Root to miss first two Yorkshire gamespublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
England captain Joe Root will miss Yorkshire's first two games of the season as the ECB announces player availability.
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Three men deny manslaughter over Leicester explosion
Dog and three people rescued from car trapped in flood water
Anti-slavery chief took his own life
Flood warning issued in Leicestershire
Cyclists raise money for assault-death student's family
Attempted murder charge over crash
Charity football match for Leicester explosion victims
Updates on Tuesday 3 April 2018
Root to miss first two Yorkshire gamespublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Bottle kicking game one of the 'toughest'published at 13:42 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
The ancient game sees two teams attempt to get small barrels across streams in Leicestershire.
Read MoreA watery Easter across the East Midlandspublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineHere are a few snaps of the aftermath of Easter Monday's downpours...
This photograph was taken in Wingerworth, Derbyshire, this morning.
Image source, Stu's WalkThis caravan in Borrowash, Derbyshire, was looking very precarious yesterday evening.
Image source, Hector PascalsWater was also high in Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire, yesterday.
Image source, DaveFlood warning issued in Leicestershirepublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineA flood warning has been issued for Thrussington and Hoby in Leicestershire.
The Environment Agency said the River Wreake's levels are high but falling and said flooding may affect Thrussington Mill, including Station Road, and some properties in Hoby.
The agency added that scattered showers are possible today and further rainfall is expected tomorrow.
A spokesman for the agency said: "We urge residents to take action and remain vigilant as the situation might change. Avoid walking or driving through flood water. Put flood protection equipment in place. We are closely monitoring the situation."
Image source, Environment AgencyFly-tippers targeted in Harboroughpublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Christian Hill
BBC Radio Leicester ReporterA crackdown on fly-tipping in Harborough has led to a 7% drop in reported incidents.
Harborough District Council’s Tip Off campaign was launched in late 2016 to raise awareness of the problem.
The council recorded 608 fly-tipping incidents in Harborough from April 2017 to March 2018.
That's down from 653 the previous year.
Image source, Harborough District CouncilThe council has been working with other local authorities as well as sharing advice through social media and radio to help reduce incidents.
Last month two men were each ordered to pay £400 costs after being caught, in separate incidents, dumping rubbish illegally in the Harborough district.
Cllr Jonathan Bateman said: "Fly-tipping is a blight in our district and, despite incidents increasing 75% in the district in the four years prior to 2017, it is pleasing that we have seen a small reduction in the last year."
Former anti-slavery chief 'took his own life' says coronerpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
An inquest has heard the former head of the UK's anti-slavery agency had separated from his wife just months before he was found dead at his home in Barnsley.
Image source, GLAAPaul Broadbent worked at Nottinghamshire Police and South Yorkshire Police before he was appointed head of the Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority.
Mr Broadbent, 54, was discovered by his father-in-law last December after concerns grew about his mental health.
During the inquest Coroner Christopher Dorries, sitting at the Medico-Legal Centre in Sheffield, concluded that Mr Broadbent "took his own life and intended to do so."
In a statement Mr Broadbent's widow, Fiona Broadbent, said their lives changed forever on 27 December 2017.
She said: "The last three months have been immensely difficult attempting to come to terms with the terrible circumstances of his death and having to learn to cope with the pain of knowing we will never be able to tell him just how much he was loved.
"My priority now is to give our daughter the love and support she needs to come to terms with the loss of her father."
Appeal over missing 16-year-old boypublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlinePolice are concerned for the safety of a 16-year-old boy who has been missing since Thursday.
Shammy Bandirai-Zikhalu, from Chellaston, is described as black, 5ft 3ins tall and of slim build.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyOfficers said he may be wearing a blue and black jacket with a grey hoodie underneath and black TN trainers with a white sole.
He is known to spend time in Sinfin and Derby city centre.
Vulcan pilot remembers RAF service after force's centenarypublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineA 79-year-old man who was a Vulcan pilot with the RAF during the Cold War has been reliving memories after the force's centenary on Sunday.
Jon Tye, from Holloway near Matlock, joined the RAF in 1964 after being a Rolls-Royce apprentice. It was his job to be ready in minutes to fly a Vulcan carrying a nuclear bomb to be dropped on the Soviet Union, if needed.
He said: "It was a bit scary. Nobody really wanted to do it but we felt we had to be part of the deterrent against the Soviet Union.
"The only way I could cope with it was by thinking it would only be used in retaliation."
Image source, Jon TyeOn 1 April 1918 the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service merged to become the RAF, external.
There will be events throughout this summer to celebrate the centenary, including a service at Westminster Abbey on 10 July with a military parade and a 100 aircraft flypast over the Mall.
Leicester explosion: Shop owner among those in courtpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsThe owner of the shop destroyed in the explosion in Hinckley Road, Leicester, Aram Kurd (pictured), is one of the three men charged with arson and manslaughter.
The 33-year-old has appeared at Leicester Crown Court this morning along with Hawkar Hassan, 32, and Arkan Ali, 37, from Oldham, Greater Manchester.
They're all accused of causing the deaths of Mary Ragoobar, 46, and her sons, Shane Ragoobeer, 18, and Sean Ragoobeer, 17 - who lived in the flat above the shop - and Shane's girlfriend Leah Reek, 18.
The fifth victim was Mr Ali's partner and shop worker, Viktorija Ijevleva.
Three men deny part in Leicester explosionpublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
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Mike O'Sullivan
Reporter, East Midlands TodayThree men have pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of five people after an explosion which destroyed a shop and the flat above in Hinckley Road, Leicester.
Aram Kurd, 33, of Hillary Place, Leicester, Hawkar Hassan, 32, of no fixed address and Arkan Ali, 37, of Drake Close, Oldham appeared via video link at Leicester Crown Court.
Image source, PAAll three defendants also denied arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, on 25 February when a shop owned by Hardeep Singh was destroyed.
A further charge of conspiracy to commit fraud with Viktorija Ljevleva, one of the deceased, was also denied by the three men.
All three were remanded in custody until 31 August.
Modern slavery investigation at hand car washespublished at 11:29 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
BBC Radio NottinghamModern day slavery at hand car washes is the focus of a new research project by the University of Nottingham.
The study is in partnership with the UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner and focuses on the industry. They've described it as the "wild west" of the UK economy because of the lack of information about working conditions and pay.
Image source, Getty ImagesDr Alexander Trautrims is part of the research team and says some of them are so cheap, they must be paying staff less than the minimum wage.
He said: "They are usually very cheap so there's a very thin margin that they operate with and at the same time a large proportion of their production cost is labour, so if you get labour cheaper and cheaper you have an economical advantage, and so at some point you get into an area of exploitation and modern slavery potentially."
Flood warnings in place after heavy rainpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Flood sirens have sounded and a barrier has been activated after heavy rain and snow.
Read MoreForest owner fines Greek players over performancepublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
BBC SportThe Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis has fined players at Olympiakos 400,000 euros (£350,000) and ordered them to go on holiday because of a string of poor results.
Marinakis is club president of the Greek champions Olympiakos, who have won the title 44 times. They are third in the Super League after three wins in their past eight games.
Marinakis was quoted in the Greek media as telling the players: "I and the rest of the fans have tolerated you enough. You will leave today and go on holiday."
Appeal after dog attacked in parkpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineA dog has been injured after being attacked in Chaddesden Park.
Derbyshire Constabulary said a woman was walking when two lurcher-type dogs ran towards her. One picked up her dog Ernie in his mouth and the other also "became involved" in the attack.
The man and woman walking the lurchers then came over and pulled the dog from Ernie.
It happened near to the cafe on the park at about 18:20 on Monday 26 March and police are investigating.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyPC Mark Atterbury said: “As can be seen from the photos Ernie has received quite nasty injuries as a result of the attack and as such we are very keen to speak to the man and woman who were with the lurchers."
He added that Ernie is recovering at home and appealed for witnesses, external.
Ambulance struggles through parked cars on emergency callpublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA paramedic tweeted this photo over the weekend of an ambulance struggling to get through parked cars in Wigston.
Tim Hargreaves, an operations manager for the East Midlands Ambulance Service, reminded people to be considerate when parking their cars to ensure emergency vehicles can get through.
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End of twitter postAnnual bottle kicking a muddy contestpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineIt was a muddy affair for the annual Bottle Kicking event in Leicestershire yesterday.
The game is played between the villages of Hallaton and Medbourne every Easter Monday and sees participants battle to bring the bottles - which look more like barrels - across a stream.
Image source, PAIt's an ancient custom that is thought to date back to before the Christian era and starts with a procession through Hallaton led by a Warrener with a hare-topped staff.
He then "scrambles" or throws a pie into the crowd.
Judging by these photos it's serious business to get that beer!
Image source, PATravel: Run-away wheel closes lane of M1published at 09:55 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
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End of twitter postFood donated after washout football matchpublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineNottingham Forest's match against Barnsley was postponed yesterday because of a water-logged pitch but none of the burgers, sausage rolls and pies that had been bought in were wasted.
The club donated boxes of its kiosk food to homeless organisations in the city instead.
Image source, Nottingham Forest FCChris Senior from homeless charity Framework said: "Hats off to Nottingham Forest.
"The pies were sent out to 12 of our accommodation services yesterday evening and went down very well. A nice surprise on a bank holiday."
Image source, Nottingham Forest FCLeicester explosion: Charity football match heldpublished at 09:26 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineFriends of two brothers who died when a shop and flat exploded in Leicester have held a football match in their memory.
Shane Ragoobeer, 18, and Sean Ragoobeer, 17, died along with their mum Mary Ragoobar, 46, in the blast in Hinckley Road on 25 February.
Maurice Allen, from Allexton and New Parks FC who coached the brothers, said the team and their friends wanted to raise about £5,000 to help the remaining members of the family.
Friend of Sean Rogoobeer, Henry B, said: "Sean was a pivotal part of our sixth form, the heart of all our friendships... this was the right way to commemorate because football was everything [to them]."
Flood water traps dog and three people in carpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineThree people and a dog had to be rescued from a car stuck in flood water in Derbyshire over the weekend.
The fire service had to help the stranded vehicle in Shirley Lane, Hollington, yesterday.
It followed heavy rain and more than 20 flood alerts across the county, many of which remain in place.
These pictures show Station Road in West Hallam yesterday.
