Alex Regan
BBC News

A manhunt is under way after reports of a man walking around Ilkeston with a gun.

Armed officers were deployed to Mill Street on Sunday at about 21:30 GMT to search for "a man walking around with what appeared to be a handgun", the force said.

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The force said nobody was found by officers.

The suspect was wearing green trousers, a dark jacket and a baseball cap.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A man who was disqualified from driving left a food delivery driver and his passenger with serious injuries as he tried to escape police.

Nottingham Crown Court heard Kieran Hannan, 26, was spotted driving erratically in Radford Boulevard, Nottingham shortly after 00:30 on 13 December - despite not holding a licence.

Police said they attempted to pull him over, but Hannan sped away, driving through red lights and on the wrong side of the road.

Hannan, of Lennox Drive, Doncaster, drove at high speed through Nottingham and ploughed into the side of a car, causing his own car to burst into flames.

Nottinghamshire Police said the delivery driver suffered a broken leg in the crash that required surgery and has been unable to work since.

It said Hannan was pulled from the burning wreckage by officers and his front seat passenger sustained serious injuries after being thrown through the front windscreen.

Hannan admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving to two people, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

On Monday, he was sentenced to 32 months in prison and disqualified from driving for four years and two months.

“Hannan, who was already banned from driving as a result of a previous police pursuit, had absolutely no right to be on the road," said police collision investigator Louise Melbourne.

“His driving that night was extremely dangerous and placed the lives of other road users at risk."

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What a spectacular scene to wake up to this morning.

BBC Weather Watchers have been out early today across the region, including in Willington, Derbyshire.

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In Loughborough in Leicestershire.

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And Kimberley in Nottinghamshire.

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About 20 young people make a "hasty getaway" when officers arrive at the closed leisure centre.

The girl's mother said the teenager was left with "no GCSEs" and "no confidence".

Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

A man has died following a house fire in Nottinghamshire.

Police and firefighters were called to the blaze in Pinfold Road at Newthorpe, near Giltbrook, at 08:46 on Friday after a member of the public heard a smoke alarm.

The 85-year-old occupant was rescued and taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment, but died over the weekend.

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Det Sgt Lauren Morgan, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Following a joint fire and police investigation on Friday there's no suggestion of suspicious circumstances."

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Staying dry throughout the day, with mostly cloudy skies, although there may be some sunny spells in the morning.

Winds will be blustery at times but it will be a mild night.

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Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

Leicester has the fifth highest number of Covid-19 cases in the country, the latest data has shown.

In the week to 18 February, 253.5 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people were recorded.

Ashfield was sixth in the table with 253.3 cases, and Rutland has the eighth highest rate of infection in England at 237.9 per 100,000 people for the same period.

Mansfield and North West Leicestershire are also in the top 20 areas with the highest rate of infection in the country.

The number of cases in Mansfield for this period was 232.4 per 100,000 and North West Leicestershire was 224.9.

However, all these areas - except Rutland and North West Leicestershire - have seen a decrease in cases in comparison to the week to 11 February.

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Alex Regan
BBC News

An investigation is under way after a man's body was found in the River Trent.

Police were called to the river near Radcliffe-on-Trent at 11:00 on Monday after a passerby "spotted something in the water".

A dive team and firefighters were able to recover the body near Wharf Lane.

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His death is being treated as unexplained and a cordon has been put in place.

The man has not been formally identified.

Insp Ben Lawrence said: "Officers will remain in the area for some time while they carry out their inquiries.

“We are keeping an open mind as we continue to progress with our investigation."

One of the owners says it has been a "nightmare" since the dachshunds were taken.

Christopher Wright was working at a machine when his hand was pulled inside.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Nottingham.

Police were called Charlock Close, Bulwell, just after 17:30 on Saturday to a report a boy was assaulted.

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The injured teenager, 16, remains in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

Nottinghamshire Police said they arrested the boy in the Bestwood area and he remains in custody.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A man who admitted grievous bodily harm towards a seven-week-old baby whose leg was fractured has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Nottinghamshire Police said Kieron Platten, 28, told officers and hospital staff he heard a "clicking noise" while he changed her nappy in Owston Road, Annesley, on 18 August 2017.

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A specialist did not believe the injury could be explained by a nappy change, the force said, and Platten was arrested and later charged.

Platten admitted grievous bodily harm without intent and was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday.

Det Con Simon Hary said: "It was concluded that force must have been used to inflict this child's injury."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Firefighters are dealing with a blaze at a scrapyard in Bulwell.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the fire off Greasley Street just after 12:30 this afternoon.

Four fire engines were sent to the scene from Stockhill, Arnold, Hucknall and Ilkeston.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

The family of a black female labrador stolen from a farm in Leicestershire have said they have been left "heartbroken".

The adult dog, which is microchipped and has a "distinctive stripe" on her nose, was taken from a kennel in Billesdon between 00:00 and 01:00 on Friday.

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The owner, who does not wish to be named, said she was "devastated" and has pleaded for her safe return.

"To whoever has taken our beautiful girl, you have broken a family's heart," she said. "Please do the right thing - drop her to a vet or animal rescue centre. She needs her family and her home."

Leicestershire Police said inquiries into the theft were ongoing and anyone with information has been asked to contact the force.

Latifah King, 27, was initially told her "excruciating" leg pain was sciatica, her family says.

Jason Sheldon is jailed for six years after being found guilty of robbery and attempted robbery.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

A controlled explosion has been carried out after a fell runner found an unexploded mortar shell in the Peak District.

Derbyshire Police said they were called to the scene near Glossop on Saturday to reports of "something very dangerous and unusual".

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The bomb disposal squad was called and carried out the explosion on Sunday.

The Glossop Mountain Rescue Team said the shell was found on Shelf Moor, an area once used by the Army for practices.

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Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A 400-year-old gold ring which may have been secretly buried in the Peak District during a fierce dispute over inheritance is to be auctioned.

The ring, set with an intricately carved gemstone, was found by a metal detectorist from north Derbyshire in the grounds of Castern Hall, home to the Hurt family since the 16th Century.

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Derbyshire auctioneers Hansons said the "GL" on the gem was likely to be Geoffrey Lowe, who died in 1637.

Records show Elizabeth Lowe came to Castern in 1671 when she married into the Hurt family.

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Adam Staples, from Hansons, said: "We suspect the ring may have been buried on purpose as it was found hidden under a large round stone, making it buried treasure, rather than a ring that simply fell off someone's finger.

"One theory is that the ring was passed down to Elizabeth by her uncle John Lowe, who she nursed on his deathbed, and was hidden during a dispute over John's will following his death in 1690.

"There are legends about buried treasure at Castern Hall and it could be that the ring was left there on purpose hundreds of years ago."

It is due to be sold on 25-26 February with an estimate of £25,000-£30,000.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Overcast at first with some rain edging east and clearing.

In the afternoon, it will brighten up with spells of sunshine breaking through.

A clear evening will lead to a chilly night.

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