derbyshire Police praised the bravery of the victim,

“Although she had a terrible ordeal which no-one should ever have to experience, she remained strong," he said.

She described her attacker so an artist impression could be drawn up and provided the information needed for a filmed re-construction, he added.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Bad news if you're planning on using the A1 in Rutland this afternoon.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A woman who lives in a flat above a Co-op said she was "awoken to an enormous sound" when an explosive was used to break open an ATM.

Steph Oswald, who lives in Bingham's Market Place, wrote on social media she witnessed the robbery and called it "horrendous".

Emily Anne Charlton Wood who lives on Nottingham Road said she heard "two bangs a few seconds apart" followed by "speeding cars".

Nottinghamshire Police said an explosive device was used to gain access to the cash machine and five people wearing balaclavas and dark clothing were seen outside the shop before leaving with the cash.

Quentin Rayner
East Midlands Today chief news reporter

Anthony Dealey has been sentenced to life for raping and attempting to murder a woman after she got off a night bus in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

He was convicted in September over the attack on the woman leaving her for dead after repeatedly strangling her.

Dealey, 43, of Erewash Square, Ilkeston, was told he must serve a minimum of 13.5 years.

Press Association

Fantasy miniatures maker Games Workshop expects a "healthy rise" in sales and profit for the second half of the year as it hailed the performance of key product, Warhammer.

The Nottingham-based firm said trading has continued in line with expectations in the six months to 2 December, with sales set to come in 13% higher at £124m.

The results were helped by the continued popularity of tabletop game Warhammer, which they said is in "great shape".

"We have built on the progress we made last year and the results are considerable given the backdrop of major projects," the firm said.

Shares in Games Workshop came under pressure in October when the company warned over uncertain trading.

But in June, staff were handed a £5m bonus following a year of solid sales and profits.

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Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy Reporter

A rural road which has been "causing issues for years" is to be closed for 12 months to see if it relieves congestion in a Nottinghamshire village.

Trent Lane, which runs from Gunthorpe Bridge to the centre of East Bridgford, is used by people to avoid traffic on the busy A6097.

Yesterday Nottinghamshire County Council agreed to introduce a one-year traffic order to block the road to through-traffic.

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For the trial, a gate will be installed, and access will only be gained with a key.

Councillor Francis Purdue-Horan, said: "At the moment the situation is intolerable...It gets completely chaotic at certain times of the day.

"The advantage of doing it as an experimental order for a year is that we can see what pressure it puts on other areas, and whether we think the scheme works.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

The kitchenware supplier IGrunwerg is set to move into the old Franke Sissons building in Chesterfield.

The tenants are expecting to employ about 60 members of staff at the site.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A lorry has stopped on the A617 in Derbyshire after it ran out of fuel, closing off a lane to traffic.

BBC Leicester Sport

Claude Puel has confirmed Harry Maguire will be in the Leicester City squad for Saturday's game against Spurs.

Rachid Ghezzal and Jonny Evans have also recovered from injury and are available for the Foxes.

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Asked in today's press conference about the January transfer window he said: "It won't be busy because we have a big squad."

"We have a young squad, that is improving, is ambitious, and I want to keep working with them."

He said it was important to keep hold of big players like Maguire and "keep motivation in the team".

East Midlands Today

Bombardier has paused production of the huge Crossrail rolling stock order following a nine month delay in the completion of the new London line.

The massive construction project has also been hit by rising costs and the resignation of it's chairman.

Trains are already operating in the east and west of the capital but the Elizabeth line, that was expected to open this month, now will not open until autumn next year.

Bombardier, in Derby, has said it's not yet clear when work on the trains will start again.

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A lot of you have been commenting on our post about a Long Eaton carer caught on hidden camera stealing £130 cash from a purse of a dementia patient.

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Joanne Hinton wrote: "This is shocking!! Wish there was more positive news on carers though, as there are some superb carers out there who go that extra mile, and this sort of behaviour overides these fantastic carers out there!"

Debbie Byatte said: "Absolutely shocking. Yes I bet there's lots of other people that do that as well. Need locking up for life and life means life!!!"

Neil Tilson said: "Horrible... I bet there's a lot more doing it in the community."

Bridal outfits and hundreds of pairs of shoes are being sold after the collapse of Berketex Bride.

BBC Derby Sport

Derby County manager Frank Lampard admits his side have to improve their results against the more physical sides in the Championship.

The Rams have suffered defeats to the likes of Millwall, Rotherham and Bolton this season.

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They take on Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium tomorrow.

Lampard said: "There are no excuses - if people go a bit direct on us it's something we must deal with and there have been certain games where that has happened and we've lost. It's important we address it."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police are appealing for help to find 57-year-old Gary Hardy who was last seen in Long Eaton on Monday.

The missing man is known to have links to Skegness.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

The traffic lights on the A46 at the Hobby Horse Roundabout near Syston have been out most of the morning.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

You've heard of a zebra crossing and a pelican crossing - how about a trout crossing?

The Environment Agency is now hoping to make a crossing to help with trout migration, external in Snake Lane weir in Duffield.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

When you think about it, mincemeat is a pretty odd name for the fruity filling of a mince pie.

And that's because originally they were in fact made from meat - often ground up boiled ox tongue.

Historians at Loughborough University have found a 350-year-old recipe for the Christmas classic and for some reason decided to make their own, 17th Century style.

Image source, Loughborough University

According to Dr Sara Read the ancient version of the pudding doesn't actually taste that different and makes a "very interesting talking point" on the Christmas dinner table.

If you want to give it a go yourself you can visit their website for the recipe, external.

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