Summary

  • Three arrests over crash after police chase

  • Snow falls on Snake Pass

  • Marks and Spencer knickers display branded 'vomit-inducing'

  • Source of fatal E. coli infection 'unconfirmed'

  • Anger that 'drug phone' remains in place

  • Melbourne restaurant destroyed by car crash

  • Leicester police station downsized

  • Updates for Tuesday 20 November 2018

  1. Three in court over car wash 'slavery'published at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    The offences are alleged to have taken between 2016 and 2017 at businesses in Carlisle and Penrith.

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  2. M&S knickers display 'vomit-inducing'published at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Women must have "fancy little knickers" while men must have "outfits to impress".

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  3. Two men arrested over city centre shootingpublished at 14:15 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018
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    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a shooting in Nottingham city centre.

    The men, aged 28 and 25, are being questioned after a woman was shot in the arm outside Das Kino, Fletcher Gate, at about 22:20 on 3 November. The victim was taken to hospital but later released.

    A 20-year-old man was also arrested earlier this month in connection with the shooting but was released on police bail.

    Fletcher Gate
  4. 'Urgent investigation' into soil-covered gravepublished at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Bingham Town Council has apologised "unreservedly" after soil was piled on top of a grave at a local cemetery.

    Soil covered graveImage source, Charley Johnson

    The authority has said the soil was removed from the ground in preparation for a burial taking place later this week.

    It said: "Following an urgent investigation and action taken to move the soil to an alternative area, a further review of standard procedures will be considered by Council."

  5. Outrage over 'offensive' M&S knickers displaypublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Sandish Shoker
    BBC News

    A feminist group in Nottingham has said they are "incensed" after seeing the window display of this city centre Marks & Spencer store.

    Fran Bailey who posted the photo on Facebook, external said the representation of women in their underwear and men fully clothed was "grossly, grossly offensive".

    She said: "I also feel very, very strongly about the representation of women as being preoccupied with fancy little knickers, whereas men are presented as powerful and needing to be impressive.

    "M&S are not by any means the only offenders but that particular window just epitomises everything that's wrong with current marketing and how far backwards we've gone."

    Marks & Spencer

    Siân Steans, said the gendered approach was "disrespectful and ill thought out".

    "When companies insist on men being fully clothed and women showcasing lingerie only, it sends a message about women's place in society as objects to titillate," she added.

    Marks & Spencer window displayImage source, Siân Steans

    A representative from M&S said they sell more underwear in all shapes, styles and sizes than any other retailer and they have a combination of displays in their windows, including a man washing up in a suit.

  6. Residents to be consulted over boundary changespublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A plan which could see Nottingham City Council's boundaries expand is to be put out for public consultation.

    It's in response to the county council's proposals for a "super-council" unitary authority. The city council says its "existing boundaries are not currently considered within the County Council deliberations"., external

    Nottingham City Council

    The Labour-run authority says the city boundaries are too tightly drawn meaning people who live just on the outskirts use its services - such as public transport - but don't contribute towards them in their council tax.

    Council leader Jon Collins says they don't want to re-organise, but have no option if the county pursues plans to become a single tier authority.

  7. Your comments: Grave covered in soilpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Facebook

    We've received lots of comments on Facebook, external about professional motorcyclist Daniel Hegarty's grave in Bingham that was covered in soil.

    Grave covered in soilImage source, Charley Johnson

    Phil Davies said: "I feel so sorry for the family, how disgusting to do this and thoughtless. Why do this when there is ground all around to put the soil."

    Lisa Young said: "This happened to my sister's husband's grave at a cemetery in Derby too. It's awful, I feel for his family."

    Michelle Louise Bryan said: "I agree graves have to be dug but not in such a disrespectful way. Move the soil elsewhere."

  8. Weather cuts short royal visitpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    A royal visit to Chesterfield has been cancelled due to "inclement weather".

    The Countess of Wessex was due to visit a community kitchen at St Augustine's Church.

    Countess of WessexImage source, PA

    A spokesperson said Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, travelled by helicopter to Derbyshire.

    The visit to Chesterfield was due to be the final engagement of the day but safety concerns about the weather caused the return journey to be brought forward.

    The visit had to be cancelled but the palace has said it will be rescheduled.

  9. Fatal E. coli source 'may never be found'published at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    The exact type of bacteria that killed the siblings has been identified, but not where it came from.

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  10. 'Scary' number of children dealing with mental ill healthpublished at 12:06 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A primary school headteacher said the number of children dealing with mental health issues is "scary".

    Helen Burns, acting headteacher of Warren Hill Primary School in Coalville, said: "Unfortunately there are a lot of issues which impact our young people.

    "It’s actually quite scary."

    This follows work by the charity Centre for Mental Health, which found that one in 10 children has a mental health problem.

    In an attempt to tackle the issue, children at the school engage in an activity called Circle Time, where they are encouraged to be open and talk about their feelings.

    Warren Hill Primary School
  11. Mud piled on grave of former motorcyclistpublished at 11:46 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    A huge mound of soil has been piled on top of the grave of a professional motorcyclist killed in a crash last year.

    Tributes laid to mark the first anniversary of Daniel Hegarty's death, at the Macau Grand Prix in China, were moved to make way for the earth at Bingham Cemetery.

    Daniel Hegarty's grave covered in soilImage source, Julie Hego Soal

    Charley Johnson, Mr Hegarty's former partner and mother of his 11-year-old son, said it was "absolutely heartbreaking" to see.

    Tributes moved from Daniel Hegarty's graveImage source, Charley Johnson

    She said there had been "no apology" and had "no explanation" as to why it happened.

    The earth, which had come from two graves dug further down, has since been moved by Bingham Town Council.

    The BBC has approached the authority for a statement but we are yet to receive anything.

  12. Three arrests over crash after police chasepublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Two men and a woman have been arrested following a crash after a police chase in Nottingham yesterday evening.

    Police were called to reports of a theft of an Audi TT yesterday evening and a pursuit was authorised.

    The stolen car was involved in a minor crash in Bells Lane and involved in a further crash on Broxtowe Lane, Cinderhill, with a Vauxhall Corsa, which then spun and crashed into a parked car.

    Broxtowe LaneImage source, Google

    Two men, aged 24 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, theft and dangerous driving and a 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft.

    All three were taken to hospital, two of whom have serious injuries, and all three remain in police custody.

    A 53-year-old woman, who was in the Vauxhall Corsa, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

  13. Source of fatal E. coli infection 'unconfirmed'published at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Public Health England has been unable to confirm the source of an E. coli infection which killed two siblings from the Charnwood area of Leicestershire.

    The children, who have not been identified, died from a rare complication of the infection affecting the kidneys last month.

    Dr Lauren Ahyow from Public Health England - East Midlands said: "This type of E.coli has previously been associated with environmental sources and so whilst no definitive source has been confirmed, the likelihood of it coming from the human food chain or a water supply is very low."

    PHE is currently in discussions with the Animal and Plant Health Agency about conducting further tests but said it is "not always possible to conclusively confirm a source" of the infection.

    E. ColiImage source, University of Dundee
  14. Play to be beamed live worldwide from Nottinghampublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Cinema audiences in more than 30 countries will be able to watch a theatre performance beamed live from Nottingham this evening.

    The National Theatre Live production of Alan Bennett's The Madness of George III at the Playhouse will be shown at screens as far afield as India, Peru, Australia and the USA.

    George IIIImage source, Manuel Harlan

    The performance features Sherlock star Mark Gatiss as George III.

    It's only the third time National Theatre Live has left London and the first time it has come to the East Midlands.

    Nottingham Playhouse

    Production vehicles arrived at the Playhouse earlier in preparation of tonight's live performance.

  15. Police downsize Hinckley Road stationpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Leicestershire Police has announced its old Hinckley Road station will be put up for sale after officers moved into a smaller building on the site.

    The police said it was "expensive to run and costly to repair" and had "become too big for modern policing purposes".

    The force said that its buildings are under constant review to make sure they represent "an efficient and effective use of taxpayers’ money".

    Hinckley Road stationImage source, Leicestershire Police
  16. Parling's 'adventure' returns to Melbournepublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Former Lions and England lock Geoff Parling tells BBC Sport about becoming a coach in Super Rugby.

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  17. Restaurant destroyed by car crashpublished at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    This is the scene inside the Bay Tree restaurant in Melbourne after a car smashed through its window yesterday.

    Bay Tree

    The restaurant was refurbished just two weeks ago and the owners say that everything has been destroyed.

    Rex Howell, who runs the Bay Tree with his wife, said: "It's all brand new, two-weeks old. It's heartbreaking."

    They hope to get the restaurant partially reopened in two weeks.

    CarImage source, Mark Whyatt
  18. Anger that 'drug phone' remains in placepublished at 08:53 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Residents in The Meadows are still unhappy the "the drug phone" is still there, despite agreements being made to remove it two months ago.

    The phone box is Nottinghamshire's most-used, with more than 3,000 calls made each year, many of which are thought to involve drug dealing.

    Chris Brummitt, of the Bridges Community Trust, who previously said it was a "hotline for drug dealers", said: "I think it’s disgraceful, I really do.

    "We’ve clearly highlighted there is a problem with the phone, that it’s causing problems in our area and yet it’s still there."

    BT says it won't now take the phone out until planning applications for the removal and replacement of other phone boxes in the city have all been considered.

    Phonebox
  19. Tributes paid to crash death sonspublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Two of the men killed in the crash were described as "outgoing and loving" and "doting and dedicated".

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  20. Serious injuries after police chase crashpublished at 08:31 Greenwich Mean Time 20 November 2018

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Several people were seriously injured in a crash after a police chase.

    The collision in Broxtowe Lane, Nottingham, happened following an "authorised police pursuit" at about 18:30 yesterday, Nottinghamshire police said.

    Passengers in two vehicles and "a member of the public" are being treated for serious injuries.

    Broxtowe Lane roundaboutImage source, Google

    The roundabout at the junction with Bell's Lane was closed overnight following but has since reopened.

    Nottinghamshire Police referred the crash to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.