Fit-again Warwickshire paceman Liam Norwell takes 5-32 as Derbyshire are bowled out for 189 on the first day of the new season.

James Vince hits a classy 168 not out and Tom Alsop 119 as Hampshire have the better of day one against Leicestershire.

Alex Lees and David Bedingham score half-centuries for Durham on day one against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

An inquest is looking into the death of a suspect in the kidnap and torture of a businessman.

Leicestershire Police say their investigation "is very much in its early stages".

Relive the opening day of the 2021 County Championship season as defending champions Essex make a strong start.

BBC Weather

It's a warmer start than we've been used to, with temperatures of about 4C (39F).

This is expected to rise to about 11C (52F), and it will generally stay dry but cloudy.

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Former police chief Sue Fish has spoken about being indecently assaulted by two colleagues.

Ricky Collins, 31, died in hospital after being found with stab wounds in Killamarsh.

BBC local radio cricket commentators give their thoughts on how the season might pan out for their county.

With the County Championship making an eagerly anticipated return on Thursday, here's a look at who and what to watch out for.

A company and three people are set to stand trial over the deaths of Gavin Rawson and Nathan Walker.

Police say Alison Chabloz made the remarks in 2019 and shared the broadcasts on a blog.

BBC Weather

It's another chilly day with many places waking up to sub-zero temperatures.

It is not expected to climb higher than 7C (45F) but the sun should be out for most of us this morning.

It should also stay above freezing overnight.

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A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown.

Charlie Pallett says he wants donations to charity rather than presents for his 100th birthday.

Two people from Sheffield have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 31-year-old man died following a stabbing in Derbyshire, police say.

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Ricky Collins died in hospital after being found in Killamarsh at 22:00 BST on 29 March, according to Derbyshire Constabulary.

A 24-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, both from Sheffield, were detained on Monday and remain in custody, police said.

A 16-year-old boy from Sheffield held on suspicion of murder, has been bailed pending further inquiries, officers added.

Mr Collins, from Sheffield, was found injured after officers were called to reports of a disturbance at a house in Westthorpe Road.

He'd sustained stab wounds and died later in hospital, the force said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police.

Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham is campaigning to raise awareness of aortic dissection.

A man and woman are arrested after Ricky Collins died following a stabbing in Derbyshire.

BBC Weather

Don't be fooled by how sunny it looks, temperatures are starting at freezing today and will not reach the double digits.

There's even the chance of snow in some areas this afternoon and lows of -4C overnight, but it should stay bright and relatively cloudless for most of the day.

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