Man shot in leg in attack by duopublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and grievous bodily harm.
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Drunk mum jailed for killing daughter and fiance in crash
Vandals destroy poppies in Stapleford
Large plastics fire may have started in field
Third disturbance at Lowdham Grange
Man taken to hospital after 'shooting'
Rugby: Tigers make two signings
Live updates on Tuesday 7 August
Man shot in leg in attack by duopublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Murder charge after woman found deadpublished at 07:07 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Tracey Evans, 52, was discovered dead by police at a flat in the early hours of Monday.
Read MoreNazi camp survivor to be laid to restpublished at 00:02 British Summer Time 8 August 2018
Frank Le Villio contracted tuberculosis in the camps and died in 1946, aged 21.
Read MoreChesterfield 3-0 Aldershot Townpublished at 22:12 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Charlie Carter scores twice as Chesterfield make it back-to-back victories by beating Aldershot in the National League.
Read MorePhillips earns West Brom point at Forestpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Matt Phillips' late strike earns West Bromwich Albion a point against an impressive Nottingham Forest side.
Read MoreSmoke from plastic pallets fire fills skypublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze since about 01:20 BST at Ravensbourn Plastics Ltd.
Read MoreDerbyshire sign Nicholls for T20 Blastpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Derbyshire sign New Zealand international batsman Henry Nicholls for the final two matches of this season's T20 Blast group stage.
Read MoreDerbyshire's Ferguson extends dealpublished at 18:38 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson extends his deal with Derbyshire for the remainder of the 2018 county season.
Read More'Firenado' develops from plastics blazepublished at 18:09 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Firefighters said the cool air meeting hot air had caused the rare force of nature.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Today's updates have now come to an end. We'll be back with more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday.
Tonight's weather: Possibility of rainpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Mostly dry through this evening and overnight with just a very small chance of a shower.
There will be some clear periods at times, along with areas of cloud.
Lorry fire on A46published at 17:41 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNot ideal during the busiest time of the day.
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End of twitter postCrews remain at site of pallet firepublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Lisa Teanby
Newsreader, BBC Radio DerbyFirefighters remain at the site of a plastic pallet manufacturing plant which caught fire near Swadlincote this morning.
The blaze is out but the plant at Albert Village is smouldering.
An investigation into the cause is under way, with unconfirmed reports the fire could have spread from a nearby field.
Notts sugar ambassador warns against growing obesity crisispublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Michaela Atkins
BBC Radio NottinghamNottinghamshire's first sugar ambassador says she's keen to work with GP surgeries to help patients wanting to lose weight.
Bridgette Hamilton has been appointed to her role by the charitable Public Health Collaboration, external. As a weight-loss therapist working in Nottinghamshire for more than a decade, she says that the country as a whole has a growing obesity crisis leading to a range of troubling health issues including Diabetes Type 2.
And she's hoping family doctors will help spread the message that a diet rich in processed carbohydrates and sugars is where the risks lie.
Quote MessageOur bodies don't deal well with processed foods."
Bridgette Hamilton, Nottinghamshire's sugar ambassador
Police hunt moped-riding chain snatcherspublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsTwo men on a moped have been reportedly riding around Leicester trying to snatch chains from around people's necks, external.
Leicestershire Police said the pair had struck at least three times since Saturday at a number of locations around the city.
The first two attempts - in Canon Street and Jarrom Street - saw the men successfully steal the jewellery but a third attempt - in Doncaster Road - failed.
Image source, GoogleDet Con Steve Wallage said: "All the incidents have taken place in broad daylight in busy areas of the city and East Leicester.
"If you have seen two people riding around on a moped in these areas then we need to speak to you. If you have any suspicions or information about those responsible please get in touch.”
Vydra linked with Burnley swap dealpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Chris Coles
BBC Radio Derby SportStill no news on Martyn Waghorn's move from Ipswich Town to the Rams. It was thought the deal would be announced today but it's all gone quiet on that front.
Now, we're hearing of another potential transfer - this one involving Matej Vydra and Burnley - with forward Nakhi Wells going the other way and joining Derby County on loan.
No deal has been agreed as yet though.
Image source, Getty ImagesWater problems in Oadbypublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA burst water pipe is continuing to cause problems for people in the Oadby area.
Severn Trent said the issue was discovered in London Road this morning and its engineers were still working to repair it, external.
Image source, Severn TrentPolice name woman found dead in Meashampublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice have named a 52-year-old woman, external who was found dead at a flat in Measham.
The body of Tracey Evans was discovered in High Street at about 01:50 yesterday.
A 54-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder is still in police custody and the flat remains cordoned off.
'Shocking' pictures show kids on trackspublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
The group can be seen lounging on a "dangerous" level crossing where trains pass at 60mph (97km/h).
Read MoreCrews encounter 'fire tornado' at blaze near Swadlincotepublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 7 August 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThis astonishing footage shows a 'fire tornado' crews encountered while tackling the blaze at Occupation Lane near Swadlincote this morning.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said the unusual sight was created by cool air entering the top of the hot air causing a swirl similar to how a tornado is formed.
