County Championship restructure agreedpublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
The County Championship will see three teams promoted and one relegated next year to create a 10-team top tier from 2020.
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Boy who died in house fire 'a superhero'
Clubs to observe silence for helicopter crash victims
Boy, 15, charged with stabbing teenager in back
Former Loughborough student takes Bake-Off crown
Girl, 12, arrested after policewoman assaulted
Forest boss 'angry and embarrassed' by cup exit at Burton
Live updates on Wednesday 31 October
County Championship restructure agreedpublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Tram crash at Meadowspublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA tram has crashed at Meadows embankment in Nottingham. This is causing disruption to the service between Phoenix park and Clifton South.
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End of twitter postNine admit people traffickingpublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Jeremy Ball
Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands TodayA trial has ended suddenly after nine people admitted trafficking vulnerable Latvians to Derby.
They were arrested after police raided five homes around Normanton last September. The offences took place over more than five years.
The five men and four women will be sentenced next Wednesday. Charges against two remaining defendants have been dropped.
CCTV appeal after city centre assaultpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice want to speak to this man, external about an assault in Derby city centre in the early hours of Tuesday 16 October.
The man is thought to have spent time at Mosh nightclub in Friar Gate shortly before the attack, which happened at a different undisclosed location.
Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Derbyshire Police.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceBake off winner felt 'welcome' in Loughboroughpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLoughborough University has been looking through the archives and found an old prospectus interview with Rahul Mandal.
The winner of the Great British Bake Off 2018 told the university they made him feel "very welcome" as an international student.
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End of twitter postFour-year-old nominated for charity awardpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
A four-year-old who designed an elephant print to raise money for Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital has been shortlisted for its "charity supporter of the year" award.
Clarissa Greenfield designed the cushions, mugs and prints to say thank-you for caring for her grandmother.
Image source, Felicity GreenfieldThe youngster earlier tried to help her grandmother, who was being treated in the hospital, by launching a Facebook campaign to get people from all over the world to write letters to her.
Her mother, from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, said Clarissa is a determined girl.
The winner will be announced on 16 November.
Jogiya police officer wins national awardpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA police officer, who led the investigation into the kidnap and murder of Leicester jeweller Ramniklal Jogiya, has received a national award.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceDavid Swift-Rollinson (pictured centre) was named National Senior Investigating Officer of the year at an award ceremony last night.
The Detective Chief Inspector has had a role in 84 homicide investigations since 2002.
Police puppy enjoying Halloweenpublished at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPokie isn't big enough to catch criminals just yet so he's practising with spiders
The latest recruit at Nottinghamshire Police dog section has also been getting in the Halloween spirit by investigating a pumpkin - very cute.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceWoman drowned her pet cats in toiletpublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Abbi Mann was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, for killing the animals.
Read MoreDerbyshire Police ground 'unsafe' dronepublished at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsDerbyshire Police is one of several forces that have grounded a drone over fears it could fall from the sky.
A safety warning was issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) due to a small number of DJI Matrice 200 series drones suffering power failures.
The incidents involved the flying devices "falling directly to the ground", according to the regulator.
Image source, DJIDerbyshire Police heralded the arrival of its new "drone squad" last week, external.
On the grounding, it said: "This is for public safety. However, we have other drones that are not affected by the issue and these are still in use."
Greater Manchester Police and Devon and Cornwall Police have also grounded their Matrice 200 drones.
Police 'extremely concerned' for missing teen's safetypublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePolice say they are "extremely concerned" for the safety of a teenager who has been missing for more than three weeks.
Emmanuel Mame, 17, went missing on 8 October from the Broxtowe area. Police say he has sent a few text messages to family but, otherwise, his whereabouts is unknown.
He is described as stocky, 5ft 8 inches tall. It is not known what Emmanuel was wearing when he went missing.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police'Champions of England, you made us sing that'published at 11:36 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Fans gather at the club's King Power Stadium to pay tribute to their chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Read MoreJudge's copy of Lady Chatterley's Lover sells for £56,250published at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA copy of Lady Chatterley's Lover that was used by the judge who presided over the celebrated obscenity trial in 1960 has sold for £56,250 at auction.
The infamous book, written by Eastwood's DH Lawrence, had been expected to fetch up to £15,000.
Image source, Sotheby'sSir Laurence Byrne brought the copy of DH Lawrence's novel into court every day concealed in a blue-grey damask bag hand-stitched by his wife Dorothy.
The trial caused a sensation when Penguin Books were found not guilty.
The book was bought by an anonymous bidder yesterday.
Crash scene investigation continues at King Power Stadiumpublished at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsTwo very different scenes at the King Power Stadium this morning following the helicopter crash on Saturday that killed five people, including owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
At the front of the stadium, the sea of tributes continues to grow as well-wishers drop off flowers, cards and shirts.
Meanwhile, further round the stadium, police officers comb the scene for evidence that might help with the ongoing investigation into what caused the crash.
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Image source, Getty ImagesNext shares slump despite rise in salespublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Next has reported a 1.3% rise in full-price sales for the third quarter to 27 October as an 8% slide in retail sales was offset by a 12.7% jump in online sales.
The Enderby-based retailer kept its full-year guidance unchanged, with the group expecting sales growth of 3% and a 0.1% rise in pre-tax profit to £727m.
The announcement saw the firm's share price drop by 4% in early trading.
Image source, PAVictoria Centre shares images of new-look dining areapublished at 10:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNottingham's Intu Victoria Centre has released a series of new artist impressions showing how its Clocktower dining area should look when it relaunches next month after a £1m refurbishment.
Intu said it had opted for design elements, such as timber and steel, that would give the floor a different feel from the rest of the shopping centre.
New outlets due to operate from the refurbished dining area include gourmet fries chain Mr Frites and noodle bar Chopstix.
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Image source, IntuGirl, 12, arrested after policewoman assaultedpublished at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA 12-year-old girl has been arrested, external after a police officer was allegedly punched and had her hair pulled in Wigston.
Leicestershire Police said the officer needed hospital treatment after being attacked while investigating reports of children causing trouble in the town centre on Monday night.
The girl was detained on suspicion of assault and criminal damage of a police laptop. She has since been released while further investigations are carried out.
Image source, GooglePolice said the incident follows complaints over the past few weeks about youths jumping on shop roofs and acting obnoxiously in the Bell Street area.
Joint patrols with firefighters are being planned to try to halt antisocial behaviour in the town centre before, during and after Bonfire Night.
Scrap metal dealer fined for fly-tippingpublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA scrap metal dealer has been fined £1,200 for fly-tipping two fridges in the countryside near his home.
Kenneth Ferns, 54, was prosecuted by Ruchcliffe Borough Council for the offences on 14 June and 3 August, and pleaded guilty to two charges at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 26 October.
Image source, Rushcliffe Borough CouncilThe council say he dumped the fridges in the countryside on Fosse Way, Cotgrave Gorse, despite being paid by their owners to dispose of them properly.
Ferns, of Lawrence Close, Cotgrave, was also sentenced to 100 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay a £85 victim surcharge.
Amazing poppy display at Leicestershire churchpublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsVillages and towns have been making a great effort with their Remembrance Day displays this year.
Nick Williams sent us this photo of a spectacular poppy cascade that's been created at Great Bowden Church, near Market Harborough.
Image source, Nick WilliamsThe impressive installation features more than 7,000 knitted poppies. The video below explains how it all came about.
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End of youtube videoPlaque for firefighter killed in factory fallpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA memorial plaque has been unveiled in Leicester in memory of a firefighter who died while tackling a fire at a disused factory 16 years ago.
Father-of-two Robert Miller, 44, fell through a floor as 70 firefighters dealt with the fire in the three-storey complex in Morledge Street on 31 October 2002.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceA plaque in his memory was unveiled at the building on Sunday.
It reads: "You will always remain alive in the hearts and minds of those who had the privilege to stand by your side."
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