Man denies carrying out sex attackspublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
The offences allegedly happened between November 2009 and January 2014 in three counties.
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Mugger jailed for killing woman, 100
Police officer admits child sex offences
Disabled cuts scaled back by council
Bar staff get 'black eyes' to highlight abuse
'World's oldest' Valentine card sold
Lampard frustrated after Rams draw
Updates for Thursday 14 February
Man denies carrying out sex attackspublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Missing man found safe and wellpublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineLudek Petrik, who went missing on Friday, has been found safe and well.
The 44-year-old was last seen at his home in Beatrice Road, Leicester but has been located in the city.
Police have thanked everyone who helped with their appeal.
Man due in court after couple hurt in burglarypublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man is due in court today after a man and woman were attacked with knives during a burglary.
Police say that two men with knives burst into a property in Philip Avenue, Newark, on 18 January, and caused slash wounds to a 49-year-old man and cuts to a 44-year-old woman.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burglary, causing grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article and is due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates' Court today.
Another man, 21, was previously charged with the same offences and appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on 24 January, where he was remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 22 February.
Image source, GoogleTeenagers arrested over attempted knife robberypublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA woman and two boys have been questioned over an alleged attempted robbery in Cotgrave involving a knife.
Notts Police said the trio, aged 18, 16 and 15 were arrested after money was demanded from another 18-year-old woman in Broadmeer on Tuesday night.
Image source, GoogleThey've been released on bail with conditions and police have appealed for witnesses.
Could trees protect us from floods?published at 14:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Hannah Meredith
Journalist, BBC Radio NottinghamMini-forests are being planted to protect homes in Nottinghamshire villages from flooding.
About 1,700 saplings are being planted in Lambley and Lowdham as part of a national pilot to find natural ways to reduce flood risk.
The thinking is tree roots absorb a lot of water and provide a rough barrier to rain making its way in to nearby brooks.
Woman's purse stolen from shoppublished at 14:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlinePolice have released an image of a woman they want to speak to after a 79-year-old woman's purse was stolen from a shop in Chesterfield.
The woman had dropped her purse in Packers Row at 13:10 on 4 January.
Police believe the woman pictured below could have information which could help their investigation.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceMEP Bullock joins Brexit Partypublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineEast Midlands MEP Jonathan Bullock has announced he is now part of The Brexit Party after leaving UKIP.
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End of twitter postGritters deployed as the mercury plungespublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsJust when it seemed like things were warming up, the gritters are being sent out again.
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End of twitter postYour photos: Valentine's Day snapspublished at 13:42 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Love is in the air and Weather Watchers across the region seem to have caught the buzz this Valentine's Day.
Image source, Janice DysonThank you to Janice Dyson for sending in this photo of two lovebirds, snapped this morning in Wingerworth.
Image source, LindafromBelperAnd LindafromBelper caught a fitting shot of her home town.
Derbyshire road closes after crashpublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineTwo cars have crashed on a rural road, forcing it to shut.
Police, the ambulance service and Highways England are all at the scene of the crash.
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End of twitter postCharity handing out beauty boxes to sex workerspublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
BBC Radio DerbyA charity which supports sex workers in Derby is handing out beauty products to women working on the streets.
Restore says it wants to show women working in the adult industry that there can be hope compassion and care.
Image source, Josie LarderRestore's project manager, Josie Larder, said: "We just want to offer them some compassion and a beauty box is a great way to do that.
"It’s something to say ‘you deserve this and you’re worthy of being loved and shown compassion to."
Mugger jailed for killing woman, 100published at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
"Cowardly petty criminal" Artur Waszkiewicz is jailed for 15 years for killing Zofija Kaczan.
Read MoreSofija Kaczan killing: Widow 'forgave' her attackerpublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Press AssociationA court has heard how 100-year-old widow Sofija Kaczan had "forgiven and prayed" for Artur Waszkiewicz, who today was jailed for 15 years for causing her death.
Passing sentence, Judge Nicholas Dean QC, said: "Mrs Kaczan would not have wanted her life to be defined by the circumstances of her death.
"She had prayed for and forgiven her attacker which is testament to the good person she was."
Waszkiewicz, formerly of Derby, now of Hilary Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, had denied manslaughter and robbery but was convicted at Derby Crown Court yesterday.
Judge Dean told him: "You are only 40 years old, you will have many years of life left to you after your release, but you deprived Sofija Kaczan of her life so that she suffered an awful death.
"I hope you will reflect on that in the years you will spend in prison."
Waszkiewicz bowed his head throughout today's hearing and showed no emotion as he was jailed.
'World’s oldest' Valentine card soldpublished at 12:55 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
The "declaration of love", which was handwritten about 230 years ago, is sold at auction for £7,000.
Read MoreMissing hiker may have been heading to Peak Districtpublished at 12:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlinePolice believe a man wearing hiking gear who has not been seen in two days was heading to Derbyshire's Hope Valley.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceJames Bell was last seen at his Chesterfield home early on Tuesday morning.
The 53-year-old was wearing black trousers, a dark-coloured Regatta coat with a blue zip, and walking boots.
He is also believed to have been carrying the same distinctive orange rucksack as in the picture.
He is described as 5ft 7ins tall and of medium build with brown hair, and police believe he could have been going to the Curbar area.
Ex-police officer admits child sex crimespublished at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Lee Bowditch sent a teenager an indecent image of himself as well as sexual messages, said police.
Read MoreSofija Kaczan killing: Carer 'distraught'published at 12:05 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPrior to Artur Waszkiewicz's sentencing, Derby Crown Court was read a statement by Mrs Kaczan's former carer Angelika Cybulska who said she had planned to go on one final holiday with the 100-year-old.
Ms Cybulska said: "Now she has gone it has taken a massive part of my heart away and I miss her daily. I am so distraught she had to die in this way."
Image source, PAOffering mitigation for Waszkiewicz, - formerly of Wolfa Street, Derby, now of Hilary Road, Shepherd's Bush, London defence - QC David Nathan said: "I would respectfully submit he is not a monster.
"No doubt over the last few months in custody he will have realised what he has thrown away."
Mugger jailed for causing death of 100-year-old womanpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
BreakingGavin Bevis
BBC NewsArtur Waszkiewicz has been jailed for 15 years for causing the death of a 100-year-old woman whose neck was broken in a handbag robbery.
Sofija Kaczan died of pneumonia six days after being robbed near her home in Empress Road, Normanton, while walking to church on 28 May.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceWaszkiewicz, 40, - formerly of Wolfa Street, Derby, now of Hilary Road, Shepherd's Bush, London - had denied manslaughter and robbery but was convicted at Derby Crown Court yesterday.
He was sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter and seven years for robbery to run concurrently.
The jury deliberated for just over two hours before unanimously convicting him.
Life-size Lego suffragette comes to Leicesterpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThis 5ft 6ins model will be on display at the New Walk Museum as part of the Alice Hawkins & Votes for Women exhibition about the suffragette movement.
The life-size model - named Hope - weighs in at 94kg and is made of around 35,000 individual bricks.
Image source, UK Parliament / Jessica TaylorHope was made as part of last year’s programme of events marking 100 years of women’s suffrage and has been on a tour of the UK.
She will be on show at the museum until 28 April.
Your views: Beggar 'renting' out his dogpublished at 11:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2019
FacebookA story of a beggar "renting" out his dog to other homeless people in Leicester has got you talking on Facebook this morning.
Arif Varoji, who set up Help the Homeless Leicester and UK, say people are being conned and urged the public not to give money to people in the street.
Lis Parsons said: "£3 for a couple of hours... hardly a fortune, is it? Let's focus our anger on the government which has allowed one person in 200 to become homeless, and put pressure on the housing industry to provide affordable accommodation."
Alison Wheatley said: "Probably pays for dog food. £3 isn't exactly life changing."
Linda Smith said: "As long as the dog (and the man) doesn't go hungry then it's all good."
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