Man charged after cyclist attacked with axepublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
The cyclist was treated in hospital for cuts to his head and body, police say.
Read MoreMan charged after cyclist attacked with axepublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
Badger found 'practically dead' rescued by volunteerspublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
Jennifer Harby
BBC NewsA young badger which was found "practically dead from cold, dehydration and starvation" has been rescued by a Derbyshire badger group.
The animal, which has been named Tinkerbell by the Derbyshire High Peak Badger Group, was found by walkers on Wednesday.
Image source, Derbyshire High Peak Badger GroupThe group believes she became separated from her mother and said: "She is still in a critical condition but improving every day and we're tentatively optimistic that she is going to make a full recovery."
Victoria Centre set for return of non-essential retailpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsOfficials at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre say they are preparing for the reopening of non-essential retail on Monday.
Stores like House of Fraser, River Island, Topshop and Pandora are among the first 14 shops that will welcome back customers, after many retail stores were forced to close during lockdown.
In May, Boris Johnson announced all non-essential retailers could reopen from 15 June, as long as they adhere to new guidelines to protect shoppers and workers.
Image source, IntuIntu, the centre's operator, said it would be monitoring footfall.
One-way systems, hand sanitising stations, floor signs and queuing systems have been put in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Intu said thorough deep cleaning of "touchpoints" like escalators, toilets and keypads was also taking place.
Image source, IntuRipley business park fire treated as arsonpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA fire at a business park in Ripley is being treated as arson by Derbyshire Police.
The force said the blaze at Derwent Business Park started some time between 00:05 and 00:30 on Wednesday and followed a window being smashed.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV in the area to get in touch.
Image source, GoogleMan charged over Whitwick assaultpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA man has been charged with assault following an attack in a Leicestershire village.
Police responded to reports of an assault in Silver Street, Whitwick, on Wednesday afternoon.
Image source, GoogleThe victim received treatment at hospital and has since been discharged.
The 48-year-old suspect has been charged with causing actual bodily harm, criminal damage and breach of bail.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 12 June 2020
There will be plenty of mist and cloud around at first but some places will see moments of sun. However, there are still showers around, some thundery. It is getting warmer, with a high today of 19C (68F).
Today's Weather Watcher picture comes from Abbeydale, who has captured the murky start near Matlock.
Image source, Abbeydale'Abused' black pupil says it's 'time for change'published at 17:23 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
The pupil says since he spoke out, he has been told similar stories from as far back as the 1960s.
Read MorePositive Covid-19 cases close three schoolspublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsTwo Leicester schools and another in Leicestershire have been forced to close after staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
Humberstone Infants and Humberstone Junior, two schools sharing a site on Main Street, in the city, shut on Monday.
Rawlins Academy, on Loughborough Road, in Quorn, which is open for key workers' children aged 11 to 18, has also closed.
Image source, GoogleLeicester City Council said the executive head of the Humberstone academies "took appropriate action by closing the schools while seeking further guidance".
A city council spokesman said: "She has since advised us that other staff members have now tested positive and the school will therefore remain closed for the time being and a deep clean carried out, in line with public health advice.
"The length of closure is yet to be decided."
The infant school teaches children aged four to seven and the junior teaches pupils aged between seven and 11.
Image source, GoogleClare Darby, principle of Rawlins Academy, said: "A member of the school community underwent a routine test a fortnight ago. A positive test result was received late last night.
"During the last fortnight, this person has not displayed any symptoms, has not been unwell and continues to be well.
"There have been no reported incidents of either staff or pupils being unwell."
Miss Darby clarified the school would reopen for key worker pupils on Friday and to Year 12 on Monday.
Image source, GoogleDucklings rescued from gully by firefighterspublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineFirefighters have rescued 10 ducklings after they became stuck in a gully in Retford.
A crew, which was called to New Street shortly before 11:00, used a net to rescue the ducklings.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the RSPCA was notified, but they did not need to attend.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceWoman held over fraud claims released under investigationpublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA woman who was arrested after a number of allegations of fraud has been released under investigation as police inquiries continue.
The 29-year-old woman, from Sawley, was detained on Sunday.
The arrest came after Derbyshire Police said it had received a number of reports of fraud in relation to a charity raffle.
Councils 'to review all monuments in areas'published at 15:37 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsChesterfield and Gedling borough councils have confirmed they will review all public statues, street names and monuments in the wake of a week of protests against controversial commemorations.
Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said she's been "shocked by the events of recent weeks", but said the authority will work with Chesterfield Museum and other local education groups to "review the appropriateness" of displays depicting people and historical events connected to the area.
She said the council will also ask the public about any commemorations they feel are currently missing.
John Clarke, leader for Gedling Borough Council, said the authority will also review its street name signs to see if any are linked to the slave trade.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said he would "absolutely not" be throwing away any of the street name signs, but would consider putting up education boards or moving them into museums.
The borough council said they were "not aware" of any issues with any sites in Gedling, adding: "This is just a general survey in light of recent events."
Quote MessageMany of us, including myself, will not know the history as to why particular commemorations were chosen but it is important that we question the legacies that are being celebrated... the Black Lives Matter protests have rightly brought this to the public's attention, and we know there are no quick and simple answers."
Tricia Gilby, Leader, Chesterfield Borough Council
Councillor apologises for 'Islamophobic' remarkspublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamA Nottinghamshire county councillor has apologised for comments he made in the aftermath of a terror attack in France.
Steve Vickers said London Mayor Sadiq Khan "and his brethren" were "part of the problem" after 86 people were killed by a truck in Nice on Bastille Day in 2016, the comments coming before he was elected the following year.
The comments led to his suspension earlier this year, but at the annual general meeting of the authority on Thursday - which was held virtually and streamed online after being abandoned two weeks ago - leader Kay Cutts said his apology had been accepted by the Conservative group and the party.
However, Cllr Vickers was criticised by Labour's Alan Rhodes, who said anyone "who holds these Islamophobic views" should not be a councillor or "rewarded" with the chairmanship of the health and wellbeing board.
Ashfield Independents' Jason Zadrozny said an apology should have been made in public, while Steve Carr, a councillor for the Liberal Democrats, said the handling of the issue was "an absolute disgrace".
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End of twitter postRichards wins best overseas player votepublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
West Indies legend Sir Viv Richards is voted as English county cricket's greatest overseas player by BBC Sport users.
Read MoreWoman given hours to live celebrates 90th birthdaypublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Alma Watson was given hours to live after getting Covid-19, but has since tested negative.
Read MoreBirds 'covered in cooking oil' rescued from pondpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA family of swans and two coots have been rescued by the RSPCA after they were found covered in what is thought to have been cooking oil.
The RSPCA said it is believed the pond in Wragley Road, Stenson Fields, could have been contaminated by someone pouring the oil into a nearby drain.
Image source, RSPCARSPCA inspector Herchy Boal was sent there on Monday after a member of the public noticed two adult swans and three cygnets covered in the substance.
They were taken to the RSPCA's Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire, where they were deep-cleaned using washing up liquid.
On Tuesday, two coots were also rescued from the pond and taken to the centre.
The RSPCA will now return the birds to another "suitable habitat".
Image source, RSPCAOverturned car causes delays on A38published at 11:47 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineOne of the busiest roads in Derbyshire was partially blocked this morning after a car overturned.
Emergency crews were called to the A38 northbound at Alfreton near junction 28 of the M1 at about 09:40.
Image source, Highways EnglandDelays of more than 30 minutes were reported but the road has since reopened.
Police said no-one was seriously injured.
Two charged after attempted knifepoint robberypublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineTwo people have been charged following an attempted street robbery in Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire Police said a man was threatened with a "large machete-style knife" in an attempt to take his mountain bike on Kirkstead Street, Hyson Green, on 21 April.
Image source, GoogleTwo suspects fled the scene when police were called and the victim was unharmed.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested recently and an 18-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday morning.
Both have been charged with attempted robbery and released on bail.
Coronavirus: Chatsworth House gardens reopenpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineChatsworth House has reopened its gardens for the first time since the start of lockdown.
Stephen Vickers, chief executive of the Devonshire Group - which runs the property - said "extensive and rigorous planning" has been undertaken to help keep staff and visitors safe.
The house, farmyard, and gift shops remain closed but the Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop continues to serve customers, both in-store and through delivery and collection services.
Image source, Getty ImagesVisitors will need to pre-book tickets for the gardens and car park online.
Mr Vickers said: "On behalf of the Duke and Duchess, and everyone at Chatsworth, I would like to thank you for your continued support.
"We wish you the best of health and look forward to seeing you again soon."
Coronavirus: Avoid hand luggage, passengers advisedpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
PA MediaAirline passengers should avoid taking any hand luggage on to flights to help slow the spread of coronavirus, according to government advice.
Travellers should check in all baggage before boarding flights, according to the new guidance, though airlines generally charge additional fees for putting luggage in the hold.
Other advice for passengers includes wearing face coverings in airports and remaining seated as much as possible during flights.
While the government is currently still advising against all but essential travel, external, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the moves were "a positive next step towards ensuring a safer and more sustainable aviation sector".
Tim Hawkins, chief strategy officer at Manchester Airports Group, which owns and operates East Midlands Airport, said the guidance offers "clear information for us, our passengers and our airlines on the steps needed to create a safe travel experience".
Image source, East Midlands AirportMan housebound after car breaks mobility scooterpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 11 June 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man left "devastated" when his mobility scooter was broken after being hit by a car says he cannot leave the house.
David Lockwood suffered minor injuries after the crash, which happened on Bramcote Street in Radford at about 12:00 on 19 May and has left him "without any way of getting around".
His scooter - which had previously been owned by a friend who has since died - was rendered unusable, and the 66-year-old said he hopes it can be repaired as it "has a lot of sentimental value".
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed it is investigating, and said it is looking to trace the vehicle involved, which it said is a "saloon-type vehicle, with left-hand drive and a foreign licence plate".
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceQuote MessageI was on the way to the chemist to collect a prescription, when I was forced to ride on the road as the pavement was blocked with cars and bins. I was then knocked off my scooter to the floor. It happened so quickly and it was very scary. The car had two men in it and they swore at me."
David Lockwood
