Candidate suspended over 'anti-Semitism'published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Sean McCallum had been announced as the party's candidate as the mayor of Mansfield.
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Dog row forces out Peak District herd
British Pie Awards: Vegan pastry takes top pie-ze
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Biker dies after A52 crash
International Women’s Day celebrations across the region
Updates for Friday 8 March 2019
Candidate suspended over 'anti-Semitism'published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineToday's and the week's updates have now come to an end.
Join us from 08:00 on Monday for more news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.
Have a lovely weekend!
Weather: Clear and mildpublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Rain should clear through this evening, giving way to some clear periods and perhaps the odd shower.
Tomorrow there will be some bright spells and dry but there will be cloud as well and the chance of some showers, moving their way in from the west.
It will be rather chilly with brisk winds.
Mayoral candidate suspended over 'anti-Semitism'published at 17:57 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineSean McCallum, Labour mayoral candidate for Mansfield, has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of anti-Semitism.
Mr McCallum, a former soldier and current firefighter, was only confirmed as the party's candidate on Wednesday.
The BBC understands that the investigation relates to historical social media posts.
Image source, Labour PartyA Labour spokeswoman said: "The Labour Party takes all complaints of anti-Semitism extremely seriously and we are committed to challenging and campaigning against it in all its forms.
"All complaints about anti-Semitism are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures and any appropriate disciplinary action is taken."
Man suffers knife wounds in 'targeted attack'published at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested following a suspected knife attack in Nottingham city centre this afternoon.
Police were called to an assault in Burton Street at 16:00 today, where they found a man who suffered injuries believed to be caused by a knife.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "At this stage we do believe the suspect and victim are likely to be known to each other and this was a targeted attack."
The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.
A 44-year-old man was arrested by armed police on suspicion of affray and drug offences.
Image source, GoogleA46 reopens after crashpublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineThe A46 has reopened following a crash near Newark this afternoon.
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End of twitter postOadby Town resign from United Counties Leaguepublished at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineOadby Town have announced they have resigned from the United Counties League, saying that club finances were "unsustainable".
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End of twitter postA46 southbound reopenspublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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End of twitter postDog row forces out Peak District herdpublished at 16:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
The cattle had grazed the site for decades but have been killed or sold after a dog owner complained.
Read MoreMan charged with handbag robberiespublished at 16:23 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineA man has been charged with two handbag robberies from elderly women.
The first charge relates to a 72-year-old woman being robbed in Orchard Street in Hucknall on Saturday, and her bank card being used in a cash machine.
In the second robbery, a woman, aged 73, had her purse taken from her handbag in Brook Street in the town on Tuesday.
A man, 39, has been charged with two counts of robbery and one count of fraud by false representation.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
Image source, GoogleA46 diversions in place due to crashpublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineDiversions have been put in place around the A46 in Newark following a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Highways England have advised people to leave the road at the Cattle Market onto the A616 northbound towards the A1 then travel southbound on the A1 to rejoin the A46.
Traffic information website Inrix is reporting that delays are stretching back to the Farndon roundabout and North Gate through the middle of the town is also congested.
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End of twitter postVegan pastry takes national pie-zepublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
It was easy as pie for the butcher who scooped the first vegan success at the British Pie Awards.
Read More'No serious injuries' after A46 crashpublished at 15:13 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineNewark Police have released this picture, external of the crash on the A46 in Newark.
They said those involved in the crash have not sustained any serious injuries, but the bridge on the road between Cattle Market and Brownhills has been damaged.
The road remains closed in both directions and will reopen "when it is safe to do so", they added.
Image source, Newark PoliceBritish Pie Awards: Vegan pastry takes top pie-zepublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsIntroducing Britain's best pie - and guess what? It's vegan.
Image source, British Pie Awards 2019The curried sweet potato and butternut squash pie was picked as Supreme Champion at the British Pie Awards, held in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
It was considered the best of 886 entries from pie makers, bakers and butchers from across the country.
Image source, British Pie Awards 2019It featured in the brand new vegan category along with 67 other entries.
The pie is made by Jon Thorner’s Ltd in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
The competition's head judge said the pastry had "exceptional crispness" that complimented the filling.
Two injured after A46 crashpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineTwo people have been injured in a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A46 in Newark, police have said.
Police and the ambulance service are at the scene of the crash which occurred at about 13:30.
The road remains closed in both directions.
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End of twitter postSculpture of county's first female MP unveiledpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA sculpture of Nottinghamshire’s first female MP is now on display in Carlton.
The stainless steel bust of Florence Paton has been unveiled in the Garden for the Blind as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
Mrs Paton represented the Rushcliffe constituency from 1945 to 1950, which at the time included Gedling, Colwick and Carlton within its boundaries.
She campaigned for better working conditions in mines as well as improved health services for women and children.
Funeral held for bus crash victimpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineThe funeral of a girl who was killed after being hit by a bus in Coalville has been held today.
Sian Ellis, 15, was hit on Meadow Lane, close to several schools, at about 15:30 on 29 January.
Leicestershire Live reported hundreds of people lined the streets of Whitwick, throwing rose petals in front of the procession., external
Image source, Sian Ellis/FacebookLarge bed factory fire 'accidental'published at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
Black smoke could be seen six miles away and eyewitnesses described hearing bangs "like shot guns".
Read MoreFour arrested after Co-op burglarypublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineFour men have been arrested in connection with a shop burglary yesterday.
The men, aged 53, 40, 36 and 33, were arrested during the early hours of this morning on suspicion of burgling a Co-op store in Farnsfield.
They remain in police custody.
Image source, GoogleRam statue unveiled at Intu shopping centrepublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 8 March 2019
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BBC News OnlineA new ram statue's been unveiled in Derby's Intu shopping centre this morning.
The two metre high ram, made from stainless steel, is at the Burrow's Walk entrance and took sculptor Tim Roper four months to complete.
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