Azad signs new Leicestershire contractpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Leicestershire opening batsman Hassan Azad signs a new two-year contract with the Foxes.
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5G technology coming to Nottingham this yearpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Press AssociationThree is the latest firm to switch on its 5G network, starting with a 5G home broadband service across parts of London - which will make it to Nottingham before the end of the year.
5G technology is the next generation of mobile network and is expected to offer internet speeds several times faster than the current 4G.
Three follows EE and Vodafone, who launched their offerings earlier this year.
Image source, PA MediaNottingham will be joined by 25 other towns and cities including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Sheffield.
Chief executive Dave Dyson believes its launch will "revolutionise the home broadband experience" as a simple "plug-and-play" service that swaps traditional landline connections for the 5G masts used to connect smartphones.
"The ease and immediacy of it all means home broadband using 5G is going to be key to the future of the connected home," Mr Dyson said.
New rail company sweetens up passengerspublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsIf you're a regular rail passenger in the region, you might notice something different today.
Trains running out of the East Midlands now have a new operator and a new name.
They're now known as East Midlands Railway (EMR) after Dutch-owned firm Abellio took over the East Midlands rail franchise.
The company has been giving their customers a little pick-me-up this morning to mark the occasion.
Car fleeing police hits cyclistpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
East Midlands TodayA cyclist has been taken to hospital with potentially "life-changing" injuries after being hit by a car that was fleeing police.
It happened on Sunday morning on Smith Dorrien Road in Leicester.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of drink or drugs.
Woman detained after fire which left boy in hospitalpublished at 08:25 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineA woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act after a house fire which left a young boy in hospital.
Firefighters said they were called to Alder Gardens in Bulwell, Nottingham, at about 15:15 yesterday.
Nottinghamshire Police said a cordon was put in place at the house and a woman was detained.
Officers said the boy was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police.
Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 19 August 2019
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterThere will be a mix of sunshine and heavy showers today, which may turn thundery at times.
It will become dry and clear tonight though. Maximum temperature: 16 to 19C (61 to 66F).