Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

A Covid-19 outbreak at HMP Ranby has contributed to a spike in infection rates in Bassetlaw, a public health expert has said.

The Prison Service confirmed more positive cases had been recorded at the prison, but would not confirm how many people, staff or inmates, had become infected.

But Dawn Jenkin, consultant in public health for Nottinghamshire, said: "There has been a marked increase in the number of cases in Bassetlaw, with over a third related to an outbreak at HMP Ranby."

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The latest figures show 361 per 100,000 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the seven days up to 21 January, a 43% increase in the infection rate compared to the same rate a week earlier.

Ms Jenkin said despite the high number, the infection rates within the community were "in line with what we are seeing in the rest of the county".

A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Our priority is to limit the spread of the virus and protect the lives of those who live and work in our prisons.

"In line with health guidance, we have taken precautionary measures at HMP Ranby following positive cases and will continue to monitor the situation."

Ms Jenkins confirmed that the issue was "being managed through an outbreak control team".

Jack Tebbutt had cared for Howard Staff before stealing "hundreds of pounds" from him, a court hears.

Police say the victims were attacked with a metal stick and had food and liquids poured on them.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

A Leicestershire woman who says she was wrongly fined for not picking up dog mess has said she fears a court order.

Sophie Hutton, from Littlethorpe, said Blaby District Council had received a photograph, which did not show her pet dog fouling on Warwick Road on 4 January.

"Someone had taken a photo of me and my 10-year-old son walking our West Highland terrier on the street - no photo or video of my dog pooing or us walking away from it,” she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

“I can honestly say that I always clear up after my dog. I know I didn’t do it.

“I’ve been in tears over it, the threat of court is serious. I very nearly just paid to put an end to it. I’m sure there will be people, who have done that out of fear of being called to court.”

Last year, the authority urged residents to report dog walkers who failed to pick up after their animal.

The district council said a £100 fixed penalty notice (FPN) was issued based on a witness statement.

A council spokesperson said: “Witness statements are an important part of ensuring the council can issue FPNs to offenders.

"If a FPN is not paid the matter will proceed to court, where the alleged offender will have the opportunity to put their defence forward."

BBC Weather

It will be a largely dry morning, but with thickening cloud, outbreaks of rain will spread by the afternoon.

This rain could be heavy for a time. The maximum temperature today is set to be about 3C (37F) with another chilly night ahead.

Eight emergency vehicles attended the scene after the vehicle came off the A50 in Derbyshire.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Two people have been arrested after men wielding machetes "smashed a door down" during an aggravated burglary in Mansfield.

On Thursday, two men broke into a property in Spencer Street, Mansfield before leaving empty-handed.

Nottinghamshire Police eventually arrested two suspects on Sunday after an icy car chase.

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Officers pursued a Mini Cooper, believed to be linked to the burglary, along the A614 towards Leapool Island.

The car sped off from the officers before the two suspects got out of the car, while it was still moving, and fled on foot.

The Mini hit a parked vehicle before officers chased the suspects and arrested them in Warren Hill Close, Arnold.

An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy remain in custody.

The pair, who drove from Derbyshire to York, were fined for breaching Covid regulations.

Two 15-year-old boys are sentenced over the attack which left a 14-year-old in hospital.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Everyone loves a snow day - including theses llamas in Thulston, Derbyshire.

Sarah Standing said her pets Fifi, Lola, Olivia, Matilda and Lois "absolutely love snow".

They had no idea it had been snowing after being tucked up inside a warm stable.

Here's their reaction when they saw the white stuff.

Two people who travelled over 130 miles into Yorkshire in search of a Sunday dinner have been fined by police, it's been confirmed.

The pair, who were from Derbyshire, made the trip on Sunday, North Yorkshire Police said.

After being "let down" by one of their parents who had said they'd make them dinner, the two drove to York to find somewhere to eat, they told officers.

However, the man and woman, who are in their 20s, were given a Covid fixed penalty notice instead and sent home.

North Yorkshire Police said they "know nobody does Yorkshire puddings better than us here in Yorkshire" but the trip was not an essential journey during the current lockdown.

BBC Radio Leicester

Volunteers from Leicestershire and Rutland's 4x4 Response team were needed to help tow an NHS lorry last night.

The truck, which was carrying supplies, got stuck on Ashby Road in Shepshed in the icy conditions and had to be helped up a hill by three 4x4s.

Volunteer Nigel Spencer said it had been a busy few hours for them.

"There were lots of RTCs where Leicestershire Police were requesting back up and they couldn't get ambulances in," he said,

"It got very, very busy all of a sudden. And of course there's all the staff trying to get into hospital and also the Prison Service were looking for support to get staff in and out."

Joe Whitchurch died three days after being stabbed on Boxing Day.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Yesterday's snow is expected to turn to ice this evening, potentially causing travel disruption, the Met Office has warned.

The organisation has issued a yellow weather warning for ice covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and southern Nottinghamshire.

It is in place from 18:00 GMT this evening to 10:00 GMT on Tuesday.

They warned this could mean some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

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Ambrose O'Neill disappeared after the first day of his trial in 2008.

BBC Weather Watchers

Snow might mean travel chaos and chilly hands but there's no denying it makes for some great photos.

Here's a few that have been sent in by our Weather Watchers from around the region.

A peacock enjoying the view (or trying to get away from the snow?) Belper, JaneyB

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Sheep looking for some food under the blanket of snow. Plumtree, Cherrypie

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A wintry walk along a canal. West Bridgford, Curly Claire

Image source, Curly Claire

A snowy urban scene. Melton Mowbray, Pete

Image source, Pete

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

It's been a busy morning for Leicestershire Police's roads unit too. They have tweeted some advice about driving safely in this weather.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

There continues to be disruption on the roads in Derbyshire due to ice and snow., external.

The county council said gritting teams are out clearing routes "as quickly as possible".

It said Covid-19 testing centres in Swadlincote will be closed until at least noon today.

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Three council leaders have written to Boris Johnson to say the suggestion would be "devastating".

BBC Radio Nottingham

Nottinghamshire's gritter team have urged people to drive with "extreme care" after temperatures dropped as low as -6C last night.

Kevin Heathcote of Via East Midlands said the south of Nottinghamshire had been hit worse than the north.

He said they had been out salting roads at least eight times since Friday night, but the rate of snowfall and freezing temperatures overnight meant in some areas it was not enough to keep them clear.

He urged drivers to "go with extreme care".

"As the morning goes on we are expecting the temperatures to go above freezing until 16:00 and then freeze again," he added.