Bodycam shows moment police find 'pop-up pub'published at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
The makeshift pub, inside commercial premises in Leicester, included a bar, large TV screen and pool table.
Read MoreBodycam shows moment police find 'pop-up pub'published at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Three jailed over cash machine ram-raidpublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
The trio were also involved in a "sophisticated and organised" conspiracy to steal vehicles, police say.
Read MoreDriver fleeing police crashes into lamp post, injuring girlfriendpublished at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice have arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences after a car crashed into a telegraph pole during an attempt to evade police.
Officers on patrol in Dronfield, Derbyshire, said the 4x4 driver "sped off" after seeing them.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceHe then tried to escape the vehicle, "leaving behind his injured girlfriend", officers said on Twitter, external.
Over £1,300 and suspected Class A drugs were found at the scene. and a 29-year-old man from Sheffield was arrested.
The driver and his girlfriend, who is also in her 20s, were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries not thought to be life changing or threatening.
Foxes sign Afghan paceman Naveen-ul-Haqpublished at 10:26 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Leicestershire sign Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq for the 2021 T20 Blast competition.
Read MoreMan arrested after paramedics assaultedpublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA man has been arrested after paramedics were assaulted by a patient being transported to hospital.
Police were called to Leicester Royal Infirmary just before 21:00 on Tuesday following reports of a patient "behaving aggressively".
Image source, PA MediaA 33-year-old man from Wigston was arrested on suspicion of assault.
A spokesperson for Leicester’s hospitals said: “We cannot accept violence of any form against our hard working staff we are co-operating fully with police on this matter".
'Early indications' show reduction in Covid patientspublished at 09:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThe medical director of Nottingham's QMC and City hospitals says the number of Covid patients being treated is beginning to fall but serious pressures still remain.
Keith Girling said: "There's early indications, certainly in patient numbers, that we are seeing a reduction in the numbers.
"But critical care in particular remains under significant pressure.
"The clinical teams have worked tirelessly for several months now and of course staff are tired and exhausted."
Spectacular sunrise over the East Midlandspublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
The sky was a fiery orange for most of the country this morning, including here in the East Midlands.
This was the view in Nottingham.
Image source, Gareth EvansThis is Cottesmore in Rutland.
Image source, The bugsAnd here's a snowy Beeley, Derbyshire.
Image source, Villager JimToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 07:59 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
It is set to be another chilly day with temperatures staying at or below freezing and dropping to -5C (23F) overnight.
Forecasters predict this cold snap will continue in to Saturday but temperatures should start to pick up again on Sunday.
But those brave enough to face the cold this morning were rewarded with a stunning sunrise.
Image source, David e'It's a disgusting thing to say but we threw the towel in'published at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
As Sheffield United look set to avoid the ignominy of being the worst team in Premier League history, what is it like to have that 'honour' on your CV?
Read MoreBeavers reintroduced to parts of England and Walespublished at 06:19 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021
Beavers are returning to areas like Derbyshire after being hunted to extinction in the 16th Century.
Read MoreCovid: Rutland still has England's highest infection ratepublished at 19:12 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsRutland has retained its position as the area in England with the highest coronavirus infection rate.
The latest figures show it had a rate of 465.9 cases per 100,000 people in the week to 7 February.
The surge has been attributed to an outbreak at HMP Stocken.
Image source, PA MediaMansfield has England's eighth highest rate (343.1) and Nottingham sits 18th in the list with a rate of 295.9.
The national average is currently 188.
Fines issued as police raid pub-style gatheringpublished at 17:46 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsSeven men were each handed £200 fines for breaching Covid restrictions, external after police discovered a pub-style set-up inside a building in Leicester.
The men were watching football on TV and officers found a bar and pool table at the address on Morris Road on Wednesday night.
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End of youtube videoLeicestershire Police said no money appeared to have been exchanged and no till was found during the raid, which followed a tip-off.
Sgt Ben Widdowson said: “Gatherings such as this puts the lives of you, your family, your friends and people in your community at risk."
Lost cat returns home after five yearspublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Musa's owner Denise Lucas says she was 'gobsmacked' at being reunited with her vanished pet.
Read MoreEnormous icicles prompt closure of Monsal Trail tunnelspublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsTunnels on the Monsal Trail in Derbyshire have been closed to the public over fears huge icicles hanging from the ceiling could injure someone.
The Peak District National Park Authority said icy conditions on the ground was also a safety concern at the former railway tunnels.
Image source, Peak District National Park AuthorityThe authority said rangers would be reviewing conditions on a regular basis and reopening the popular walking and cycling routes "as soon as possible".
Sub-zero temperatures are expected in Derbyshire for the next three days.
Teens sinking in freezing sand 'could have died'published at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
The boys were trapped up to their waists and sank deeper each time they moved, police say.
Read MoreEight miniature dachshunds stolen near Swadlincotepublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsEight miniature dachshunds have been stolen from a property near Swadlincote.
Derbyshire Police said the three male and five female dogs were taken from an address in Burton Road in Acresford at some point between 00:00 and 09:15 today.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceAnyone with information has been asked to contact Derbyshire Police, external.
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Image source, Derbyshire PoliceFire service welcomes first dad-and-daughter pairpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Zoe Mears completes her training to join her father as a Derbyshire firefighter.
Read MoreMan arrested after 'unexplained' death of womanpublished at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested after the death of a 32-year-old woman in Leicestershire.
Police said they were called to a property in Elizabeth Court in Wigston at about 04:20 this morning to a report that a woman had died.
She was pronounced dead at the scene and her death is being treated as "unexplained", with a post-mortem examination being carried out today.
A 41-year-old man from Leicester has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Image source, GoogleA spokesman for the force could not say what he was arrested on suspicion of "for operational reasons".
Man denies causing death of student hit by carpublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA man has denied causing the death of a student who was hit by a car in Nottingham city centre.
William Christmas, 19, died at the scene of the crash on Derby Road during the early hours of 19 March 2020.
Manish Shah, 38, of Barsby Drive, Loughborough, pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and dangerous driving at Nottingham Crown Court.
Mr Christmas, from Dorset, was a first-year student at the University of Nottingham, studying politics and international relations.
Mr Shah was bailed and is due back at the same court on 16 April.
A trial date has been set for 20 September.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceWoman sentenced over 'fatal hands-free call crash'published at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021
Alex Regan
BBC NewsA driver who hit a motorcyclist "while on a hands-free call" has been sentenced.
Natasha Labidi, 40, was driving along the A46 near Flintham, Nottinghamshire, on 11 December 2019 when she hit John Aves.
Police said Labidi, who was found to be "engaged in a hands-free call", swerved into the outside lane but was "unable to avoid" hitting Mr Aves, who tumbled into the carriageway.
Officers believe he may have then been hit by another car.
Mr Aves, 42, was given first aid at the scene but died in hospital two hours later.
Labidi, 40, of Anson Road, Newton, was found guilty of causing death by careless driving in January.
At Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday she was disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay costs of £1,200 and a £90 victim surcharge.
She was also sentenced to a 12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceIn a statement, Mr Aves's family paid tribute to members of the public who tried to help him.
It read: "The only consolation we take from that awful night is that he was not alone and was surrounded by some lovely people who cared for him to the best of their abilities and going above and beyond – including one individual travelling with him in the ambulance to the hospital.
"For that we are thankful and will be forever grateful.”
