EncroChat drug dealers jailed after network hackpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Police say David Martin discussed using an ambulance to transport drugs to bypass lockdown rules.
Read MoreEncroChat drug dealers jailed after network hackpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Badger travels 20 miles beneath carpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA young badger is recovering after travelling for 20 miles underneath a car.
Children's nurse Adele Frost had spotted the badger under her car at her home in Heage, Derbyshire, on 11 April and assumed he had run off.
The following day she drove to work at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham and when she returned to her car at the end of the day, she heard a thud and spotted the same badger running near her car.
She said: "I instinctively knew it was the same badger and he must have somehow got in the undercarriage and stayed there.
“I just felt disbelief really. He must have been hanging on for dear life while I made the journey to work."
Image source, RSPCAThe RSPCA collected the badger, who had suffered an injured ear, cuts to his leg and other bumps and scrapes.
Inspector Teresa Potter said: "I actually can’t quite believe that he travelled such a long way. He’s very lucky to have survived."
The charity said the young badger was recovering well and it was hoping to release him back to the wild "in the next week or so".
Image source, RSPCAFirefighters tackle third moorland fire in recent weekspublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsFirefighters were called to a blaze on moorland in Derbyshire last night - the third similar fire in the last three weeks.
Crews were called to Hollybank Quarry near Tintwistle at about 21:20 and worked with the landowner and RSPB to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters returned today to reinspect the site and found a broken beer bottle that suggested people may have been at the scene of the fire, they said.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceDerbyshire's wild fire officer, Steve Wells, said: "Over the last three weeks firefighters have responded to three other fires in the same area, all starting in the evening after sunset.
"Whether this was a deliberate act or reckless accidental fire, the outcome is the same. Moorland fires have a huge impact on the finely balanced eco-system of our countryside, killing vital natural habitat and wildlife.
"Moorland fires also tie up vital emergency service resources that could cause a delay in responding to emergencies in other areas of the county, so we really do need people to consider their actions when out enjoying the countryside."
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceHerbalist killed woman during nicotine ritualpublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Sophia Jekecha was given a fatal dose of snuff during treatment for stomach problems, a court hears.
Read MoreNo Covid deaths in latest Nottinghamshire figurespublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamThere were no Covid-related deaths at either of Nottinghamshire's two main hospital trusts in the week up to the 21 April, health bosses say.
The last time there were seven days without Covid deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUHT) or Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust (SFHT) was between 5-11 September.
Image source, PA MediaAmanda Sullivan, interim executive at the two trusts, said: "It’s a tremendous psychological boost for those people working in our hospitals, to see the results of the vaccination programme, the reduction in rates and the impact of the lockdown coming to fruition.
"Seeing the benefits of all that with far fewer people coming into hospital is a tremedous boost for those staff."
Since the start of the pandemic there have been 1,713 Covid deaths in Nottinghamshire.
Man's life 'destroyed' by Post Office convictionpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Harjinder Butoy spent 18 months in jail after a faulty computer system saw him accused of theft.
Read MoreThree arrested after cannabis cookies found in carpublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThree men have been arrested after a carrier bag full of cannabis cookies was found in a car in Nottingham.
A black Ford Fiesta was spotted on Summer Leys Lane in the Meadows area on Thursday evening.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceOfficers stopped the car and located the drugs in the boot during a search.
Two men, aged 20, and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.
Air ambulance makes emergency landing after bird strikepublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe crew of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday after a bird strike smashed its cockpit window.
The helicopter was returning from a mission to its airbase at East Midlands Airport at about 13:30 when it was forced to land in the Peak District close to Carsington Water.
Image source, DLRAAThe air ambulance said bird strikes like this are a "very rare occurrence" and thanked the landowner for their support.
Confirming no-one was hurt, a spokesman said: "All crew have emergency operating procedures for incidents, and these were followed methodically. The crew of the helicopter are very experienced and ensured the safe landing of the damaged aircraft.”
Arrest after sheep 'killed with crossbow'published at 10:14 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA man has been arrested after four sheep were found dead at a Nottinghamshire farm.
Police said armed response officers were deployed to Hoe Hill Woods, in Cropwell Bishop, at about 11:00 on Thursday after a report a man was seen shooting birds with a crossbow.
The man was located and the crossbow was recovered, officers said.
While officers were with the man, a report was made of sheep being found dead at a farm in Kinoulton.
Some of the animals had injuries which "could be consistent with something similar to crossbow bolts".
A man was arrested in connection with possession of the weapon and the dead animals, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Image source, GoogleBouncer assault woman tells club to 'clean up act'published at 09:41 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
The 22-year-old victim says she "cannot explain how scared I was".
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:06 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
Today will be another dry and fine day with extensive sunshine throughout.
It will feel exceptionally mild with light winds and a maximum temperature of 14C to 17C (57F to 63F).
Tonight will be dry with clear skies - feeling slightly less chilly than last night.
Image source, Bat'He's obviously the antibody winner'published at 06:51 British Summer Time 23 April 2021
A BBC presenter says she is shocked by she and her husband's wildly different reactions to a Covid blood test.
Read MoreRuthless Leicester see off West Brompublished at 22:47 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Leicester move four points clear in third place in the Premier League with victory over relegation-threatened West Brom.
Read MoreBedingham's 170 puts Durham in commandpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
David Bedingham hits his second century of the campaign as Durham gain the upper hand over Derbyshire.
Read MoreSomerset pegged back by Leicestershirepublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Leicestershire claim some vital top-order Somerset wickets after being bowled out for 233 at Grace Road.
Read MoreLibby ton helps Pears to dominate Nottspublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Jake Libby hits his second century of the summer against former club Nottinghamshire as Worcestershire take control.
Read MoreArrest after man 'punched with set of car keys'published at 16:30 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man needed stitches to a head wound after he was punched during a road rage incident.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to Ilkeston Road in the Radford area of Nottingham at about 12:20 on Tuesday after reports of an "altercation between two drivers".
One motorist became "increasingly aggressive" and spat at people in the other car before hitting one of the occupants, a force spokesman said.
When the other driver got out to speak to him "he was attacked and punched with a set of car keys".
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, and police are looking to speak to any witnesses.
Tycoon's classic car collection to go on displaypublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Former Auto Windscreens owner Richard Usher is sharing his collection of more than 100 classic cars.
Read MoreFoxes favourite's appeal after medals stolenpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
A Premier League winners medal and watch are among the items taken from Steve Walsh's home.
Read MoreAir ambulance cash raised after man's 'incredible' recoverypublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 22 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe family of a Leicestershire man, who nearly died after a heart attack, have raised more than £2,000 for the air ambulance they credit with his survival.
Mick Bishop fell ill in Coalville town centre in January 2019 and was taken to Glenfield Hospital.
Placed in an induced coma, the 72-year-old did not initially respond to treatment and his family were told to prepare for the worst.
Image source, DLRAABut after two days Mr Bishop - dubbed “Miracle Mick” by doctors - began to move and then opened his eyes.
His daughter Catherine Bishop said: "There must have been an almost undetectable level of cardiac output which meant oxygen was still getting to dad's brain - even though all the readings indicated he was effectively brain dead.
"We believe that having the air ambulance bring the critical care team to treat dad at the scene must have played a huge part in his incredible outcome."
They have raised £2,200 for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance, via events including a raffle, and paid for a defibrillator to be installed in Coalville town centre.
