Latest updates: East Midlands Live Tuesday 9 October

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

Live Reporting

Gavin Bevis, Nick Smith and Sandish Shoker

'Major disruption' on train routespublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
East Midlands Trains say they have had "major disruption" across their routes this afternoon.
A low-speed train derailment between Derby and Sheffield caused some delays for a short time and now a security alert at Lincoln railway station is causing some delays to services for Nottingham and Leicester.
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Man, 18, arrested over waistband knife and drugspublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
An 18-year-old man was arrested after being found with 80 wraps of drugs and an eight inch (20cm) knife in his waistband.
The man was arrested at 10:15 on Wednesday in Argyle Street, Derby.
A search of his home in Mackworth found what is believed to be cannabis, two further knives and two mobile phones.
He has been released under investigation.
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Campaigners call new road plan 'ill thought-out'published at 14:18 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editor
Opponents of a new road, which would take traffic around the south and east of Leicester, say the idea is, "ill thought-out".
Campaigners from the village of Bleeby are pledging to resist the idea of an A46 'Expressway' because of concerns about its impact on the countryside.
Philip Bland, from the SE Leicestershire Action Group, said: "It is really a semi-motorway moving traffic from the south of Leicestershire to the north with the idea that you build houses alongside it.
"But it's going to scar large parts of the beautiful countryside."
The idea of an A46 'Expressway' is a key part of plans by city, county and district councils to build 180,000 new homes over the next 30 years in Leicestershire.
The councils say it's important they come up with proposals because they have control over what's built and the transport infrastructure needed.
They say people will be consulted widely about the road before any decision is taken.
Two dogs rescued from double house firepublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Fire crews have been dealing with a blaze involving two houses in Newark.
No-one was injured in the fire, which broke out in Forster Avenue just before 12:00, but two dogs were rescued.
The fire service said it expects to be at the scene for some time yet.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Two East Midlands flights divertedpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Two flights from East Midlands Airport have had problems today.
A Jet2 flight leaving for Fuerteventura this morning had to make a U-turn after a medical emergency on board.
An airport spokesman said the person was taken to hospital and the flight departed again later.
Then a Ryanair flight bound for Palma de Mallorca had to divert to London Stansted, due to technical issues.
New pit being built for Market Place Christmas treepublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Work has begun to build a new Christmas tree pit in Derby's Market Place.
The city council said the old pit - which helps to keep the tree steady - was on its last legs and due for an upgrade.
Last Christmas the authority was widely mocked for the size of its safety cordon around the tree, which was eventually made smaller.
Work to install the new pit is due to take about five weeks.
Armed police officer hit by car 'doing OK'published at 13:46 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A police officer that was hit by a car in Leicester is doing "OK, but will need some time to heal".
The Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police has posted on social media that he's been to visit the officer who was "seriously injured" on Friday.
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Simon Cole said he was "immensely grateful" for the support and goodwill messages he has received about his colleague. He's also recognised the support received by Leicester Hospitals NHS Trust.
The armed policeman was hit by a car on Bradbourne Road when he was responding to an emergency call.
Yasin Adam, 25, of Bradbourne Road, has been charged with attempted murder and dangerous driving. Two men have also been arrested and been released pending further investigations.
Cliff visits Nottingham restaurant before showpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
A Thai restaurant in Nottingham welcomed a famous visitor last night - Sir Cliff Richard.
The star dined at Tarn Thai in George Street ahead of his sold-out show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall this evening.
Image source, Tarn Thai
Two houses on fire in Newarkpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Crews are dealing with a fire involving two houses, external in Forster Avenue, Newark.
The blaze broke out just before 12:00 and is being tackled by teams from several stations using breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and an aerial ladder platform.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the two houses were "well alight".
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Children's home seen as 'dumping ground'published at 12:48 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Jeremy Ball
Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands Today
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse in Nottingham has begun hearing from the former Beechwood children’s home administrator.
Ken Rigby is on a video link from Australia. He said many staff saw Beechwood as a “dumping ground” for “children with extreme deviant behaviour”.
He told the inquiry that he accepts he too was responsible for what happened to children under his watch.
Yesterday, Nottinghamshire County Council's former director of social services David White said children were failed "on his watch" during his time in office between 1989 and 1994.
Watch: Man punched out of his seat in barpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Police have released shocking footage of a 45-year-old man being punched in the face while sitting in a bar in Ripley.
The assault happened in the smoking area of Association Bar, in Church Street, at about 02:30 on Sunday 30 September.
The victim only suffered minor injuries but his attacker has yet to be identified and police said they wanted to hear from anyone who recognises him, external.
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Father and daughter design new love locks structurepublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A father and daughter have created an alternative to hanging love locks on bridges, in the form of a metal tree.
Retired engineer Ken Massingham, from Church Broughton, and his daughter Caroline, who is a graphic designer from Littleover, have spent the past year and £20,000 of their own money designing the ‘Love Lock Tree’.
Mr Massingham said he got the idea for the 5m (16ft) structure while listening to a BBC report about the damage locks were causing to Weir Bridge in Bakewell.
Mr Massingham said: "I came to the conclusion the ideal alternative would be to design a dedicated stand-alone structure that would inspire people to visit and leave their tributes."
The pair say they are in discussions to have the design installed in places across the UK.
Crackdown on ice cream vans outside schoolspublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy Reporter
Burger and ice cream vans have been banned from selling their goods outside several schools in Nottingham without a licence.
A total of 17 schools have signed up to a city council scheme, aimed at cutting congestion, which will see unlicensed vehicles barred from selling on 50 streets.
Vendors will now have to apply to the Labour-run authority in order to sell anything on the streets in question.
Hugh White, director of sport and culture, said: "We were made aware there was an issue with burger vans and ice cream sellers parking vehicles outside some city schools.
"This created additional traffic problems at busy drop-off and pick-up times."
The new rules will apply from 3 December.
Friar Gate restaurant named best in Derbypublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Terroir Bistro has been named Derby's best restaurant for the second year in a row.
The Friar Gate eatery won Restaurant of the Year at the Derby Food and Drink Awards, external.
Portobello, Suds and Soda, Anoki, The Exeter Arms and Bear were also among the winners at last night's ceremony at The Roundhouse.
Image source, Derby Food and Drink Awards
Your photos: Autumn colours across the East Midlandspublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
BBC Weather Watchers
We love receiving your stunning autumn photographs.
This one, sent in by DLong, shows a scattering of brown leaves in Ripley.
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If you saw Pete on the ground in Saxelbye Park in Melton Mowbray this is why - we really appreciate the effort for this superb photo.
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This fiery orange tree was spotted by DavePD in the Southwell countryside.
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Chesterfield sign Blades defender on loanpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Sheffield United defender Jake Bennett has joined Chesterfield on loan until the end of the season, external.
Spireites boss Martin Allen said: "He's a solid, reliable right-back and he'll go straight into the squad for our game at Halifax on Saturday."
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Allen, who is known for his personable social media activity, added: "I do hope you are all keeping well and I'm sure you all understand why I've gone a bit quiet and just focused on improving all aspects of our training, management and organisation.
"Soon, the old dog will be barking again!"
Leicester company 'identifies' nerve agent attackerpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
East Midlands Today
A Leicester-based investigations website claims to have identified the second suspect in the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Image source, Bellingcat/PA
Bellingcat, which operates from New Walk in the city, named the first suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga last month.
It has now named the second man as Alexander Mishkin, a military doctor working for the Russian intelligence service. The company has said it will reveal more details about him this afternoon.
The BBC understands British officials do not dispute the identification.
Traffic delay warning over Leicester Marathonpublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Motorists are being warned to expect delays in Leicester this weekend, as more than 4,000 people are due to take to the streets for the annual marathon and half marathon.
There will be rolling road closures along the route to allow runners to pass safely and signs warning motorists of disruption will be in place along the route.
Deputy city mayor Piara Singh Clair said: "It’s a wonderful event for a range of good causes and we wish everyone taking part the best of luck.
"Obviously given the nature of the event, there will be some traffic delays while the runners pass by, so I’d advise drivers to consider using an alternative route during the race."
The races will begin on 08:45 on Sunday, starting and finishing at Victoria Park.
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Nottinghamshire say goodbye to Rootpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Nottinghamshire all-rounder Billy Root has left the club to join Glamorgan, external.
The 26-year-old had a year to run on his contract but with his first-team opportunities limited, the club took the decision to allow him to leave early.
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Director of cricket Mick Newell said: "We’re sad to see Billy go but understand that he wants more regular playing opportunities, something which has been hard to come by over the past year."
Notts County chair in 'appropriate speeding' Twitter rowpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 9 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The chairman of Notts County Football Club, Alan Hardy, has stood by comments he made on Twitter, external regarding speeding.
Mr Hardy tweeted only "inappropriate speeding" causes accidents. This morning he defended his comments in an interview on BBC Radio Nottingham.
He said: "Not once have I said that it’s appropriate to break the law, never ever.
"The point I was making is that it’s inappropriate speeding which causes accidents, not high speeds."
He added he also took issue with mobile speed cameras, some of which he believed were positioned to "catch people out and make money".
Charity Roadpeace has branded his comments "shortsighted".
Mr Hardy has denied a charge of driving at 77mph in a 40mph zone on Clifton Boulevard.
He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 9 November.
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