Sandish Shoker
BBC News

Former Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole is still waiting to play his first game for Derby County and at 38 he is hoping to still make a positive impact and help the team get promotion.

His old England teammate, Jermaine Jenas has been speaking to BBC Sport about why he thinks Cole has received negativity from fans and stick from newspapers throughout his career.

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Jenas said: "He is a legend and it is nice to see him back in England to bring down the curtain on his career after more than four years away."

He said he hopes Cole will "finally get the public reception he deserves in the twilight of an extraordinary career" during his time at Derby County.

Vets charged people to see the stuffed curiosity to fund a World War Two Spitfire.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A former member of staff at Leicestershire Police has been sentenced for using force computer systems to access personal information.

Stephanie Ashby pleaded guilty to using the computer system at Hamilton police station in Keyham Lane, Leicester, to search for information on family members including her ex-husband, daughter and daughter’s boyfriend.

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The 52-year-old, of Naseby Close in Wigston, Leicester, was told she must carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and pay a total of £170.

The magistrate said her actions were “pretty atrocious” and “fundamentally wrong” considering she was in a position of trust.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

A pedestrian killed in a crash in Oadby this weekend has been named as Paul Radcliffe, from Leicester.

The 18-year-old died after he was hit by a car being chased by police in Stoughton Drive South at about 12:30 on Saturday.

Police believe he was on his way to catch a bus in to Leicester with his friends.

They arrested a 30-year-old on suspicion of drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving. He was later released on conditional bail.

Officers are appealing for witnesses, and have also referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

The landlord is told the colour is "not in keeping" with the listed building's place in a conservation area.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

Two masked men demanded money from a 91-year-old and ransacked his house.

The two blonde robbers, one of whom was a armed with a chisel, pushed him on to his bed in Arnold but ran off empty handed when he managed to alert the police.

The pensioner is uninjured after the attack yesterday evening but police are trying to hunt the men who did it down.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

Police are investigating after a paramedic's fast response vehicle was dented and scratched by vandals while they dealt with an incident.

It happened early on Sunday morning in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. East Midlands Ambulance Service said attacks like this make the job harder because there are fewer vehicles to respond to emergencies.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

The A38 should fully reopen soon more than two hours since a two-car crash reduced it to one lane.

Highways England said it is taking longer than expected to clear the road near Alfreton but should be open by around 10:30.

Nobody was injured in the crash on the road heading north towards the M1.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

Residents met with police at a meeting called "Melton mum vs. Police" to discuss a perceived rise in crime.

Over the past weeks a lone female jogger has been attacked, a man stabbed in the town centre and a door shot at. Social media has also been filled with stories of more minor crimes such as burglaries.

Some residents said they now feel "vulnerable in their own homes" and others have taken the law in to their own hands by investigating crime because they feel the police are not doing enough.

Insp Siobhan Gorman repeated her appeal to the public not to do this and to speak to them about their concerns.

Police also insist there has been only a slight increase in crime reported to them compared with the same period last year.

BBC Radio Derby

The collapse of Derby training provider 3aaa has left the city council thousands of pounds out of pocket.

The firm was due to sponsor the ice rink in the market place, and owed £16,000 - a payment the authority is still seeking.

Councillor Alan Grimadell, the Conservative cabinet member for leisure, said the council will continue to pursue 3aaa following the three year sponsorship agreement.

The Rugby Football Union prematurely ends a trial aimed at lowering tackle heights after a rise in the the number of concussions.

Jack Goodman
BBC Radio Derby, reporter

The Royal Derby Hospital is to open a new car park later creating more than 550 parking spaces for hospital staff.

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The car park on Manor Park Way will be officially opened at about 13:00.

It's hoped the increase in staff parking spaces will help to keep the majority of parking spaces available on the hospital site free for patients and hospital visitors to use.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

The A50 westbound was partially blocked this morning near Chellaston because of a five-car crash.

It was cleared about 15 minutes ago, but there is still congestion in the area.

Thankfully there were only minor injuries, Derbyshire Police said.

Kaye Forster
Weather Presenter

A much milder day today but very little sunshine to end the week. It could get markedly colder though over the weekend.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

The A38 towards the M1 near Alfreton is down to one lane this morning because of a crash.

Highways Englad has tweeted this picture of a smashed car being cleared - but the road is not expected to be fully open again until around 10:30.

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There are delays of 15 minutes in the area at the moment. It's not known if anyone was injured in the crash.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

A water leak is affecting the pavement outside the Victoria Centre in Nottingham and emergency services have arrived to deal with it.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

The Manic Street Preachers will headline this year's Splendour Festival in Nottingham.

The festival, held on the grounds of Wollaton Hall, will take place on 20 July - so you've got plenty of time to learn the lyrics to classics like A Design for Life.

The former Glastonbury headliners will be joined by 40 acts, including The Specials, on five stages.

Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester reporter

An 86-year-old member of the Windrush generation was given British citizenship at a ceremony last night in Leicester.

Guida Cole, was born in Jamaica but moved here in 1956 and worked as a nurse until she retired.

"I will always be English because I love this country," she told the BBC.

But her daughter-in-law Denise and son George had more mixed emotions.

They feel it should not have taken so long to get citizenship and she should never have needed a Visa to be here.

George said: "It's sad that after giving so many years to a country they can treat you that way. Yes I am relieved... but she shouldn't really have to go through all this."

Denise added that the government needs to "get its act together" and sort out the status of all those affected.

The government has apologised to those affected in the Windrush scandal and says it has made a commitment to help them get the documents they need to remain here.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

With Derby County sitting in sixth in the table at the moment, Frank Lampard and many fans are hoping to see the team back in the Premier League this year.

If that happens, one Rams fan has decided to mark the occasion by getting a tattoo of the manager and new signing, Ashley Cole, on his bum.

Luke Bodell, 25, told BBC Radio Derby, it started off "as a bit of office banter".

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"I was in the office being a typical pessimistic Derby fan and I said there's no chance we're going up this season.

"But if we do I'll get a tattoo of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole on my backside.

"My colleague then drew up a contract, forced me to sign and now here we are."

Mr Bodell who has supported the Rams since birth, is using the opportunity to raise money for Mind and the Derby County in the Community charity.

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"I've been through some highs and lows as a Derby County fan and to see them in the Premier League would be unbelievable," he added.

"I'd take a tattoo on the backside if that's what it takes."

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A dad has described the embarrassment and frustration he feels at not being able to provide food for his son because of delays with his universal credit claim.

The man, who lives in Mowmacre Hill, Leicester, spoke to the Local Democracy Reporting Service at a new food bank in Beaumont Leys.

He said he can't work because of a mental health condition and applied for universal credit in November, but is still waiting for a payment.

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"I can't afford to feed my own kid," said the 29-year-old, who did not want to be named. "He comes and stays with me and his mum sends him with a pack-up.

"It's embarrassing, I try and have my son as much as I can but I can't afford to look after him properly...and that's the most frustrating thing."

The dad said he has been threatened with eviction because he has not been able to pay his rent or council tax and struggles with his gas and electric bills.

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A spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions said: "Universal Credit is a force for good and over 1.6 million are receiving the benefit successfully.

"Latest figures show 96% of claimants are paid in full and on time and up to 100% advance payments are available from day one.

"Where new claims aren't paid on time, it is often due to an outstanding verification issue, such as providing bank statements, evidence of childcare costs, or proof of rent."