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Foxes sign Afghan paceman Naveen-ul-Haqpublished at 10:26 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Spectacular sunrise over the East Midlandspublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
The sky was a fiery orange for most of the country this morning, including here in the East Midlands.
This was the view in Nottingham.
Image source, Gareth EvansThis is Cottesmore in Rutland.
Image source, The bugsAnd here's a snowy Beeley, Derbyshire.
Image source, Villager JimToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
It is set to be another chilly day with temperatures staying at or below freezing and dropping to -5C (23F) overnight.
Forecasters predict this cold snap will continue in to Saturday but temperatures should start to pick up again on Sunday.
But those brave enough to face the cold this morning were rewarded with a stunning sunrise.
Image source, David eBeavers reintroduced to parts of England and Walespublished at 06:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Beavers are returning to areas like Derbyshire after being hunted to extinction in the 16th Century.
Read MoreCovid: Rutland still has England's highest infection ratepublished at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsRutland has retained its position as the area in England with the highest coronavirus infection rate.
The latest figures show it had a rate of 465.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week to 7 February.
The surge has been attributed to an outbreak at HMP Stocken.
Image source, PA MediaMansfield has England's eighth highest rate (343.1) and Nottingham sits 18th in the list with a rate of 295.9.
The national average is currently 188.
Teens sinking in freezing sand 'could have died'published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
The boys were trapped up to their waists and sank deeper each time they moved, police say.
Read MoreFire service welcomes first dad-and-daughter pairpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Zoe Mears completes her training to join her father as a Derbyshire firefighter.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
It's a very cold start again this morning, although no more snow is forecast for the rest of the day.
It could briefly climb slightly above freezing in some places such as Nottingham, but then temperatures are set to fall rapidly back down to lows of -3C (27F) or -4C (25F) in the evening and overnight.
Image source, SoopamoogleGroup drove 150 miles 'because lockdown is boring'published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021
Police say the three people, who travelled from London to Derbyshire, were fined and had their car seized.
Read MoreGamers back charity appeal after identity mix-uppublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021
League of Legends gamers help Emily Perkins raise more than £3,000 for a bereavement charity.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021
It's a chilly morning but sunny spells will start to warm things up, with some areas expected to reach above freezing for the first time in days.
There is also only a small chance of snow in most areas.
However, it's expected to take a much colder turn this evening with lows of -5C (23F) overnight.
Image source, viki spireiteNew role and deal for Parkinson at Leicspublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021
Leicestershire spinner Callum Parkinson extends his contract and confirms as vice-captain for the 2021 season.
Read MorePrison 'behind smallest county's Covid surge'published at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021
The rate of infection has more than tripled across England's smallest county.
Read MoreCapt Sir Tom Moore statue campaign launchedpublished at 10:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA Derbyshire man, who commissioned a bust of Captain Sir Tom Moore, is campaigning to have a statue made for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.
The bronze sculpture of the World War Two veteran and fundraiser, who died earlier this month, was donated to the NHS in July last year.
Image source, PA MediaGarry McBride, of Monumental Icons in Quarndon, said it was important for Captain Sir Tom's fundraising efforts not to be forgotten.
Captain Sir Tom raised almost £33m by walking 100 laps of his Bedfordshire garden to mark his 100th birthday during the first coronavirus lockdown.
"He was a beacon of light in our darkest times and I think he'll be missed by a lot of people," Mr McBride told the PA news agency.
"He's now become... a champion for the great British spirit really - and because he's so well-known now throughout the world, wouldn't it be wonderful for tourists coming to London, and ourselves, to pay homage to the hard work of the NHS?"
East Midlands roads shut amid snowy conditionspublished at 07:53 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineDrivers around the region have been reminded to only travel if necessary as snow closes some roads.
The following are currently closed, Derbyshire County Council has said.
- Holme Moss, A6024
- Snake Pass, A57
- Cat and Fiddle, A54
A spokesperson added many other roads are affected by drifting snow, including the outside lane of the A61 Dronfield bypass, Slack Hill between Matlock and Chesterfield and the area around Owler Bar and Baslow.
There is also a stuck lorry blocking Windsor Road in Buxton.
Arriva has said some of its bus services have also been affected in Leicestershire, with buses sticking to main roads.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 07:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineIt's set to be another chilly day with some patchy snow across the region.
Temperatures are not set to get above zero, dropping as low as -5C (23F) in some places.
And it will feel a few degrees colder than that - as cold as -12C (10F) in Buxton this evening.
Image source, Peaky Forest'My missus cannot watch people die any more'published at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
Police say the officer was speaking to two people who drove about 13 miles to "watch planes".
Read MorePair fined for 150-mile drive 'to see snow'published at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
Two people from different households travel about 150 miles to see the wintry Peak District.
Read MoreCovid fine for naked man found sitting in carpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
The man tells police he made several wrong turns while on a journey to buy a pack of wet wipes.
Read MoreCounty council closes tips due to snowpublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAll of Leicestershire's council-run tips have been closed because of overnight snow.
Leicestershire County Council said it was contacting those affected.
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