Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in Loughborough.

A red BMW 5 series car was travelling towards the town centre on the A512 Ashby Road shortly after midnight on Sunday when it left the road.

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It crashed into "street furniture and a wall" which in turn damaged five parked cars.

The driver, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a 22-year-old man, from Loughborough, has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released on bail.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

An inquest has opened into the death of a prisoner at HMP Whatton in Nottinghamshire.

Dean Hunt was pronounced dead on 23 April at City Hospital in Nottingham where he had been receiving treatment.

Assistant coroner Laurinda Bower said a post-mortem examination found the 41-year-old had died of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, which is also known as kidney cancer.

"Because he was a serving prisoner during the time of his death this matter shall proceed to inquest," said Ms Bower.

She said the inquest would be adjourned to another date for further evidence to be gathered.

A man has been taken to hospital after an assault in Netherfield.

Nottinghamshire Police said he had been walking to the shops with a friend when a group of men shouted at him and assaulted him on Victoria Road at about 14:40 on Monday.

He suffered head, hip and rib injuries that aren't life threatening, a force spokesman said, and was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

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Kieran Edwards, 39, says he was out walking with his three children when they saw the chicks were stranded.

Three-year-old Charlie Ryan-Williams found the skull while walking with his family.

Mark McVey was followed by the owners of a van who accused him of taking the vehicle, police say.

BBC Radio Derby

A Derbyshire woman who believes she contracted coronavirus said she is still experiencing a loss of smell.

Clare Howard, from Little Eaton, said she suddenly could not distinguish between her child's dirty and clean clothes - and "couldn't smell dog poo" - in late February.

The 52-year-old said she developed a cough two weeks later and self-isolated as advised by the government.

"The cough only lasted about a week, but I still haven't got my smell back - it's been over 10 weeks," she said.

Mrs Howard added she was unable to get a coronavirus test to confirm she had contracted it as at the time it was only available for hospital patients.

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On Monday the government added a loss of smell or taste to the list of coronavirus symptoms people should look out for.

Mrs Howard said she was "pleased" anosmia was now recognised as a symptom so other people could be more aware of it and take action.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Volunteers helping police to trace a missing 21-year-old have found a body in the woods.

Derbyshire Police said they began looking for Dominic Sisson when he was reported missing after failing to return to his home in West Hallam after leaving work.

Mountain Rescue Team volunteers assisting officers found the body of a man near Little Hallam Hill in Ilkeston in the early hours, a police spokesman said, adding formal identification has yet to take place but Mr Sisson's family has been informed.

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The man, known only as QQ, claimed he was ill and forgot to report to a police station, but this was rejected.

BBC Radio Leicester

A council that launched a scheme offering bicycles to key workers for free fears there may be a shortage as hundreds have applied.

The Leicester City Council initiative, called Leicester Bike Aid, was organised by the authority's Ride Leicester team.

The council said 360 people have requested a bike to help them commute to work.

Ride Leicester project manager Andy Salkeld said more unused bikes were needed to meet demand.

He added the donations need to be in working condition and would be checked before they are loaned.

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More than 400 key workers have been helped so far, the authority added, either by them being loaned a bike or by having their own bikes fixed.

Cycling and walking have been encouraged, with the government urging people returning to work to avoid public transport if possible.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a house fire in Tibshelf yesterday afternoon.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the blaze, found to be "well-developed" on the ground floor of a property, on High Street at 12:47.

The man was rescued from the first floor of the house, the service said, and was taken to hospital.

A joint fire and police investigation into the blaze is under way.

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PA Media

The Nottingham branch of Wagamama will be one of the first in the UK to open for delivery.

The chain plans to reopen 67 of its restaurants for deliveries by the end of next month, having run a trial at five of its delivery kitchens earlier this month.

It said it will reopen the Nottingham branch and 23 other sites on Thursday, with a further 20 reopening on 28 May.

Like all other restaurants, Wagamama was forced to close its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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BBC Radio Derby

A B&Q store in Derby has been temporarily closed after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

The retailer said it had shut the shop in Osmaston Park Road for a precautionary deep clean.

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Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy Reporter

The owners of Nottingham's Broadmarsh shopping centre have said they are "taking the time to review the situation" before restarting work on the redevelopment.

While other major construction projects around the city have resumed in the last week, including on the Broadmarsh car park, questions have been raised about if the development will be completed.

Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine said it was "awaiting instruction" from Intu and had implemented safe social distancing measures on its other sites.

Yesterday, Nottingham Independent city councillor Maria Watson asked the Labour-run city council for clarity, adding: "While we understand Intu's public statements have indicated construction will only recommence when it is safe to do so, and that with the current Covid-19 situation these concerns are absolutely legitimate, there is obviously also speculation the delays have as much to do with Intu's very public financial issues as they do with social distancing."

Intu recently announced it was at risk of defaulting on its debts unless lenders could give them breathing space.

In normal circumstances, the question would have been answered in the meeting, but due to the meeting being held online over Zoom, it was agreed that responses would be given by the council within 10 days.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

A man has been charged with several offences after three police officers were assaulted in Leicester city centre.

Leicestershire Police said three officers and a security guard sustained minor injuries in the attack at Haymarket Bus Station on Sunday afternoon.

A PCSO was also "subjected to racist language" and a police vehicle was damaged, the force added.

The 35-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with assault, criminal damage, begging, racially aggravated public order and three counts of assault on an emergency worker.

He is due at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.

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Sandish Shoker
BBC News

The owner of a new cafe in Nottingham says he is still determined to open in two weeks despite a tough start to the business.

Work has continued on transforming the former supermarket in Bulwell ready for Jeromes to open on 1 June, which will offer takeaways to start with.

"It was very bad timing," said owner Jerome Gardener. "The day we got our change of use application granted was the day we went into lockdown."

He said they have made plans to spread out diners inside when they can fully open in line with government guidance.

"It is scary at this time," he added. "We have just done this makeover and we need to be generating all we can.

"But I think we will beat this one day, and we have got to be ready for when this happens, so we can come together to celebrate."

BBC Weather Watchers

It will be another dry and warm day, with temperatures building further compared to previous days.

We've certainly got some blue sky in Braunstone - thanks to Ella for the picture.

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Estate agents hope to restart the housing market after lockdown restrictions are eased.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

A police officer came to the aid of a mother and her seven-week-old baby after being flagged down while driving in Bestwood.

Matt Hirst spotted a woman in distress while out on patrol in Southglade Road at about 15:50 on Saturday.

He stopped and got out of the van when the woman told him her baby was struggling to breathe, and he gave the baby first aid while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

The baby is now back at home, and PC Hirst said it "felt great to be able to help".

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Liam Barnes
BBC News

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and affray after "petrol bombs" were reportedly thrown at a property in Nottingham.

Officers evacuated residents in the area of Bosworth Walk in The Meadows at about 13:00 today.

Nottinghamshire Police said it's received no reports of injuries or any property being damaged, but a cordon remains in place while officers investigate.

The 45-year-old who was arrested is currently being held in custody.