Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A house fire in Mansfield that killed a 76-year-old man was caused by an electrical extension cable or an item plugged into it.

The fire started in the lounge of the one bedroom bungalow on Chadburn Road on 15 December 2019.

Neighbours heard the smoke alarm and managed to get Michael Colin Edward Chapman out of the property.

He was taken to hospital but died two weeks later as a result of smoke inhalation.

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At an inquest on Wednesday, a coroner ruled his death was accidental.

Fire investigator Tom Clark told the court: “There were various items filling the floor space, and a four-gang electrical extension lead with multiple items plugged into it was within the seat of the fire.

"Our investigation concluded that the cause of the fire was accidental and was due to either the extension lead, or one of the items plugged into it.”

Mr Chapman was described as living a "chaotic lifestyle" in terms of storage and the number of items cluttering the lounge at the time of the fire.

Assistant coroner Jonathan Straw said "clutter" like this can fuel a fire as well as make access difficult.

Macauley Welby, 22, of no fixed address, was arrested in Mansfield on Wednesday, police say.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A 35-year-old man from Nottingham has been charged with modern slavery offences.

Elvis Scriparu, of Falcon Grove, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

He is charged with arranging or facilitating travel for a person with a view to exploitation, requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

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Det Con Matthew Wakeling said: "The victim has been exploited and forced to work for little or no pay.

"They are currently being supported by specialist officers and partner agencies."

Mr Scriparu has been remanded into custody and due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 21 October 2020.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Crews are still working at the scene of a 200-tonne rubbish fire that started in Nottingham on Tuesday.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters remained at the waste disposal facility on Freeth Street throughout the night.

The service said it was hoping the incident would be over by 19:00 on Thursday.

People are still being asked to avoid the area and keep windows and doors shut.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A man whose dog died after eating wild mushrooms in a Nottingham park has criticised the council for not warning people earlier.

Mark Nawarycz's English bulldog Winston ate the fungi while on a walk in Green's Mill Park, Sneinton, last week.

The dog took five days to die from liver failure, an experience Mr Nawarycz described as "horrific".

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He said: "Winston was my best friend and one day he was there and the next he was gone.

"The council should have put up signs earlier because heaven forbid this should happen to another dog owner or even a child".

A city council spokesperson said: “We were very sorry to hear that a dog died after eating mushrooms in the windmill park last week.

"A local vet confirmed the type of fungi to us on Thursday afternoon and once we’d had that confirmation, we arranged for signage to go up at the park.

"These were installed the next day and the mushrooms were removed. We’d urge park users and dog walkers to remain extra vigilant.”

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Officers from Derbyshire Police thought their eyes were playing tricks on them when they first saw this car on the motorway camera.

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When they arrived at junction 30 of the M1, near Clowne, they realised the car was indeed stuck underneath the crash barrier.

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The force's roads policing team said the driver "ran off" before they arrived and inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

BBC Weather

A rather cool day - a stark contrast to earlier this week.

It will be windy with a mixture of sunny spells and blustery showers. The odd shower could be heavy and thundery.

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Tonight will be cool with clear spells, but also some showers and a brisk northerly wind.

A Christian Fuchs own goal and Eddie Nketiah finish give Arsenal victory over Leicester and sets up a potential EFL Cup tie against Liverpool.

The restaurant is ordered to close after hosting a rule-breaking engagement party.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Mistajam has said he will be leaving the BBC after 15 years.

Announcing the news this afternoon, the DJ tweeted, external: "I want to thank the entire team both past and present... for allowing this black kid from Nottingham a chance to be a broadcaster."

Mistajam currently presents Radio 1Xtra's drivetime show and Radio 1's Dance Anthems.

Last month, fellow Nottinghamshire DJ Alice Levine, from Beeston, also left the corporation.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Two men have been arrested after a suspicious package was left in Intu Derby last month.

The 24 and 30-year-olds, from Derby, were arrested this morning on suspicion of placing an article with intent to cause damage or injury. They remain in police custody.

The shopping centre was evacuated on 21 August after a package was found in the men's toilet.

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It was later deemed harmless.

A 25-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the incident, and has been released under investigation.

Jack Burrell was attempting to leave after failing to get staff to give him money from the till.

League Two side Forest Green Rovers sign wing-back Jayden Richardson on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest.

A car was driven into the front of the shop before suspects stole aftershaves and perfumes.

BBC Radio Nottingham

A man who fractured his partner's eye socket has been jailed for 19 months.

Nottinghamshire Police said Anton Scott threw a remote control at the victim, hitting her under the eye, before punching her in the face and hitting her with a roll of wrapping paper at a property on Pym Street in Nottingham on 23 November, 2019.

The 20-year-old, previously of Exchange Road in West Bridgford, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Det Sgt Chris Berryman said it was "a vicious assault" that had left "a lasting impact" on the victim.

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police are investigating a suspected arson after petrol was poured over the bonnet of a car in Hemington before it was set on fire.

The Leicestershire force said the "unprovoked" actions caused irreparable damage to the Mercedes CLA 180 Sport.

It happened at about 01:20 on Saturday 5 September while the car was parked on Station Road.

Officers said a small hatchback was seen leaving the scene and travelling towards the A50.

They would like to hear from anyone with information that could help the investigation.

Nottingham Forest sign Scotland centre-back Scott McKenna on a four-year contract for what Aberdeen say is "a club-record fee".

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A car which flipped on a Derbyshire road caused delays this morning.

The accident happened during rush hour on the A619, near Baslow, at about 07:30, police said.

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The red Nissan Micra was left on its roof after the crash but police confirmed no other vehicles were involved.

The female driver was unhurt but was taken to hospital for checks.

The road reopened at about 09:00.

Firefighters expect to be at the scene of the blaze in Nottingham for a "long time".

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

People living near a waste disposal facility in Nottingham are being told to keep their windows and doors closed due to an ongoing fire.

About 200 tonnes of rubbish were set alight at the Veolia site on Freeth Street yesterday afternoon.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said 18 firefighters remain at the scene while it continues to burn.