Summary

  • 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

  1. Have you seen Malcolm Green?published at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Police are trying to find a man who's gone missing from the Woodsetts area of Rotherham.

    Malcolm GreenImage source, South Yorkshire Police

    Malcolm Green, 37, has been missing from his home on Dinnington Road since Sunday at where he was last seen at about 09:00.

    Mr Green is described as being of average build, with light brown hair with the sides longer on the top and he has a bulldog tattoo on his right forearm.

    He is believed to be wearing a pair of jeans and a dark blue t-shirt.

    It is thought he may be in the Rotherham, Doncaster or Worksop areas.

    Anyone with information about his whereabouts is being asked to contact police.

  2. Tributes paid following police dog's deathpublished at 09:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Tributes have been paid following the death of a police dog from Derbyshire.

    PD Enzo died after being rushed to vets when he fell seriously ill on Monday.

    The force's dog section said he had been brought to Derbyshire from Gibraltar and described him as "brave, loyal" and "truly a one off".

    PD EnzoImage source, Derbyshire Police

    The announcement of his death prompted dozens of messages on the dog section's Twitter account and the BBC East Midlands Facebook page.

    Kate Henderson posted, external: I am so sorry to hear this. RIP PD Enzo. You were & always will be a true #herodog. Run strong & free forever, gorgeous boy and thank you for your brave & dedicated service.

    Julie Kocot wrote on Facebook, external: "RIP Enzo you’ve done your service and very proudly brave and loyal furbaby."

  3. Train delays caused by cow on the linepublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A cow has been moooooved off the train line near Market Harborough this morning.

    East Midlands Trains had to run at reduced speeds in the area, which caused delays of up to 20 minutes, while Network Rail staff worked to get the animal to safety.

    Fortunately, she was moved to the other side of the fence safely.

    CowImage source, East Midlands Trains
  4. Forest boss 'angry and embarrassed' by cup exit at Burtonpublished at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka apologised to supporters after seeing his side dumped out of the League Cup at Burton Albion last night.

    Karanka said he was "embarrassed" by the performance of his players as they missed out on a place in the quarter-finals after being beaten 3-2 by the League One side.

    Burton Albion celebrate their second goalImage source, Getty Images

    He said: "I'm really angry because a team from League One, a team which has played four games in 10 days, has looked much better than us. They were much stronger and they wanted everything more than we did.

    "I can't understand why that was the case and I don't want to say something that I'll regret tomorrow. I just feel embarrassed and sorry for the supporters who travelled this evening because we all came here thinking we could achieve something good."

  5. Former Loughborough student takes Bake-Off crownpublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Former Loughborough University student Rahul Mandal has won this year's Great British Bake Off.

    The 30-year-old research scientist, who now lives in Rotherham, triumphed over fellow finalists Kim-Joy Hewlett and Ruby Bhogal to take the 2018 crown.

    Rahul winsImage source, Channel 4/Love Productions/PA

    His win came after he was forced to restart his showstopper when the 32C heat in the tent caused a storage jar on his workbench to shatter, sending glass everywhere.

    He began recreating his rock garden landscape dessert, featuring buttercream plants, choux rocks and chocolate orange mounds, from scratch after throwing away anything that might have shards in.

    Rahul with trophyImage source, Channel 4/Love Productions/PA

    After winning, he said: "I don't know whether to laugh or to cry. I just feel I need to talk with my mum."

  6. Boy, 15, charged with stabbing teenager in backpublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    A 15-year-old boy has been charged, external with stabbing another teenager boy in Mansfield.

    Nottinghamshire Police said a 16-year-old needed hospital treatment after being stabbed in the back near West Gate at about 14:50 yesterday. He has since been discharged.

    The suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and being in possession of an offensive weapon.

    He is due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates' Court today.

    West GateImage source, Google

    A second 15-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, has been released with no further action in connection with the stabbing.

    Police said both boys had also been charged with robbery in connection with a separate incident, involving a different victim, in Westfield Lane, Mansfield, on 24 October.

  7. Clubs to observe silence for helicopter crash victimspublished at 08:03 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Press Association

    A minute's silence will be held at all Premier League matches this weekend and players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect following the death of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

    The Premier League made the announcement after Leicester decided that their match away at Cardiff will go ahead as planned on Saturday.

    It is thought the players have chosen to play the game, which will come just one week after the helicopter crash that killed five people.

    Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha with Jamie Vardy and Kasper SchmeichelImage source, Getty Images

    A statement from the Premier League said: "Leicester City's Premier League fixture at Cardiff City will go ahead as planned on Saturday 3 November.

    "The decision comes after consultation with Leicester following the devastating events on Saturday evening when owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people lost their lives in the helicopter crash outside King Power Stadium."

    Leicester's Carabao Cup tie against Southampton, due to be played last night, was postponed with a new date yet to be arranged.

  8. Boy who died in house fire 'a superhero'published at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    The family of a six-year-old boy who died in a house fire in Ilkeston on Friday have described him as a "superhero".

    Riley Jake Jackson died in hospital after being pulled from the blaze in Shaw Street West at about 22:40.

    The fire is not being treated as "deliberate or malicious", Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

    Riley JacksonImage source, Family photo/Derbyshire Police

    In a statement released through Derbyshire Police, Riley's family said: "Despite being born with a serious heart condition and needing surgery just after his first birthday at Glenfield Hospital, as well as dealing with multiple health conditions, he took it in his stride like the brave warrior that he is.

    "Riley loved life and lived every day to the full, never letting any barriers hold him back. He is a superhero, and his light will always shine as brightly as his smile."

  9. Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    Quite a chilly start but many areas will see bright spells later.

  10. Good morning: Join us for today's live updatespublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2018

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Hi everyone and thank you for joining us for today's news, sport, travel and weather coverage.

    Nick Smith, Amy Woodfield and I will be bringing you the latest throughout the day.