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Police have told motorists there could be some disruption caused by a cycle protest tomorrow morning.

Climate change campaign group Earth Strike is planning a mass bike ride in Nottingham tomorrow at about 08:00, coinciding with rush hour.

Organisers say they want to assert their "presence on the road" and slow down traffic so drivers can see their banners and signs.

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Nottinghamshire Police said the inner ring road (Maid Marian Way, Collin Street, Canal Street and both Upper and Lower Parliament Street) around the city could be affected until about 9:15.

A climate protest is also planned in Leicester.

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BBC News Online

Wollaton Hall has warned visitors to keep away from their stags because of a "noticeable change in their behaviour".

Rutting season is getting under way for the Nottingham park's iconic deer as the male deer battle for females.

The park authority said their stags are showing increased aggression not just towards each other but also visitors and even a member of staff.

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A spokesman said on Instagram: "We would like to reitirate that under NO circumstances should the stags (or any Deer) be approached, especially now.

"Please observe and appreciate this fine annual spectacle from a safe distance!"

The park has had to make repeated warnings to visitors as although the deer can be dangerous all year round, some still approach them for selfies.

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Jason Lawrance had consensual sex with a woman but the jury decided his lies negated the consent.

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A father and daughter from Derbyshire have admitted animal cruelty offences after inspectors found dogs and puppies living in filthy conditions.

At Chesterfield Magistrates Court, Peter Lamb, 69, of Ashford Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, and Sansha Lamb, 39, of Draycott Place, Dronfield, pleaded guilty to nine offences of failing to ensure the welfare needs of dogs in their care were met, and a further two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs in their care.

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In various outbuildings at a property in Unstone, RSPCA and council officers found 24 dogs and puppies, as well as the decomposing body of a deceased pug.

A vet found the animals were covered in faeces and urine, were suffering from malnutrition, and many had lice infestations causing skin conditions.

The pair are due to be sentenced at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court on 4 November.

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Four men have been charged over a "violent disorder" outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium in October last year.

The four, aged 40, 26, 19, and 36 and from Essex, Hampshire, Croydon and Leicester, have all been charged with affray and are due to appear before Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

The charges relate to a fight after a match between Leicester City and West Ham United, shortly before a helicopter crash which killed Leicester City's chairman and four others.

Six men were charged with affray in May and are currently going through the legal process.

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One of Nottinghamshire's largest businesses, car dealers Pendragon, is to cut about 300 jobs and close more than 20 showrooms.

It confirmed it will axe nearly two thirds of the Car Store chain, with just 12 of 34 branches to remain.

The firm, which also trades under the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone brands, made pre-tax losses of £32.2m in the first six months of the year.

In a statement it said "market conditions are very challenging", laying some of the blame on "heightened political and Brexit uncertainty".

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Fourteen-year-old Kai wants to go to classes but has only attended about 15 days since January.

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Four people have been lead to safety after a fire at a building in Leicester city centre.

Crews were called to the blaze at Fleet House in Lee Circle shortly after midnight.

Twelve appliances were called to the derelict three-storey building which was searched while a fire was tackled in the basement.

Further searches are ongoing and an investigation will take place later.

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A 12-year-old boy has been charged over a knife attack in a Nottingham park.

Another boy, also 12, was injured in Bridlington Street Park in Hyson Green, on Monday.

The wound was not life-threatening.

The suspect, who can't be named for legal reasons, has been charged with wounding with intent and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court later.

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Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

Dry and warm day with plenty of sunshine.

Derbyshire Police are looking for two men after the terrier suffered substantial facial injuries.

The victim, 17, was taken to hospital on Monday after being stabbed at Trent Stores in Nottingham.

England contender Dom Sibley hits a superb 215 not out in Warwickshire's 488 all out before they reduce Notts to 105-5.

Glamorgan are well set to force victory over Leicestershire with the visitors on 32-2 in pursuit of a mammoth 424 to win.

Sussex's promotion hopes all but end with a 182-run defeat by Derbyshire inside three days.

David Pittam
BBC News Online

One of the world's biggest stars dropped by a hockey game in Leicester, giving them "the shock of their life".

He came to watch the match because his wife, Cherry Seaborn, plays for the team Harleston Magpies, who were playing the Leicester Ladies last Saturday, Leicestershire Live reports, external.

He posed for a number of selfies with staff and supporters at the ground.

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Sarah Treanor, secretary for Leicester Hockey Club, told the newspaper: “He was pitchside and everyone left him to it, he’s such a quiet and unassuming guy, but he’s always happy to take selfies.

"We were really pleased and hope he found it a welcoming environment."

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BBC News Online

Nottingham City Transport is "co-operating fully" with the police after a man was hit by a bus in the city centre.

He was hit on Upper Parliament Street at about 14:00 and taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.

An NCT number 11 bus was behind the police cordon.

The company said it could not comment any further as there was a police investigation under way.

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BBC News Online

A 51-year-old man has died after a crash on the A610 at Eastwood this morning, police have confirmed.

Nottinghamshire Police were called to the road at about 06:00 after reports of the collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry.

The road was closed while officers dealt with the collision but it has now been reopened.

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BBC News Online

Although there are "severe delays" to buses and congestion around the city centre, Nottingham's trams are running on time, Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has confirmed.

Police have cordoned off Upper Parliament Street near the Theatre Royal after a man was seriously injured following reports of a collision involving a bus.

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BBC News Online

Major roads in and out of Nottingham city centre are congested this afternoon after following reports of a collision involving a man and a bus.

Police have put up a cordon on Upper Parliament Street and both Nottingham City Transport and Trentbarton buses are being diverted.

This is having a knock-on effect on roads leading to the area.

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Police and council traffic officers have advised people to avoid the area.