Man charged over child abduction attemptpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
The 36-year-old man has denied attempted child abduction and the sexual assault of a child.
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Live updates for Thursday 27 July 2017
Man arrested over child abduction scare
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Man charged over child abduction attemptpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Notts County sign goalkeeper Fitzsimonspublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
League Two side Notts County sign goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons following a trial spell at Meadow Lane.
Read MoreFazakerley cleared to play for Guernseypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Leicestershire give all-rounder Will Fazakerley permission to play for Guernsey in the World Cricket League in September.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
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East Midlands weather update: A chance of thunderpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands TodayThere will be a few sharp showers to end the afternoon and these will continue into the evening.
The odd rumble of thunder is also possible. However, there will be plenty of sunny spells in between.
Man rushed to hospital after Meadows stabbingpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the chest this afternoon, Nottinghamshire Police has confirmed.
The force said they were called to Humber Close, in the Meadows, at about 13:40 BST.
Image source, GoogleThe victim's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or altering.
Horse found dead in flooded fieldpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby, political reporterAn animal welfare group is calling for more to be done - after a horse was found dead in a field by the A61 near Little Eaton island.
The charity Help for Horses wants more action to stop horses being left to die in Derbyshire after the dead animal was brought to their attention.
It's not clear who owned the horse. The incident has now been passed on to the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner's office.
Derbyshire v Nottinghamshirepublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Derbyshire face Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast.
Read MoreLeicestershire v Lancashirepublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Leicestershire face Lancashire in the T20 Blast.
Read MoreWatch: Train in near miss with tractorpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveWith harvest season around the corner, British Transport Police has released video footage to warn farmers of the dangers of crossing the railway.
This was recorded by a train in Huncote...
'Notts keen to give youth a chance'published at 16:55 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Director of cricket Mick Newell says Nottinghamshire will look to bolster their squad, but are keen to give youth a chance.
Read MoreWatch: Family living in fear after burka robberypublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveYou might remember this burglary at a house in Leicester back in April - two men wore burkas to break into a house on Dorothy Road...
Police have said three men and a woman have since been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The victim, who had a hand and several ribs broken in the attack, has spoken out about what happened to him...
Quote MessageI just went to the door and was attacked in my own home without warning. I want the people responsible caught so that I can stop living in fear and to stop this happening to anyone else. This has left me and my family scared every time someone comes to the door or a car passes the house.”
Victim
Despite having made arrests police have said they need the help of the community.
They are asking the public to think back and see if they can remember anything out of the ordinary.
Midfielder Bouchalakis joins Forestpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Championship side Nottingham Forest sign midfielder Andreas Bouchalakis on a three-year deal from Olympiacos.
Read MoreSearch for missing Syston manpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LivePolice are concerned for welfare of this 21-year-old man who has been reported missing...
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceLiam Jones was last seen yesterday by a family member at his home in the Syston area.
It looks like the Lowland Search & Rescue Unit is also helping with the search...
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End of twitter postMan arrested over child abduction scarepublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Police said they responded with large numbers of officers and vehicles when they were alerted by the public.
Read MoreWelly weather at Y Not Festivalpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveBetter pack your wellies if you're heading for the Y Not Festival - police have just shared these photos of the festival site...
Image source, Derbyshire Police
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceMorgan on 'tipping point' abuse onlinepublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Amy Woodfield
BBC Local LiveNicky Morgan has been speaking to the BBC about receiving death threats on Twitter.
The Loughborough MP said there are limits to what anyone should have to put up with on social media.
She told: "I think all MPs are used to pretty robust political debate and we're quite used to being sworn at on Twitter or people making it very clear what they think of us.
"But I think the threat of violence is something for me that is a tipping point."
Man arrested over attempted child abductionpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA 36-year-old man was arrested after reports a girl had been followed into a house in Beeston last night.
The suspect was spotted acting suspiciously on Central Avenue just after 16:30 BST.
Police said when they arrived in the area, members of the public helped them track down the man.
Here's Inspector Steven Wragg...
Leicestershire v Nottinghamshire - in-play clips & radiopublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Follow live in-play highlights and BBC radio commentary as Leicestershire face Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast.
Read MoreNew garden is quiet place for cancer patientspublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 27 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThis beautiful garden has been created at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for cancer patients.
The garden, which opened today in the Ear Nose and Throat Centre, will be a quiet and relaxing place for patients to go while they are having treatment.
Catherine Behenna, who is from the hospital, has led the project.
She said: "This was such an unloved area for so many years and I spent a lot of time looking out thinking wouldn't it be fantastic if we could get patients into this space.
"Gardens make us all feel so much better and we just needed somewhere our patients could come and have a moment of reflection and take some time away."
Image source, BBC SportThe opening coincided with World Head and Neck cancer day.