Mentally ill woman 'can have hysterectomy'published at 19:40 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
A judge rules the operation to control the woman's hormonal changes would be in her best interests.
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Man in hospital after gun fired in Nottingham
Concerns over Leicester 'sweatshops'
HS2 could force Long Eaton employer to move
Care home pilot to be extended nationwide
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Mentally ill woman 'can have hysterectomy'published at 19:40 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Accused 'did not know she was pregnant'published at 18:47 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Hannah Cobley told police she thought her mother would be ashamed of her, a court hears.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsWe've reached the end of our live updates for today - and this week.
We'll be back on Monday at 08:00.
Tonight's weather: Showers expected to fadepublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Showers will ease in the evening but patchy cloud will linger overnight.
Under any clear spells areas of mist and fog may develop overnight, with light winds.
Castle Donington road reopens after lorry crashpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe road was closed after a lorry overturned a few hours ago.
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End of twitter postHomeless charities handed lottery cashpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsTwo homeless charities in Leicester have been awarded almost £500,000 in cash from the National Lottery.
Shelter Housing Aid and Research Project says its £300,000 grant will help it prevent about 250 people and their family from becoming homeless each year.
One Roof Leicester plans to use its £190,000 award to keep a night shelter open all year round.
The highs and lows of football (but mainly the lows)published at 17:21 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
The world's oldest professional club, Notts County, is relegated from the Football League. Is it a symbol of the transience of life? Bob Walker reports from Nottingham. (Picture: Notts County fans looking sad after their team lost and were relegated. Credit: ALLSPORT/Getty Images)
Party-goers trash community centrepublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineVandals trashed a Nottinghamshire community centre after a party got out of hand.
They smashed lights, fire extinguishers and roof tiles and left behind laughing gas canisters.
The damage will cost the volunteer-run Winthorpe Community Centre thousands to repair, trustees have said, and it will have to close for at least two weeks.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceThis means groups like the local karate club, a travelling post office for the elderly and an older person's social club will not be able to meet there.
Peter Bateson, chair of the trustees, said: "We are shocked - this shows a complete and utter lack of respect."
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceOne person injured in M1 crashpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe crash on the M1 northbound at junction 25 involved a lorry and a car transporter, police have said, external.
One person had to be freed from a vehicle and is receiving treatment at the scene.
The road has been closed since the crash happened at 15:05 with tailbacks stretching back several miles.
Image source, Highways EnglandCrash closes M1 northboundpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe M1 is closed at J25 northbound because of this crash.
A diversion is in place but Highways England says queueing traffic is stretching back about six miles, external.
Image source, Highways EnglandChoudhury fined for historical postspublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury is fined £5,000 and ordered to attend an education course for comments made on social media.
Read MoreWomen outnumber men on city council leadership teampublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterThere will be more women than men in Nottingham City Council's cabinet for the first time in the authority's history, it has been announced.
Of the 10 top positions, seven will be held by women - up from three in the last cabinet.
Across the whole council, 29 of the 55 councillors are female - also the first time the majority have been female.
David Mellen, who will soon be confirmed as the leader of the council, said: "The number of women on the council and the executive is more than 50% for the first time, so it really is historic.
"It's great for Nottingham to be leading the way and I hope that along with greater black and minority ethnic representation, it means local people feel confident that there is someone like them on the council."
CCTV appeal after nightclub 'glass-throwing' reportspublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsPolice have shared CCTV images, external of a man they want to speak to after two people reported having a glass thrown at them at a nightclub in Chesterfield.
A man and a woman, both aged 20, said they were hit in separate incidents at The Association in Corporation Street on Sunday night.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceDerbyshire Police said: "Whilst we appreciate the photos are not of the best quality, we are hopeful that someone who was in the club at the time will see this appeal and be able to provide us with information."
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceHannah Cobley: Baby 'hadn't been alive'published at 16:01 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Elise Chamberlain
East Midlands Today reporterThe father of a woman accused of murdering her newborn baby told a trial he "saw blood" in an outside toilet where his daughter had given birth.
Prosecutors at Leicester Crown Court say Hannah Cobley, 29, silenced the child by forcing something down her throat before wrapping her in plastic bags and leaving her to die.
Peter Cobley told police he spoke to Hannah alone in hospital and told her that their home in Stoney Stanton was being searched.
Mr Cobley said his daughter told him the baby hadn't been alive. He added that he had seen blood by the toilet - where the baby was born - but assumed it was a nose bleed.
Image source, PAMs Cobley's mum Lisa also gave evidence. She told the jury that while at hospital with her daughter she heard doctors asking Hannah if she could be pregnant and she said "no".
Ms Cobley was also asked about describing her daughter as "devious" during a police interview.
She told the jury that this meant: "She’s quiet and she doesn’t properly open up to me all the time”.
Hannah Cobley, 29, denies murdering the newborn baby. The trial continues.
Notts sports clubs unite to take on the trollspublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsNottingham Forest, Notts County, Mansfield Town, Nottingham Rugby Club and Nottingham Forest Ladies have announced they are joining forces to take a united stance against abusive social media posts.
Nottinghamshire Police have backed the campaign, which aims to stem a rising tide of homophobic, sexist and racist comments aimed at players, staff and fellow supporters.
The clubs said they hoped their co-ordinated approach would send out a clear message that such messages were unacceptable.
A Forest spokesman said: "In truth there were a handful of trolls who were determined to abuse players/staff and other supporters at the beginning. However over the past six months we have seen this number grow."
Ch Supt Rob Griffin, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We must make our position clear that grossly offensive and discriminatory messages that are reported to our officers will not be tolerated.”
Leicester crash causing queuespublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThis might be one to avoid as you're heading home this afternoon.
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End of twitter postRabbit still stuck on ledgepublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsEfforts are still ongoing to rescue a rabbit stuck on a five-metre ledge in Burton Street, Nottingham.
Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service said the animal had still not been brought down but its crew had handed the rescue operation to the RSPCA and left the scene.
New police vehicles to help tackle rural crimepublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLeicestershire Police has launched a brand new fleet of 4x4 vehicles to help tackle rural crime.
It follows the recent appointment of five new rural and wildlife specific officers - there are now 11 in total.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceQuote MessageThis investment of four new 4x4’s signifies how seriously we take rural crime. The new vehicles will allow our officer’s access to remote locations which will ultimately enable us to deal with rural issues better.”
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Rabbit rescue under way in city centrepublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA fire crew is currently trying to rescue a rabbit from a ledge five metres above the ground in Burton Street, Nottingham, external.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it did not know how the small mammal came to be so far off the ground.
Road closures after lorry overturnspublished at 13:56 British Summer Time 10 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsSteer clear of Finger Farm Island right now.
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