Free ice cream for hospital staffpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Hannah Bowle
BBC Radio Derby
Staff at hospitals in Derby and Burton upon Trent were given free ice creams today.
We're so jealous.
Free ice cream for hospital staffpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Animals keep cool in heatwavepublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Harris Millar
BBC Radio LeicesterCows, goats and guinea pigs and even lemurs have been given a helping hand to stay cool in today's hot weather.
Pigs at Stonehurst Farm in Leicestershire were given sunscreen and icey treats have been handed to animals at Twycross Zoo and White Post Farm and Stonebridge City Farm in Nottinghamshire.
Hottest day 'since records began'published at 17:20 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe British Geological Survey's centre in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, said it has recorded their hottest ever temperature in the East Midlands.
Today they recorded 35.4C - their highest temperature since records began.
Image source, BGSA similar temperature was recorded by a BBC Derby reporter in Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire - the furthest place in the UK from any coastal waters.
On 16 July, 2006 the village recorded its highest temperature of 34.1C. Today it has reached 35.5C.
All trains between Nottingham and London cancelledpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAll East Midlands Trains services running between Nottingham and London have been cancelled, the operator has confirmed.
The cancellations have been caused by damage to overhead wires at Belsize tunnel, near West Hampstead.
East Midlands Trains said the damage was "almost certainly heat related".
Major disruption is expected to continue until 22:00.
Image source, PAPolice dog takes a well-earned dippublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAfter a hard day on the beat, this Leicestershire Police dog is taking a well-earned swim.
I'm somewhat envious...
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceRailway disruption expected to last all daypublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsEast Midlands Trains are warning passengers they're not expecting the railway line near Luton to reopen for the duration of the day.
Image source, East Midlands TrainsDamage to the overhead electric wires at Belsize tunnel has halted all services in and out of London.
The operator says trains that have already started their journey will now terminate.
A reduced train service had already been in force because of the weather.
Man jailed over unprovoked one-punch deathpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Anthony Welford was hit by Christopher Coakley outside a takeaway in Whitby and died four days later.
Read MoreTrain company warns: 'Do not travel'published at 16:05 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsProblems disrupting the railway line has forced East Midlands Trains to tell passengers not to attempt to travel on the Sheffield / Nottingham and London St Pancras International route.
A high track temperature speed restriction - caused by the hot weather - has meant an amended timetable has been running all day.
There's now an additional problem with the overhead electric wires between Luton and London St Pancras International resulting in all lines being blocked.
There are also major problems with the Nottingham tram service due to the hot weather.
NET is reporting delays to all services but says: "We are working hard to make sure our trams are cool enough before going back into service".
Hundreds head to city beachpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Emily Anderson
Reporter, BBC East Midlands TodayThis is how people in landlocked Nottingham enjoy the sunshine - on the beach in the city's market square.
Many have travelled from other parts of the East Midlands and some told me they make the trip every year.
Another family told me it’s nice to be able to go to the beach and not to travel out of Nottingham.
And on such a hot today, myself and cameraman John Ross couldn’t resist an ice cream to cool down!
Missing tape shortens 5km race by 1.2kmpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
A section of tape marking out the 5km run was removed sending runners down a route 1.2km too short.
Read MoreAttempted murder arrest following teen shootingpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shooting last week.
A 24-year-old man was arrested this morning in connection with the attack in Erewash Gardens, Nottingham, on Wednesday 17 July.
Police were called to the scene at around 22:00 following reports of gunshots and a 17-year-old boy remains in hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Three other men, aged 23, 21 and 21, were previously arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and have been released pending further investigation.
Viaduct's £500,000 restoration plan reaches 'milestone'published at 14:40 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterPlans to bring “Cotmanhay’s Eiffel Tower” back into use have been approved by officials.
Bennerley Viaduct, a 400m (1,300 ft), iron bridge dating from 1877, has stood derelict for more than 50 years on the edge of Derbyshire.
Erewash Borough Council backed a £500,000 scheme to install access and a walkway by 2020.
The company behind the plans, Railway Paths Ltd, said the decision was a "milestone".
Temperatures hit 34.5 in Derbypublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineThis was the BBC thermometer in Markeaton Park earlier...
Public 'inadvertently consuming' illegally-caught crayfishpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice have arrested nine people suspected of fishing illegally for crayfish in Derby city centre.
Rural crime officers went out with the Environment Agency on Tuesday night following suspicions the freshwater crustaceans were making their way into the food chain.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceJust after midnight a group of four men from Nottingham were found on St Mary's Bridge with the equipment needed to catch crayfish.
They were arrested on suspicion of taking fish without a licence.
About half an hour later, another five people from Birmingham were spotted apparently catching crayfish on Duke Street and were also arrested.
Officers posted on Facebook: "It is a crime and we believe involves innocent members of the public inadvertently consuming animals illegally caught from an inner city river."
All nine suspects have since been released under investigation.
Southwell racing called offpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineToo hot for racing...
Today's meet at Southwell Racecourse has been called off due to the heat.
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End of twitter postFree ice cream for hospital staff 🍦published at 13:52 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA much-needed chance for hospital staff to chill out.
Free ice creams have been given out to those working at Derby Royal Hospital today.
Image source, University Hospitals of Derby
Image source, University Hospitals of DerbyHeat is on for firefighters' training drillspublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineJust when you think it can't get any hotter...
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's Long Eaton crew are out conducting training drills.
Hydration is definitely needed!
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceCould today be the region's hottest day ever?published at 12:52 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterIt is HOT out there - but how high could the mercury rise in the East Midlands?
Mobility scooter canal crash prompts inquirypublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA "full investigation" has been launched after a woman on a mobility scooter fell into a Leicestershire canal.
The woman went into the Grand Union Canal at Little Bowden on Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the public went to help until police arrived to get her to the bank where she was checked over.
Her scooter was later retrieved by fire crews.
The Canal & River Trust said it was "shocked" by the incident, adding it was liaising with police to make sure "something similar can be prevented from happening again".
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceSurf's up!published at 12:41 British Summer Time 25 July 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsSome people get all the fun jobs!
BBC Radio Nottingham presenter Sarah Julian and reporter Hayley Compton took the breakfast show to the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham today to try their hand at paddleboarding and the centre's inflatable obstacle course while on air.
And, of course, Sarah couldn't resist jumping in to cool off...
