County ins & outs 2017published at 13:06 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
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Live updates for Friday 28 July 2017
Man denies attempted child abduction charges
Men held in Swiss prison over 'race'
Inquest into death of robbery suspect adjourned
Derby celebrates 40 years of city status
Nottingham's QMC also turns 40 today
County ins & outs 2017published at 13:06 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Leicestershire v Durhampublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Follow live BBC local radio commentary as Leicestershire face Durham in the T20 Blast.
Read MoreAlec Baldwin celebrating one of Leicester's favourite sonspublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News Online
Image source, University of LeicesterImage caption, Alec Baldwin (left) and Dr Emma Parker
Leicester and Hollywood don't always go together in people's minds, but one of Tinseltown's most storied actors will be lending a hand to pay tribute to one of the city's favourite sons.
Alec Baldwin has recorded a special message for Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs), an event celebrating the spoof letters written by playwright Joe Orton under a pseudonym.
He's also written a letter in the style of Edna Welthorpe, which will be read at the event on 9 August, the 50th anniversary of Orton's murder.
Dr Emma Parker, from the University of Leicester, said Baldwin - who made his Broadway debut in Orton's play Loot in 1986 - has always had a passion for the Leicester-born writer's work.
Image source, Lewis MorleyPolice investigating indecent exposurespublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News OnlineDerbyshire Police are investigating two cases of a man reportedly exposing himself to women near the High Peak Junction Visitor Centre in Cromford.
A spokesman for the force said a man with his face covered exposed himself at about 14:30 BST on 17 July, and that a similar incident happened on 5 July.
Image source, GoogleQMC to open £1.4m tram bridgepublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA new £1.4m bridge, which will connect the Queen's Medical Centre's tram stop to the main hospital, will open this afternoon.
The new walkway will provide direct access from the tram platform to the south side of the hospital, which is the same level as the hospital's main entrance.
The opening will coincide with the hospital's 40th birthday today.
Cakes to celebrate QMC milestonepublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThese yummy treats were handed out to customers outside tram stops to mark the Queen's Medical Centre's 40 birthday today.
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End of twitter postPolice arrest absconded prisonerpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News OnlineA man who absconded from a prison in Derbyshire has been recaptured by police.
Michael Ford failed to return to HMP Sudbury on 14 May, but has now been re-arrested by Staffordshire Police.
He was sentenced to eight years and ten months in prison in December 2014 for grievous bodily harm, robbery and conspiracy to supply controlled drugs.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceFootage shows BMW police chasepublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThis footage showing officers chasing a stolen BMW has been released by police.
The car was taken after a gang broke into a house on Hollin Cross Lane in Glossop, external and stole the keys.
They also took bank cards, which they then used in Sheffield - alerting police in the city.
The men appeared at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday, when Ivor Martin was jailed for 44 months, Carl Flowers for 43 months and Ali Luthfur for 38 months.
They all admitted burglary and taking the car without the owner’s consent in February.
Martin and Luthfur also admitted fraudulently using credit cards stolen during the burglary.
Rainbow rising: Your colourful pictures from Nottspublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News OnlineThe rain may have been torrential last night, but on the plus side it did give us ample opportunities to look up at some wonderful rainbows across Nottinghamshire.
You've been sharing some of your stunning pictures, external with us on the Radio Nottingham Facebook page.
Image source, Drake House DaveDrake House Dave took a shot of this wonderful arc of light near Newark, while Jan Barlow managed to capture a double rainbow over Gedling.
Image source, Jan BarlowAnd who knows who lives at the end of this rainbow in Bulwell? A fine shot by Malcolm Shearstone.
Image source, Malcolm ShearstoneMum's regret over stalking murderpublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Alice Ruggles was killed by her ex-boyfriend Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon, who cut her throat.
Read MoreDerby marks 40 years as citypublished at 09:51 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
The Queen came to hand over "Letters Patent" which granted the engineering town new status.
Read MoreNottingham's QMC turns 40published at 09:43 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThe Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham is celebrating its 40 birthday today.
It took a decade of planning and construction but on 28 July 1977 it was officially opened by the Queen.
The hospital's medical school was the first to be established outside of London in the 20th Century.
In 2012, the hospital established its Major Trauma Centre.
Archivist Paul Swift from the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said the planning of the QMC caused some controversy.
He said: "There was a terrific campaign against it, for example the West block entrance, because it was all compulsory purchase, because two houses had to be demolished.
"The gardens around the existing houses had to be reduced and, believe it or not - this is hilarious just thinking about it - but the residents of Wollaton and Lenton formed vigilante groups against it."
Derby celebrates 40 years of city statuspublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Liam Barnes
BBC News OnlineForty years ago Derby had one of its proudest moments as it was awarded city status, with the Queen coming up to mark the occasion.
Thousands of people came out to watch, as this video shows.
Happy 40th Derby!
Clip shows drug users in 'zombie' statepublished at 09:02 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveThis shocking video, which was filmed by a member of the public, shows the effects of so-called zombie drugs.
The two men in the clip, filmed by Ray Mckenzie in St Ann's, are thought to be under the influence of the psychoactive drug known as spice or mamba.
Formerly known a "legal high", it became illegal a year ago.
Watch: East Midlands weather forecastpublished at 08:43 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherHere's how Friday is shaping up.
Beeston child abduction attempt: Man chargedpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local LiveA man has been charged with the attempted abduction of a child following a huge police operation on Wednesday.
Mikolaj Zawilinski, 36, of Farfield Avenue, Beeston, was also charged with sexual assault on a child under 13 and with trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence
Officers were deployed after a man was spotted acting suspiciously in Central Avenue, Beeston.
Mr Zawilinski has been remanded in custody and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court today.
Travel: Updates from across the regionpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 28 July 2017
Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live- The A46 southbound between A607 near Syston and junction A6 is busy
- There is a broken down vehicle blocking a lane on the A46 near Birstall causing long queues before the Wanlip turn back past the Hobby Horse island
- Drivers should expect some delays on the A453 southbound between M1 and the A42 towards Nottingham
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Maryam Qaiser
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