Passengers 'faint' on train in heatwavepublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Damage to overhead wires leads to a service being held near Newark in Nottinghamshire for more than an hour.
Read MorePassengers 'faint' on train in heatwavepublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Animals keeping cool in baking temperaturespublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineAttractions have been working hard to keep animals cool as the temperatures rise.
Image source, White Post FarmThese two are tucking into an icy fruit treat at White Post Farm in Farnsfield, near Newark.
Image source, Stonebridge City FarmSally, a Golden Gurnsey goat, is looking very stylish in her sunhat at Stonebridge City Farm in Nottingham.
Image source, Stonebridge City FarmAlso at Stonebridge, Pierre the rabbit is keeping cool with a frozen water bottle in his hutch.
Watch: Water given out as passengers faint on halted trainpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPassengers began fainting when a train was halted in Newark during sweltering conditions this afternoon.
A problem with overhead power lines meant the LNER service was stopped for more than an hour with no air-conditioning.
Staff opened carriage doors and handed out bottled water to passengers on the train.
Pensioner threatened by burglarpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA 76-year-old woman ran from her home after a man broke in and threatened her on Saturday.
Derbyshire Police said the man entered the house in Winchester Drive, Midway, Swadlincote, at about 16:00, confronting the woman who ran off before the man also fled.
He is described as being about 5ft 8in tall and wearing a green coat.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail.
The force has appealed for information.
Image source, GoogleBoris Johnson hands key role to Sherwood MPpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editorThe new chief whip in Boris Johnson's government is Sherwood MP Mark Spencer.
He has a huge job ahead with such a small working majority.
Image source, Conservative PartySci-fi scarecrows line village streetspublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineFrom a galaxy far, far, away... to north Derbyshire.
Residents of Heath have organised a scarecrow trail featuring characters from classic sci-fi movies and TV shows.
As part of Heath's annual well dressing - which began on Saturday and runs until this weekend - the village's residents have put up almost 30 homemade scarecrows for decoration, with this year's theme being space, science and sci-fi.
Characters on display include E.T., Yoda and the cast of Star Trek.
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Image source, Janice DysonNew mural joins others in celebrating town's originspublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA new mural is to join three others in celebrating the heritage and origins of Beeston in Nottinghamshire.
Last year, portraits of famous Beeston names, including late actor Richard Beckinsale, the late singer/songwriter Edwin Starr and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith were unveiled.
Now artist Russell Meehan is working on new design about the origins of the word Beeston - derived from the Saxon Beos, meaning long grass, and Tun, meaning settlement - on Station Road.
Missing man found deadpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man who went missing from his home in Leicester has been found dead, external.
Niki Pearce, 42, disappeared from Swanscombe Road on Sunday afternoon. His body was found in a nearby wooded area last night.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
Image source, GoogleWeather: Overnight thunderstorm warningpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsIt might be glorious outside now but a storm is brewing over the East Midlands.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms from 18:00 this evening until 09:00 tomorrow.
It says: "Scattered thunderstorms moving north tonight and early Wednesday could lead to some power cuts and travel delays."
Former Waitrose to become Icelandpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe former Waitrose store in Blaby is the latest to become a budget supermarket.
The store, which closed last month, is going to reopen as an Iceland in January 2020.
The leader of Blaby District Council has said he's "delighted" by the news.
"It was a sad day when Waitrose closed but this news will be a great boost to our valued businesses in the town," said Terry Richardson.
Image source, Getty ImagesWhen Waitrose first announced the store was closing in March, local MP Alberto Costa called an "urgent meeting" with supermarket bosses.
He claimed the store, which had been in Blaby for nearly 50 years, was an "integral part" of the community.
Last week Waitrose confirmed two other stores were closing in Wollaton, Nottingham, and Oadby, Leicestershire. They're going to reopen as Lidl supermarkets.
Last year, Waitrose in Ashbourne closed and is due to become a Bargain Buys.
Charity: Up to 80% of city beggars not homelesspublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
BBC Radio LeicesterA homelessness charity has said most people begging in Leicester city centre are "not genuinely homeless".
Arif Voraji, of Help the Homeless Leicester, said: "The problem we have is the issue of fake beggars and it's very rife... 70% to 80% of people you see in town are not genuinely homeless."
He added anyone who genuinely needs help can get it.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester's mayor Sir Peter Soulsby, who agreed with the figure, said fake beggars are "blighting our city".
He added the city council must work closely with their partners, including the police, to help crack down on the problem.
Image source, Getty ImagesShoppers told BBC Radio Leicester they were "very frustrated" to hear there are "dishonest" homeless beggars.
Leicestershire Police has urged people to donate money to a local homelessness charity rather than giving to an individual.
John Mann appointed anti-Semitism adviserpublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsThe Labour MP for Bassetlaw has been appointed as an independent adviser on anti-Semitism by outgoing prime minister Theresa May.
John Mann, who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on anti-Semitism, will provide the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government with support on the best ways to tackle the problem.
Ms May said there was "absolutely no place" for anti-Semitism in society, adding Mr Mann will be "a key voice" to help the government tackle racist behaviour.
Quote MessageIf we stay silent on the issue of anti-Semitism, we unwittingly allow cowardice and bigotry to speak its own repulsive language. I will continue to call out those throwing stones of hatred at Jewish people, and will endeavour to give a clarion call to government on prejudice and discrimination on this issue."
John Mann, Bassetlaw MP
Banned 'your wife is hot' ad appears on billboardpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
An academic describes the advert for an air conditioning firm as "like something out of the 1950s".
Read MoreThird man held over restaurant stabbing bailedpublished at 11:37 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA man who was arrested after two men were stabbed during a fight at a restaurant in Leicester has been released on conditional bail.
The 20-year-old, from Leicester, was detained in Leeds on suspicion of conspiring to commit grievous bodily harm with intent.
The victims, both 19, suffered stab wounds at the restaurant on Upper Brown Street last Monday evening. They have since been discharged from hospital.
Two other men, aged 23 and 22, were previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder last week.
Leicestershire Police said the 23-year-old has been released with no further action and the 22-year-old has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Missing 14-year-old girl foundpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsJessica Blockley, 14, who was reported missing from the Kirkby in Ashfield area on Saturday evening, has been found.
Suspected arson prompts witness appealpublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlinePolice are appealing for witnesses after a fire was apparently deliberately started outside a house.
The incident took place in Hatton Court, Mansfield, at about 21:30 on Sunday.
Nottinghamshire Police said the lives of people in the area were put at risk. Anyone with any information is asked to call the force on 101.
Image source, GoogleRound-the-clock ambition for air ambulancepublished at 11:02 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Running a 24/7 air ambulance in the county could mean hundreds more patients are treated every year, Lincolnshire and Nottingham Air Ambulance says.
Image source, Lincs and Notts Air AmbulanceThe charity, which currently attends emergencies only between 07:00 and 19:00, is hoping to extend its operating hours by the end of the year.
In its 25 years working in the county, the charity has helped at over 20,000 emergencies.
The charity will begin operating 24 hours a day four days a week from 1 August.
The cost of the service will increase from £2.5m per year to £4m if the service does run 24 hours a day throughout the year.
Quote MessageIf we are able to help over 400 more people who are suffering from the most serious illnesses and traumatic injuries, then this proves to be an incredible development for our charity. But we can only make this remarkable step forward with the help of our local communities, and we cannot thank them enough for their incredible support."
Karen Jobling, Chief executive officer, Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance
Dog rescued from house firepublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA dog has been rescued from a house fire in Leicester.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Astill Drive just after 08:00.
The fire service said smoke was coming from the kitchen, caused by a pan being left on a cooker.
The dog was brought out, checked over and found to be unharmed.
Image source, GooglePilot ID project 'stopped people voting'published at 10:38 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Press AssociationHundreds of people may have missed out on voting in this year's council elections because of pilot schemes requiring them to prove their identity.
The Electoral Commission said the trial project saw 2,083 voters refused a ballot paper because they weren't carrying the necessary ID, with up to 758 of them not returning to cast their vote.
Broxtowe, Derby and North West Leicestershire were three of the 10 areas involved in the pilot.
Craig Westwood, director of communications, policy and research for the Electoral Commission, said "nearly everyone" in the pilot areas was able to vote and showed the correct ID "without difficulty", but said government needs to "consider carefully the available evidence about the impact of different approaches".
Image source, AlamyQuote MessageImportant questions remain about how an ID requirement would work in practice, particularly at a national poll with higher levels of turnout."
Craig Westwood, Electoral Commission director of communications, policy and research
Two in hospital after crashpublished at 10:18 British Summer Time 23 July 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious, possibly life-changing, injuries after a crash in Castle Donington.
Image source, GooglePolice were called to the junction of Willow Road and Trent Lane just before 06:30 after the motorcycle and car collided.
The driver of car was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Trent Lane is closed while police investigate.