Deported phone thief jailed after returning to UKpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Patrik Gunar was caught on CCTV stealing a 12-year-old girl's phone in Derby.
Read MoreDeported phone thief jailed after returning to UKpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
UK heatwave: Man's suitcase with medication left on trainpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA man due to catch a flight today may have to do so without his suitcase containing vital medication - after it was left on a train that was evacuated due to massive disruption.
Delays to services were caused by record-breaking temperatures and damage to overhead electric cables.
Andy Allbut-King had a "nightmare" journey from Leicester to Gatwick Airport yesterday, eventually making it to his destination at 23:00.
The 51-year-old, from Narborough, Leicestershire, said: "What should have taken four hours turned into 14 hours.
"Yesterday was a total fiasco, total bedlam."
Image source, Andy Allbut-KingMr Allbut-King had booked a hotel close to the airport in order for him to catch his flight to Benidorm - which had been delayed to this afternoon.
"I did hear about the warnings [not to travel] but I decided to travel because I was going on holiday. Everything was arranged for me to travel yesterday.
"Otherwise, I would’ve gone down today and I would have maybe missed my flight."
Mr Allbut-King is still waiting for East Midlands Trains to deliver his carry-on suitcase to his hotel, which contains his epilepsy medication.
Rail disruption to continue into weekendpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineRail passengers are being urged not to travel between Nottingham and London this weekend as disruption is expected to continue.
Cancellations and delays to services were caused yesterday by damage to overhead wires at Belsize tunnel, near West Hampstead.
The operator said: "Network Rail are on site trying to repair the extensive damage."
Image source, PAEast Midlands Trains said if people followed advice and did not travel over the weekend, they could use their tickets next week.
They are also eligible for a full refund if they choose not to travel.
The route is expected to fully reopen on Monday.
Blades re-sign Henderson & add Osbornpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson returns on loan to Sheffield United, who also sign Nottingham Forest's Ben Osborn.
Read MoreWoman struck by police car in citypublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
The pedestrian was hit while officers were responding to an emergency call, police say.
Read More'Shambles' as Sports Direct's results delayedpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
BBC Business NewsThere is confusion surrounding the release of results from Shirebrook-based Sports Direct, after the firm failed to publish them early on Friday morning.
In a statement, the retailer said it was "still finalising" the results, but anticipated publishing them on Friday.
It is extremely unusual for results to be delayed in this way, and one analyst called events "an utter shambles".
The full-year results have already been delayed once - originally they were due to be reported on 18 July.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn a short statement released on Friday at midday, Sports Direct said: "We are currently still finalising our preliminary results and will update you again at 14:00."
The firm had earlier apologised after delaying the release of its results and cancelling an investor presentation at the last minute.
Police called over gas leak in villagepublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePolice were called to a gas leak at a Nottinghamshire village this morning.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers rushed to the scene in Moor Lane, Bunny, just after 11:10.
A 50m (164ft) cordon was put in place as a safety precaution. A force spokesman said the leak has now been fixed and all roads have reopened.
Image source, GoogleRed diesel spill in country park pondspublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA red diesel spillage at Shipley Country Park has prompted a warning to visitors and their dogs to stay out of two ponds.
Derbyshire County Council has issued the warning, affecting Adam’s and Osborne’s Pond.
Image source, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency has put measures in place to contain the contamination, using boom and absorbent mats.
Paul Reeves, from the agency, said: "We have stabilised the situation for the time being."
An investigation into how the diesel was able to enter the ponds has been launched.
Midlands Engine initiative shunned by councilspublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporterThirteen groups in the Midlands have so far paid nothing towards the body designed to boost trade and business in the area.
The Midlands Engine, made up of local authorities and enterprise partnerships, was set up as an equivalent to the Northern Powerhouse.
A Freedom of Information request shows councils - including Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent - have not made either of the two annual £20,000 payments due since.
BBC Radio Derby understands they do not see the point of the body, but none of those approached for comment have responded.
Image source, Crown CopyrightNo hosepipe ban this year, Severn Trent confirmspublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineIt may only have been a few days of serious summer, but Severn Trent has assured customers there will be no hosepipe ban this year.
The company said yesterday's record temperatures led to more than two billion litres of water being used but the system "coped well".
Reservoir levels were also holding up well, currently at 87%, compared to 71% at the same point last year, officials said.
Image source, Getty ImagesSmaller storms still pack a punchpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineWhile the storms were not as widespread as Wednesday night, there were still some spectacular moments.
Here are two stunning images taken in the early hours in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.
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Image source, @author_igesseyWarning after fire service called to car park BBQpublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineFire crews have issued a warning about unattended barbecues after a call-out last night.
A team from Bakewell went to Calton Lees car park, near Chatsworth, and found two disposable trays left smouldering.
A spokesman said: "When the ground is so hot and dry, fire can quickly spread.
"Only use designated barbecue areas and ensure it’s extinguished with no burning embers before disposing of it."
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Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServicePassengers warned against London rail travelpublished at 08:58 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineEast Midlands Trains have again asked people not to travel on the London route "unless essential".
Due to heat and damage to overhead wires yesterday, the company said it was running an emergency timetable.
Passengers have been asked to refer its website for the full timetable and ticket acceptance rules.
Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:54 British Summer Time 26 July 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterAfter a pretty warm and humid night, things will just gradually begin to feel fresher as we go into this weekend.
Media caption, Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands
Man stabbed niece to death before killing himselfpublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Lisa Butler was unlawfully killed while Richard Thompson died by his own hand, a coroner rules.
Read MoreSweltering commuters face heatwave woespublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Damaged wires and a dog on the tracks contribute to travel misery amid record temperatures.
Read MoreStags sign versatile Rams winger Gordonpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Mansfield Town sign winger Kellan Gordon from Derby County on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Read MoreMorecambe add Lynch & re-sign Alessandrapublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Morecambe boss Jim Bentley brings in ex-Crewe midfielder Joe Lynch on a non-contract basis, as Lewis Alessandra returns.
Read MorePassengers 'terrified' as train stops in tunnelpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPassengers have been evacuated from a train service between Luton and London.
Andy Allbut-King was heading from Leicester to London to catch a flight but the train he was travelling on stopped when overhead electric wires became damaged at a tunnel near Kentish Town.
Image source, Andy Allbut-KingHe said: "A cable above our train, carrying 50,000 volts, broke and thrashed against the windows, terrifying passengers.
"Been sitting here now for over an hour with no water, no food - air con doesn't work."
The train has since been evacuated.
Mr Allbut-King said all the luggage, including his holiday suitcase, had to be left on board.
Record high temperatures for July in the East Midlandspublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterIt's been a total scorcher today and temperature records across the East Midlands have been broken.
The hottest-ever temperatures were recorded in Derbyshire and Leicestershire along with a new record for July in Nottinghamshire.
In Derbyshire, highs of 34.4C were recorded at Coton-in-the-Elms, eclipsing the previous of 34.1C record set at the same location in 2006.
Gaddesby, Leicestershire, saw temperatures of 35.4C, compared to a previous record high 35.1C recorded in Leicester in 2001.
In Nottinghamshire temperatures reached a scorching 35.6C in Sutton Bonnington, almost two degrees higher than the previous high for July of 33.9C in Watnall in 2015.
However, it fell just short of the all-time hottest temperature of 36.1C, recorded in Clarborough in 1990.
