Police chief tells of sex assaults by colleaguespublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Former police chief Sue Fish has spoken about being indecently assaulted by two colleagues.
Read MorePolice chief tells of sex assaults by colleaguespublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
'Dangerous' fog signals stolen from railway centrepublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA safety warning has been issued after eight railway fog signals were stolen from the Midland Railway in Butterley.
Derbyshire Police said they were taken with tools and a fire extinguisher at some point between 16:00 on Thursday and 08:30 on Tuesday.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe force said the small explosive devices, which are used to alert train drivers to a hazard further along the track, could cause serious injury if struck, walked on or put in a fire.
Anyone who finds one or has information is being urged to contact Derbyshire Police, external.
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbingpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Ricky Collins, 31, died in hospital after being found with stab wounds in Killamarsh.
Read MoreCounty-by-county commentators guidepublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
BBC local radio cricket commentators give their thoughts on how the season might pan out for their county.
Read MoreWhat to look out for in the County Championshippublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
With the County Championship making an eagerly anticipated return on Thursday, here's a look at who and what to watch out for.
Read MoreCompany denies manslaughter over farm deathspublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
A company and three people are set to stand trial over the deaths of Gavin Rawson and Nathan Walker.
Read MoreOwner Morris agrees deal to sell Derbypublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
BreakingDerby County owner Mel Morris agrees to sell the Championship club to No Limits Sports Limited.
Read MorePedestrian dies after being hit by car in Chesterfieldpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Chesterfield yesterday afternoon.
Derbyshire Police said a man, in his 30s, was struck by the car that did not stop on Malvern Road, Brockwell, at about 16:30.
The man suffered serious injuries and died at the scene, the force added.
Officers located the vehicle believed to have been involved and later arrested a woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the force.
Image source, GooglePolice officers 'attacked with garden shears'published at 12:42 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA woman has been charged with assaulting two police officers who were allegedly attacked with garden shears.
Nottinghamshire Police said the officers were attacked during a "safe and well check" at a house in Stanley Road, Forest Fields, on Sunday morning.
Image source, GoogleA woman was disarmed and detained at the scene, the force added.
The 29-year-old was bailed and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 19 April.
Frosty April scenes across East Midlandspublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlinePeople across the region have woken up to wintry scenes this morning after flurries of snow yesterday and ground frost this morning.
Many stunning snaps have been captured, including lambs in the snow in Eyam, Derbyshire, a wintry sunrise at Bradgate Park in Leicestershire and frosty daffodils in Derby.
Although it is not forecast to snow today, it's expected to stay cold.
Image source, @villagerjim
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Image source, LauraCampers blamed for starting large woodland firepublished at 12:01 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA large blaze broke out at a beauty spot in Nottinghamshire after visitors lit a camp fire.
It took crews about two hours to deal with the fire, which affected an area of more than 150 square metres at woods in Warsop Windmill on Monday morning.
Discarded cans, food wrappers, a disposable barbecue and a makeshift camp were found at the scene.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceIt prompted Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to remind people not to light any type of fire in forest areas unless it has been designated safe to do so.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceWoman jailed for anti-Semitic radio show commentspublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Police say Alison Chabloz made the remarks in 2019 and shared the broadcasts on a blog.
Read MoreWitness appeal after car hits pedestrianpublished at 08:50 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlinePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car hit a pedestrian in Chesterfield.
It happened at about 16:30 on Tuesday near a junction on Malvern Road in the Derbyshire town.
Police have not yet shared any details of injuries, but described the crash as "serious".
Image source, GoogleCar sought by murder investigation policepublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA car that may be linked to the fatal stabbing of a man in Derbyshire is being sought by detectives.
Ricky Collins, 31, died in hospital after being found by police in Killamarsh at about 22:00 on 29 March.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceOfficers said they want to trace a silver 09 plate Astra, seen on CCTV in the area of Westthorpe Road in the town around the time of the alleged assault on Mr Collins.
The vehicle has links to addresses in South Yorkshire, Derbyshire Police added.
A 24-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, both from Sheffield, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody.
Two men have been already been charged with assisting an offender.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
It's another chilly day with many places waking up to sub-zero temperatures.
It is not expected to climb higher than 7C (45F) but the sun should be out for most of us this morning.
It should also stay above freezing overnight.
Image source, Athreya'I could photograph space my entire life'published at 00:05 British Summer Time 7 April 2021
A paediatrician describes how his love of space observation has grown during the lockdown.
Read MoreWorld War Two veteran raises thousands for charitypublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 6 April 2021
Charlie Pallett says he wants donations to charity rather than presents for his 100th birthday.
Read MoreMansfield sees Covid rate climb to fifth worst in Englandpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 6 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineMansfield has the fifth highest coronavirus rate in England, according to the latest figures.
In the seven days to 2 April, the district recorded a rate of 99.7 per 100,000, compared with nearby Nottingham, which had 33.6.
Image source, GoogleMansfield was also the only area in the top 20 - led by Corby in Northamptonshire with a rate of 145.4 - which recorded a rise in cases.
Leicester has the 15th highest rate, at 86.7, while South Derbyshire had the highest rate in its county, at 51.3.
The England average is 38.
Silent 999 system leads to domestic abuse arrestpublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 6 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested after police used a silent 999 call system to track down a domestic abuse victim.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were contacted by a woman on Sunday afternoon who said her friend was being threatened.
The call was ended and attempts to speak to her again failed.
Image source, GoogleBut by using an emergency text system designed originally for deaf people, contact was restored and a location given.
Officers were joined by colleagues from Derbyshire Police in visiting a house in Central Drive, Shirebrook.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill, harassment and breach of bail.
Sgt James Flint said: "This was excellent work by the control room staff who were able to engage with the victim's friend and keep her talking to us to ensure we could track down the location.
"The woman was able to whisper on the call at first, but then we were able to utilise tools to keep that conversation going in a safe manner."
Cold snap brings flurries of snowpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 6 April 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsJust as we were starting to enjoy the sunshine - down came the snow!
Wintry flurries have made an appearance across the region this afternoon including at Wollaton Hall in Nottinghamshire.
The cold weather is going to stick around for a while with lows of -2C overnight.
Image source, @Robinhood
