Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Penalty charges are being introduced for "dangerous" parking at Nottingham's hospitals from next month.

Getting a space at the QMC and City Hospitals is often tricky but, until now, motorists who parked in restricted areas had just been issued with warnings.

From 1 August, penalty charge notices of £50 will be issued by Carillion and First Parking - who manage parking at both sites - if drivers park on verges or use a disabled space without a valid blue badge.

The charges are reduced to £25 if paid within two weeks.

Nottingham University Hospital Trust has said, external it's designed to improve safety and access for those who stick to the rules.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over a "horrific" attack on a woman in a park.

The victim, in her 20s, was left "fighting for her life" after the assault in Victoria Park, Leicester, at about 23:40 BST on Monday.

She was dragged into bushes and found near recycling bins about an hour later, Leicestershire Police said.

The suspect was arrested on Tuesday night and detectives have renewed their appeal for information.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

• The A453 southbound is congested between the M1 and the A42
• Meanwhile, the A453 northbound stretch is slow heading towards Nottingham between the M1 and the A52
• Look out for delays on the A1 southbound around the A46 junction near Newark
• The M1 northbound exit slip road at junction 21 is very busy
• The A38 southbound in Derby is also slow

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Good morning and welcome along to Wednesday across the East Midlands.

Dave Wade and I will be guiding you through proceedings until later on with all your regional news, sport, weather and travel.