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Police are investigating after a woman - who is believed to have been trafficked to the UK as a teenager to work as a nanny - fled her home.

Nottinghamshire Police said they were called after she asked for help in a shop.

The woman was reportedly brought over from Nigeria five years ago on false pretences and is said to have received no payment.

Det Insp Nikki Smith said the force is investigating claims a man controlled all her documents and "regularly assaulted her".

Officers searched a property in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on Wednesday morning and arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of human trafficking and assault.

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He has since been released under investigation.

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A dog was returned to its owner by police after a frantic overnight search.

Helen Firth, from Blidworth, lost her eight-month-old German shepherd Seth while walking him off his lead on a local bridleway on Tuesday evening.

The worried owner stayed out until 02:00 on Wednesday looking for the canine.

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But at 02:45 Nottinghamshire Police were called by a member of the public who spotted the dog in the middle of Rickett Lane.

Seth was retrieved and officers deployed a drone out of concern his owner may have been in trouble.

After identifying him through his microchip, the dog was returned to Ms Firth.

"I was so relieved where I heard the police had found Seth safe and well," she said.

"I’m very grateful to the police officers for everything they did and I also want to thank the member of the public who called the police and all the people who helped look for him."

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We can expect it to be dry with overcast skies, leading to a dull day overall.

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Madison Wray says her son has been attacked 30 times in 22 weeks by pupils.

Inspectors say improvements have been made to services previously labelled "inadequate".

Jack Haynes hits a career-best 97, backed by Brett D'Oliveira's 71, to help Worcestershire close on 336-7 against Derbyshire.

Group One leaders Nottinghamshire claim some late wickets to keep Warwickshire under control at Edgbaston.

An unbeaten 73 from John Simpson steadies Middlesex after a shaky spell after lunch against Leicestershire.

Nottinghamshire opener Alex Hales says he ready to play international cricket again after a two-year absence.

The three blue and five white puppies are about six weeks old, police say.

Lee Moore's post about fellow agency staff is seen by more than four million people.

Caroline Henry also says she will not claim expenses for travel within Nottinghamshire.

Usman Kiani admits dangerous driving and driving without insurance and will be sentenced next month.

Alex Regan
BBC News

A 30-year-old man suffered "significant injuries" in a hit-and-run after an argument with another man, police have said.

Leicestershire Police said the victim was "involved in a disagreement" with a man in the Howden Road area of Leicester between 20:30 and 21:30 on Tuesday.

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Shortly after the victim was walking along Markland when he was hit by the car, which "failed to stop at the scene", the force said.

The man was treated by the ambulance service for "significant" injuries to his leg and foot.

No arrests have been made.

Det Con Joseph McCormack said: "We believe the incident in Howden Road is linked to the non-stop collision and that both parties are known to each other.

“We are carrying out house-to-house inquiries and a CCTV trawl in the area but we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area or has heard rumours locally about the collision and the circumstances leading up to it."

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BBC News

Dovedale in Derbyshire has been named as one of the seven natural wonders of the UK by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS).

The Peak District valley, famous for its stepping stones, was included in the list alongside other famous beauty spots including Dorset's Jurassic Coast and the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland.

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Dovedale is a stretch of the Dove Valley where the River Dove passes through dramatic limestone ravines.

Mary-Ann Ochota, from the RGS, said: "One of the few positives to come out of the pandemic is the opportunity many of us have had to explore the natural wonders on our doorsteps.

"These seven locations are really extraordinary. I think most of us would be amazed to learn that they’re right here in our own country."

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A government transport group calls for a direct link between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham.

Purdey's owners say they were "so, so happy" to have her back home in Leicestershire.