Eagle-eyed snapper captures Christmas proposalpublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 25 December 2020
A marriage proposal is caught by a keen photographer who was walking in the Peak District.
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Eagle-eyed snapper captures Christmas proposalpublished at 08:06 Greenwich Mean Time 25 December 2020
Christmas decorator: 'It was unheard of in the UK'published at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 25 December 2020
Jilly Mattley decorates the homes of sporting superstars and Hollywood celebrities.
Read MoreBoy, 7, finishes 'mile-a-day' lockdown runspublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
Charlie Slack, who has run every day since March, completed his final mile on Christmas Eve.
Read MoreIce and wind weather warnings in place over Christmaspublished at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Leicestershire, Rutland and parts of Nottinghamshire, external.
The Met Office said the alert is in place from 23:00 today until 10:00 tomorrow.
In Nottinghamshire, the east of the county, including Newark-on-Trent and Bingham, are affected.
The warning means icy patches could lead to some difficult driving conditions.
Image source, CuacaA yellow weather warning remains in place for Boxing Day and Sunday 27 December for wind, covering much of England
Van stuck in flood water and road closedpublished at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA van is stuck in flood water in Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston.
Leicestershire and Rutland’s 4X4 Response said the water was 2ft (0.6m) deep and the van had been stuck there since 04:00.
Image source, Kimberley JohnsonThe rescue team said the vehicle was still waiting to be recovered and they warned people not to drive into flood water.
The road - near Crow Mill Bridge - was closed this morning, said Leicestershire Police.
Passer-by Kimberley Johnson said the road was taped off when she was there at about 08:20.
Image source, Kimberley JohnsonThe A47 in Rutland was also closed overnight due to flooding but re-opened this morning.
However, Rutland Council has said there is still widespread surface water on all of Rutland's roads and asked people to drive with caution.
Flood alerts issued across the East Midlandspublished at 10:55 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineSeveral flood alerts are in place across the region this Christmas Eve.
They have been issued for a number of areas, external including the Lower Derwent at Draycott in Derbyshire, the River Leen and Day Brook at Bulwell in Nottinghamshire and the River Sence in the South Wigston area of Leicestershire.
The Environment Agency said a flood alert means flooding is possible and people should be prepared.
Image source, Kimberley JohnsonToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 07:44 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
After plenty of rain yesterday, Christmas Eve looks set to be a mostly dry day with decent amounts of sunshine.
We're then expecting it to turn very cold overnight with widespread frost for Christmas Day morning.
Image source, Smiley SueBuzzard rescued after police car collisionpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineRather than a partridge in a pear tree, Nottinghamshire Police have come up with a buzzard in a jacket.
The bird of prey dropped out of the sky and hit a police car being driven between Eakring and Caunton on Monday.
Force driver trainer Glenn Longden was with another officer when the buzzard fell into the road.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceMr Longden said: "It struck the windscreen and went over the top of the car and would have undoubtedly been injured.
"We retraced our route and I found the buzzard on the side of the road, obviously injured and trying to take off.
"I took my coat off and was able to catch 'Bazza', wrapping him up in the coat which calmed him down a bit.
"A quick examination showed he was not in a good way and we didn't want to leave him."
"Bazza" is now recovering at the Mansfield Wildlife Rescue centre in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Coronavirus: Tributes paid to 'NHS hero' paramedicpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
Tributes are being paid to a paramedic who has died from Covid-19.
Image source, East Midlands Ambulance ServiceEast Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has confirmed the death of Tony Chadbourne, external, often known as Chad or Chadders, who devoted 23 years to the ambulance service and worked in both the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire divisions.
His family said in a statement: "He was an NHS hero, but he was our hero. Our rock. Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.
"Tony has left behind a heartbroken family who loved him beyond words."
Mr Chadbourne's career began in 1997 as an Ambulance Technician with the Lincolnshire Patient Transport Service.
He later moved to the Nottinghamshire division where he qualified as a paramedic in 2007.
While continuing to respond to patients as a paramedic, he worked as a Clinical Operations Manager based at Newark and was promoted in November.
In addition, he had also recently received his 20 years long service medal at EMAS.
Richard Henderson, EMAS chief executive, said: "Losing Chad is incredibly sad, and it’s difficult to find the words to express how colleagues across the service will be feeling as they hear this devastating news."
Tributes to 'hero' paramedic who died with Covidpublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
Tony Chadbourne's family described him as "an NHS hero who dedicated his life to his career".
Read MoreWeather warnings for rain and wind issued over Christmaspublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineThe Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain in parts of Leicestershire and for wind for the whole of the East Midlands.
The rain alert is in place for Leicester city centre and parts of the county, including Earl Shilton and Lutterworth, external, for today and tomorrow.
The Met Office said heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in places and disruption to travel.
Image source, Smiley-SueA yellow weather warning for wind is in place for most of England, including all of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, on Boxing Day and 27 December.
Very windy weather is expected, which could lead to disruption to transport and utilities.
Guidance for blind people 'breaches equality laws'published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
A blind woman takes legal action against the government claiming it has failed to keep her informed.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
It's been a fairly dull start with cloud and light rain around this morning.
It will turn windier later with heavier outbreaks of rain through the afternoon. It's also expected to be a chilly day with highs of about 8C.
Image source, Weather Watcher JaneyB'Crazy' drive-in nativity features live animalspublished at 00:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2020
About 800 people watched two performances from their cars at Melton Mowbray market.
Read MoreBoy raises £700 to buy key workers Christmas giftspublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2020
Nathan Keightley says the gift-giving has helped his son Kai, who has autism, to express emotions.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2020
Most places will stay dry with periods of hazy sunshine but cloud is likely to thicken from the south later. There will be some rain overnight, possibly heavy in places.
Today's Weather Watchers picture is from Junee and shows the clouds and puddles in Burton Overy, Leicestershire.
Image source, JuneePassenger dies after car overturns in Leicestershirepublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA man has died after the car he was travelling in left the road and overturned.
The vehicle went into a ditch on Willoughby Road near Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire, at about 15:15 on Sunday.
Image source, GooglePolice said of the four men in the vehicle, three were taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary with minor injuries.
The front seat passenger sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire where he died during the night.
Officers have appealed for witnesses.
Center Parcs shuts all UK sites over Covid fearspublished at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2020
Continuing to accept visitors would go against the government's "strong advice", the firm said.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2020
This morning it will be cloudy and breezy with outbreaks of rain, which could be heavy at times.
It will stay cloudy this afternoon but it will be mild and any rain will be light and patchy.
Latest updates: East Midlands Livepublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 December 2020
The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
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