Derbyshire sign Du Plooy on Kolpak dealpublished at 22:42 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
County Championship Division Two side Derbyshire sign South African batsman Leus du Plooy on a two-year Kolpak deal.
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Father 'killed by angry crash driver'
Boots Island plans approved by councillors
Woman dies after being hit by car
Dog who ate from special chair dies
Firefighters tackling large blaze in Newark
Extinction Rebellion protest returns to Nottingham
Airport seeks to reunite passengers with lost property
Updates for Wednesday 17 April
Derbyshire sign Du Plooy on Kolpak dealpublished at 22:42 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Huge fire breaks out at scrapyardpublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
A fire involving 1,000 tonnes of metal sends plumes of smoke over the skies of a Nottinghamshire town.
Read MorePair cleared of seaside holiday murderpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Hayley Fletcher and Leon Wadsworth were accused of killing Caroline Fisher outside a bar near Skegness.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
The East Midlands Live page has now finished for the day however some posts linking to BBC articles may continue to appear through the night.
Full live coverage will continue at 08:00 on Thursday.
Weather: Dry night aheadpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
There will be late sunny spells this evening with any showers fading away. The night will then be dry but areas of low cloud will spread in from the east.
There will some areas of low cloud early tomorrow but these will clear with a fine, dry and warm day in store.
Nazi accused 'discussed martyrdom'published at 17:32 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Alice Cutter allegedly told her boyfriend their future children would "suffer if we don't do this".
Read MoreLeicestershire trees could rebuild Notre-Damepublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Belvoir Castle has pledged ancient oak trees to help rebuild the fire-damaged Notre-Dame cathedral.
The Duke of Rutland, owner of the stately home, has joined other estates across England in offering support to the rebuilding effort.
Image source, Nick Fry"The trees in the original roof at Notre-Dame probably started growing over 1,000 years ago," the Duke said.
"We’re able to donate replacements because my great-great-grandfather had the foresight to plant trees that would only be valuable long after he died. And in turn we’ll replant every tree we fell."
Image source, Getty ImagesBallance blasts Yorks to win over Leicspublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Gary Ballance hits a one-day best 156 from 133 balls as Yorkshire crush Leicestershire by 213 runs in the One-Day Cup.
Read MoreFather 'killed by angry crash driver'published at 16:57 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Stephen Walsh was attacked after being confronted on his doorstep following a crash, a court hears.
Read MoreAppeal traces driver after fatal crashpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Officers investigating the woman's death say the driver is now helping with inquiries.
Read MoreEnvironment Agency at 'major' scrapyard blazepublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe Environment Agency is in Newark working to minimise the impact of a "major" fire on the environment.
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End of twitter postCouncillors approve plans for Boots Island developmentpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamOutline planning permission has been granted for redevelopment of the Boots Island site in Nottingham.
Image source, Conygar Investment CompanyThis area of Nottingham is currently derelict but could soon be filled with new homes, shops, leisure attractions and a five-star hotel.
Delays on A52 after vehicle firepublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe A52 is down to one lane on the A52 westbound near Wyvern Retail Park as a result of a fire involving a Kia Sorrento.
Nobody was hurt but police have advised drivers to take a different route if possible.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceBar brawl death accused found not guiltypublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsTwo holidaymakers, accused of killing a Nottingham grandmother during a brawl outside a bar in Lincolnshire last summer, have been cleared of murder and manslaughter.
Caroline Fisher, 52, died in hospital in the early hours of 21 July after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fight outside Buzz Bar in Ingoldmells, near Skegness.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThe jury at Lincoln Crown Court deliberated for five hours before returning verdicts of not guilty against Leon Wadsworth and Hayley Fletcher, both from Sheffield.
Wadsworth, 31, of Milnrow Road, did admit causing actual bodily harm to Michael Wilcox - prosecutors claimed his headbutt was what started the trouble.
He is expected to be sentenced later today.
Neighbouring fire services assist with Newark blazepublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFirefighters from Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire are dealing with a huge blaze at a scrapyard in Newark.
People living in the area are being advised to keep their windows and doors shut and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe fire on Great North Road started just before noon and involves 1,000 tonnes of metal.
Mick Sharman from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We have 12 fire engines dealing with the fire at present, and I would like to thank our neighbouring fire and rescue services for their assistance."
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe fire service is working with the police, Environment Agency, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Public Health England.
The A616 Great North Road is currently closed between the A46 roundabout and South Muskham.
Woman dies after being hit by carpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA woman has died after being hit by a car in Sandiacre this morning.
The woman was pronounced dead after being hit at 09:10 in Derby Road.
Her family have been informed.
Derbyshire Police are looking for the driver of a blue Toyota Aygo which was seen in the area at the time and they believe could help with their enquiries.
Oven fire at Walkers crisp factorypublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFirefighters have been assisting with an oven fire at the Walkers factory in Leicester.
The fire and rescue service sent four crews to the crisp making factory on Leycroft Road just after 11:30.
Image source, GoogleThe fire was contained in industrial oven and left to cool by integrated cooling system. This was monitored by the firefighters who had a hose reel on standby.
Staff were evacuated from the building.
Man arrested over gun and drugs offencespublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA man has been arrested on suspicion of firearm and drug offences in Nottingham last month.
The 26-year-old was arrested in Penistone Road, Sheffield, this morning in connection with the alleged offences in New Basford on 26 March.
He remains in police custody.
Image source, PAMan accused of crash fight deathpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Giles Taylor
BBC East Midlands Today reporterA court has heard how a Nottingham man tracked down his victim before killing him with a single punch to the head.
Oliver Brown, of Digby Avenue, Mapperley, is on trial for the manslaughter of Stephan Walsh.
The prosecution has said Mr Brown went looking for Mr Walsh after their cars collided on 29 July 2018.
Mr Walsh, 37, had been drinking and instead of stopping, he drove home.
Mr Brown, 21, later turned up on his doorstep and punched Mr Walsh in the face.
The following morning he was found dead by his fiance. A pathologist confirmed he died from a head injury.
Image source, Family handoutMr Brown handed himself over to the police but insists he acted in self defence because Mr Walsh had been drunk and aggressive.
Mr Brown's girlfriend, Roseann Newton, also faces charges of assisting an offender.
The 21-year-old, of Findern Green, Sneinton, had been with her boyfriend at the time of the crash and was also there when he punched Mr Walsh.
The trial continues.
A616 closed due to Newark firepublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 17 April 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineThe A616 has been closed as a result of a large metal fire in Newark.
Nine fire crews were called to tackle the fire just before 12:00 today.
Smoke can be seen from miles around.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
