Drowned five-year-old boy 'hated water'published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Charlie Dunn was spotted looking 'lonely and lost' before he drowned at Bosworth water park in Leicestershire in 2016.
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Owen Jenkins inquest: Coroner records accidental conclusion
Leicester man in court over terror charges
Dog found stabbed to death in Leicester garden shed
Boy born 17 weeks premature celebrates 18th birthday
Rowett set to sign new Derby contract
Updates on Tuesday 9 January 2018
Drowned five-year-old boy 'hated water'published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Rowett signs new Derby County contractpublished at 19:04 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Derby boss Gary Rowett signs a new contract with the Championship club following speculation linking him with Stoke.
Read MoreBoy, 12, drowned trying to save friendpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Warning signs have now been put up at the weir after Owen's death.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Updates on East Midlands Live have now ended however links to some of our stories may continue to appear.
Live coverage will continue at 08:00 on Tuesday.
Burger restaurants at risk of closurepublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsBurger chain Byron could close up to 20 restaurants as part of a financial rescue proposal.
Among those named as "at risk of closure" are the restaurants in Leicester and Derby.
Image source, GoogleWeather: Cloud and rain to end the daypublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterIt’ll be cloudy with some drizzle and some mist and fog patches in places. A band of rain will spread clear eastwards in the early hours of the morning. Lows of 2C (36F).
It’ll be brighter tomorrow with some sunny spells. It’ll be mostly dry and a little milder than previous days with highs of 7C (45F).
MP pays tribute to 'lovely lad'published at 17:54 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe MP for Broxtowe has tweeted about the bravery of 12-year-old Owen Jenkins who drowned in Beeston Weir last summer.
The inquest into his death was held at Nottingham Coroners' Court earlier.
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End of twitter postMan charged with assaulting a police officerpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC NewsA 35-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer, robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.
Nottinghamshire Police said , externalthe man from Retford appeared before Mansfield Magistrates’ Court this morning.
He has now been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court.
Image source, GoogleSix in court on terror group chargespublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Five men and a woman are charged with belonging to the banned far-right group National Action.
Read More‘Use it or lose it’ plea as Chesterfield bar shutspublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Chesterfield's S41 Bar has closed, it has been officially confirmed, external. The St Mary's Gate nightspot shut on New Year's Day - resulting in 12 job losses.
Tigers keen on Argentina back Corderopublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor is interested in signing versatile Argentina back Santiago Cordero.
Read MorePrisoner climbs jail fence to escapepublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 28-year-old man convicted of robbery, dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article has absconded from HMP Sudbury.
Adam Breen climbed over a fence at the jail this morning and made his way on foot towards the A50.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceWatch: Starling spectacle at nature reservepublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThousands of starlings have been causing a flutter in Nottinghamshire - this beautiful murmuration was captured above Attenborough Nature Reserve where the birds are preparing to roost.
They've been creating the spectacle since the start of the New Year, attracting large crowds from across the country.
Flock of pregnant sheep attacked by teen gangpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Teenagers attacked a flock of sheep with rocks and pitchforks causing one to abort its lamb, external.
Watch: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Greypublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA three-part programme on the roller-coaster story of Lady Jane Grey starts on BBC4 this evening.
The first Queen of England was born at Bradgate House in Leicestershire and went on to become Queen for just nine days.
Here's a little taster of what you can expect to see.
Forest's new manager is 'an exceptional candidate'published at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
BBC Nottingham SportThe Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall has described the club's new manager, Aitor Karanka as "an exceptional candidate".
Mr Randall said: "Our objective is clear: we want to continue building this fantastic football club and lead it to a bright future."
The 44-year-old Spaniard has signed two-and-half year contract with the club, taking over from Mark Warburton.
Image source, EmpicsYour comments: Staffie stabbed to deathpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
FacebookSeveral of you have been commenting on Facebook , externalabout the dog found stabbed to death in a shed in Leicester.
Image source, RSPCATracy Rodger said: "This is absolute shocking.These people need to be found. What is wrong with people?"
Kim Lucas said: "This is absolutely evil. The morons who did this to the dog could quite easily turn on people. This is barbaric. That dog must have suffered terribly."
Hayley Buckby said: "Why would anyone want to hurt animals that are defenceless? So sad."
Owen Jenkins inquest: Coroner records accidental deathpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Maryam Qaiser
BBC NewsA coroner has recorded a conclusion of accidental death at the inquest of Owen Jenkins.
The 12-year-old died while trying to save a friend who had got into difficulty at Beeston Weir in July.
Image source, Family HandoutOwen's body was found in the River Trent near Beeston Marina and Beeston Weir following a major search.
Forest Green sign Notts County's Hollispublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Centre-back Haydn Hollis leaves Notts County and signs for Forest Green Rovers on an 18-month deal.
Read MoreWeir to get warning notices following drowningpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsNottinghamshire Coroner's Court has heard from Broxtowe Borough Council regarding the death of Owen Jenkins at Beeston Weir.
Ruth Hyde told the inquest a temporary barrier was erected shortly after the 12-year-old drowned, along with life-saving equipment stored near the weir.
The councillor said: "The most important step that was agreed was that warning notices would be erected in the vicinity of the weir.
"They give a clear message to anyone who is thinking of entering the water that it is dangerous."
Acting Det Ch Insp Peter Quinn, from Nottinghamshire Police, told the court he was satisfied no criminality was involved.
