Summary

  • Woman charged with murder after death of newborn baby

  • Man banned for driving BMW at more than 140mph

  • Four teens questioned after hedgehog burned to death

  • Derby city centre 'smells of sick'

  • Inspectors refer 'inadequate' care home to police

  • BBC criticised for Elephant Man choice

  • School bus no-show in start date mix-up

  • Councils oppose new Foxes training ground

  • Live updates on Thursday 30 August

Live Reporting

Gavin Bevis and Amy Woodfield

  1. Weather: A bright start to the day

    Rich Davis
    BBC Weather presenter

    It's going to be a dry and bright morning. Here's the full forecast.

  2. Join us for today's live coverage

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Hello East Midlands - it's me, Nick Smith and Gavin Bevis writing your live page today.

    We'll keep you updated on all the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

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