Leicester sign trio for 2020-21 seasonpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
Leicester Tigers sign centre Dan Kelly and locks Cameron Henderson and Oliver Chessum for the 2020-21 season.
Read MoreLeicester sign trio for 2020-21 seasonpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
Bus driver dies of coronaviruspublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA bus driver who worked for a company taking NHS staff to and from hospital has died of coronavirus.
Andy Howe, 48, worked for CT4N, which runs the Medilink buses in Nottingham.
Image source, SuppliedHe was last at work on 20 March, was taken ill with symptoms of Covid-19 the following Thursday and died on his way to hospital.
Nurse living in caravan to avoid spreading virus to wifepublished at 13:57 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAn NHS matron is living a "separate life" from his wife in a caravan in his own front yard to protect her from coronavirus.
Christian and Katie Brailsford live together in Selston, Nottinghamshire, but have decided to isolate because she has muscular dystrophy and he works in critical care at King's Mill Hospital.
Image source, Katie BrailsfordHe moved in to a "very small and very basic" vintage caravan on their driveway when the pandemic took hold and they have been trying to limit contact ever since.
Image source, Katie Brailsford
Image source, Christian BrailsfordCouple caught driving to Lakes for camping trippublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA couple from Leicester were stopped driving to the Lake District with walking and camping equipment, police said.
The pair made the three-hour plus journey as the government repeated calls for people to stay in and avoid all but essential travel.
Image source, Cumbria PoliceMan 'lied about working for NHS' for free hotel staypublished at 10:40 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA man allegedly pretended to work for the NHS to spend six nights taking advantage of free hotel rooms being offered to health workers.
The 30-year-old has been charged with fraud after checking in to the four-star Casa Hotel in Chesterfield at the end of March and allegedly claiming he worked in the A&E department of the local hospital, police said.
He appeared before magistrates on Thursday and was put on bail.
Image source, GoogleWilko staff call for 'gratitude' after egg offerpublished at 00:19 British Summer Time 10 April 2020
Workers are angry the firm has not promised a reward for working through the coronavirus crisis.
Read MoreAir ambulance night flights cut to save moneypublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance said its medics were also needed in hospitals.
Read MoreMan with coronavirus symptoms charged with assaulting hospital staffpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man accused of going on an "abusive rampage" at a hospital, while suffering from coronavirus symptoms, has been charged by police.
Corey Harris was arrested at the Royal Derby Hospital on Wednesday.
Derbyshire Police said they had received reports the 34-year-old had gone a "rampage" through the A&E department and had bitten, punched and coughed on security staff.
Image source, GoogleSecurity intervened when he took off his mask, threatened a nurse and started running around the hospital, police said.
It's then alleged that Mr Harris, of no fixed abode, urinated in the vehicle taking him to the police station.
He appeared at South Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Thursday charged with two counts of assault, affray and criminal damage.
He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Derby Crown Court on 7 May.
Coronavirus patient heading home on 80th birthdaypublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man diagnosed with coronavirus has managed to get rid of the disease just in time to celebrate his 80th birthday.
James Graham was admitted to the Royal Derby Hospital with coronavirus symptoms on 31 March.
Image source, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation TrustAfter receiving care for just over a week he recovered just in time for his milestone birthday.
Hannah Keach, a ward sister who helped to care for Mr Graham, said, “We are all so happy to see him go home.
"We all need a bit of positivity at the moment, and what a fantastic end to his hospital stay.”
Florence Nightingale eggs letter 'worth hundreds'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
The owner said he had never understood why a letter about eggs had been handed down for generations.
Read MoreImportant Derby support local people - Cocupublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Derby County boss Phillip Cocu tells BBC East Midlands Today it is important that the club supports the local in its time of need during the coronavirus outbreak.
Read MoreNottinghamshire patients given free TV entertainmentpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsPatients across Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been given free access to Freeview and Sky Sports at their beds.
The trust, which includes King's Mill Hospital, said its provider - Hospedia - had made the service free to use as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
In a Facebook post, the trust said: "Thank you to Hospedia for doing this for our patients."
Image source, GoogleTakeaway window smashed over social distancing rowpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA man shouted abuse at workers and smashed the window of a takeaway after being told only one person was allowed in at a time, police said.
Officers believe the outburst at Manor Pizza in Stapleford just before 20:00 on Monday was racially aggravated.
The suspect, described as white, having stubble and wearing a silver hoody, ran off, and police are asking for help tracking him down.
Image source, GooglePC Simon Widdowson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Businesses are already struggling due to the impact of coronavirus and now the owner of this takeaway is facing the added cost and inconvenience dealing with this mindless vandalism."
Morrisons supermarket staff dance for shopperspublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Chris Waring
BBC NewsStaff at a Morrisons supermarket in Coalville, Leicestershire, have been captured dancing to keep customers entertained.
Chris Redstone, 40, from Whitwick, caught the dancing scenes earlier today.
"It's a great way to put a smile on everyone's face and have a bit of a laugh with all that's going on," he said.
"The two lads doing it were really funny and putting different songs on like Agadoo and YMCA and chatting to everyone and getting them to join in."
Appeal after hospital patient jewellery theftpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsPolice have issued images of a man they want to speak to after a patient had three of their rings stolen at Glenfield Hospital.
Leicestershire Police said the patient, in their 70s, was approached by a man on 18 February who claimed to be a volunteer, and offered to keep the jewellery in a safe place.
Officers believe the pictured man "may have information regarding this incident".
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the force on 101.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceCoronavirus: British cruise pianist stuck aboard shippublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA cruise ship entertainer from Nottingham says he feels "like a prisoner" as he has been unable to leave a ship docked in Australia due to a police investigation.
Officers in Sydney raided the Ruby Princess to find out how passengers were allowed to disembark on 19 March despite some having flu-like symptoms.
Paul Holmes, from Carlton - who is a pianist on the ship - says he has been prevented from leaving.
"The crew are not to blame for coronavirus, or potentially that people came on to the ship with coronavirus. Nobody's to blame for this," he told BBC Radio Nottingham.
"And we shouldn't be held responsible and certainly shouldn't be kept almost as prisoners on this ship."
Image source, Getty ImagesMore than 600 people who were passengers have since tested positive, 10 have died from the illness and there are currently 200 sick crew members on board.
A spokesperson from Australia's Department of Home Affairs said the ship was subject to ongoing health assessments and was undertaking a 14-day quarantine at Port Kembla.
"We must ensure we are protecting the Australian community from any known medical risks, but we also want to ensure each ship can safely return home," it said.
City bells to chime for clap for carerspublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe bells of Nottingham's Council House will chime at 20:00 tonight as people are encouraged to clap for key workers.
The Clap for Carers has become a regular event on Thursday nights, as people stand in their doorways to cheer and applaud carers and NHS workers.
Nottingham City Council said Little John would sound tonight "for all the amazing people working to help others over the Easter weekend".
Image source, Getty ImagesCoronavirus: Cemeteries shut after rise in visitorspublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterSix cemeteries in Derbyshire have been closed after a local council said it had seen a rise in visits which were "not considered essential".
Amber Valley Borough Council said it had noticed "an above normal" number of residents visiting its sites during the lockdown which posed a risk to maintenance staff.
"Access is only permitted for funerals, essential staffing and emergency or urgent works on site," it said.
“Tending to graves or memorials at cemeteries is not considered essential, but council staff will continue to manage the maintenance of cemeteries and their grounds."
Image source, GoogleThe cemeteries closed are:
- Rodgers Lane, Alfreton
- Cemetery Road, Leabrooks
- Matlock Road, Belper
- Ilkeston Road, Heanor
- Cemetery Lane, Ripley
- Crosshill, Codnor
The council added: "We appreciate this may cause disruption and distress, but the decision has been taken with the safety of residents in mind and to ensure government advice is followed."
Only five family members are currently allowed to attend funerals and the installation of plaques has been suspended.
Coronavirus: Giving birth during a pandemicpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA Leicestershire couple has spoken of their experience of having a new child during the coronavirus crisis in the hope of easing the pressure for other new parents.
Kohen Begg was born weighing 7lb 5oz at Leicester Royal Infirmary on 1 April.
His mother, Trisha Begg, 30, said: "I'd worried so much before my labour about how things would be and if I was doing the right thing by going to the hospital with everything that's happening, but I honestly can't thank them all enough.
"It was a bit intimidating and scary at first, to be met by midwives and staff in full face masks but they quickly put us at ease.
"It was obvious they were taking everything really seriously but they did it with real professionalism and good humour."
Her husband Rob was present for the birth as he did not have any symptoms, which is something they said they had worried about.
The family, from Bagworth, returned home the next day and Trisha said her parents were able to see Kohen through the window as they returned their eldest son Lochlan home.
"It is heartbreaking and I'm really missing the support of my mum, but it's for everyone's safety," she added.
“We're trying to see the positives. It's given us time to get used to a new baby in the family and let us have some time, just us, when there would usually have been lots of visitors."
Peak District authority urges visitors to stay at homepublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 9 April 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineThe Peak District National Park Authority has urged people to keep staying at home over the Easter weekend.
The authority said there has been a "significant drop" in visitors since the announcement of the nationwide lockdown on 23 March.
For example, the number of people visiting the popular Monsal Trail near Bakewell has dropped by about 90%, with the remaining visitors expected to be local residents taking recommended daily exercise.
Image source, Getty ImagesAn authority spokeswoman said: "Our ranger patrols have been heartened by the quiet scenes experienced in the Peak District in the last couple of weeks and, where we have spoken to occasional visitors arriving by vehicle, they have understood the message and headed home."
She said over Easter "we know the temptation will be there to meet up with loved ones".
"However, the government's measures and therefore our own message remains unchanged – stay home, protect our NHS and save lives. It's in all our interests to stay safe and well – and not to risk catching or spreading coronavirus," she added.