Woman killed in Worksop crash
FA Cup winner's medal to go under the hammer
M&S announces store closures
Derbyshire police plan recruitment drive
Car stuck on tram tracks caused disruption
Nottingham Forest appoint Martin O'Neill
Updates for Tuesday 15 January 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 31-year-old man has been seriously injured in a car crash in north Derbyshire.
Police said he was driving a Ford KA that left the A515 between Little Cubley and Sudbury at about 16:40 on Thursday.
It's not thought any other cars were involved. Witnesses and dashcam footage are being sought by police.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
A woman from Leicester has been reunited with the paramedics who saved her life when she went into cardiac arrest four times in the same day, external.
Sue Sturgess, 53, had been out shopping with her children and her friend in August when she became short of breath, lost colour and had little to no blood pressure.
An ambulance crew rushed her to Leicester Royal Infirmary and despite several more cardiac arrests, Sue's life was saved.
Image source, East Midlands Ambulance ServiceParamedic Iain Peyton said: "Sue’s heart rate was the slowest I have ever seen so we knew we had to get her to hospital straight away.”
Mrs Sturgess, who has a history of heart problems, said: "When Iain and Sarah [from the ambulance service] arrived they knew immediately that something wasn’t right. I can’t thank them enough. They saved my life.
“The doctors told my family they didn’t expect me to survive and nurses couldn’t believe it when they saw me again in the critical care unit. They thought they would never see me again.”
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Two boys who were stabbed during a fight in Nottingham city centre on Friday night have been charged, external with inflicting grievous bodily harm, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
The pair - aged 15 and 16, were arrested in hospital after being injured during a disturbance in Fletcher Gate at about 18:40.
They are due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
In a statement, external announcing Martin O'Neill's arrival as new Forest manager, the club said: "One of the original and most-loved ‘Miracle Men’, Martin is finally realising a life-long dream in managing his beloved Nottingham Forest.
"With his commitment to the club, knowledge of the game and passion to succeed, O’Neill will be aiming to take the club back into the top flight of English football and make the miracle happen again."
Image source, Nottingham ForestThe 66-year-old's first game in charge will be against Bristol City at the City Ground on Saturday.
Nottingham Forest name club legend and ex-Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill as manager, to succeed Aitor Karanka.
Read MoreGavin Bevis
BBC News
Martin O'Neill has been appointed the new manager of Nottingham Forest.
The ex-Aston Villa, Leicester City and Norwich boss, played 371 games and won the European Cup as a player at the City Ground.
He takes charge after his five-year spell as manager of Ireland came to an end in November.
Image source, Getty Images
BBC Sport
Derby striker Nick Blackman is taking a career path unknown to many English players and is currently plying his trade in the Spanish second tier with Sporting Gijon.
He is making a name for himself, scoring the winner - a diving header with his first touch after coming on as a substitute - in a 2-1 victory against top-flight Valencia in the Copa del Rey last 16 first leg.
Tonight, Blackman and Sporting Gijon, the lowest-ranked team left in the Copa del Rey, will attempt to finish off the six-time champions of Spain when the teams meet in the return leg at the Mestalla.
Image source, EPA
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Delays are expected following a crash at a Nottingham crossroads this morning.
Police were called to the smash involving two cars at the junction of Western Boulvevard and Nuthall Road at 09:08 this morning.
Nuthall Road has reopened, but two lanes of Western Boulevard southbound, approaching the junction, remain closed.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
Buxton's mountain rescue team was called into action yesterday afternoon when a woman injured her ankle while out walking in Macclesfield Forest.
Team members worked with ambulance service staff to carry the stricken walker to safety on a stretcher - as well as evidently bringing an element of good humour to the situation.
Image source, Buxton Mountain Rescue TeamHarris Millar
BBC Radio Leicester
Homeless Lee Ayres spends all his time reading.
The 29-year-old, who has spent the last four years living rough, said he has nothing better to do while on the streets and believes he has finished thousands of novels.
He has built up such a good relationship with Westcotes Library, on Leicester's Narborough Road, they let him take out the titles despite not having an address.
Lee has established a book group at the library where he thinks of the staff as family.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Two boys who were arrested after being stabbed during an altercation in Nottingham city centre have been transferred from hospital to police custody, external.
The boys, aged 15 and 16, are being questioned on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm following the fight in Fletcher Gate on Friday night, which police believe involved four people.
A third boy, aged 16, has been released on bail after being arrested for the same offence.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Here's the view from the other side of the car that's blocking tram tracks in Nottingham between Meadows Way West and University Boulevard.
Operator NET says its engineers have arrived on site and tram tickets can be used on buses.
Image source, NET
BBC News
An FA Cup winner's medal presented to a goalkeeper who was forced to retire before the 1954 final is to be auctioned in Derbyshire.
Norman Heath played more than 121 games for West Bromwich Albion, but severe neck injuries forced his retirement one month before the team went on to win.
The medal, which will be auctioned alongside other memorabilia including a request to bring sandwiches for an away game, has been priced at £6,000.
Image source, HansonsThe collection is due to go under the hammer at Hansons in Etwall next month.
Football valuer Alistair Lofley said it was the "first time I've had the honour of selling an FA Cup winner's medal".
"You don't come across one often," he added.
Image source, HansonsA fun-loving Ashbourne man's last wish to "go out with a bang" will be fulfilled next month as his ashes are sent rocketing into the sky in a set of fireworks, external.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The southbound carriageway of the A42 was blocked following a crash this morning.
The crash, near Ashby de la Zouch, has since been cleared and traffic is starting to flow but police say it will take some time to return to normal.
Image source, Highways EnglandGavin Bevis
BBC News
Jacqueline Dixon took this photo of the vehicle blocking tram tracks in Nottingham. She said it was quite close to the Games Workshop building.
Image source, Jacqueline DixonThere's currently no service between Meadows Way West and University Boulevard because of the car. Tickets are being accepted on the buses.
East Midlands Today
Derbyshire Police has announced plans to boost officer numbers and provide greater support for vulnerable people - funded by a rise in council tax.
The force's proposed budget for 2019 would see 120 new members of staff, including 58 extra officers. Money would also be spent on new technology.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe number of officers in the county has fallen by more than 400 since 2010 due to budget cuts, the force said.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
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Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A 42-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Worksop, external.
The pedestrian was struck by a car in Carlton Road at about 10:35 and died at the scene.
The 55-year-old male driver is in hospital with serious injuries. Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Image source, GoogleAlex Howick
BBC Radio Derby reporter
A new night shelter in Ilkeston has been treating its guests to haircuts, foot treatments and Sunday roasts.
It was established by paramedic Tracy Cunningham and is the first of its kind in the Derbyshire town.
It offers 15 beds to homeless people and has been full since it launched on Christmas Day.
