Why are sheep being 'barbarically' butchered?published at 00:07 British Summer Time 30 August 2019
Farmers are left to collect the discarded body parts of their sheep during a "spike" in illegal butchering.
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Probe into illegal sheep killings in Leicestershire
Five police officers assaulted during arrest of teenager
Motorcycle crash victim named
Uni sorry for 'insulting' policing in Facebook advert
Fan's cheeky tattoo impresses Forest goalkeeper
Live updates for Friday 30 August
Why are sheep being 'barbarically' butchered?published at 00:07 British Summer Time 30 August 2019
Protest against suspension of Parliamentpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester reporterAround a couple of hundred people have gathered at Leicester's Clock Tower as a protest gets under way against proroguing parliament.
They are being met with comments from some detractors passing by.
A1 northbound reopens after crashpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe A1 has now reopened northbound, Highways England says.
However, one lane remains closed, as does the southbound carriageway between the A46, near Newark, and the B1174.
There are five miles of congestion on the approach to the southbound closure.
Image source, Highways EnglandWest Ham loan Afolayan to Mansfieldpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
West Ham United forward Oladapo Afolayan joins League Two club Mansfield Town on a half-season loan deal.
Read MoreLane to open on A1 after serious crashpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsHighways England says it is opening one lane northbound on the A1 after the road was closed in both directions because of an earlier accident.
The road was shut at about 12:50 after a "serious" crash involving three vehicles between Balderton, Nottinghamshire and Long Bennington, Lincolnshire.
Ther southbound carriageway remains closed and vehicles stuck in the five miles of traffic are being turned around.
Image source, Lincolnshire PolicePair in court over teen's bus crash deathpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Sian Ellis, 15, died after being struck by a bus near a school in Leicestershire.
Read MoreTwinlakes: Fire-hit theme park reopenspublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Quentin Rayner
East Midlands Today chief news reporterA Leicestershire theme park has fully reopened following a fire after a robbery.
Police said a group of men broke into the reception at Twinlakes after threatening a security guard with a crowbar.
The subsequent fire destroyed an office block, the reception building and a toilet block. One corner of the entry gate kiosks was also damaged.
The blaze was believed to have been started deliberately, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service later confirmed.
Temporary offices and toilets have been put in place while repairs continue.
Women found after CCTV appealpublished at 15:33 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsTwo women police wanted to talk to about an incident in Leicester on 14 August have been identified.
A photo was shared by Leicestershire Police of two women police wanted to speak to in connection with abuse being shouted at residents in Main Street, Humberstone, just after midnight.
Officers said two women have now been found and thanked people for sharing their appeal.
Long delays on A1 after three-vehicle collisionpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
A man has been taken to hospital following a "serious' collision involving three vehicles on the A1 in Lincolnshire.
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceThe collision happened at about 12:50 between Long Bennington and Balderton.
Highways England said the road has been shut is both directions after a lorry went through the central reservation.
Lincolnshire Police say the southbound carriageway will remain closed for most of the day but it is hoped one lane on the northbound carriageway will reopen at about 16:00
Image source, Lincolnshire PoliceOfficers said one man has been taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham, though he is not believed to be seriously injured.
Three arrested after man robbed of phonepublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsTwo men and a women have been arrested after a man was robbed of his phone in Sutton-in-Ashfield last night.
Nottinghamshire Police said the robbery happened in Langton Court at about 23:00 BST when a man was threatened at an address.
He was chased by someone carrying a knife after fleeing the scene. The force said the victim was not injured in the incident.
Two men, both 39 years old, and a 41-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in police custody.
Two lanes reopen after M1 vehicle firepublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsLanes three and four have reopened on the M1 after a vehicle fire temporarily closed the road between junctions 28 and 29.
The Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit said recovery and clean-up of the vehicle is now in progress.
Image source, @DerbyshireRPUChris Leslie: Government gagging representatives of peoplepublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsNottingham East MP Chris Leslie has accused Boris Johnson's government of "basically gagging MPs and gagging representatives of the people" with plans to suspend, or prorogue, Parliament.
It comes after yesterday's announcement the House of Commons would not sit for at least a month, in what is thought to be an attempt to limit the ability of MPs to legislate against a no-deal Brexit.
The Independent for Change MP was confident there were enough MPs in Parliament to stop a no-deal scenario.
He said: "If we decide... to legislate to stop this nonsense, then we can do just that."
Foxes duo receive England call-upspublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
BBC SportLeicester City playmaker James Maddison could be set to win his first England cap after being called up by manager Gareth Southgate.
The Three Lions are preparing for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo on 7 and 10 September respectively.
Foxes left-back Ben Chilwell has also been called up.
Image source, PA MediaCouncil deputy leader offers graffiti-hit club assistancepublished at 14:24 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsThe deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council has "offered assistance" to the Balfour Conservative Club after it was sprayed with graffiti last night.
Councillor Michael Payne called the vandalism on the club in Arnold "utterly unacceptable".
The words "stop the coup" and "undemocratic" were written on the club's wall, after news that the government intends to suspend Parliament in September.
It is believed it will reduce the number of days opposition MPs have to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Mr Payne said: "A desire to strongly express views about an issue is never an excuse for vandalism of someone else's property.
"I've been in contact with the Balfour Club and have offered assistance with cleaning up their premises."
Vehicle fire closes M1 southboundpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsThe M1 southbound between junctions 28 and 29 near Mansfield are closed due to a vehicle fire on the carriageway.
Highways England has advised drivers to avoid the area.
Image source, @DerbyshireRPULesbian couple 'jeered at by takeaway staff'published at 13:47 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
The couple say they were the victims of homophobic abuse while picking up a kebab on a night out.
Read MoreMinor delays after diesel spill on M1published at 13:28 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsThere are minor delays between junctions 25 and 26 of the M1 near Nottingham after an oil spill.
One northbound lane is closed and work to resolve the spill is ongoing.
Image source, @HighwaysEMIDSBirds of prey suffer 'relentless persecution'published at 12:50 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsBirds of prey are being subjected to "relentless persecution," according to the RSPB.
The charity's Birdcrime report identified the Peak District as one of the country's blackspots for the number of offences recorded against birds.
Other areas include north Yorkshire and south Scotland.
Image source, RSPBThe RSPB said the worst areas were primarily on and around land managed for driven grouse shooting, where estate owners see birds of prey as a threat to their stocks of red grouse.
They called for a reform to the industry and said they want to see licensing for grouse moors and an independent review.
Two women sought after residents abusedpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsPolice have released CCTV footage of two women they want to speak to after residents were subjected to abuse in Humberstone.
Leicestershire Police said the women approached an address in Main Street, banged the door and windows, and shouted offensive language after midnight on 14 August.
Image source, @LPHamiltonPolMost popular East Midlands baby names from 2018 revealedpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 29 August 2019
Alex Regan
BBC NewsOlivia and Oliver are the most popular names for babies in the East Midlands during 2018, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
The two names retained their number one spots from the previous year, and the name George was second most popular for boys.
The statistics are consistent with the national trend.
TV drama Peaky Blinders may have inspired some of the most popular baby names in England and Wales, with Arthur entering the top 10 for boys for the first time since the 1920s.
Ada was in the top 100 girls' names for the first time in a century.
