Joe Whitchurch, 16, died on 29 December after being stabbed on Boxing Day.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A police officer has returned to work nearly six months after he was knocked off his bicycle by a car on his way home from a shift.

Leicestershire Police said PC Steve Clarke was seriously injured in the crash near the Foxhunter roundabout in Enderby on 25 July.

The force said at the time, the car involved was reported to have left the scene of the collision.

PC Clarke, based at Hinckley Road police station, said it was "fantastic" to return to work.

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Sgt Anil Mehta said: "I am genuinely overjoyed Steve has returned to light duties.

"I have seen Steve at every stage since the collision and am in awe at the way he has fought to overcome what happened to him that day."

Four people were arrested over the crash.

Police said a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop in relation to the incident and released under investigation.

In addition, a man in his 20s was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender and also released under investigation.

Meanwhile, a man and a woman previously arrested have been released with no further action.

Police do not believe PC Clarke was targeted, the force added.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

There are now 11 flood warnings in place across Derbyshire and Leicestershire as some rivers start to burst their banks.

Storm Christoph is bringing high water levels across the region, in places such as the River Wye, which has spilled on to the footpath as it runs through Bakewell.

Image source, Environment Agency

Flood warnings mean the Environment Agency expects flooding and immediate action is required.

Such warnings are in force in:

• The River Goyt at Whaley Bridge
• River Wye at Litton Mill
• River Wye at Ashford in the Water, Church Street area
• River Wye at Wye Bank and Milford at Bakewell
• River Derwent at Darley Dale
• River Derwent at Church Wilne and Wilne Lane
• River Trent at Sawley Marina, including Sawley Lock

• River Soar at Zouch Island
• River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar
• River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington and Ratcliffe
• River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake

PA Media

Only a fraction of a £100m fund to support zoos through the pandemic has been successfully claimed, the industry has warned, as the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) announced a four-week extension for applications.

The fund opened in August to support zoos and aquariums needing extra support to care for animals following a drop of income caused by lockdowns.

Only 28 zoos out of more than 300 licence holders in England have benefitted from the fund, with just 5% of the money handed out, according to the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA).

It said zoos and aquariums cannot get money from the fund until they are down to 12 weeks of reserves, which excludes the vast majority of organisations who care for animals.

Dr Sharon Redrobe, chief executive of Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, said they've "lost millions of pounds in income", adding the Zoo Animals Fund "has failed" to provide support.

Animal Welfare Minister Lord Goldsmith said he recognises the "extremely tough time" zoos have faced, and said the government is "committed to ensuring the sector can deliver the best possible care for its animals".

Image source, Twycross Zoo

Liam Barnes
BBC News

A paramedic who died of Covid-19 will receive a send-off from his beloved Nottingham Forest ahead of tonight's match with Middlesbrough at the City Ground.

Tony Chadbourne - known as Chad - had worked in the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Divisions for 23 years, but died from the illness shortly before Christmas.

The 46-year-old was a lifelong supporter of the club - first attending a match back in 1980, the year they successfully defended their European Cup title - and worked many times as a matchday paramedic, including Forest's 2007 League Cup tie with Leicester where he helped save the life of Clive Clarke after he collapsed in the dressing room.

Forest's first-team squad will wear warm-up T-shirts featuring Tony, with a tribute also featuring in the matchday programme and a minute's applause set to take place before kick-off.

Image source, East Midlands Ambulance Service

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A man has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a group of masked men in Nottingham.

It happened on Kelso Gardens, The Meadows, just before 22:00 yesterday.

Police said the attackers used "bladed weapons" to inflict the injuries including a deep cut to the man's leg and a slash wound to his hand.

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The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening but are potentially life-altering, police said.

Det Sgt Nick Wood, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We believe this was an isolated attack, with no wider risk to the public, however we have increased visible patrols in the local area and we'd urge anyone who has any concerns to speak to one of our officers."

The force is also appealing for information from members of the public who may have seen those responsible.

Alex Regan
BBC News

A man was kicked in the ribs and robbed for £3 in West Bridgford, police have said.

Nottinghamshire Police said two men approached the victim, a man in his 40s, on Radcliffe Road, opposite the Trent Bridge Inn, at about 09:15 on Friday morning.

They asked him for money before attacking him and taking the cash, the force added.

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The victim was taken to hospital but did not sustain any serious injuries.

One of the suspects has been described by police as black, about 6ft, medium build and about 30 years old.

Police said the second suspect had a spotty complexion and stubble, and was wearing a dark-coloured parka-style jacket and dark jeans.

One of the suspects was holding a blue bicycle, the force added.

Police have appealed for witnesses.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police found and seized about 100 cannabis plants following a raid at an address in Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Police said they also discovered suspected cannabis cakes, cookies and cooking equipment on Monday at the address in Liddington Street, Basford.

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Two people, a 45-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, are "to be interviewed in relation to the discoveries".

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

There are nine flood warnings in place for the East Midlands as Storm Christoph hits the region.

The Environment Agency warning means immediate action is required.

Leicestershire:

• River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar
• River Soar at Zouch Island
• River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake
• River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington and Ratcliffe

Derbyshire:

• River Derwent at Darley Dale
• River Goyt at Whaley Bridge
• River Wye at Ashford in the Water, Church Street area
• River Wye at Litton Mill
• River Wye at Wye Bank and Milford at Bakewell

Measures are being taken to stop homes and businesses from flooding.

In Matlock, the Bentley Brook pumping station is operational and flood gates have been positioned at Hall Leys Park.

Image source, @PaulReevesEA

Several roads have been closed due to flooding including the bridge at Darley Bridge (B5057) where Derbyshire Council Council says river levels are "very high".

Image source, Derbyshire Dales District Council

Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Today

We've had an amber weather warning in place from the Met Office since Tuesday and some might be wondering why.

There has been some disruption, but so far we've not seen lots of flooding.

The warnings are there for a reason. The latest data we have shows a third of the average rainfall we would expect for all of January in Nottinghamshire has fallen in the last 48 hours.

This has fallen on already saturated ground with high river levels.

And we are expecting more.

Image source, Met Office

The Environment Agency is warning the impact will be felt here in the East Midlands between Wednesday and Friday.

If that comes then we will need to be prepared. And that's why we have weather warnings.

The vaccines will be offered to existing high-priority groups and hospital staff on night shifts.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Proposed cuts to jobs and services at Nottingham City Council will "directly impact some of the most disadvantaged communities and citizens" in the city, a union has said.

On Tuesday the council announced proposals to make £15.6m in cuts, which includes the loss of 272 full-time jobs - 80 of which are vacancies.

The council lost £38m after having to sell its energy company Robin Hood Energy, which collapsed last year.

The authority, which is also proposing a rise in council tax, said the coronavirus pandemic and long-term government cuts had also hit finances.

A Unison spokesman said: "The proposed cuts will directly impact some of the most disadvantaged communities and citizens in Nottingham, such as the closure of children's centres, leisure facilities and a 20% overall reduction in community protection officers."

The union has asked the council to investigate "further use of its reserve and borrowing powers" to prevent the cuts.

Council leader David Mellen said despite the financial "challenges", the authority remains "ambitious for Nottingham and for all who live and work here".

The final budget proposals will be voted on in March.

BBC Radio Nottingham

A retired GP and his daughter are among several volunteers who are vaccinating people from Nottinghamshire against Covid-19.

Dr Andrew Parkin, from Newark, responded to the call for retired medics to help out.

His daughter Emily Wong, a practice nurse, is vaccinating people on her days off.

Dr Parkin, who is vaccinating people in Newark, said the response from people receiving the vaccine was "absolutely amazing".

He said: "I thought this was an amazingly important thing which I could make a small but positive contribution to."

Image source, Dr Andrew Parkin

Ms Wong, who is vaccinating people in Gainsborough, said: "It's just lovely to be able to play a tiny part in what seems to be a quite successful roll-out of the vaccine."

She is expecting to join her father at the Newark vaccinations hub next week.

The nurse and mother added she had seen "quite a few people crying" with joy after receiving the vaccine.

Dr Parkin said some patients were even getting dressed up for the occasion.

"I had a lady last night who had a very chic white jacket on, and when we took the sleeve out of her jacket, she had a strapless ball gown underneath," he said.

BBC Weather

Two weather warnings have been issued as Storm Christoph continues to hit parts of the UK.

An amber warning for rain is in place between 06:00 today and 12:00 tomorrow, and a yellow warning for rain is in place between 00:00 today and 12:00 tomorrow.

Flooding is expected across the region, with several warnings in place.

Image source, Environment Agency

In Nottinghamshire 18 flood alerts have been issued, which means flooding is possible.

There is one flood warning in place at Zouch, on the Nottinghamshire/Leicestershire/Derbyshire border.

In Leicestershire, the Environment Agency has put three flood warnings in place, and 20 flood alerts.

Derbyshire has three flood warnings and 32 flood alerts.

There will be highs of 12C and lows overnight of 2C.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash on the M1 involving six cars and one HGV.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the M1 southbound between junctions 21A and 21 at 06:47.

The fire service said the crash site is "close to Leicester Forest East Services", and urged drivers to "avoid [the] area if possible due to heavy traffic".

Image source, Highways England

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Two flood warnings have been put in place in Derbyshire after more rain fell overnight.

One is for the River Goyt at Whaley Bridge and the other for the River Wye at Litton Mill.

Image source, Environment Agency

The warning means flooding is expected and immediate action should be taken.

The Environment Agency also said the A6 at Buxton could be affected.

The agency and Derbyshire Dales council said they had staff on standby to help deal with problems.

Warnings remain in place in Leicestershire, around the River Soar, at Zouch, the River Wreake at Hoby, Thrussington, Ratcliffe and Frisby and the River Sence at Sheepy.

Leicester go top of the Premier League as goals from Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison secure victory against Chelsea.

Wayne Rooney achieves a first win as permanent Derby County manager as they beat a stuttering Bournemouth.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Police have made a second arrest after a woman suffered serious injuries following an attack in Retford last year.

Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to Tunnel Road on 24 November by neighbours who heard a woman screaming in pain.

The woman was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He is next due in court in April.

Another man, 36, from Retford, has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

He remains in custody.

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The authority is also proposing to reduce the number of community protection officers and increase council tax.