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Summary
Police dog stabber sent to jail
Two dogs rescued from double house fire
A Leicester company has 'identified' the second Salisbury attacker
Two people have been arrested after a stabbing in Derby
There are calls for more fixed speed cameras on a Derby road
Frank Lampard has been inducted into the Legends of Football Hall of Fame
Cricket: Root has left Nottinghamshire to join Glamorgan
Live updates on Tuesday October 9
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Accident blocks Leicester roadpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThis could cause some delays on the rush hour home tonight.
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End of twitter postPolice could strengthen ties with paedophile hunterspublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterPaedophile hunters could soon begin working even more closely with Nottinghamshire Police.
The authority already works closer with the groups than other forces in Britain, but now those links could be formalised and enhanced.
The online groups aim to trap paedophiles and have proved controversial in some areas.
Nottinghamshire Police says it has worked with 15 different groups, and has brought justice to dangerous paedophiles thanks to information they have provided.
In the year to April 2018, police said information from the groups led to 47 arrests and 26 convictions.
Now the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping, said he hopes to bring them round a table to discuss how they operate.
He says he wants to improve relationships and is considering drawing up a formal "memorandum of understanding".
Man jailed for stabbing police dogpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Police dog Axle needed emergency treatment but has since recovered and is back on duty.
Read MoreWaste firm loses NHS contract after body parts scandalpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA clinical waste disposal firm, which has a depot in Nottingham, has been stripped of its NHS contracts after allowing body parts to pile up at its sites.
The Environment Agency says Healthcare Environmental Services (HES) is storing more than double the amount of waste from hospitals that it should do.
The company, which operates on Queens Drive, had blamed a lack of incineration facilities for the pile-up but Health Minister Stephen Barclay said new arrangements have now been made to replace the firm.
Image source, Science photo LibraryMan on trial with pair who named child after Hitlerpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA man from Leicester is on trial along with two other National Action members (below) from Banbury who, a court has heard, named their child after Hitler.
Daniel Bogunovic, 27, of Crown Hills Rise, Leicester, is accused of being a member of the banned British Neo-Nazi group.
His co-accused, Adam Thomas, 22, and Claudia Patatas, 38, from Banbury, gave their child the middle name Adolf in honour of the infamous dictator, prosecutors claim.
Barnaby Jameson, prosecuting, told jurors at Birmingham Crown Court that National Action was "so extreme and violent" it was banned in 2016.
Image source, Other/PatatasMr Jameson said Mr Bogunovic had a "particular interest" in owning machetes and was among four men convicted earlier this year of stirring up racial hatred after plastering Aston University campus in Birmingham with National Action stickers.
Jurors were also told of the defendants' associations with "other prominent National Action figures".
All three deny the charges and the trial continues.
Alleged stabbing victim no longer in critical conditionpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man who suffered life-threatening injuries in an alleged stabbing in Normanton is now in a serious but stable condition, police have said, external.
The 37-year-old suffered stab suffered neck injuries "consistent with being attacked with a sharp object" at an address in Melbourne Street at about 04:20.
A 41-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the attack.
Image source, GooglePolice dog and handler 'share moment' after attacker jailedpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA police handler and his dog are pictured following news a criminal who stabbed PD Axle three times in Riddings in July has been jailed for six years and seven months, external.
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End of twitter postHospital on 'highest possible alert'published at 16:50 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsNottingham's QMC has declared it is in black alert status - the highest possible level of alert.
It means services are under severe strain and people are being asked to avoid going to A&E unless it is "absolutely necessary".
The Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, said it's the second time this month the status has been triggered, and that demand on their services has remained consistent since last winter.
Award-winning photo of Leicester's emergency departmentpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsWho knew Leicester's Accident and Emergency department could look this good?
Image source, Neil Farmer, Medical Illustration, Leicester’s HospitalsThis photo has just won a gold award from the Institute of Medical Illustrators.
It was one of two awards taken home by Neil Farmer who works as a medical photographer for Leicester's Hospitals NHS Trust.
Oil spill contained at nature reservepublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAn investigation is underway into an oil spillage at Pennytown Ponds in Somercotes.
Image source, Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency has been containing the oil with booms and pads with a plan to remove it over the next few days.
Image source, Environment AgencyIt's not yet known how much oil has gone into the water. No fish are known to have been killed.
Sexual abuse compensation case 'could set precedent'published at 16:47 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA decision to award a teen sexual abuse victim compensation has the potential to put authorities at risk of "significant further claims", a councillor has said.
Leicester City Council is appealing a decision to award a man £52,000 in compensation after he was abused at age 15 by Martin Todd.
Todd was convicted of two counts of sexual assault and one of attempted rape and jailed on an indeterminate sentence in 2011 at Leicester Crown Court.
At a council meeting on Thursday evening, Sarah Russell, deputy city mayor for children and young people, said: "The case has the potential, and the way the wording of the judgement has been put, to set legal precedent which doesn't only put the city council at risk of significant further claims but also local authorities and police forces around the country.”
Todd was moved to an approved address near the children’s home where the victim lived following a meeting between organisations including Leicestershire Police and Leicester City Council's children's services and housing department.
The victim launched a claim for compensation following Todd’s conviction, alleging police and the council been negligent.
Leicestershire Police, which is also appealing, said it will not comment while the process is ongoing.
Ex-Foxes striker Claridge on life as Salisbury bosspublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsFormer Leicester City star Steve Claridge has been describing the challenges he's had to deal with as Salisbury FC manager since a former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned in the town centre.
Claridge, who is also a director and shareholder at the Southern League Premier Division South club, said the incident has helped to bring people together - although he admits it has made some players think twice about signing.
Missing Groby man's body foundpublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA body found in Groby on Friday is that of missing man Hem Kumar Rai, police confirmed.
The 51-year-old from Nepal had been missing since 21 September. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Thousands respond to bin collection surveypublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsMore than 2,600 residents took part in a recent survey about possible changes to waste and recycling collections in the Derbyshire Dales, which the district council says is the highest response of any online survey it's ever conducted.
The council is reviewing the service ahead of its £1.9m a year contract with Servo ending in 2020.
Image source, Derbyshire Dales District CouncilOfficers believe this cost could "rise significantly" if they don't change the contract.
A full report on the findings and feedback from the survey and community forums will be considered by councillors at a full council meeting next month.
CCTV images of women released in group fight investigationpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsDetectives continuing to investigate a large fight in Worksop, Nottinghamshire have released images of three women they want to speak to.
Officers were called to the fight in Bridge Place at about 02:30 on Sunday 16 September.
Two men, aged 26 and 29, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceTaxi drivers strike over rightspublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsSome Uber drivers in Nottingham are staging a protest this afternoon as part of a dispute over pay and workers' rights.
The taxi app company Uber says it's improved working provisions in recent months, but the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain disagrees and has launched legal action.
Drivers in Birmingham and London are also protesting today outside offices for the taxi app.
Man finds boa constrictor abandoned on doorsteppublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man was "shocked" to arrive home last week to find a 7ft (2m) boa constrictor on his doorstep.
He was parking his car in Doble Crescent, Hathern, last Monday when he noticed a vivarium by his front door, with the large snake coiled up inside.
The snake was found to be too cold and lethargic when the RSPCA arrived but following veterinary treatment is making a recovery.
RSCPA inspector Sarah Gardner said: “It is certainly unusual to find a 7ft snake by your front door so I think it did come as a bit of a shock to the man.
"I believe people are unaware of how much of a commitment these animals are and, once they grow in size, they can no longer cope."
The snake will now be monitored before being re-homed.
Image source, RSPCAPolice dog stabber sent to jailpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man who stabbed a police dog several times while trying to avoid arrest in Riddings has been jailed for six years and seven months.
Matthew Stretch, 28, had been followed into a canal by PD Axle and his handler in July after trying to attack an officer dealing with an incident in High Street.
He stabbed the police dog three times but was detained as he climbed from the canal.
Image source, Derbyshire PolicePD Axle needed emergency treatment and almost died but has since recovered and is back on duty.
Stretch, of Plantation Road, Keyworth, pleaded guilty to three counts of making threats to kill, two counts of damaging property - police dog Axle and a police car - common assault, having an offensive weapon, namely a knife, and breaching a restraining order at Derby Crown Court last month.
He also had a suspended sentence for previous offences activated.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceCommunity centre offered to local groupspublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA community centre has been made available for groups to take over the running of the building.
Leicester City Council say a number of groups have expressed interest in taking over the Coleman Lodge Community Centre in Wayne Way, North Evington.
Kirk Master, assistant city mayor responsible for neighbourhood services, said: "We have to change the way we run community services to make savings, but we’re really keen to support local groups – who are often current users of community buildings – to take over the running of these premises, so they stay available for people to use."
Transferring the running of the building could save the council up to £10,000 per year.
Image source, Leicester City Council