Woman, 73, dies in hospital after house firepublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
The fire happened at a house in Linby Avenue, Mansfield.
Read MoreWoman, 73, dies in hospital after house firepublished at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
Girl's Christmas and birthday without therapy dogpublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
TV presenter Chris Packham has been supporting the appeal to find stolen Dalmatian Lottie.
Read MoreDrink-drive arrest after car flips on its sidepublished at 13:58 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a vehicle collided with a parked car in a Derby street.
Derbyshire Police were called to Woods Lane where a Toyota Rav-4 was found flipped on its side at about 21:30 on Monday.
The driver was arrested at the scene and taken to St Mary’s Wharf Police Station, where he remains in custody.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceMan in hospital after moped crashpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA Nottingham road has been closed because of a crash involving a moped which has left a man with life-threatening injuries.
Police confirmed no other vehicle was involved in the crash which happened on Triumph Road in Lenton at about 20:15 last night.
They closed the road this morning and the man remains in hospital.
No arrests have been made.
Image source, GoogleRobin Hood statue dressed by environmental activistspublished at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineEnvironmental protesters have given Nottingham's famous Robin Hood statue a new look.
They added an Extinction Rebellion symbol made from holly, a sign and a bandana to the statue of the outlaw outside Nottingham Castle.
Image source, Nottingham City CouncilNottingham City Council officers spotted the additions this morning and removed them "in an effort to prevent any damage".
It's impossible to say what Robin Hood would have made of it - but he was always a bit of a green (clad) rebel.
Police give out Christmas hampers to crime victimspublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsPolice have been giving out hampers from a local care home to crime victims in Bilborough
Mulberry Court Care Home made up the hampers and then approached the force to find victims of crime and anti-social behaviour who might like to be treated.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PolicePC Ian Robinson organised the deliveries and said: "This is a fantastic gesture by the Mulberry Court Care Home. We are privileged to be able to join their team and help spread some festive cheer.
"I know it will make a difference to vulnerable members of the community who have been affected by crime and antisocial behaviour this year."
M1 BMW drivers 'tried to race unmarked police car'published at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineOfficers arrested two BMW drivers after they tried to involve an unmarked police car in a race on the M1 near Loughborough last night.
Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit said three men from London were using the motorway as a "racetrack" before they tried to involve the cop and described it as the "fail of the week".
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceOne driver - a 22-year-old - was arrested for testing positive for cannabis. Another, a 23-year-old, was charged with a number of drugs and driving offences and has since been released on bail.
It took place at about 23:30.
What does the weather have in store for Christmas?published at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
It's a damp but mild Christmas Eve... but the big day itself will be dry, bright and a couple of degrees cooler (although not enough for snow).
Senior bosses step down from council energy firmpublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterThe two most senior bosses at Nottingham-based Robin Hood Energy have been terminated as directors of the company.
In 2015, Nottingham City Council became the first local authority to launch an energy company in the UK.
The departures come days before the firm has to publish its annual accounts.
Company documents show Gail Scholes, the former chief executive, and Robert Bain, the former managing director, stepped down on 16 December.
The information was published by Companies House, external on Friday.
Image source, thinkstockA spokesman for Robin Hood Energy said three new faces, from energy backgrounds, had been brought in to act as interim CEO, interim financial director and a board adviser.
“Due to an ongoing internal process it’s not appropriate to make any further comment at this stage," he said.
Councillor David Mellen, the leader of Nottingham City Council, said the authority was "committed" to the energy firm.
Image source, Robin Hood EnergyIt is win or bust, but how will Leicester try to beat Liverpool? - Darren Fletcher analysispublished at 07:49 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
With Leicester needing to beat Liverpool to keep alive their Premier League title hopes, Match of the Day pundit Darren Fletcher explains what the Foxes might try against the unbeaten Reds.
Read MoreDoes the bike still top kids' Christmas lists?published at 00:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2019
Was a new bike for Christmas better then the high-tech toys in Santa's sack today?
Read MoreArrest after girl's hydrotherapy pool damagedpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Evie Carr has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and used the pool to relax her muscles.
Read MoreMan jailed for life after stabbing wife in murder bidpublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man has been jailed for life for the attempted murder of his wife who he repeatedly stabbed at their home.
Nottinghamshire Police said Habibullah Faizi, of Bobbers Mill, Nottingham, attacked his wife in January 2018.
A family member raised the alarm to neighbours, who called the police and confronted Faizi at the house, the force added.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceHe pleaded not guilty to attempted murder but was found guilty after a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
Faizi must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison and was given a restraining order for life.
Det Sgt David Beach, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a brutal attack which could have had a tragic outcome if it wasn't for the intervention of family, neighbours and medical professionals."
Arrest made after 'one punch' attack in Burger Kingpublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA 34-year-old man has been arrested after a man was left in a critical condition in what police have described as a "one punch" attack.
Nottinghamshire Police said a 41-year-old man was injured in the early hours of Monday in the Burger King restaurant in Upper Parliament Street.
The full extent of his head injuries are still being assessed, officers added.
The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Girl, 10, hit by ambulance on 999 callpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
The extent of the girl's injuries is still being assessed in hospital, police said.
Read More'Heartbreak' as home flooded for third timepublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Flood water soaked sentimental items, including Sarah Brackstone's great uncle's World War Two diary.
Read MoreBotcheston body find 'not suspicious'published at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe death of a person whose body was found by a road in Leicestershire is not thought to be suspicious, police have said.
Officers were called to Markfield Lane in Botcheston on 17 December to reports a body had been found.
Leicestershire Police said a post-mortem examination was carried out on Friday and the person's identity remains unknown.
However, officers said inquiries would continue.
Officers searching for 'person falling into river'published at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsEmergency services are continuing to search the River Soar in Mountsorrel today after reports of a person falling in.
Leicestershire Police said they were called at 17:15 last night by a member of the public who reported seeing a light, like a head torch, and then someone falling into the river.
The force said searches last night had to be abandoned due to "a lack of visibility" but they have resumed this morning, with help from the fire service and Water Safe UK.
Image source, GoogleSgt Chris Haines said the force would like to speak to anyone who was in the Waterside Drive area at about 17:00 yesterday and saw anything that could help them establish what happened.
"If you know anyone who swims in this area or is known to swim in open water please get in touch," he added.
Medical waste backlog at failed firm to be clearedpublished at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Clinical and human waste has been piled up at the HQ of Healthcare Environmental Services for a year.
Read MoreBoxing Day raft race cancelled over safety fearspublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2019
Organisers say they are concerned over the amount of debris in the water after recent flooding.
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