Updates on Friday 18 May 2018
Pedestrian hit by car in Stapleford
Fake piercing girls needed bowel surgery
Police 'were warned of acid attack plan'
Cellist to play during Harry and Meghan's register signing
Second guilty plea in jeweller death investigation
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A controlled explosion was carried out at a factory in Darley Dale last night after "potentially volatile material" was discovered.
About 100 employees were evacuated while the material was investigated and disposed of.
Dean Gazzard from Derbyshire Fire Service said there was no risk to residents living in the area.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A man has admitted being involved in the kidnap and robbery of a Leicester jeweller, who was found dead in Stoughton.
Ramniklal Jogiya was reported missing when he failed to return home after locking up his shop on Belgrave Road on 24 January. His body was found the following morning in Gaulby Lane.
Image source, Family handoutCallan Reeve pleaded guilty to charges of kidnap and robbery at Leicester Crown Court. The 20-year-old, from Biddle Road, Leicester denied the charge of murder.
Reeve is one of four men charged with the kidnap, robbery and murder of Mr Jogiya.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Leicestershire Police were warned that a woman had bought sulphuric acid and was planning an attack, months before she poured it over her boyfriend, leaving him blind and severely burned.
In July 2016, Katie Leong poured acid over Daniel Rotariu as he slept at their home in Leicester.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceThe Independent Office for Police Conduct has found the force received a report about Leong acquiring acid to carry out an attack in February that year.
Leong was not contacted by Leicestershire Police regarding this allegation, two calls logs were closed down inappropriately without further action being recommended, and there had been a potential failure to conduct proper risk assessments.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceAs a result of the investigation Leicestershire Police has agreed to look at clarifying the guidance given to control room staff over what actions are expected of them. A police sergeant faced allegations of misconduct but the case was not proven.
There was also a case of misconduct against a former team leader although formal action could not be taken as she was no longer serving in a staff role. The performance of another staff member and police constable were also found to be unsatisfactory and were dealt with through management action.
Losing play-off semi-finalists Derby County release experienced trio Chris Baird, Jason Shackell and Darren Bent.
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BBC Radio Nottingham
Tributes have been paid to a woman known as the "godmother, external" of sumo wrestling following her death at the age of 85.
Image source, Frank Zeller/AFP/Getty ImagesDoreen Simmons, who was born in Nottingham, moved to Japan in the 1970s and became a commentator on the sport for a national broadcaster.
Ms Simmons' death was confirmed by St Alban's Anglican-Episcopal church in Tokyo., external
Steve Pateman, a champion sumo wrestler, added that the 85-year-old's slight presence alongside some of the sport's competitors was "a sight to behold".
Two of the girls have required major bowel surgery to remove the magnetic parts.
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Calum McKenzie
BBC News
Final preparations are under way in Loughborough for a new international tennis tournament.
Image source, @LboroTennis/TwitterThe inaugural Loughborough Trophy, which is being held at the university, features former world number 44 Lukas Lacko (below) as its top seed.
Organisers had hoped Andy Murray would use the event to begin his comeback from injury, but the three-time grand slam champion has not entered.
The tournament runs from Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 May.
Image source, Mark Runnacles/Getty Images for LTAAmy Woodfield
BBC News
Children in Derbyshire will be served a very British school dinner in honour of the royal wedding.
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Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy Reporter
Approval has been granted for three new grass and flower-covered classrooms at an Ashbourne primary school.
Image source, Google/Derbyshire County CouncilThe proposed eco-extension, for St Oswald's Primary School, is to create space for 70 more pupils.
The classrooms will be covered in grass and flowers to help them blend into the field behind.
Head teacher Rebecca Wood said that will initially there be two classrooms, with a separate application for a hard surface play area and the option for a third classroom.
She added: "Everyone is really pleased, relieved and happy that it is all going ahead."
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Emergency services are dealing with a garage fire next to a property in Sibson.
Image source, Leicestershire PolicePolice have closed one lane of the A444 just up from the Cock Inn towards Twycross. They're asking drivers to "take care when passing".
Sqn Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson, 96, flies again in a Lancaster bomber as part of a flypast to mark the 1943 raid.
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BBC News
This weekend is not just about Harry and Meghan - it's also about Kerry and Chris.
The couple from Nottingham are among several others due to say their vows tomorrow.
Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter
A by-election for a seat on Leicestershire County Council has been set for Thursday 28 June.
Image source, PAThe ballot, for the Syston Rideway division, follows the death of councillor David Slater.
A further by-election, for his seat in the Quorn and Mountsorrel ward on Charnwood Borough Council, has been set for Thursday 21 June. , external
Calum McKenzie
BBC News
An investigation is under way into the cause of a house fire in Oakwood.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and RescueDerbyshire Police said emergency services were called to the property on Peers Close at around 01:00 this morning.
One man has been taken to hospital.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Instead of a traditional fruit cake Harry and Meghan have opted for a modern flavour for their big day tomorrow - organic lemon and elderflower.
You can find out how that tastes at a shop in Leicester.
A coffee shop in the Stoneygate area has made royal wedding cupcakes modelled on the cake chosen by Harry and Meghan.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
This was the moment Britain's last Dambuster flew above Derbyshire to mark the mission's 75th anniversary.
Winger Nick Malouf is to leave Leicester after one season with the Tigers to return to the Australia sevens side.
Read MoreAmy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter
Only two applications have been made across Leicester to hold street parties to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesIn April 2011, there were more than 30 street celebrations which saw people across the city out in force to mark the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's nuptials.
The closure applications were for streets in Clarendon Park and Western Park.
Calum McKenzie
BBC News
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released these images of the Lancaster bomber flypast on Thursday.
Image source, Ministry of DefenceThe flight, over the Derwent Dam and Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham, was to mark the 75th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid.
Image source, Ministry of DefenceThe crew from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight were joined on board the aircraft by Squadron Leader George "Johnny" Johnson, the country's last surviving Dambuster.
Image source, Ministry of DefenceCalum McKenzie
BBC News
Notts Outlaws began the defence of the One-Day Cup with a nine run win against Lancashire at Old Trafford.
Image source, Getty ImagesCaptain Steven Mullaney hit 70 as the Outlaws posted 318, with the home side falling just short despite Keaton Jennings' 136.
Elsewhere, Derbyshire made their highest-ever score in 50-over cricket as they beat Warwickshire by 57 runs.
Paul Horton's 103 helped Leicestershire also make a winning start to the competition.