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Police stop boys swimming in quarrypublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police have issued a warning after stopping six boys who had forced their way into a quarry to go swimming.
Police in Market Bosworth said the group had got through fencing at Hill Hole quarry in Markfield.
Posting on Facebook, they said: "They were just about to jump in when we got there - they had clambered right to the bottom.
"We aren't the fun police - but if spoiling your 'fun' means saving your life - then take the advice on board."
Image source, Google
It comes as emergency services across the East Midlands are warning of the dangers of open water swimming.
Insp Lauren Woods, of Derbyshire Police, said: "When the weather is warm, it is tempting to jump in to cool off, but this can endanger your life and the lives of others if they then enter the water to help you."
Cyclist taken to hospital after crashpublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online
A cyclist in his 40s has been taken to hospital after colliding with a vehicle on a busy Nottingham road.
Oxclose Lane in Arnold was closed at about 12:30 after the crash at the junction with Edwards Lane.
The nature and severity of the cyclist's injuries have not yet been confirmed.
Image source, Google
Adam Peaty clinches seventh world titlepublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
BBC Sport
Former City of Derby swimmer Adam Peaty clinched his seventh World Championship gold medal as he retained his men's 50m breaststroke title in South Korea.
Peaty, 24, who currently trains at Loughborough University, finished in a time of 26.06 seconds.
Image source, Getty Images
Broken down lorry causing M1 delayspublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A broken down lorry at junction 29 on the southbound side of the M1 is causing delays.
Two lanes are currently closed and highways officers are working to remove the vehicle.
Image source, Highways England
Watch: East Midlands hit by thunderstormspublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Alex Thorp
BBC News
Were you woken up by the thunder and lightning over the East Midlands last night?
Here are some of the best images and video we've been sent.
Arrests after police chase crashpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Two people have been arrested after crashing during a police chase in Nottingham.
Image source, @theoryofcrows
A 21-year-old man and 22-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after crashing in Woodborough Road, Mapperley, at about 23:00.
The man was also arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive through alcohol or drugs.
They were taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and remain in police custody.
Tallest tree on estate 'blown apart' by lightning strikepublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A lightning strike on a tree at a Nottinghamshire manor left it looking like a bomb had hit it, the owner said.
Kelham Hall itself was also hit, knocking out the electrical systems at the Victorian stately home.
Image source, Kelham Hall and Country Park
The tree, which owner Jonathan Pass said was the tallest on the estate, was "blown apart" by the strike at about 02:30.
One nearby camper said the impact shook the ground - and that he had "never packed up so quickly in my life".
Image source, Kelham Hall and Country Park
Notts County takeover not going ahead this weekpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
BBC Nottingham Sport
Staff at Notts County have been told a takeover of the club will not go through this week.
It is also unlikely the club's employees will be paid on Friday.
The club are due in the High Court for a fourth time on 31 July over an unpaid tax bill, facing administration or possibly liquidation.
Image source, Getty Images
Yellow weather warning for thunderstormspublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Enjoy the show last night?
Well, you might be in luck - the Met Office is warning more thunderstorms could be on their way.
The warning is in place for most of the east of the UK - including all of the East Midlands - from 15:00 tomorrow to 04:00 on Friday, external.
Image source, Met Office
Boy, 12, sentenced over crime 'rampage'published at 11:22 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
An 12-year-old boy has been transferred to a youth offender panel after he went on a "rampage of offending" in The Meadows in May.
The boy previously pleaded guilty to 10 offences, which include racially-aggravated assault, possession of a knife, theft, robbery and criminal damage.
A court had heard heard his mother had "done everything".
"He's academically low and struggling so that's why he doesn't go to school, and then he's got the whole day which is where he's getting bored," she said.
At a previous hearing, Judge Tim Spruce said the boy was "right at the beginning of his criminal career" and needed to be helped before his offending worsened.
He had asked for a psychological report which he said could "prevent a further court sentence and identify a range of issues which maybe underlying [his] offending".
On 10 July, at Nottingham Magistrates' Court, the boy was handed a 10-month contract with a youth offender panel and was fined £200.
Post Office burglary suspects arrested after police chasepublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online
Two men have been arrested after a police chase following a burglary at a Post Office in Nottinghamshire.
Officers were alerted to the break-in at Oxton, where the till was taken, in the early hours of this morning.
Nottinghamshire Police said the men then drove off in a car.
A stinger device was used to stop a vehicle in Georges Lane, Calverton, soon after.
The men, aged 44 and 35, are being questioned on suspicion of commercial burglary.
Image source, Google
Truck driver clocks up 12 points in less than six hourspublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A truck driver is set to lose his licence after being caught using his phone twice in one day, police said.
He was first spotted using it yesterday on the northbound side of the A38 in Derbyshire at 08:30.
Despite being stopped by officers using an unmarked lorry, he had to be stopped again for the same offence on the same road on the southbound side at 14:00.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
Police said each offence cost him six points on his licence, meaning he will now be dealt with by the courts.
Drivers can be banned, external if they get 12 or more points on their licence within three years.
Teens charged after taxi driver 'robbed at knifepoint'published at 10:37 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Two teenagers have been charged after a taxi driver was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Nottinghamshire Police said the taxi driver was pulled out of his vehicle in St Andrews Street at 06:30 yesterday before it was driven off. The vehicle was recovered nearby.
The boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested and charged with robbery, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
They are due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates' Court today.
Image source, Getty Images
Youths smash windscreen throwing rocks at M1 trafficpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
A driver has been left shaken after youths throwing rocks at the M1 smashed their windscreen just above the steering wheel.
Police said if it had gone through, it could have been deadly.
Image source, Leicestershire Police
They are searching for the youths who were throwing the rocks from the Ratby Lane bridge over the motorway near Leicester.
They also asked parents to make sure they know what their children are up to.
Image source, Leicestershire Police
The region's weather outlook after the stormpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Put away the brollies and pick up the sunnies - the storm is over and temperatures are set to soar.
It will be a very warm and sunny day today with highs of 28C.
But tomorrow is when temperatures will really ramp up, and it could push 34C in some places.
And - mostly because we can't get enough of them - here are a few more pictures from across the region after last night's storm.
Image source, Neil Squires
Image source, Ben_Cooksey
Image source, Mike Pattinson
Man treated after fire in house roofpublished at 10:07 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online
A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in Leicestershire.
Three vehicles were sent to a house in Glen Way, Coalville, in the early hours of this morning.
They found a fire in the roof and the cause is still being investigated.
Image source, @philsteel57
Huge storm hits the East Midlandspublished at 08:54 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
David Pittam
BBC News Online
Well, what a night!
There were dramatic scenes across the East Midlands as a lightning storm hit the region, bringing heavy rain and thunder in the early hours.
Image source, John Bradburn
In case you somehow slept through it (or just really love pictures of lightning because let's face it, who doesn't?), we've put together some of your shots.
They were taken in Buxton, Nottingham, Coalville and Hinckley.
Image source, Kingy
Image source, Neal Photography
Take any great snaps yourself? Let us know by contacting us on Twitter, external or Facebook, external.
Image source, Sammy
Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 24 July 2019
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter
The morning after the night before - it's still warm, but not quite as warm.
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Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands
T20 victories for Yorks and Middlesexpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Yorkshire score the second-highest domestic T20 total ever in a 54-run win at Leicestershire, as Middlesex beat Surrey by 37 runs.
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Passengers handed water on stuck trainpublished at 18:11 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Staff hand out free bottled water to passengers after a train was halted in hot conditions.
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