Search on for man after attack on parentspublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Nottinghamshire Police urged anyone who saw Joseph Chattaway not to approach him but to call 999.
Read MoreSearch on for man after attack on parentspublished at 21:15 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Fourth attempted murder arrest after double stabbingpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA fourth person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Leicester, external.
The pair were found injured in West Street on Wednesday night. One is in a critical but stable condition and the other is in a stable condition.
Leicestershire Police said a 46-year-old man from Leicester was arrested this afternoon and a 41-year-old woman from the city was detained in the early hours of this morning.
Image source, GoogleA 37-year-old man from Leicester remains in custody after being arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 49-year-old Leicester woman arrested for the same offence has been released without charge.
Police are continuing to appeal for information.
'Don't visit care homes' warning after Newark Covid-19 surgepublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPeople are being advised to avoid visiting relatives in care homes in the Newark area to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Yesterday Newark and Sherwood district was placed on a list of areas of concern by the government following a steep rise in the number of cases.
Nottinghamshire County Council said there had been 61 cases in the past 14 days, giving the district one of the highest infection rates in England.
Image source, GoogleMelanie Brooks, the council's director of adult social care, said: "Given the current situation we feel now is the time to take some additional steps to protect those residents who are the most susceptible.
"We therefore urge anyone who was planning to visit their relatives or friends in care homes in Newark this weekend to avoid doing so until the situation has improved."
Mum 'gutted' to see free hidden book destroyedpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA mum-of-four who hid books for children in her area said it was "just gutting" to see one of them ripped up.
Georgina Geeson left five books around Retford yesterday as a treat for children who found them, "to get more children reading."
The idea is something other people in the area have been doing since the start of lockdown, but this morning Mrs Geeson found one of the books and a leaflet with it in a Hallcroft park had been destroyed.
"I just wanted to spread the love of books more," she said.
Image source, Georgina Geeson
Image source, Georgina GeesonMrs Geeson, 37, from Retford, believes a group of young people in the park had ripped up the book and said it took her several minutes to clear up the mess.
"I was trying to do something good but it's something I need to think about doing again," she added.
"I might see what people think and where they would like to see them or maybe I can start up a box of books somewhere."
Leicester lockdown to be reviewed on Mondaypublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
The government says infection rates in the city have fallen "thanks to the efforts of the local area".
Read MorePhoto appeal after man hurt in city centre brawlpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPhotos have been released of 12 people police want to speak to following a fight in Derby city centre in which an 18-year-old man was injured.
The teenager required hospital treatment following the disorder near Barclays Bank in St Peter's Street at about 17:30 on Tuesday 28 July.
Derbyshire Police have urged anyone with information to get in touch, external.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceHospital worker's car stripped during 12-hour shiftpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA hospital worker returned to his car after a 12-hour shift to find the front end had been completely stripped away.
Warren Hamlin's VW Golf R had the bumper, grill, two headlights, badge and number plate stolen while it was parked in the Kilton Hill car park at Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop on Wednesday.
The diagnostic radiographer from Doncaster saw what happened after his shift ended at 20:00 and added: "My heart just dropped when I saw it. It was unbelieveable, especially as it was a really long day.
"It was broad daylight as well."
Image source, Warren HamlinMr Hamlin, 23, said CCTV had spotted a suspicious van entering the car park and circling several times that day and someone reported seeing three men standing behind the grass verge near his car around 19:30.
The hospital said CCTV showed a group had taken the items within 40 seconds.
Nottinghamshire Police said it is investgating the footage and asked anyone with information to contact them.
Councillors 'sorry' for lockdown breachespublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Two Leicester city councillors face calls to resign after attending a barbecue and a religious event.
Read MoreLeicester lockdown restrictions to remain in placepublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed Leicester, along with areas of northern England, still must restrict household gatherings and some leisure activities.
The government added a further review of measures in Leicester will take place early next week after it reported falling coronavirus rates in the city.
A DHSC spokesman said: "The latest data for Leicester shows that infection rates have declined thanks to the efforts of the local area, so a further review is being carried out and an update will be given early next week.
"In the meantime the current restrictions will remain in place."
Image source, PA MediaCharnwood MP and health minister Ed Argar: "I'd like to thank everyone in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Leicester for their continued patience in following these vital rules put in place to tackle the spread of the disease – I know it hasn't been easy.
"We will review the measures again next week."
'Mixed emotions' as soft play gets green lightpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Operators face a mammoth task to put in new safety guidelines ahead of welcoming back children.
Read MoreLeicester lockdown review 'delayed until Monday'published at 13:48 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA review of Leicester's lockdown restrictions has been delayed until Monday, the city council has been told.
The city and some surrounding areas were put under extended measures on 29 June to control a spike in coronavirus cases.
Some of these were eased, allowing pubs and restaurants to reopen earlier this month.
Image source, PA MediaHowever, larger social gatherings and some leisure activities remain forbidden.
Normally these measures are reviewed every two weeks and another announcement had been expected today.
But the city council has confirmed it has been told by the government any update would not take place until Monday.
The Department for Health and Social Care has not yet commented.
Fly-tipping reports increase in Mansfieldpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsCouncil teams spent more than two hours clearing van loads of rubbish in part of Mansfield on Tuesday.
The authority said staff had to return two days later to the same spot in Broomhill Lane to remove dumped mattresses and wood.
Mansfield District Council said fly-tipping incidents like this have risen since April, compared to the same period last year, which has cost them thousands to remove.
Image source, Mansfield District CouncilAlso this week 250kg of rubbish was dumped in a lay-by at Peafield Lane (pictured below) and household waste, toys and food dumped were left at the recycling point on Barringer Road.
From April to July this year, the council said fly-tipping reports increased from 301 to 405 compared to the same period last year, costing £23,393 to clear – an increase of £9,576 compared to last year.
It said it's issued 10 fixed penalty notices in the past few months and is making fly-tipping "a priority".
The council reminded residents that when paying someone to take away rubbish to check they have a waste carrier's licence, external or risk a fine yourself.
Image source, Mansfield District CouncilAmazon to create 1,000 jobs at new Sutton-in-Ashfield sitepublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsAmazon is to open a new distribution centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The retail giant will employ more than 1,000 people at its new "fulfilment centre" at Summit Park, located off the A617.
Robotics will be used extensively throughout the centre, which is due to open in the autumn.
Image source, Ashfield District CouncilAshfield District Council leader Jason Zadrozny said: "This is possibly the largest ever single investment in the Ashfield area and in the region as a whole."
It will be Amazon's fourth distribution centre in the East Midlands. It already has sites in Chesterfield, Coalville and Kegworth.
Motorcyclist killed in crash namedpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA motorcyclist who died in road accident in Derbyshire has been named by police.
Wayne Poxon, 55, from Derby, was killed when his bike collided with a van on the A515 near Biggin.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceBoth vehicles left the carriageway during the crash on Wednesday at about 11:00.
Police have renewed appeals for any witnesses or dashcam footage.
Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Derbyshirepublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineAn appeal for witnesses has been made after a woman was sexually assaulted in Derbyshire.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was walking along Goytside Road in Chesterfield on the afternoon of 1 August when she was approached by a man.
Image source, GoogleShe was initially asked for money before being sexually assaulted, once in Goytside Road and then again in Boythorpe Rise.
Police described the man as white with short dark hair who spoke with an eastern European accent. He was wearing a red T-shirt and dark bottoms.
New attempted murder arrest over double stabbingpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA woman is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder over the stabbing of two men in Leicester.
On Wednesday night, two men were found injured in West Street.
Police said one is in a stable condition and the other in a critical but stable condition.
Image source, GoogleA man, 37, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly afterwards and remains in police custody.
In the early hours of Friday, a 41-year-old woman from the city was arrested and is also in police custody.
A 49-year-old Leicester woman was also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but she has been released with no further action.
'Localise Test and Trace' call by Leicester health bosspublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
PA MediaLeicester's director of public health has called for the current coronavirus Test and Trace system to be more localised after branding the centralised set-up "ludicrous".
Recent NHS figures suggest local health protection teams have achieved a significantly higher success rate in reaching close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases than in cases dealt with by call centres or online.
Addressing a Royal Society of Medicine webinar, Ivan Browne said local health teams in Leicester would speak to multiple members of a household in one go, whereas this was not the case with the central system.
He said: "The way the central system was set up was [to take] everyone as an individual, which is ludicrous really."
Mr Browne also expressed concerns about the government's approach to bringing the country out of lockdown.
He said: "I have huge issues with things like Eat Out To Help Out... when I'm walking up my road and seeing people queuing up, it's a concern.
"We've got to get a clear narrative of where we are, being in control and being cautious, and make sure we are not giving this virus the opportunity to pass on, because it will."
A government spokesperson responded: "NHS Test and Trace is completely free, it's working and, hand-in-hand with local partners, is reaching 83.4% of contacts, which is in line with international standards.
"This is a team effort and we are supporting local authorities where there are outbreaks with additional testing and dedicated contact tracers as we did in Leicester.
"The hospitality sector has been amongst the worst affected by the lockdown and Eat Out to Help Out is helping consumers safely support the sector."
Crash leaves motorcyclist with serious injuriespublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA motorcyclist has been left with serious injuries following a road accident in Derbyshire.
Emergency services were called to Nottingham Road in Borrowash at about 14:00 on Thursday.
Image source, GoogleA Kawasaki motorbike had collided with a wall and the rider was rushed to hospital.
No further details of the casualty have been released.
Officers said they were looking at the circumstances of the crash and appealed to any witnesses, especially drivers with dashcams, to contact them.
Off-duty police officer threatened with iron barpublished at 10:14 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA senior off-duty police officer was threatened with an iron bar while tackling a suspected shoplifter in Nottinghamshire.
Supt Kevin Broadhead was in the Tesco Express on Nottingham Road, Mansfield, shortly before 21:20 on Thursday when he spotted the thief.
After chasing the suspect outside, two people in a waiting car threatened him with the weapon.
Mr Broadhead noted the car's registration as it drove away and the two people were arrested when it returned to the petrol station shortly afterwards.
Image source, GoogleA 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and affray.
They remain in police custody. A third suspect remains at large.
Mr Broadhead, county commander at Nottinghamshire Police, said: "I had gone in to buy some petrol and left my car on the forecourt.
"As a police officer you are never really off duty so when I saw somebody I suspected to be stealing goods I immediately chased after them.
"But in the end I was only one part of a wider team of response officers who arrived so rapidly on the scene."
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 14 August 2020
It's a rather dull start today with low cloud and mist but this will tend to break up during the morning to leave it dry with sunny spells developing in the afternoon. A fresher day.
Today's photo shows cows taking in the grey skies over Loughborough.
Image source, Rebecca
