Man jailed for 'shocking' hit-and-runpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Ahmed Yousef was sent flying 65ft into the air after the crash and left with life-changing injuries.
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Man jailed for 'shocking' hit and run
Mugging death accused 'found under bed'
Children's heart unit preparing to move
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Council boss steps away from A52 project
Hopes for passenger lift at Beeston station
M1 reopens in Derbyshire after crash
Huge moon to feature at Light Night festival
Updates for Friday 8 February
Man jailed for 'shocking' hit-and-runpublished at 15:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Broken-down crane blocks roadpublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThe exit for Asby de la Zouch on the A42 is partially blocked this afternoon.
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End of twitter postDerby department store facing closure after 285 yearspublished at 15:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsDerby department store Bennetts has gone into administration.
The shop opened in Iron Gate in 1734 and the firm also has a store in Ashbourne.
Administrators said both stores would remain open while options for the business are assessed, including the possibility of selling it.
In a statement, the company said its "loyal customer base has not been sufficient to sustain it through a very challenging period on the high street".
Major Nottingham road reopens after removal of treepublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThe A52 was shut earlier so workers could remove an "unsafe" tree from to road as it passes Wollaton Hall in time for rush hour.
This created delays of up to 50 minutes for drivers and bus passengers.
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End of twitter postSofija Kaczan death: Accused says he 'never saw' herpublished at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThe man accused of the manslaughter of a 100-year-old who died after her handbag was snatched said he picked up the bag on his way to meet his heroin dealer and never saw the woman.
Artur Waszkiewicz, 40, from Wolfa Street, is on trial at Derby Crown Court - he denies robbery and manslaughter.
The court has heard that Sofija Kaczan suffered injuries including a fractured neck as her handbag was snatched in May last year, near her home on Empress Road, Derby.
Today he told the jury he was driving his Seat Leon, seen on CCTV in Empress Road at the time Sofija Kaczan was injured.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceAsked by his defence counsel, David Nathan QC, where he was going on that morning, Mr Waszkiewicz said he had gone out to buy heroin.
On the way he said he saw the green handbag, picked it up and drove off. He said that, as there was no money inside, he left it on a nearby street.
Under questioning he denied meeting, seeing, robbing or being responsible for the death of Mrs Kaczan.
The trial continues next week.
Sofija Kaczan death: Accused 'found under bed'published at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
BBC NewsA man accused of mugging a 100-year-old woman who later died was arrested after being found under a bed, a court has heard.
Sofija Kaczan died on 6 June after suffering a fractured neck when she was hit on the head during a bag-snatch in the Normanton area of Derby on 28 May while she was on her way to church.
Image source, PAArtur Waszkiewicz said he had been out buying cigarettes at the time but his car was spotted near the scene of the attack, Derby Crown Court heard.
Mrs Kaczan died in hospital from pneumonia, a condition brought as a result of the attack, jurors have been told.
Mr Waszkiewicz, 40, of Wolfa Street, Derby, denies manslaughter and robbery.
The trial continues.
Man jailed for 'shocking' hit-and-runpublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA driver who hit a pedestrian and sent him flying 65ft (20m) into the air in a hit-and-run has been jailed.
Haider Azad Mirza was tracked down after police released horrifying CCTV footage of the accident in Normanton Road, Derby, on 5 November 2017.
He has been sentenced at Derby Crown Court this afternoon to 40 months for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and four months for failing to stop, which will run concurrently.
The 21-year-old from Derby had previously also pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and using a vehicle without insurance.
His victim, Ahmed Yousef, 29, has been left unable to walk after the accident and said it "had ruined his life".
Albrighton could be out for the seasonpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
BBC Leicester SportA massive blow for Leicester City.
Winger Marc Albrighton requires hamstring surgery, which could see him out for the rest of the season.
This leaves the Foxes thin out wide, with just Demarai Gray, Harvey Barnes and Rachid Ghezzal naturals on the wing.
It comes just weeks after Albrighton signed a new contract, tying him to the club until 2022.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesPanthers' defenceman Olsen out with fracturepublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
BBC Nottingham SportBad news for the Panthers.
Defenceman Dylan Olsen will be out of action for at least six weeks with injury.
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End of twitter postHit and run: Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murderpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice investigating a hit and run in Leicester have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder.
The teenager was arrested on Thurcaston Road this afternoon. He remains in police custody.
Image source, GoogleIt's after a 23-year-old man was hit by a BMW on Canon Street at about 21:45 yesterday. It's thought he'd gone outside to investigate after a brick was thrown through the window of a house on nearby Glendon Street. He was then hit by a car that drove off.
He was taken to hospital in Nottingham where he remains in a stable condition. Police have said his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening but may be life-changing.
Man arrested over armed robbery of jewellerspublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellers.
A man entered the Onyx Goldsmith store in High Road, Beeston, just after 15:00 on 30 January with what was believed to be a small handgun and demanded staff hand over jewellery, police said.
No shots were fired during the robbery and no-one was hurt.
A 46-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Image source, GoogleEx-Hibs defender Ambrose on Rams trialpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Derby County take former Celtic and Hibernian defender Efe Ambrose on trial as they look to strengthen their squad.
Read MoreHolocaust descendants meet university studentspublished at 13:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsHe’s the grandson of an SS officer and she’s the daughter of holocaust survivors - their family histories couldn't be much further apart.
Despite their differences, Neomie Lopian and Derek Niemann have come together to talk to students at the University of Derby about the relevance of the holocaust today.
Derek only found out about his grandfather's history seven years ago, when he discovered he was a Nazi war criminal.
Neomie said her Polish father only told her happy stories from his past and her mother kept her family history very secret.
After discovering the truth, the pair met on Facebook and now talk to young people about how the past is still affecting the present, discussing issues like radicalisation and extremism.
Mr Niemann said: "We're looking to encourage young people to think about the issues that we raise linked to the holocaust, linked to genocide"
He thinks his grandfather would be "appalled" by what he's doing but he said "I don't care".
Ms Lopian said the pair had nothing to do with the atrocities that happened 70 years ago but she has "major" concerns about the world now and hopes they can use their stories to make a difference.
She said: "I think if we're not proactive today we can't sit on our laurels and say 'never again'. It could be again."
Sofija Kaczan death: Accused takes to witness boxpublished at 13:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThe man accused of the manslaughter of a 100-year-old woman who died after her handbag was snatched has taken to the witness box to give evidence in his defence.
Artur Waszkiewicz, 40, from Wolfa Street, Derby, denies robbery and manslaughter.
Derby Crown Court has heard that Sofija Kaczan suffered injuries including a fractured neck as her handbag was snatched in May last year near her home on Empress Road, Derby.
She died in hospital nine days later.
Mr Waszkiewicz told the court he did not have a driving licence and was not entitled to drive his Seat Leon car, seen on CCTV on Empress Road at the time Mrs Kaczan was injured.
He said he went to London afterwards by coach with his partner and two children as she was pregnant, and it was a pre-arranged visit.
The trial continues.
Council closes market because of 'strong winds'published at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineIt's getting pretty blustery out there, with a yellow weather warning for wind coming in to force just after midnight for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Arnold market will not be opening tomorrow because of the conditions.
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End of twitter postMissing teen foundpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA 15-year-old missing since Monday has been found "safe and well", police said.
Viktoria Takacs had been reported missing from the Evington area of Leicester.
'Severe' delays caused by tree surgerypublished at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineIt's not rush hour yet but traffic is already at a standstill on a major Nottingham road this afternoon.
This is because Nottingham City Council has closed the A52 as it passes Wollaton Hall to deal with a tree that is in danger of falling on to the road.
The council said it hopes to reopen the road in time for rush hour.
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End of twitter postSofija Kaczan death: Jury shown snatched handbagpublished at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayA jury’s been shown the green handbag that was snatched from a 100-year old woman in a mugging nine days before she died.
They were also shown the contents of Sofija Kaczan's bag, including an empty purse and wallet, a gold-coloured cross and a Post Office receipt containing the fingerprint of her alleged attacker.
Mrs Kaczan was attacked on her way to church in May last year and died in hospital nine days later with injuries including a fractured neck.
Image source, PAKate Brunner,QC, prosecuting, said defendant Artur Waszkiewicz told police after his arrest in June: “I know nothing. I went to buy cigarettes on Normanton Road.”
The jury has heard that CCTV shows Mr Waszkiewicz’s Seat Leon car on Empress Road at the time when Mrs Kaczan was injured.
When Mr Waszkiewicz was re-arrested by police, Ms Brunner said he was found under a bed.
Mr Waszkiewicz 40, of Wolfa Street, Derby, denies robbery and manslaughter. The trial continues.
Council workers rescue woman from firepublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAn elderly woman was rescued from a burning flat by two council workers this morning.
Neighbours first noticed the fire in St Austell Road, Leicester, at 08:00, and called the fire service, but when they arrived the woman had already been rescued.
A dog and two cats were also saved from the blaze.
Two people, believed to be the woman and one of the council workers, were taken to hospital.
Fire officers are currently investigating.
Image source, Leicester MediaMan airlifted to hospital after stabbingpublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsEmergency services are at the scene of a stabbing in Retford.
Image source, Shaun McKeeEast Midlands Ambulance Service and police were called to Eagle Place just before 11:00.
Officers confirmed a 37-year-old man had been stabbed in the stomach.
The air ambulance was also called to the scene, and the man was airlifted to hospital in Sheffield.