Peaty qualifies fastest in breaststroke heatspublished at 07:36 British Summer Time 6 April 2018
Olympic champion and world record holder Adam Peaty qualifies fastest in the men's 100m breaststroke heats at the Commonwealth Games.
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Hostel murders accused 'of unsound mind'
Ex-PC avoids jail in fraud case
Visitors queue 'for hours' outside zoo
Shopkeeper admits child sex offences
Male PC choir changes name under pressure
Police investigate woman's 'sudden death'
Missing tortoise found after nine months
Updates on Thursday 5 April 2018
Peaty qualifies fastest in breaststroke heatspublished at 07:36 British Summer Time 6 April 2018
'Dishonest' hospital doctor suspendedpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
A doctor did not tell employers he had previously taken medication for himself, a tribunal hears.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Dedicated live coverage on this page has now ended for Thursday, but some news, sport and travel will continue to be posted automatically overnight.
East Midlands Live returns from 08:00 tomorrow morning.
Authority could buy back council housespublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
More than £400,000 could be used to buy back Leicester council houses that were sold under the Right to Buy scheme., external
East Midlands venues gearing up for UEFA drawpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsChesterfield and Loughborough University will find out shortly which teams will be visiting next month as part of the European Under-17 Championship.
Image source, UEFA/twitterThe draw for the 16-team tournament takes place at St. George's Park. , external
Both venues will be hosting five matches each.
Ornate fountain to be repairedpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsA Grade II listed fountain at a country park is to be repaired.
Image source, Rufford Abbey Country ParkBosses at Rufford Abbey Country Park, near Ollerton, said the Nemi Fountain had been leaking for many years.
Andrew Cox, from the park, said: "We are so pleased we are able invest in the repairs to the fountain as it is a main focal point at Rufford.
"It is going to be great to see it in full working order."
The work to repair the fountain is expected to start this week and take three days to complete.
'Fewer coaches' on London-Nottingham trainpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
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End of twitter postRams pay tribute to Ray Wilkinspublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
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End of twitter postZoo visitors queue for 'hours' outside attractionpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsVisitors to Twycross Zoo have complained of long delays getting into the attraction today.
The zoo began operating a one-in one-out system from about midday leaving many people queuing outside for several hours.
Image source, Katie-Louise HopkinsOne person posting on the zoo's Facebook page, external said: "We got stuck for hours with three kids in the car. Now my kids aren't even going to the zoo and had their day ruined because of not being able to get past the traffic."
Another said: "We waited two hours queuing. Had to leave queue as had a hungry baby and five-year-old in the car."
Twycross Zoo is advising those planning to visit the zoo over the school holidays to "set out early".
Police patrols stepped up after fightpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Police patrols have been increased in The Meadows after two men suffered stab and slash wounds in a fight., external
Hold up in A46 Lancaster bomber planspublished at 16:36 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsAmbitious plans to place a replica Lancaster bomber by the side of the A46 between Lincoln and Newark have not yet been approved.
Image source, Bomber County Gateway TrustThe Bomber County Gateway Trust had hoped to submit its proposals for consideration earlier this week, but the group missed the deadline due to the Easter Bank Holiday., external
North Kesteven District Council's planning committee will now consider plans for the 85ft (26m) steel structure on 24 April.
"We have every confidence of getting the permission and have had a great meeting with planning officers," a statement from the trust said.
There are hopes the sculpture will be in place by Armistice Day.
Trains disrupted after lorry hits bridgepublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Here's a map from East Midlands Trains which shows a stretch of track which is closed this afternoon after an accident:
Image source, East Midlands TrainsIt's been issued after a lorry hit a bridge near Ancaster.
East Midlands Trains says Network Rail staff are on the way.
Services between Skegness and Nottingham are currently affected.
Rugby: Nottingham hope to down league leaderspublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsGearoid Lyons starts at fly-half for Nottingham as they host Championship leaders Bristol at Lady Bay tomorrow night (19:45).
Image source, Nottingham RugbyLyons, who scored ten of his side's 20 points against Richmond last week, replaces the injured Tiff Eden., external
Green and Whites head coach Ian Costello said: "Bristol are the best side in the division with star quality right across their team but, from our point of view, we are going to focus on ourselves and our performance.
"We’ve had a tough period since Christmas... we feel we have turned a corner with three wins from the last four games."
Overturned car causes long delayspublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
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End of twitter postEx-police officer avoids jail for building cash fraudpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsA former police officer has avoided jail after using charity money to pay for renovations on his own home.
Ryan Bowskill, 30, from Newark, used cash earmarked for renovating a youth centre in Worksop to pay for building materials and a building inspection on his own home.
Bowskill was given a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, and ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work after admitting six counts of theft and one of fraud.
A Nottinghamshire Police disciplinary hearing in February had found him guilty of gross misconduct and he was dismissed from the force.
Shopkeeper admits sex with girl, 12published at 15:56 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Dilan Amin pleads guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child, including a girl aged 12.
Read MoreLabour council leader urged to resignpublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Ashfield District Council's Labour group has seen eight defections in the past month.
Read MoreWatch: Victorian carousel set for auctionpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsA Victorian fairground carousel, which was last used at Nottingham's Goose Fair, is to be sold at auction later.
Auctioneers are estimating that the hand-turned ride, which has been in storage for the last 30 years, could fetch up to £100,000.
The ride goes under the hammer in Etwall, Derbyshire at around 20:00 this evening.
Proposals to increase number of county councillorspublished at 15:21 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
East Midlands TodayPlans to increase the number of county councillors in Rutland are being recommended by an independent report.
The Local Government Boundary Commission has concluded there should be 27 seats on the council, one more than the current 26.
The proposals must now be approved by parliament, but could be in place in time for next year's elections.
Education sector 'failing on equal pay'published at 15:21 British Summer Time 5 April 2018
Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editorWe've reported the median average pay gap at Walgreens Boots Alliance - Boots UK's parent company - is 33% but we're happy to highlight that at Boots UK it's 5%.
Elsewhere, it seems the education sector is failing on equal pay.
Image source, Loughborough UniversotyHere's how the pay gap looks at universities in the East Midlands:
- Loughborough University - 28%
- Nottingham Trent University - 25%
- University of Leicester - 23%
- De Montfort University Leicester - 23%
- University of Nottingham - 21%
- University of Derby - 13%
