Three arrested after man found deadpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2020
A 47-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of murder after the man's body was found in Derby.
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Three arrested after man found deadpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2020
Green light for government floods fundingpublished at 07:49 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2020
Norman Smith
Assistant political editorThe government has announced it is activating its emergency funding scheme to help areas hit by Storm Dennis.
Ministers have agreed to allow a number of affected local councils to apply for funding under the Bellwin scheme.
The scheme allows councils to apply for 100% of the non-insurable costs they incur to deal with storm damage.
The areas approved include in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
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End of twitter postFlooding closes A52published at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineParts of the A52 in Nottinghamshire have been closed due to flooding.
The busy road is closed in both directions from Grantham to Saxondale Island, in Saxondale.
Police said Kelham Bridge is also closed because of "unsafe driving conditions".
Family 'failed by authorities' over Italy deathpublished at 00:55 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2020
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Read MoreLowe shock at pundit's 'racial ignorance'published at 23:13 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Derby County player Max Lowe says he is "shocked" by comments from BBC Radio Derby pundit Craig Ramage suggesting "young black lads" should "go back to basics, working hard".
Read MoreDuck explores flooded cottagepublished at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA cottage in Widmerpool has fallen victim to the floods of Storm Dennis.
It looks like owner Adriana Fallon also has a new tenant.
Image source, Adriana FallonFlood misery continues for rugby clubpublished at 16:49 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe storm has bought more flooding to Derby Rugby Club.
In November flood water spectacularly ruined their artificial pitch.
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End of twitter postFlood refuge leisure centre 'stood down'published at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Rushcliffe Borough Council has stood down Bingham Leisure Centre, external as a place of safety for those affected by flooding.
The authority said it had identified those who required alternative accommodation and assisted them accordingly.
Image source, Rushcliffe CouncilRescue ponies 'stranded' in flooded fieldpublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThese rescue ponies in Mountsorrel are running out of dry land.
Image source, Sharon BunneyTheir owner Sharon Bunney said the flooding has left them stranded in a small area of their field, but they are being well looked after with hay and fresh water.
Image source, Sharon BunneyShe's been using the land for 10 years and is used to it flooding but said this winter has been "exceptionally bad".
Weather: Storm Dennis forecast updatepublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherThe Met Office weather warning for rain in the East Midlands remains in place until 21:00 on Sunday.
Tonight it will be clear with just a few showers expected but they could still cause problems where the ground is already saturated.
I'll be colder than last night with a minimum temperature of 3°C (37°F)
Tomorrow will have sunny intervals and a few blustery showers. These could be locally heavy with a risk of hail and the odd rumble of thunder.
Council distributes 450 sandbagspublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Rushcliffe District Council says it had has been handing them out since 7am.
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End of twitter postRoads across county hit by floodingpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Leicestershire Police say the following roads are flooded:
- The A6121 at the junction with the B1176, Essendine
- Gallow Field Road, Foxton
- Rempstone Road, Wymeswold
- Lane one of the A42 southbound at junction 11
- Station Lane at Old Dalby
- Main Street, Cossington
- Derby Road at the junction with Alan Moss Road, Loughborough
Image source, PA MediaInspector Graeme Baxter said: “We have received more than 40 calls during the past 24 hours in relation to flooding and traffic issues regarding Storm Dennis."
He said officers were working with partner agencies, and urged people not to go into areas where it might seem unsafe due to flood water.
Police tell drivers 'don't risk it' with flood waterpublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLeicestershire Police are warning of flooding on Rearsby Road between Rearsby and Thrussington.
Officers on Twitter said not to drive through the water - not even in a 4x4.
"Don't risk it, turn round and find an alternative route."
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceMP says Sileby flooding will be investigatedpublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLoughborough's MP says the flooding in Sileby is "the worst it's been for a long time".
Jane Hunt went to the village earlier to see the damage for herself.
Some residents are blaming lack of upkeep of the waterways.
One person said: "It's all neglect - the dykes don't get dug out, the rivers don't get dredged. It seems to happen more frequently now."
Image source, Andy GreenMs Hunt said she had a meeting with local authorities and emergency services about the issue just a few weeks ago.
The Conservative MP said there were plans to clear silt from the brook in the village at the end of the month.
She said Leicestershire County Council has sidelined £550,000 to investigate flooding problems in the area, and she is "very keen" to find out what they discover.
Trent Barton bus services disrupted by floodingpublished at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Several Trent Barton bus routes have been affected by the flood waters on roads across the region.
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End of twitter postPumps at Retford Beckpublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
The Environment Agency is working to stop the water overflowing onto the road in Retford.
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End of twitter postA46 near Saxondale re-openspublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
The stretch of road had been closed in the early hours.
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End of twitter postSome flood warnings removed in Dalespublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
The council says water levels have receded in some areas, but remain in place in other parts of the district.
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End of twitter postWatch: Flooding across the East Midlandspublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsDozens of flood warnings remain in place for the East Midlands as the rain from Storm Dennis continues to fall.
Stay safe out there!