England set to host Netball Nations Cuppublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
England prepare to host the inaugural Netball Nations Cup - their first matches on home soil since the 2019 Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
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Police chief: Extinction Rebellion protests 'laudable'published at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Jeremy Ball
Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands TodayDerbyshire Police chief constable Peter Goodman says says branding a climate change group as "extremist" in a police terrorism guide was a "big mistake".
Extinction Rebellion was included in a counter terrorism guide by forces in south-east England tackling ideological extremism, which then prompted a storm of criticism.
The group often uses controversial tactics and has carried out headline-grabbing protests across the county that have been designed to cause huge disruption.
Image source, ReutersThe guide has now been withdrawn, which Mr Goodman - who used to be in charge of counter terrorism in the East Midlands - welcomed.
"As professionals we have to police protests when it happens and Extinction Rebellion are a protest organisation, but we have to appropriately police them," he said.
"I believe climate change is a real thing. Under our stewardship the world is getting worse, and it's getting worse for our children and grandchildren, and I think the way Extinction Rebellion are peacefully bringing the attention of the world to these matters is actually a really laudable thing."
Trapped person rescued after two-car crashpublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsEmergency services have been dealing with a two-car crash near Lutterworth.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceFirefighters were called to the A426 Rugby Road just after 08:00 where they helped to remove a person trapped inside one of the cars.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe road was closed for about two hours.
Leicestershire Police said no-one involved received life-changing injuries.
Strictly to offer 'relaxed' show for people with autismpublished at 11:57 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsStrictly Come Dancing's live tour will offer a "relaxed performance" when it comes to Nottingham in February.
It is the first time the dance show has offered a specially adapted performance for "those with autism, learning disabilities or additional sensory needs".
A spokesperson said the audience can make noise and move around the venue as needed.
The relaxed performance, which is being run in association with the National Autistic Society, will take place at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on 5 February.
Image source, PA MediaM1 southbound and A52 reopen after earlier accidentspublished at 11:56 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsStretches of the M1 and A52 have reopened after earlier crashes blocked the roads this morning.
On the M1, a collision between a lorry and a car southbound at junction 25 caused miles of queues.
The A52 in Derbyshire was also blocked eastbound due to a crash involving a car and a van.
Image source, Highways EnglandWildlife hospital entrance blocked by fly-tipped wastepublished at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineStaff and volunteers at the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital were blocked this morning from getting through the gates due to fly-tipped waste.
Rubble, old carpet and garden waste can be seen in the pictures at the entrance to the centre on Fleckney Road in Kibworth Beauchamp.
Image source, Leicestershire Wildlife HospitalThe hospital, which rescues, rehabilitates and releases animals back into the wild, say it is not the first time rubbish has been dumped there.
A spokeswoman said the local authority has begun clearing away the waste.
Image source, Leicestershire Wildlife HospitalAppeal after 'racist abuse shouted at couple and child'published at 11:34 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineOfficers are appealing for information after a man was allegedly heard shouting racist abuse at a man, woman and child as they walked through Chesterfield.
The incident is believed to have happened in New Square on 9 January between 13:00 and 13:30.
Derbyshire Police have released a picture of a man who might be able to help them with their investigation.
Image source, Derbyshire PolicePC Michael Smith said: “Hate crime of any sort can be distressing for victims, and also for witnesses.
"It’s not OK to be targeted because of who you are and so tackling hate crime is a priority to us.”
Speedo criticised for 'patronising' women's swimsuit guidepublished at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamNottingham swimwear firm Speedo has come under fire for posting a feature on its website, external aimed at helping women "find the right swimsuit to flatter your body shape".
Several female swimmers messaged the company on Twitter to point out they bought costumes to help them swim better rather than to look good.
Others asked why it had not felt the need to produce a similar guide for men.
Image source, Getty ImagesSwimmer and author Caitlin Davies was among those who felt Speedo had got its tone wrong.
She said: "There's nothing wrong with the idea of different swimming costumes for different body shapes. The problem is the language they're using and the message they're sending out.
"The language used for men is 'be active' and 'here's a costume for training'. Then look at the language they're using for women - 'feminine flair', 'accentuate your curves'.
"Speedo is selling us a very old-fashioned, sexist, patronising, idea that we need to hide parts of our body, and flatter parts of our body. They're insulting their market."
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End of twitter postA statement from Speedo said: "Speedo prides itself on creating world class swimwear, using the latest technology to help swimmers perform their best in the water.
"Alongside this, we create swimwear to help swimmers feel confident in and out of the water.
"We factor this into our design and technology, creating swimwear for every type of swimmer."
East Midlands paramedic proposed to on back of ambulancepublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineParis, fancy restaurants, your own front room - all great options for a romantic proposal. But how about the work place?
That's where ambulance technician Elliot Darlow popped the question to his paramedic girlfriend Emily Howie during their lunch break.
The proposal took place on same vehicle where the East Midlands Ambulance Service pair first met - and fortunately she said yes.
Image source, EMASMr Darlow, from Boston in Lincolnshire, said: "Emily had always said that if someone was ever going to propose to her that she would want it to be as memorable as possible.
"I arranged for Emily to be working on the ambulance with Callsign 7125 that evening as that is the vehicle on which we first met."
M1 southbound closed after lorry and car crashpublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA crash between a lorry and a car has closed the southbound carriageway of the M1 this morning.
The motorway is shut at junction 25 in Derbyshire following the crash just before 06:45, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Highways England said the road will remain closed while they and police deal with "spillage".
There are no reported injuries.
Image source, Highways EnglandReward of £10,000 offered in murder investigationpublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
The 66-year-old victim Howard Staff was attacked in his own home by a stranger, police say.
Read MoreWatch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterFollowing some scattered showers this morning, we should get some sunny spells later.
The good news is that the weekend is looking dry and bright.
Media caption, Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands
Wireless taxi charging to be trialled in citypublished at 00:21 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2020
The six-month trial will see 10 electric taxis in Nottingham given hardware to charge while waiting.
Read MoreDerby charged by EFL for excess lossespublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Derby County are charged by the English Football League for a breach of spending rules and face a possible points deduction.
Read MoreFormer players pay respects at Jim Smith's funeralpublished at 18:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce were among the mourners at Jim Smith's funeral in Woodstock.
Read MoreSentencing over crash that wrecked £250k supercarspublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
The Porsche and Ferrari collided on a roundabout in Sheffield in May 2018, police say.
Read MoreBurglary attack victim, 66, was 'gentle man' say familypublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe family of a man who died after being attacked during a burglary have described him as a "gentle man".
Howard Staff, 66, died of chest injuries at his home in Gibson Close in Wigston, Leicester, on Monday afternoon.
A statement from his family said his death had left them "devastated" and added: "Howard was a man of habit who enjoyed his home comforts and following horse racing.
"A storeman in Leicester for most of his life, he was a gentle man who wished no harm to anyone."
Four men - two aged 20, a 21-year-old and a 19-year-old - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Today, officers carried out searches at a house in Buckland Road, Leicester, where the men were arrested and said they were trawling CCTV and speaking to residents as part of their investigation.
Walkers urged to steer clear of bright blue brookpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineThe Environment Agency has urged walkers to stay clear and to keep dogs on leads after a turquoise substance appeared in a Leicestershire brook.
The substance has been spotted today in Rothley Brook, near Kirby Muxloe, and workers from the agency have been investigating.
Image source, Environment AgencyA spokesperson said: "We believe we have identified the source of the pollution which has now stopped, but our officers will continue to assess the situation and take steps to limit any potential environmental impacts."
Stabbed man 'done over in cocaine deal'published at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Simon Jones, 57, died in hospital after an artery was severed in a knife attack, a court hears.
Read MoreCat trapped for three weeks after owner diespublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January 2020
Noel was left behind after two other cats were rescued from a house in Leicestershire.
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