Summary

  • Live updates for Monday 12 June 2017

  • Soccerdome fire 'started deliberately'

  • Warning to secure bicycles

  • Visitor centre opens at Gedling Country Park

  • Loughborough beaten by Wasps in final

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Tuesday

  1. Our live coverage of the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Our live coverage has now ended and will return on Monday from 08:00.

  2. Dinosaurs arrive in Nottinghampublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Dinosaur skeletons and fossils have sailed 50,000 miles from China for an exhibition at Wollaton Hall and Nottingham University’s public arts centre Lakeside Arts.

    It will take two weeks for the installation process to be complete before the Dinosaurs of China exhibition opens on 1 July.

    The display, which will tell the story of how dinosaurs evolved into birds, will include some of the best-preserved specimens in the world.

    Dinosaurs of ChinaImage source, Dinosaurs of China

    Exhibition curator Dr Adam Smith said: “It’s absolutely incredible to have the Dinosaurs of China here, having completed their two-month long inter-continental journey.

    "Seeing such important finds up close is really thrilling and we can’t wait to start the installation process so we can share them with the rest of Nottingham this summer."

    Dinosaurs of ChinaImage source, Dinosaurs of China

    Visitors to Lakeside Arts will be greeted by two dinosaur skeletons - the Alxasaurus and the Dilophosaurus.

    The exhibition will be on until 29 October.

    Dinosaurs of ChinaImage source, Dinosaurs of China
  3. Weather: Clear but mild eveningpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    It will be a rather clear night with some showers across the region this evening.

    There will be some cloud while temperatures reach up to 16C.

    It will drop to 13C later tonight.

    Weather

    There will be cloud and rain early tomorrow across northern parts of the region which should clear, with winds easing and sunny spells developing.

  4. School on lockdown after 'malicious call'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    BBC Radio Derby

    A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a school was placed on lockdown earlier this afternoon.

    Police were called to the Pingle Academy in Swadlincote after a "malicious message" was received.

    Pingle Academy

    Derbyshire police said there was no risk to students or staff and pupils were allowed to leave as normal at the end of the school day.

    Officers have remained at the site this afternoon to offer reassurance to pupils, parents and staff.

    The teenager was arrested in Lincolnshire.

  5. Surrey recall McKerr from Derbyshirepublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Surrey recall seamer Conor McKerr from his loan spell with Division Two side Derbyshire, with immediate effect.

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  6. Women’s Tour: Massive crowds cheer on cyclistspublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Tens of thousands of people cheered on cyclists during stage four of the Women’s Tour on Saturday around Derbyshire.

    Australia's Sarah Roy sprinted to victory in the stage which finished in Chesterfield.

    Sarah Roy won

    Derbyshire County Councillor Simon Spencer said: "It was a fantastic event, showcasing the world’s best cycling talent.

    “Tens of thousands turned out to see it and the Derbyshire crowds did us proud, cheering on the riders along the route as well as in Chesterfield where it started and finished."

    Mr Spencer said: “Derbyshire is a great place to cycle, for beginners to the most experienced riders as well as the sport’s elite, and I’m really pleased we were able to showcase the county again at this great event.”

  7. Gloucestershire v Nottinghamshire - day fourpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Gloucestershire face Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.

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  8. Glos bat out day to draw with Nottspublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Graeme van Buuren scores 88 not out as Gloucestershire bat out the day to draw with Nottinghamshire.

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  9. Cables cut on railway linespublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Thieves tried to steal cables from the railway lines between Nottingham and Sheffield twice in the last week, police said.

    British Transport Police said cable was cut on two consecutive nights in locations near Worksop in Nottinghamshire last weekend.

    On one occasion, rail workers disturbed a group of men on a crossing near the station.

    The men fled but left trailers, bikes and cut cable at the scene.

  10. Grand old lady of the road returning homepublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    A 1950s coach, restored by an enthusiast in south Norfolk, is finally on her way home to the Shetland Islands.

    The 1950s coach

    For years, the Bedford OB was a lifeline to hundreds of islanders, taking children to school, fishermen to their boats, even used for Sunday School picnics.

    Interior of coach, showing dashboard and upright driver and passenger seats

    After many years of service and many miles, the coach ended up in Norfolk for retirement, and Nick Taylor (pictured right) spent six years lovingly restoring her at his home in Weybread in Suffolk - before gifting the old lady back to the island from whence she came.

    It will take 12 days for the vintage bus to travel the 1,200 miles - and behind the wheel is the coach's original driver, 73-year-old John Watt (pictured left).

    Nick Taylor, on the right, and John Watts, standing left, by the vintage coach

    Before she sets off, there was time for a blessing from the Bishop of Norwich. It was a first for the Right Reverend Graham James - he'd previously blessed an ambulance and its passengers, but not a bus and crew.

    The Bishop of Norwich standing by the coach

    With no sat navs, but an old-fashioned map (remember them?), the first leg of the journey takes the crew 100 miles from Norwich, via Aylsham, Hunstanton, King's Lynn, and Newark to Gainsborough where they'll spend their first night.

    The coach outside Norwich Cathedral

    If you see her on her journey of a lifetime, give her a wave!

    The coach departing through Cathedral arch
  11. Burton interested in County's Boycepublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough says he wants to sign Ross County and Northern Ireland striker Liam Boyce.

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  12. NASA technology to grow vegetables in developing countriespublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    A student has used space technology to grow vegetables without soil and very little water.

    Nikian Aghababaie developed the low cost growing kit so families with limited resources in harsh climates can cultivate food using 90% less water than traditional methods.

    NikianImage source, Nottingham Trent University

    NASA uses a complex version of the technology at the International Space Station so astronauts can grow fruit and veg in space.

    The technology works by suspending seedlings or cuttings from plants or vegetables mid-air in a growing chamber.

    Nikian, who is studying product design at Nottingham Trent University, said: “It was important to me to design an affordable product which communities can make themselves, maintain and adopt."

  13. 'Leg burn' man sought after trampoline firepublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    The CCTV shows a man with his leg in flames.

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  14. Man who died after suspected crash namedpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Police have named a man who died after apparently being hit by a vehicle in Leicester city centre.

    Robert Allen, 63, was found seriously injured in Lower Brown Street, at its junction with Norton Street on the night of 1 June.

    Collision in Leciester

    Mr Allen was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, where he died the next day.

    A 25-year-old man from the city was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident and released pending further inquiries.

  15. Wells sees Sussex to victory over Leicspublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Luke Wells continues his superb batting form to guide Sussex to a five-wicket win over Leicestershire.

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  16. Shrewsbury sign Nolan from Chesterfieldpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Shrewsbury Town sign Chesterfield midfielder Jon Nolan for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

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  17. Bomb squad raid: Two men charged with drugs offencespublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Two men have been charged with drugs offences after a police raid in Sneinton, which saw the bomb squad called in.

    A 55-year-old and a 45-year-old, both from Manvers Court, have been remanded in custody, Nottinghamshire Police said.

    On searching the property officers found equipment and materials used for making drugs.

    Both men were charged with production of a class B drug and the attempted production of a class A drug.

    They will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 7 July.

    Some of the materials at the property required the attendance of Joint Services Explosive Ordinance Disposal Engineers to make sure they were safe.

  18. Hospital heroes to be celebratedpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Maryam Qaiser
    BBC Local Live

    Patients are being asked to nominate a member of staff who may have helped them or a relative.

    Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for candidates for this year's 2017 NUHonours Awards, external in November.

    Queen's Medical Centre

    Last year, 650 staff from the QMC and City Hospital were nominated.

  19. Leicestershire v Sussex - day fourpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Leicestershire face Sussex in the County Championship.

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  20. Vinyl tributes to historical figurespublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    These two giant vinyls have gone up at Leicester Market...

    Two vinyls in Leicester Market

    They are a tribute to the prominent suffragette Alice Hawkins and Amos Sherriff who led the fight against unemployment and poverty in Edwardian Leicester.

    Quote Message

    Until the 1930s, the market was the largest open space in Leicester – and it was the place where people would come together to celebrate or protest. Although the space is very different to how it was when Alice Hawkins and Amos Sherriff were campaigning for change, it remains a fitting location for this tribute to the achievements of two remarkable people."

    Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Mayor