Pubs holding virus 'lock-ins' risk losing licencespublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Police in Lancashire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire say pubs are breaching the order to shut.
Read MorePubs holding virus 'lock-ins' risk losing licencespublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Forest owner has recovered from viruspublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis says he has fully recovered from coronavirus.
Read MoreTeaching staff and pupils advised to go into quarantinepublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterStaff and pupils at a school in Derbyshire have been advised to quarantine for two weeks following contact with a family who lost a relative after contracting coronavirus.
Fairfield Endowed Junior School in Buxton closed as a precaution on Monday.
It had been the first day schools were opened just for the children of "key workers" and for a range of vulnerable groups, including those with special educational needs and in contact with social services.
Image source, GoogleAn official statement from the school, which has 198 pupils, said: "FEJS closed on Monday after we were told that one of our school community had been in contact with a family where a family member had died after contracting coronavirus.
"This isn't a direct contact but it is one which we are taking very seriously.
"All staff and pupils were sent home yesterday afternoon and advised to quarantine for 14 days."
On Monday evening, Boris Johnson announced a near complete lockdown of the UK to prevent the spread of the virus, but schools remain open for a minority of pupils.
Michelin-starred restaurant's home delivery movepublished at 11:51 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Alchemilla says it wants to "give back to the community" and help customers who have supported it.
Read MoreWorkers 'disappointed' over Sports Direct U-turnpublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
PA MediaShirebrook-based Sports Direct performed a U-turn this morning on keeping its shops open during the coronavirus lockdown following a backlash over its proposals.
The retailer initially said it would remain open as it was "uniquely well-placed to help keep the UK as fit and healthy as possible".
But it now says it will not open "until we are given the go-ahead by the government".
Sports Direct's initial plan to stay open drew widespread criticism on social media and from employees, who told the PA news agency they feel "disappointed".
Image source, Getty ImagesA worker, who wished to remain anonymous, said they have worked at the company since they were 16 and now have a young family.
"I cuddled a scared and confused five-year-old to bed last night knowing that his mum and dad could risk potentially bringing in the virus for the sake of some fitness equipment," they said.
"I am disappointed (the announcement to close stores to the public) has not come from the company itself and am worried they find another loophole to continue us working. I have had no contact from them as of yet."
Gang attacked police car wearing Scream maskspublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Armed with machetes, axes and crowbars, they stole £1.5m worth of goods.
Read MoreWatch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
The first day of a nationwide lockdown is going to be sunny and warm...
In fact the next few days are all looking pleasant, while the weekend is expected to be a little colder and cloudier.
Media caption, Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands
'Stay inside' pleads coronavirus victim's daughterpublished at 01:14 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2020
Michael Gerard, 73, died in hospital on Sunday after getting pneumonia-like symptoms two weeks ago.
Read MoreAnger as crowds flock to Peaks 'like bank holiday'published at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
One Matlock Bath resident says they usually "love" to see visitors but has urged them to "stay away".
Read MoreInstructor runs virtual hula hoop classpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Caroline Lowbridge
BBC NewsHula hoop instructor Rochene Johnston didn't want her students to miss out on classes while they're stuck at home - so she's started running virtual classes online.
The former lecturer, who lives in Nottingham, gave up her job teaching English to become a full-time professional hula hooper.
Image source, Ed ChappellShe hopes the Project Hoop classes - run online from her living room - will help people with their mental and physical health during the coronavirus pandemic.
"It keeps people in shape and focused on something, and they can talk with each other and support each other," she says.
"We've already got a nice little group but other people are welcome to join us."
Here she is before the coronavirus outbreak:
Severn Trent sites to close amid pandemicpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
The water company will close 10 sites across the Midlands to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Read MoreHomes evacuated after suspected tank shell foundpublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineHomes in Derby were evacuated yesterday after a suspected tank shell was found in a garden.
Derbyshire Police said someone living in Barrett Street, Alvaston, dug it up while gardening and called police immediately at about 15:25.
A cordon of 100m was put in place around the property, which included homes in Harvey Road, as a precaution.
Image source, GooglePolice said the Ministry of Defence attended, adding the item has been safely disposed of.
Fire causes 'substantial damage' to Leicester gympublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsPolice are looking for witnesses after a Leicester gym was hit by a fire on Sunday morning.
Emergency services were called to Fitness Factory in Temple Road just before 05:40.
A "number of windows" had been smashed and a fire was discovered in the gym.
No-one was injured but "substantial damage" was caused to gym equipment.
Leicestershire Police believe two men were seen "acting suspiciously" before the blaze.
The fire service said an investigation into the cause is under way.
Image source, GoogleShops 'profiteering' during coronavirus crisispublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
A Derby businessman and councillor threatens to name and shame those "making a quick buck".
Read More'Traffic chaos' as people queue at Melton McDonald'spublished at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsA long queue at Melton Mowbray's McDonald's is causing "traffic chaos", police have said, external.
It comes as the takeaway chain's UK stores will close at 19:00 tonight.
The fast food chain announced it would close its 1,270 stores across Britain on Sunday evening.
Image source, Getty ImagesQueues have been seen at several other branches across the UK, including in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
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End of twitter postRecycling centres limit visitors for social distancingpublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsRecycling centres in Nottinghamshire will limit the number of cars allowed at each refuse plant to maintain social distancing.
The county council said all 12 sites would remain open, but staff would only be "allowing five cars on site at recycling centres" at any one time.
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End of twitter postPolice warn of coronavirus scam textpublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice are warning of a coronavirus-related scam that tries to trick people into thinking they are owed money.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceOfficers running a Facebook page for the Clay Cross area of Derbyshire said: "Beware of these sorts of messages. Scammers never have a day off."
They said after clicking on the link, you're asked to give your bank details and passport information along with other personal details.
Arrest after police officer punched in mouthpublished at 12:41 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a police officer was punched in the mouth.
The officer was assaulted after she had stopped a driver in Radford Road, Nottingham, at about 01:45 on Sunday after their car failed to move off at traffic lights.
The teenager was arrested on suspicion of police assault, driving without a license and taking a vehicle without consent. He remains in police custody.
Image source, Google'Activity fridge' filled with books, DVDs and gamespublished at 12:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Alex Thorp
BBC NewsA woman has filled an old fridge freezer with books, DVDs and games to keep children occupied during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jeni Atkinson has set up the "activity fridge" outside her home in Beeston, which also contains books for adults.
Schools across the UK have now closed to most pupils because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Ms Atkinson said many of the items had belonged to her children and she had been planning to donate them to a charity shop.
"I had seen posts on social media about people putting box libraries outside their houses and it gave me the idea of extending this to other things like the games, activities and DVDs," she said.
"So, I cleaned up the old fridge freezer from my garage and filled it up."
Ms Atkinson said neighbours had offered to donate more items but said the fridge was now "absolutely rammed".
"We've had our first visitors this morning who messaged me to say they'd taken a couple of books and a DVD and thanked me for the idea," she added.
Image source, Jeni AtkinsonMs Atkinson said she disinfected the fridge and made sure she washed her hands before stocking it up. She said she's also been "very strictly" following the social distancing advice.
Teenager who died after being hit by car namedpublished at 11:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA teenager who died after being hit by a car has been named.
William Christmas, 19, was hit close to the Sainsbury's Local store, in Derby Road, Nottingham, at about 12:40 on Thursday.
The first year student at the University of Nottingham, who was studying Politics and International Relations, died at the scene.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceA 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
He has been released on conditional bail.
Det Sgt Adam Cooper, from Nottinghamshire Police, asked for anyone who saw what happened or has any dashcam footage to come forward.
He said: "We'd particularly like to hear from anyone who saw a silver or light blue car heading along Derby Road, from the city centre, around the time of crash."
