Man dies after van falls on himpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2019
The 65-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Abercarn Close, Bulwell, on Tuesday afternoon.
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Man convicted of 'terrifying' gunpoint rape
Mugged woman known to carry thousands in cash
'Rise in knife crime' prompts call for funding
Future of power stations' cooling towers to be discussed
Social media 'creates overwhelming pressure' on young
Snooker: Tom Ford v Joe Perry in World Grand Prix
Updates for Tuesday 5 February
Man dies after van falls on himpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2019
Police deny Stephen Lawrence tree claimspublished at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
The National Black Police Association president also calls Leicestershire Police "institutionally racist".
Read MoreInquiry after robber walks out of prisonpublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
The judge says it was shocking that it was "as easy as walking out of a holiday camp".
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Today's live updates have now finished. We will be back with more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
Weather: Windy and rainy nightpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with spells of rain, which could be heavy, before becoming dry after midnight with clear spells developing.
Brisk winds will fall to a light breeze during the early hours.
It looks set to be a mainly dry day on Wednesday with spells of sunshine, although this will tend to be quite hazy.
Sergeant 'sent sexually inappropriate' imagespublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA former police officer who sent colleagues "sexually inappropriate messages" has been found guilty of gross misconduct.
The former sergeant, who has not been named, resigned from the force before the hearing which found he breached the standards of professional behaviour and will be barred from policing.
A special case hearing - held in private to protect "witness vulnerability" - concluded he abused his authority for a "sexual purpose in sending junior colleagues inappropriate and sexualised communications and imagery".
The force added that it happened on a number of occasions over a prolonged period of time.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: "I demand and regularly observe the highest standards of conduct from supervisors and will always seek to dispense with the services of any individual who abuses their position of authority for sexual gain."
Image source, GooglePremiership wants 'crucial' discussionspublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Premiership Rugby wants "crucial" discussions with the RFU on the future competition structure of the professional club game in England.
Read MorePolice 'disappointed' by racism claimspublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineLeicestershire Police have said they are "disappointed" after the force was branded "institutionally racist" by the president of the National Black Police Association (NPBA).
Police Sergeant Tola Munro made the comments to the Home Affairs Select Committee today.
One of the allegations was that a tree planted in memory of Stephen Lawrence was damaged by staff. But the force said the damaged was caused "the extreme heat of the summer".
A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said: "The force has sought an urgent meeting with the NBPA to discuss these apparent concerns further in a productive manner to take this forward."
Image source, GoogleCouncil to cut 200 jobs from children's servicespublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterDerbyshire County Council is set to axe 200 staff from a service which supports vulnerable children.
A leaked council report reveals that out of 449 employees in the authority's early help service, approximately 200 are could lose their jobs by October. These are among 462 jobs which the authority is due to cut this year.
This comes as the council aims to reduce the budget of the service by 60%.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryIn total, the county council is looking to cut £63m from its total £500m annual budget by 2023.
Trade union Unison fears that if the "dreadful" early help cuts are carried out, serious child abuse cases, and even deaths, may increase, due to a shortfall in experienced staff to catch early warning signs.
Councillor Alex Dale, the authority's cabinet member for children and young people, said: "Our vision for our new early help offer is that it will be more targeted and practice will be evidenced-based to ensure we make the best possible use of our limited resources."
City honour for Rams FA Cup winnerpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Andrew Strachan
Reporter, BBC Radio DerbyA member of Derby County's 1946 FA Cup winning side has been officially awarded the Freedom of the City.
Image source, Getty ImagesReg Harrison is the oldest surviving FA Cup winner. He received the award during a presentation at the council house this afternoon.
Among the special guests was Rams chairman Mel Morris and manager Frank Lampard.
School 'could have revealed more' about Amber Peatpublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsAn inquest into the death of a 13-year-old girl heard staff at Nottinghamshire County Council could have made a referral to social care if they had received more information from her school.
Amber Peat was found hanged in bushes in June 2015, three days after she had gone missing from home.
Nottingham Coroner’s Court heard staff at the county’s multi-agency safeguarding hub, known as MASH, had received calls from Queen Elizabeth’s Academy in Mansfield.
Image source, OtherThe school raised concerns over Amber in September 2014 but concerns were not viewed as serious enough. The following March concerns were again raised but staff were told to speak to the family.
Laurinda Bower, assistant coroner for Nottingham, said she had “some concerns about the way the service was operated” and the “snapshot” of evidence provided to social workers making decisions by call-handlers.
But Teresa Godfrey, group manager for MASH at the time Amber went missing, said changes had been made to the way calls to the service are recorded.
The inquest continues.
Mugged 100-year-old 'had blood on head'published at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Zofija Kaczan died after suffering a fractured neck when her bag was snatched in the street.
Read MoreSix arrested after car 'boxed in' by policepublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineSix people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft after a vehicle was stopped in Pleasley yesterday.
Police spotted a vehicle which was reported stolen during a burglary in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. and boxed it in to stop it.
Six occupants, two boys aged 17 and one who is 16, two girls aged 17 and 14, and a 20-year-old man were arrested.
One of the 17-year-old boys was also arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis.
Image source, GoogleSofija Kaczan hit 'really hard' on the headpublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThe jury heard a statement from Sofija Kaczan given to the police in hospital on 29 May, the day after she was attacked.
She said: “Something hit me really hard to the back of my head and this made me fall to the ground.
“As I was on the floor I looked around and couldn’t see anybody but I could see my bag had been stolen.
“The person who did this to me didn’t say anything.
“Inside my handbag was £180 cash, pictures, paperwork for the doctor, my bus pass and my pension card.”
Artur Waszkiewicz, 40, of Wolfa street, Derby, denies the robbery and manslaughter of Mrs Kaczan.
The trial resumes tomorrow at 10:30
Roadworks lane closure to re-open for rush hourpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPanic over - there's been a change of plan for the Newark Street roadworks in Leicester this rush hour.
The lane that was going to remain closed has re-opened but only until 18:45.
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End of twitter postMan attacked with bike lock in car parkpublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 57-year-old man was left with head injuries after he was attacked with a bike lock in a supermarket car park.
He was hit several times with a D-ring outside Lidl on Carlton Road in Nottingham on Friday last week, police said.
Image source, GoogleOfficers said there would have been a number of shoppers who may have seen the attack.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assault and has been released on bail.
Climbers scale frozen waterfallpublished at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
The waterfall has become an attraction for daredevil climbers during the winter.
Read MoreRush hour lane closure for emergency repairspublished at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThis has been causing delays in Leicester city centre this afternoon and is likely to get worse as we head into rush hour. One to avoid if you can.
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End of twitter postSofija Kaczan death: Women speak of helping victimpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThe court heard from two women who helped 100-year-old Sofija Kaczan immediately after she was attacked and her handbag was stolen.
The pair, both from Derby's Polish community, found Mrs Kaczan leaning on a parked car.
Anna Skrytek said: “Blood was coming down her coat from the right hand side of her head.
“I could see Sofija was in trouble. She was on Empress Road. I just thought she fell but she said 'someone hit me to the back of my head but I didn’t see it'. I called a friend over to help."
Danuta Messaoudi said: “We walked her to the church and the priest called for an ambulance and the police."
“She was a bit dazed. Then she said to me in Polish 'keys, keys'. I thought was in her bag but there was no bag,” she said.
Mrs Messaoudi said she saw a handle from Mrs Kaczan’s handbag in the road.
Artur Waszkiewicz, 40, of Wolfa street, Derby, denies the robbery and manslaughter of Sofija Kaczan.
The trial continues.
Portland tiara theft: Four released under investigationpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineFour people who were arrested in connection with the theft of a diamond tiara have been released under investigation.
The Portland Tiara was worn by the Duchess of Portland to Edward VII's coronation in 1902 and was part of a jewellery collection at the Welbeck Estate. It was taken along with a diamond brooch on 20 November.
Three men, 46, 38 and 33, and a 30-year-old woman were bailed until 2 February after being arrested on suspicion of burglary in December
They have all since been released under investigation, police have confirmed.
Image source, Welbeck Estate
