Two held over 'hit-and-run' near mosquepublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
A pedestrian was seriously hurt when he was struck by a vehicle after leaving late night prayers.
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Live updates for Thursday 30 May
Man in hospital after hit-and-run
Teens call for CCTV after 'violent' park attacks
Forest mark 40th anniversary of European Cup victory
Man injured by car in Leicester street
Two held over 'hit-and-run' near mosquepublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
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Weather: A warm and sunny Fridaypublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Staying dry tonight but it will become cloudier with some mist locally.
It will feel mild overnight.
Image source, Steve Plew NottsFriday will start largely cloudy but this will break to give sunny spells during the day.
It will be a warm day with longer, sunny periods developing in the afternoon and evening.
Van crashes into parked cars near city mosquepublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA van driver has lost control in Leicester and crashed into three parked vehicles close to Jame'ah mosque.
Image source, Saf WaanIt happened at about 16:15 on Wood Hill. Police say there are no reports of injuries and it's not believed to be linked to the hit-and-run crash on Humberstone Road early this morning.
Cricket: Patient bowling helps Derbyshire to victorypublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
BBC Derby SportDerbyshire are up to second in Division Two of the County Championship after beating Leicestershire at Grace Road.
They dismissed the home side for 168 this morning - to wrap up a 65-run victory.
After the match, Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman told the BBC the side he knew they'd have a good chance of winning if they started strong.
He said: "The game plan was to make sure we built pressure with patient bowling and some energy and good skill in the field.
"We knew that if we played the long game we would have a good chance of winning - thankfully we did."
The result leaves Leicestershire eighth in the table.
Watch: Hit-and-run near-miss caught on CCTVpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFootage has emerged showing a car narrowly missing two pedestrians moments before a man and a teenage boy were struck in a suspected hit-and-run.
The two women jumped clear of the car before two other worshippers at the Masjid At-Taqwa mosque were struck, at about 01:00.
Suicidal student 'wasn't helped'published at 16:57 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
A Bristol student's parents describe how they are struggling to come to terms with her death.
Read MoreSecond arrest in hit-and-run near mosquepublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA second person has been arrested by police investigating a hit-and-run near a mosque in Leicester.
It happened early this morning on Humberstone Road near to the junction with Spinney Hill Road.
A man in his 40s was seriously injured while a teenage boy sustained minor injuries.
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Earlier a 23-year-old man was arrested for the same offence.
Police say they would like to hear from anyone who saw a blue three-door hatchback in the area at the time.
Mosque 'hit-and-run driver' caught on CCTVpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
A man and a teenage boy were struck by a car outside a mosque in Leicester.
Read MoreEighth arrest over gun firepublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 23-year-old man has become the latest person to be arrested in connection with a gun being fired in Nottingham.
There were reports of gunshots on Hazel Hill Crescent in Bestwood Park last Thursday.
The man is the eighth person to be arrested as part of the investigation.
Image source, GoogleNottinghamshire Police say he's being questioned on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
In the meantime, police have been granted extra time to question four other suspects who have been in police custody since Tuesday.
Three other men, who were arrested yesterday, are also still being questioned.
Man to be questioned over cannabis findpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsMore than 70 cannabis plants were found growing at a house in a Derbyshire village yesterday.
Police said they searched the house in Burntheath Lane, Hilton after getting information from a member of the public and found the plants in two rooms.
A 61-year-old man who lives at the address is being questioned by officers.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyFire and car damage 'believed to be linked'published at 15:55 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA fire at a Leicester business in the early hours of this morning is being treated as suspicious, say police.
Leicestershire Police were called to Rowsley Street, Evington at 00:35 by the fire service.
Five minutes earlier, the force said it had received a report of damage at another property in Wavertree Drive where a window and car were smashed - and they believed this to be linked to the fire.
Image source, GoogleDetectives have appealed for anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.
"We are sure there are people out there who will know the circumstances surrounding the incident and we need to speak to them," said Det Sgt Fraser MacIntosh.
Parents demand more special needs fundingpublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
East Midlands TodayThousands of families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities are protesting over what they call a "crisis in funding".
A petition with over 12,000 signatures has been handed into Downing Street.
Parents say funding cuts have left many pupils without support. Protests are being held up and down the country including in Derbyshire.
At a protest picnic in Matlock, Nikola Matulewicz-Evans told the BBC she's had to give up working to look after her two sons with special needs. She's now their full-time carer and educator.
She said she wants to send a message to the government about the need for a change in attitude and more funding.
Children and families minister Nadhim Zahawi said: "Funding for the high-needs budget is a priority for this government and we know that councils and schools are facing pressures.
"That's why in December we provided an extra £250m up to 2020 to help manage these costs."
Rise in reported hate crime against childrenpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
East Midlands TodayReported hate crime against children in the East Midlands is "soaring", according to the NSPCC.
The charity says some youngsters have been targeted before they're even a year old.
The charity has collected police data showing 229 incidents last year. Derbyshire saw the highest percentage rise over two years - with reported abuse more than tripling.
Nottinghamshire saw an 80% increase.
Atiyah Wazir, from Childline, believes the rise could be down to police recording the crimes better or more people feeling empowered to report racism.
Man arrested over hit-and-run near mosquepublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
BreakingAmy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a hit-and-run crash near a mosque in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police were called to Humberstone Road early this morning after receiving a report that a man in his 40s and a teenage boy had been hit by a car near Spinney Hill Road.
The boy sustained minor injuries but the man was seriously injured and taken to hospital. He's said to be in a "stable" condition.
The pair had just left Masjid At-Taqwa mosque when they were hit but police are not treating the crash as terrorist-related.
It's believed a blue-coloured, three-door hatchback was involved and police are appealing to hear from anyone who may have seen one in the area at the time of the crash.
In the meantime, police are increasing their presence in the Humberstone Road area to provide reassurance to the local community.
Woman 'heartbroken' at missing pet ravenpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
BBC Radio DerbyAn Ilkeston woman said she is "devastated" at the loss of her pet raven who would not know how to live without her.
The 12-week old bird called Freya disappeared at about 10:00 on Monday.
Owner, Michelle Mellor, said they are rarely ever apart and Freya is "captive-bred" so is not designed for living in the wild.
Image source, Michelle MellorMs Mellor said she flew off as she was taking her to her van and was wearing leg straps and a lead at the time.
"I'm really worried in case she is caught up somewhere," said Ms Mellor.
"She's so bonded to me that if she was in the area she would come straight back to me. She's been with me every day apart from the three hours I'm at work.
"She's more like a family member than a bird."
Cricket fan zone open for World Cuppublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe Cricket World Cup fan zone is in full swing in Nottingham's Old Market Square.
Image source, Nottingham City CouncilYou can watch all the games on the big screen and try some free cricket-themed activities.
Oh, and if you're wondering about the current England score - they are 285 for seven with 2.3 overs left.
Hunger strike medal found after 100 yearspublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Elsie Wolff Van Sandau began a hunger strike while on trial for smashing a window.
Read MoreCrash causes A50 closurepublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThere are some travel problems on the A50 between Derby and Chellaston.
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End of twitter postOwner of escaped raccoon dogs calls for drone helppublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 30 May 2019
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe owner of two "potentially dangerous" escaped raccoon dogs has asked for help from a drone pilot as he "just wants them back safely".
The fox-like mammals - also known as tanukis - got out of a pen in Clarborough, Nottinghamshire, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Image source, Mandy MarshAfter reported incidents with nearby pets, Sam Tune said he was focusing on finding the pair.
He said: "The best way to sort this is to get a thermal imaging drone."
But Mr Tune said the raccoon dogs do not represent a serious threat.
"They have escaped and that is my mistake but it's important people don't think these animals are especially dangerous.
"They are light-boned and eat insects, small animals and berries," he said.
Mr Tune said cages and cameras used so far had not worked and a drone with a thermal imaging would be the fastest way to find them.
