Sacked actress 'kept no gay roles rule secret'published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
A tribunal is dealing with Seyi Omooba's dismissal from The Color Purple over a Facebook post.
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Sacked actress 'kept no gay roles rule secret'published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Councillors fined for 'canvassing' Covid breachpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
One of those involved says he is "baffled", claiming his actions were not political and came before new guidelines were imposed.
Read MoreSuspected vehicle found in river car searchpublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Attempts to reach what is believed to be a car have failed due to the "treacherous conditions".
Read MoreMurder drama to be set in ex-mining villagespublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Award-winning playwright and dramatist James Graham's new drama is inspired by real-life manhunts.
Read MoreCovid outbreak at Rutland prisonpublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThere has been an outbreak of coronavirus at HMP Stocken in Rutland, the prison has confirmed.
The category C men's prison, which has more than 950 inmates, said it had found positive cases on four of its seven wings.
"Our priority now is to contain the virus on infected wings, protect our shielders, vaccinate and to prevent an outbreak in the rest of the prison," it tweeted, external.
The prison said staff had "worked tirelessly" to keep the facility infection free for 11 months, but the new variant had "created significant challenges".
It added: "We appreciate this is a worrying time for families.
"We have a plan and will continue to keep everyone updated on our social media feed."
Overnight snow leads to school and road closurespublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
There are fears heavy rain later could combine with melting snow to cause flooding.
Read MoreHeavy snow closes motorway and schoolspublished at 10:22 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Heavy snow closes the M62 east of Rochdale overnight and schools across east and north Lancashire.
Read MoreArrest after man conned out of almost £10Kpublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
A suspect from Rugby has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money laundering after a man was conned out of almost £10,000.
Warwickshire Police said the victim, a man in his 60s from Nottinghamshire, had responded to a text proclaiming to be from HSBC containing a link leading him to a site where he was told he needed to transfer funds to another account.
He went on to transfer £9,350 into an account set up by a scammer, police said, after being told his account was in danger.
The suspect has since been released under investigation, police said.
Weather warnings for snow and rain issuedpublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNorthern parts of Derbyshire have already seen snow overnight and a Met Office amber warning, external for further winter shows remains in place until 13:00.
But it doesn't end there - Derbyshire also has a yellow warning for rain on the way, from 18:00 to 04:00 tomorrow.
The Met Office said heavy showers combined with melting snow could lead to flooding.
Image source, VideomanSnow closes roads and schools in Derbyshirepublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsSeveral roads have been closed in north Derbyshire, external following snow and freezing rain overnight.
The county council said the roads currently affected are:
- A57 Snake Pass
- A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle
- A6024 Holme Moss
- A628 Woodhead Pass
Image source, HomegirlThe authority said all primary and secondary routes had been gritted and conditions were expected to improve through the morning.
Four schools have also closed: Edale Church of England Primary School, Hope Primary School, Cutthorpe Primary School and St Giles Church of England Primary School in Killamarsh.
Today's weather: Snow in the East Midlandspublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2021
Looks like some areas of the East Midlands have had a fresh batch of snow overnight - our Weather Watchers have reported seeing the white stuff in Shirebrook, Worksop and Mansfield (pictured).
Further sleet and snow are expected this morning but most parts will just see rain and strong winds.
A drier afternoon is then anticipated with heavy cloud.
Image source, SnowboyyUnearthed figurine 'could be from Henry VIII's crown'published at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Some experts believe the gold figure may once have adorned the lost Tudor treasure.
Read MoreMan exposes himself to runnerspublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA man is wanted by police after he exposed himself to two female runners in Derbyshire.
Police said the man stepped out from behind a wall near the Gosforth Drive/Pentland Road area of Dronfield Woodhouse at about 20:00 on 12 January.
It is believed the incident might be linked to several others also reported in January.
Image source, GoogleDerbyshire Police said the man was described as being in his mid-30s, of stocky build, with brown, wavy hair and wearing Harry Potter-style glasses.
Officers said they wanted to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience and not yet reported it.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2021
Today looks set to be dry but chilly with more cloud building towards the end of the afternoon and into the evening.
Here's a frosty scene from Chesterfield this weekend.
Image source, Viki SpireiteDoctors working as nurses to help Covid patientspublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2021
A health boss says more than 50 consultants are supporting staff and patients in intensive care.
Read MoreApology after children invited for Covid vaccinepublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 30 January 2021
Hospital bosses say the letters were sent due to a "processing error" and were "extremely sorry".
Read MoreChildren invited for Covid vaccine in errorpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsSome clinically extremely vulnerable children have mistakenly been sent letters inviting them to receive a coronavirus vaccination.
The processing error was made by Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Image source, Nottingham City CouncilCurrently no-one under 16 is being advised to have a Covid vaccine.
Earlier today, the CCG apologised after adults classed as clinically vulnerable were sent letters inviting them to book their vaccine with an incorrect link. It is thought to have affected about 18,000 people.
This appears to have been the result of the same processing error.
Not guilty plea over Christian tearoom gatheringpublished at 18:06 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2021
Shaun Everest was charged in connection with an illegal gathering at the Mustard Seed cafe.
Read MoreGirlfriend of 'frail man's' killer avoids jailpublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2021
Taylor Williams lied about her boyfriend's whereabouts after he was arrested by police over Howard Staff's death.
Read MoreFurther snow disruption warnings issuedpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineDays of snow disruption are being forecast across the East Midlands from Monday, the Met Office has warned.
A yellow weather warning for snow and ice covering Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland - and much of the rest of England and Wales - has been issued from 21:00 on Monday to 23:45 on Wednesday., external
Snow, with a risk of widespread ice, is likely to push slowly northeast from late Monday, bringing difficult travel conditions.
Image source, Met Office
