‘Fat and ginger’ comment sparked fatal attackpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Kai Denovan is accused of professional player Jordan Sinnott's manslaughter during a night out.
Read More‘Fat and ginger’ comment sparked fatal attackpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Covid-19 nurses told 'lives would be made hell'published at 13:35 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Staff dealing with dying patients faced "horrendous" bullying for raising concerns, it is claimed.
Read MoreTemporary work to fix dam nearly completepublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Whaley Bridge dam is now "secure against any extreme weather event", the Canal & River Trust says.
Read MoreTrust condemns piles of rubbish left at Dovedalepublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA dramatic increase in the number of people camping has led to piles of rubbish, barbecues and tents dumped in Dovedale and other beauty spots, the National Trust has said, external.
The organisation said 170 large bin bags of litter were collected over three days in June after visitors flocked to the Peak District attraction as lockdown restrictions were eased.
It said over the past few weeks staff had cleared 25 tents, 20 camping chairs, six air beds, two camping tables and several disposable barbecues from Dovedale, which forms part of the White Peak estate.
Image source, ReutersBen McCarthy, from the trust, said: "We have seen a huge increase in the number of people fly-camping at our places over the past few weeks, and they are leaving not only vast quantities of litter behind, but in some instances tents and much of their equipment.
“We are seeing a disposable festival mentality which we've not experienced at our places before.
"We want to remind people to follow the countryside code and that they should only camp overnight with a landowner's permission."
Coronavirus case confirmed at school in Nottinghampublished at 09:30 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA case of Covid-19 has been confirmed at a school in Nottingham.
A member of staff at Seely Primary School, in Sherwood, tested positive on Friday.
Nottingham City Council said the staff member had previously self-isolated at home as soon as they felt unwell and did not return to the school.
Parents have been informed and two class "bubbles" of children are isolating at home in line with Public Health England guidance.
Cleaning has been carried out and the school remains open to other children.
Image source, GoogleWoman punched in the face in robberypublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA woman was punched to the face and had her bag stolen during a robbery, police said.
Police said it happened in the Radford area of Nottingham at about 03:00 on 21 June.
Victoria Batterham, of the force, said the woman was "left shaken and frightened" and needed hospital treatment.
CCTV footage has been released of a man they want to speak to in connection with the robbery.
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End of youtube videoMan arrested after alleged BB gun kill threatpublished at 08:49 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a man with a replica BB gun.
Following reports of a firearms incident, officers were called to Whitwell Road, Broxtowe, on Sunday at about 21:00.
The man, 27, who suffered a self-inflicted head injury, was arrested after he was eventually located following several hours of searching.
Nottinghamshire Police said there were no other injuries and the BB gun was seized.
"The arrested man is known to the victims and there is no wider danger to the local community," Sgt Janine Barnes added.
Image source, GoogleToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 21 July 2020
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterIt's starting off dry and sunny this morning with some light winds.
As the day goes on, areas of cloud will build in, but a few sunny spells are still expected.
Image source, Maggie T HowlettLocal lockdown in Blackburn 'a last resort'published at 17:19 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Cases have doubled in the past week, prompting fears of tighter restrictions in the borough.
Read MoreMother's plea to trace daughter's movements prior to her deathpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA mother has appealed for information to trace her daughter's movements prior to her death.
American-born Tristianna Mahana, 31, was found in Worksop and was taken to hospital by paramedics on 10 July. She died two days later.
Her mother Melanie Burrell, who had last seen her on Ms Mahana's birthday on 6 July, said: "I want to know where she was and what happened to her.
"I will not rest until that is discovered. I want closure for my daughter and our family.”
Nottinghamshire Police are not treating the death as suspicious and a file was being prepared for the coroner.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceMs Mahana was seen leaving her supported accommodation in Ollerton at about 09:00 on 9 July 2020 and later at Bassetlaw District Hospital at about 17:00.
Officers said her whereabouts for the next 12 hours when she was spotted the following day near Celtic Point Retail Park, in Worksop, were unknown.
Ms Mahana was last seen wearing a grey beanie hat, cream puffa jacket, red pattern leggings and dark pink trainers.
Image source, GoogleDet Con Hannah Newbold said Ms Mahana's family were "devastated" by her sudden death.
Ms Burrell added: "Tristianna was extremely vulnerable and easily-led but she was kind and gentle.
"I feel for Tristianna’s daughter, who lives in America and the impact her mother’s death will have on her."
Anyone who saw or spoke to her has been urged to contact the force on 101.
Harry Potter owl man 'betrayed' over Covid cashpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
James McKay, who supplied owls for Harry Potter, says he might have to sell his animals.
Read MoreZebra surprise for Leicestershire traffic officerspublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice were surprised when they stopped a van and trailer in Leicestershire - and came face-to-face with a pair of zebras.
The officers ran a spot check on the vehicle on the A5 near Higham on the Hill at about 15:00 yesterday.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceLeicestershire Police said everything was found to be in order and the driver was able to continue transporting the animals to a circus.
Two men 'assaulted on doorstep' in Ilkestonpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Ethan Connolly-Forster
BBC NewsTwo men suffered head and facial injuries after they were attacked when answering the door.
Derbyshire Police said the assault occurred at about 21:00 in Stapleton Road, Ilkeston, on 12 July when the men, aged 41 and 50, answered the door to a number of men stood outside.
Officers have asked anyone with any information or anyone who has CCTV that covers the street to contact the force.
Image source, GoogleLeicester Tigers sign five new playerspublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Fiji winger Kini Murimurivalu and Argentina back Matias Morini are among five new players to sign for Leicester Tigers.
Read MoreMan 'attacked by youths' in street assaultpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA man suffered serious injuries when he was attacked by a group of youths as he walked down a street with his girlfriend, police said.
Derbyshire Police said the 20-year-old man was in Ellison Street in Glossop, near to the town police station, when he was assaulted at about 01:00 on Saturday.
The victim was knocked to the ground and punched and kicked by between five and seven people before he managed to run away. One arm was broken and the other fractured, officers added.
Image source, GoogleOne of the men is described as being aged about 17, white, 5ft 11in tall, slim build with brown hair and a small moustache.
A second man, also estimated to be 17, was mixed race, 6ft tall and of medium build and a third man was described as wearing only boxer shorts.
The force has urged anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact them on 101.
Parents to sue university over daughter's suicidepublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Natasha Abrahart took her own life while studying physics at the University of Bristol in 2018.
Read MoreReservoir's fake traffic warden goes missingpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA fake traffic officer put in place to stop people parking inconsiderately while visiting Thornton Reservoir in Leicestershire has gone missing.
The foam scarecrow - named Jeremy - was created by local children last month to help with efforts to tackle the number of sightseers leaving their cars in dangerous positions on roads in Thornton.
But it disappeared at about 02:50 on Thursday. It was briefly spotted at a supermarket car park in Anstey on Friday before vanishing once again.
Image source, Thornton Reservoir Problem Parking GroupThe group said Jeremy - given the name by children "because he looks like a Jeremy" - had made a real difference since being installed.
They have appealed for his safe return and said there would be "no consequence" for the person bringing him back.
A hi-visibility traffic warden's jacket has been put in Jeremy's place while the search goes on.
Second man held over stabbing murderpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murdering Hassan Jama in Leicester.
Read MoreTeen arrested after boy, 13, stabbedpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA teenager has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in Nottingham.
Police were called to Syke Road in Rise Park at about 03:15 this morning to reports a boy had been stabbed following an altercation.
Police said the boy was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries to his abdomen that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-altering.
The detained boy, 16, remains in custody.
Police believe the stabbing was "an isolated incident" with no wider risk to the public, and asked anyone with any information to contact the force on 101.
Image source, GoogleMotorcyclist dies after crash with car in Retfordpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 20 July 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Retford.
Nottinghamshire Police were called to the scene of the collision in Whitehouses Road on Sunday at 13:35.
The motorcyclist, who has yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Police have appealed for witnesses.
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