Alex Smith
BBC News Online

A 91-year-old man who died after being hit by a police car in Chesterfield on Monday has been named as Dennis Wilson.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said Mr Wilson was a widower who lived locally.

He was pronounced dead after being struck in Loundsley Green Road at about 08:25. It is believed he was taking his regular morning walk when it happened.

A single-crewed Derbyshire Police car is understood to have been responding to an emergency call at the time of the crash, the IPCC said.

The force referred itself to the police watchdog following Mr Wilson's death.

Image source, Google

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A Lego club has been launched to help young single dads interact with their children in Nottingham.

The group was created by Make to Make, a community interest group, which was successful in gaining lottery funding.

This model was created for us earlier today...

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

The race is all over but there was no shortage of drama this afternoon after a crash between cyclists and a parked car.

Neil Farrar, who shot this footage, said the collision took place in Retford.

We have contacted Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Tour of Britain organisers for more information.

BBC Nottingham Sport

Colombia's Fernando Gaviria has won stage four of the Tour of Britain after a sprint finish in Newark.

Relive all the action as Northampton, Bath, Exeter and Harlequins win on a frenetic afternoon of Premiership rugby.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

We are broadcasting live on Facebook at the Tour of Britain stage four finish line in Newark.

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

There was a real "twist" in the tale for this farmer in Heather, Leicestershire, who had a shock when he was making hay for a customer last Wednesday afternoon.

From the top of the field, James Ludlam, of Cattows Farm, noticed the hay was being worked up into the air.

"It was a real visual spectacle," he said.

"I have seen them on a smaller scale, but I have never seen anything take it that high in the sky. It is the biggest one I have seen in at least 20 years."

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a car crashed into a telegraph pole in Bulwell.

Nottinghamshire Police said the car hit the pole in Main Street at about 12:00 today. The force said officers were following the vehicle "from a safe distance" after it had failed to stop for police.

Image source, Paul Stevenson

The boy was taken to hospital after being assessed by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries.

A cordon has been put in place but traffic is still able to pass.

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

The former West Yorkshire chief constable saw 53.24% of shareholders vote in favour of his reappointment despite heavy opposition and criticism.

Royal London Asset Management, Standard Life Aberdeen and Hermes Investment Management had joined a trio of shareholder advisory firms - Institutional Shareholder Services, PIRC, and Glass Lewis - who came out against Mr Hellawell's reappointment ahead of the firm's annual general meeting (AGM).

Mr Hellawell survived a similar rebellion by independent shareholders in January.

Although almost 54% of shareholders voted against his reappointment at the time, Mr Hellawell was backed by owner Mike Ashley (below).

Image source, PA

Eric Simpson
BBC News Online

University of Leicester researchers say they are developing a self-examination swab that will make it easier to catch rapists around the world.

The device is described as "a tampon-like applicator with a DNA swab inside it".

It is mostly intended for use by rape victims in war zones and refugee camps.

The swab allows victims to recover DNA from their attackers without having to undergo a medical examination.

Image source, Nick Osborne

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

Shareholders have backed the re-election of Sports Direct's chairman Keith Hellawell, the retailer has said.

Image source, Reuters

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

Highways England has said the M1 junction 24 southbound entry slip road remains closed due to this overturned lorry.

It overturned following a crash with a van at about 11:50.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Image source, Highways England

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

"Go luck!"

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Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Did you spot this on TV earlier?

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Cycling champion Mark Cavendish was spotted in the peloton as it passed through Nottinghamshire.

Image source, Dan Westwell

Image source, Dan Westwell

BBC Sport

A reminder that Australia's Caleb Ewan reclaimed the overall lead on stage three's 178km ride from Normanby Hall Country Park to Scunthorpe yesterday.

It was the rider's second stage victory of the race so far.

Image source, PA

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

This beautiful display has been created by volunteers and service-users from Flower Pod, a Southwell-based charity which supports adults with learning difficulties.

The flowers have been placed on stage in Newark for when the Tour of Britain finishes later this afternoon.

Image source, Flower Pod (Reach Learning Disability)

The charity has also created six bouquets which will be handed to the winners of the tour.

Image source, Flower Pod (Reach Learning Disability)

Alex Smith
BBC News Online

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Stuart Thomas
BBC East Midlands

It felt like the whole town had come out to watch the tour come through Southwell.

Although it was the first day back, many of the local schools took the children to the Minster to watch from there - and it was their cheers that first alerted the rest of the town to the riders heading our way.

The car at the front had a PA system - and from that we were told that Nottinghamshire had delivered the biggest crowds of the Tour so far - and with the little pavements in Southwell three or four people deep it certainly was an impressive turnout.