Elderly man kicked to floor in supermarketpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
The customer was "simply going about his food shop" when he was attacked, police say.
Read MoreElderly man kicked to floor in supermarketpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Sitting ducklings in quacking rescuepublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineTen ducklings have been freed from a storm drain by firefighters in Rutland.
They managed to reach the birds using crowbars in Lands End Way in Oakham at about 14:30 on Sunday.
Image source, @LFRSFireControlLeicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Control tweeted photos, external, saying: "Ten little ducklings trapped down a drain - Oakham came to the rescue but Mum was a little camera shy."
Image source, @LFRSFireControlAppeal after man collapses and dies in Derbypublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlinePolice patrols have been increased in Derby following the sudden death of a man.
Derbyshire Police said the 29-year-old collapsed in Harvey Road, Alvaston, in the early hours of Sunday.
Image source, GoogleDespite help from a passer-by and then ambulance staff, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police said they were still investigating the full circumstances of the death and appealed for anyone with information to approach one of the patrolling officers.
Public health bosses to get honorary degreespublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineTwo men who have been playing major roles in guiding Leicestershire through the coronavirus pandemic are to be awarded honorary degrees.
Ivan Browne and Mike Sandys, Leicester and Leicestershire's directors of public health respectively, will be recognised by Loughborough University.
Image source, Leicester City Council/BBCA spokesman for the university said: "Since the start of the pandemic both have worked tirelessly to lead and guide the people and communities of Leicester and Leicestershire through one of the most challenging times in living memory."
Both men said the award, which will be presented at the university's summer graduation ceremonies, was an "honour and privilege" but also emphasised they were part of wider teams.
Castle to reopen after three-year £30m refitpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
The castle trust's boss says it "is a highly-anticipated moment for fans of the Robin Hood legend".
Read MoreMurder arrest in beach case death inquirypublished at 09:16 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
A woman was found dead on the same day a man was discovered injured on a beach in Norfolk.
Read MoreToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 19 April 2021
It's a misty start in some places, giving way to another dry and bright day with plenty of sunny spells and just the odd patch of cloud.
It will be a chilly night with some light winds.
Image source, Mister P
