Cyclist breaks Europe record to highlight mental health struggles
Badgers and foxes 'shot dead and dumped'
MP calls to stop murderous spouses getting money
Neo-nazi accused mum 'said Jews must die'
Firefighters 'abused' at scene of van fire
Up to 100 homes proposed for Derbyshire field
Sinfin waste treatment plant's future considered
Social worker jailed for historical sex abuse
Live updates on Wednesday 10 October
BBC Sport
Wales winger Harry Wilson says his Derby County boss Frank Lampard shows his quality when he joins in training.
Wilson, on a season-long loan from Liverpool, says he is learning a lot from the former Chelsea and England midfielder.
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Firefighters say they experienced "verbal abuse" yesterday as they closed a road to tackle a van fire in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire.
Crews were called at about 09:35 to a fire in a parked van on Broad Lane, and said they decided to close the road to protect the officers, other vehicles and houses while they put it out.
A spokesperson from the Eastwood fire station said: "Unfortunately not everyone was happy that we’d closed the road off and one of our crew received some verbal abuse from a motorist because the motorist couldn’t get past."
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and RescueNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue said the road had only been closed for about half an hour and the fire was out by 10:20 GMT.
A spokesperson added: "Regrettably the verbal abuse has been recorded and becomes just another example of where emergency services receive abuse on a regular basis as we go about our work."
No-one was hurt.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Plans are being drawn up to increase the number of electrical vehicle charging points across Derbyshire.
The county council said it was working with partner organisations from the private and public sector to create a plan by early 2019.
Tony King, cabinet member for economic development and regeneration, said: "Electric vehicles are now entering the second hand market and if we want to encourage more motorists to make the switch then we need to make it as easy and attractive as possible.
“That means making sure there are plenty of public charging points conveniently located for people to use across the county."
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
A former social worker who abused a boy in his care more than 40 years ago has been jailed for 21 months.
David Gallop, 86, was sentenced yesterday at Nottingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of indecent assault.
Police say Gallop was assigned as the boy's social worker at Hazelwood's Children's Home in Radford, and lured him to his Wollaton flat by offering to pay him in exchange for painting model aeroplanes and later to pose naked for photographs.
On one of the visits, police say Gallop sexually assaulted the boy who jumped away and told him to stop.
Gallop pleaded not guilty to three further charges of indecent assault, which will remain on file.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceGavin Bevis
BBC News
The jury has been discharged at the trial of two terror suspects accused of trying to create a remote-controlled explosive above a chip shop in Chesterfield.
Andy Sami Star, 32, who lived and worked at the Mermaid Fish Bar in Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, and Farhad Salah, 23, of Brunswick Road, Sheffield had denied preparing to commit acts of terrorism.
Image source, Julie QuenzlerDuring the trial, prosecutors said the pair hoped to place the weapon within a driverless car so they did not have to martyr themselves.
The jury was discharged this morning by Judge Paul Watson QC after deliberating for nearly 17 hours.
The court was told the Crown Prosecution Service will be seeking a retrial of both men.
Jurors fail to reach verdicts in the case of two men accused of planning to detonate a remote explosive.
Read MoreGavin Bevis
BBC News
People living in a Melton Mowbray housing estate have been asked to look out for a 14-year-old girl who's been missing for almost four days, external.
Kristina Ginova disappeared from the Vale of Belvoir, near Grantham, on Saturday night and police believe she is currently somewhere in or near the Fairmead estate.
Officers are currently visiting houses in the area and have appealed for information.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceNick Smith
BBC News Online
The East Midlands fire dog is looking sharp in his new collar, but there's more to it than that.
Dexter is marking World Mental Health Day by wearing the Royal British Legion collar, "in respect of the fallen in conflict on World Mental Health Day, especially remembering those still suffering."
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceGavin Bevis
BBC News
Staff were threatened with a "large knife" during a robbery at a supermarket in Worksop last night.
Nottinghamshire Police said a man entered Sainsbury's in Newcastle Avenue at about 22:00 and demanded money from two workers who were cashing up.
Image source, GoogleThe robber then left with the cash. The two staff members were very shaken but otherwise unhurt.
Police have appealed for witnesses and information, external.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Emergency call handlers in Derbyshire are to be given more help to deal with 999 calls from people encountering mental health problems, external.
Paramedics are to join mental health nurses and social workers as part of a "triage hub" at Derbyshire Police's call centre in Ripley so callers can be offered the most suitable help available.
The hub was created two years ago but it's hoped bringing in paramedics and a dedicated ambulance will help to further enhance its work.
East Midlands Ambulance Service said one of the key aims of the six-month pilot project was to cut down on unnecessary visits to A&E.
Tim Slater, from the service, said: "Currently, when a patient experiencing a mental health crisis calls 999, they may need to be taken to A&E for further assessment.
"Being in that busy environment can exacerbate their distress and may not be the right place for that patient."
He said the triage team may be able to provide tailored advice over the phone or arrange GP appointments, home visits or immediate transfer to a mental health ward.
Ken Rigby, who worked at Beechwood Community Home, said it was a "dumping ground" for troubled children.
Read MoreLeicester City Council and Leicestershire Police were ordered to pay £52,000 to an abuse victim in August.
Read More
BBC Radio Derby
Meet Mike. He makes inventions to help people with disabilities in their daily lives. Bravo Mike.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Three puppies were found abandoned and "whimpering" on a Leicester doorstep.
Image source, RSPCAOn Sunday evening Geraldine Astill went to her front door on Sanvey Lane after hearing the sound of whimpering. She found a "really sick" puppy on her doorstep and two more sat next to her wheelie bin.
She said: “The poor things were very thin and I took them inside and gave them some food while comforting the particularly poorly puppy.
“I am just glad I was in the house at the time and able to help them.”
Image source, RSPCAThe puppies were taken to a vet where they were found to be emaciated, full of fleas and had severe diarrhoea.
Sadly the particularly ill puppy died in the night. The other two, that have been named Kate and Naomi after supermodels, are now recovering at the RSPCA’s Woodside Animal Centre.
The charity is investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information on who dumped the poorly puppies.
BBC Sport
Former Leicester City striker Geoff Horsfield has been making headlines for the right reasons - he paid for a homeless man to stay in a B&B for a weekend.
The 44-year-old, who played for the Foxes in 2007, said he met the rough sleeper in Sutton Coldfield while returning home from a hospital appointment.
He said he was now hoping to find the man permanent accommodation through a foundation he set up two years ago.
BBC Business News
Shares in Patisserie Valerie have been suspended after the cafe chain discovered "significant, potentially fraudulent, accounting irregularities".
The company said these could cause a "potential material" mis-statement in its accounts.
The firm - which has outlets in Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham and Leicester - has suspended its finance director.
Image source, Getty ImagesNick Smith
BBC News Online
A man who died following a crash on the A46 near Syston has been named by police.
John Lee, 33, died following a two-car crash on 23:40 on 27 September involving a black Volkswagen Golf he was driving and a silver Toyota Yaris.
The driver of the Toyota suffered minor injuries and was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
Staff are to go on strike at a crane firm in Derbyshire as part of a dispute over pay, the union said.
The Unite union, which represents about 35 production staff at Street Crane in Chapel-en-le-Frith, said they had unanimously voted for 12 days of strike action over the next three months.
It comes after they rejected a 2.5% pay offer for the year starting July 2018.
The first of the 24-hour stoppages is due to take place on Monday.
Image source, GoogleUnite regional officer Shaun Lee said they had "met with a brick wall" during pay negotiations.
Street Crane has been approached for a comment and we are awaiting a response.
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The Jain Centre in Leicester has lodged a petition against plans to partly pedestrianise a street as part of a £1.5m revamp.
York Road, which runs along side the temple, is where blue badge holders park and it is felt that pedestrianisation would limit their access.
Piyush Madhani, who is the current president of the centre said: "Right now with the plans the council have to pedestrianise York Road, there will be issues with the disabled and the elderly for them to visit the centre.
"We are at 1,550 signatures and we are trying to get as much support, as if plans go ahead to pedestrianise York Road then it will have a serious detrimental effect on existence in the centre.
"This is one of the oldest [Jain] centres in the western world, so its existence is quite important."
Jainism is an Indian religion which believes in equality of all living things and preaches non-violence.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police have appealed for help to find missing Hazel McPhee.
The 30-year-old was reported missing from the Sutton in Ashfield area at around 13:00 on 8 October.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceShe was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, black T-shirt with gold writing, black leggings and white trainers.