Forest keeper Smith signs deal to 2022published at 19:48 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Goalkeeper Jordan Smith signs a new deal with Nottingham Forest until 2022, extending his 18-year spell with the club.
Read MoreForest keeper Smith signs deal to 2022published at 19:48 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Cost of new prison rises by £116mpublished at 18:03 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The new prison will hold 1,680 adult inmates - nearly twice as many as the previous facility.
Read MoreNo coronavirus deaths at Leicester hospitals this weekpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterNo patients who had tested positive for coronavirus died at Leicester’s hospitals this week.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has moved to providing weekly updates on the number of Covid-related fatalities.
The trust has not issued one today as none were recorded in the last seven days.
Some 440 people being cared for at either the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital or Glenfield Hospital have died since the start of the pandemic, the youngest being in their 20s and the oldest in their 90s.
Nationally, the UK’s hospital death toll stands at 41,514.
Image source, ReutersAndy Williams, chief executive of the city and county’s three clinical commissioning groups, also revealed the local Covid risk rating has been lowered as a result of case numbers and rates falling.
Martin Samuels, from Leicester City Council, said it’s been six weeks since a Covid death in a home for older people, and three months since one in a working-age adult care home.
Mr Samuels added the infection rate in care homes was falling.
Health bosses 'decimating' cancer service claimpublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterCancer patients and campaigners have accused health bosses of "decimating a vital service" which supports them with the psychological effects of the disease.
Patients helped by the psycho-oncology service, run by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), have penned an emotional appeal asking managers to keep it as it is.
LPT said the service was being merged with others and will offer "a 24-hour NICE-recommended acute mental health liaison service".
But patients and volunteers have disputed the claim and raised concerns cancer patients won’t have the designated and personal support currently provided.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryDr Janet Harrison and Julie Baggott, psycho-oncology volunteers, said the service was "essential".
They said: "It is a massive cut in service provision for 300 cancer patients in Leicestershire."
A spokesperson for LPT and the area’s clinical commissioning groups said they want to reassure patients they were "working to improve specialist mental health support and care for patients, including cancer patients".
They added they were in touch with patient representatives about the changes, and were reviewing care plans to ensure everyone was supported through the transition.
Thieves use axe in Market Harborough jewellery break-inpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThieves used an axe and other "implements" to break into a jewellery shop in Market Harborough.
Leicestershire Police said the break-in occurred just before 01:30 on Tuesday at County Jewellers on High Street.
It was reported to the force three suspects arrived on two motorbikes and used implements, including an axe, to gain entry.
Jewellery - including watches and necklaces - were taken from display cabinets before the suspects made off.
Image source, HFM RadioPolice later spotted one of the motorbikes in Northamptonshire heading towards Corby.
A 44-year-old man, from Northamptonshire, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving under the influence of drugs. He has since been bailed.
The second motorbike has not yet been located and police have appealed for witnesses.
How was being back at school?published at 15:42 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Millions of students have stepped back into the classroom today for the first time.
But for some this is their second day in their new Covid-19 safe surroundings.
Lauren Findley, a Year 6 teacher in Leicester, made a video to show us behind the scenes of her first day back.
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End of twitter postSchool thanks NHS with Nightingale name changepublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The Florence Nightingale Academy welcomes children to the new school year with a new name.
Read MorePlaque marks 10 years of cancer patient charitypublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The Basil Skyers Myeloma Foundation has raised about £80,000 to help bone marrow cancer patients.
Read MoreDriver denies causing death of man in crashpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
David Ncube pleads not guilty to causing death by careless driving.
Read MoreWaste dumped in road 'contains asbestos'published at 11:54 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineWork has started to remove a large amount of fly-tipped waste which has been dumped in the middle of a road near a Leicestershire nature reserve.
It was discovered earlier in Roman Road, close to the entrance to Fosse Meadows nature reserve.
Blaby District Council said the waste contains "hazardous asbestos" and therefore may take a while to remove.
Image source, Blaby District CouncilPupils' return to college delayed by weeks due to firepublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Victoria Hicks
Reporter, East Midlands TodayPupils at a college where a fire broke out days before it was set to reopen cannot return for weeks.
The fire broke out at Uppingham Community College last week and the cause is still under investigation.
Staff were due to return last Thursday for two training days and a phased reopening for students was planned from yesterday.
Due to the fire damage, the phased return will not start until 21 September, with the aim of having all pupils back by the end of the month.
Image source, Uppingham Community CollegePrincipal Ben Solly said: "It's been extremely challenging. We were all set up to return to school following a long period away.
"We had robust plans in place to make sure students could return safely so the fire put a real spanner in the works for us."
Mobile classrooms in the car park will temporarily replace the eight teaching areas damaged by the fire, while building work is carried out.
Image source, Uppingham Community CollegeBack to school after the long summer shutdownpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Pupils are back at school in England and Wales this week, but are finding changes to make them safer.
Read MoreFamily's shock over 'full' special needs schoolspublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The family of a boy with autism is told there is no school place for him, despite applying last year.
Read MoreNew secondary school pupils return to Worksop classroomspublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
BBC BreakfastA secondary school in Worksop is seeing a return of students for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Just the 300 pupils that are new to Outwood Academy Portland have gone back so far.
The school has had to make a number of changes - classroom desks are spaced out further and corridors are divided by tape.
Principal Godsway Dzoboku said: "Students have got staggered breaks and staggered lunches.
"In terms of cleaning, we've had to get extra cleaners into the building in the course of the day.
"One thing we know for sure is the longer the students stay out of the classroom without working the more disadvantaged they become."
He admitted the new routine won't always run smoothly but added: "We will work through that."
Amy (pictured above) is one of the new Year 7 pupils - her father David said he was "really pleased" she is able to start her new school.
He said: "I think it's as safe as it can be. It's probably safer than going to the supermarket."
Concrete block thrown from bridge hits lorrypublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice have said it was "pure luck no-one was killed" after a lump of concrete was thrown off a bridge in Derby.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe concrete hit a lorry passing below a pedestrian bridge over the A38 near the Markeaton Island at about 23:40 on Tuesday.
It smashed a hole in the windscreen but the lorry driver was not injured, police said.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceOfficers from the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit said on Twitter, external: "Whoever did this needs to be in prison."
The force said no arrests have been made but investigations are ongoing.
Teenager sentenced over crash that seriously injured friendpublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA teenager has been sentenced after causing a crash that left one of his friends in a wheelchair for three months.
Derby Crown Court heard Luke Spragg, 18, took his mother's Toyota while she was away on 27 May last year, piled four friends into the car and then crashed on the A621 Clodhall Lane, Curbar.
Prosecuting, Dan Bishop said Spragg, of Chesterfield, had previously admitted dangerous driving and was driving with only a provisional licence and no insurance.
He said the teenager sped through the junction with Sheffield Road, failing to give way to other vehicles and collided with another car.
Image source, GoogleMr Bishop said Spragg's friend, a rear passenger, had to be cut free from the vehicle and suffered pelvic fractures, a fractured femur, punctured lung and rib fractures.
He said the female friend has had to have metal rods fitted into her left leg and used a wheelchair for three months.
The court was told she still had ongoing medical issues and suffered with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Defence barrister Julia King said Spragg had made a "foolish decision" and had learnt from his mistake.
Recorder Mark Watson sentenced Spragg to 18 months, suspended for two years, disqualified him from driving for two years, and told him to carry out 15 days of rehabilitation, 300 hours of unpaid work and ordered him to pay a £1,500 victim surcharge.
"The consequences of what you did are very serious indeed," he said.
"You were not ready to drive without proper supervision and that’s clear from the decisions you made on that day."
Primary school pupil tests positive for Covid-19published at 09:06 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA pupil at a Leicestershire primary school has tested positive for coronavirus.
Ridgeway Primary Academy in Market Harborough reopened on Thursday.
The child has been told to isolate for 10 days and those pupils who were in close contact have been told to self-isolate for 14 days.
Image source, GoogleIn a statement, the school said: "Keeping our pupils, staff and local communities safe is our highest priority. We have followed government guidance and taken all of the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus and protect our pupils and staff.
"We are continuing to monitor the situation and are working closely with Public Health England's Local Health Protection Team."
Man stabbed after gathering in Derbypublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed following a gathering at a house in Derby, police said.
Derbyshire Police said the 29-year-old man sustained a number of stab wounds after the gathering at Patmore Square, Sunny Hill, at about 05:30 on Saturday.
He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
It is understood a large number of cars were in the area at the time and police are keen to speak to drivers who may have dashcam footage that captured the moments before, during or after the stabbing.
Image source, GooglePuppy stolen in burglary in Nottinghampublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA £500 reward has been offered for the return of a four-week-old puppy stolen during a burglary in Nottingham.
The lilac and tan coloured female French bulldog was taken from a house in Ipswich Circus, Bakersfield, between 15:00 and 17:00 on Monday.
Nottinghamshire Police said the owner was "very upset" and added: "The puppy is too young to be without her mum".
Image source, Louiise HolloxThe puppy was born with four others who had been put up for sale by the owner.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Wednesday will be largely dry with a lot of cloud around and some sunny intervals.
Image source, chlobeauAs the day progresses, some outbreaks of rain and fresh winds will start to drift in.
Any rain will ease and clear as the night progresses to leave it largely dry.
