Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Four adults from Nottingham told police their children "needed a change of air and view" when they were stopped on a beach in Lincolnshire.

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Officers said they challenged the group in Theddlethorpe on Wednesday - nearly 80 miles (129 km) from home.

"We have no words" the force said on Facebook.

The government has said people should "stay local" and not travel unnecessarily for exercise during the coronavirus outbreak.

Ethan Connolly-Forster
BBC News

A woman has been charged over the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman on Healey Street in South Wigston.

Police said the 25-year-old woman, of no fixed address, was charged with two attempted murders and one count of criminal damage.

She was remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later today. Both victims remain in a stable condition in hospital.

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

The "catastrophic effect" of the coronavirus outbreak has forced a coach holiday company to cease trading.

Nova Tours, based in Chesterfield, was established in 1988 and organised holidays across the UK.

Managing director David Sheriff said the business "got a few things wrong" when the travel ban first came into force in March.

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He said: "We could never have imagined what was about to unfold. Had we have known, we would have acted differently."

Mr Sheriff said Nova Tours was "inundated" with panic cancellations at the start of the outbreak with about 40% of bookings for the year cancelled.

The company had to issue "huge amounts" of refunds and gift vouchers, which had a "catastrophic effect" on the business.

Mr Sheriff said the "final nail" was the company being down 100% on new bookings.

"The reality is we are a small business and in the end we could not survive Covid-19," he said.

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High-end fashion retailers in the UK are helping to meet the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), following reports of ongoing shortages.

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David Nieper, based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, announced it had re-enlisted staff who had previously been furloughed to help meet its first order of 5,000 sets of NHS scrubs for two university hospital NHS Trusts.

Mr Nieper said all UK manufacturers should do similar things and help where they can, adding that the time had come for everyone to "put our shoulder to the wheel".

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Now THAT is an impressive tribute to the NHS.

While most of us were clapping on our doorsteps at 20:00, one house in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, took its appreciation to the next level.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Amanda Solloway has paid tribute to a "precious" Derby nurse who died after contracting coronavirus.

The science minister and MP for Derby North, said the death of Gladys Mujajati was "absolutely heartbreaking".

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Ms Solloway said: "Gladys, was a well-loved and caring colleague at Derby City Community Mental Health Team.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends & colleagues."

The 46-year-old died had an underlying health condition and died in hospital earlier this week.

BBC Weather

It will be a mostly sunny morning with some cloud in the afternoon.

This will cause a few outbreaks of rain but many areas will stay dry. A maximum temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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Rain will turn more showery and widespread in the evening and overnight with one or two showers bringing the odd rumble of thunder.

Saturday will be a mostly cloudy day with some lingering heavy showers.

National League clubs are split on whether to vote to end the regular season without playing games that were scheduled up to 25 April.

Getting the extended family together for new arrivals is proving tricky because of social distancing.

As patron of the WellChild charity, he also urges the government to support their families more.

A doctor in the East Midlands says parts of the hospital are "like a ghost town" as people stay away.

Gladys Mujajati was "a warm and caring individual" known for "showing true compassion and empathy".

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A woman has been stabbed in the head "multiple times" after a targeted attack in Nottingham, police have said.

The victim was attacked with a knife after an argument at an address in Bourne Mews, Netherfield, on Wednesday evening.

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She is being treated in hospital but her injuries are not thought to be life-altering.

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and is in police custody.

Retired striker Dexter Blackstock is using his company to help people donate PPE to frontline staff dealing with coronavirus.

Championship side Derby agree a three-year deal for FC Groningen defender Mike te Wierik to join them this summer.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

Passers-by were surprised to find two unusual visitors peering at them from a Leicestershire building site.

The donkeys were spotted behind a fence on St Bartholomew’s Way in Melton Mowbray earlier.

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A spokesman for Davidson's Homes said the animals had wandered in from a neighbouring field while workmen were on site.

The donkeys were quickly returned to their home safe and sound, it was confirmed.

Ethan Connolly-Forster
BBC News

Police have released more details about the stabbing of a woman and a teenage boy in a home in South Wigston.

Officers were called to the scene at 00:30 BST on Healey Street after reports of a stabbing.

A 15-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were taken to Nottingham Queen's Medical Centre where their injuries remain critical but stable.

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A 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

She was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment to minor injuries and has since been discharged.

She remains in police custody where she is being questioned by detectives. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forwards.

Locals sent Connor Brown the cards when he was unable to visit with his grandad due to the lockdown.

Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

Another eight patients with coronavirus have died at Leicester’s hospitals.

The deaths of the patients, all aged between their 50s and 80s, were confirmed this afternoon.

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A hospital spokesman said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of the patients at this very difficult and distressing time.”

In all, 125 people who were being treated at the city’s hospitals have now died after testing positive for Covid-19.

The youngest of these was in their 40s and the oldest in their 90s.

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Furniture maker Dunelm is using a curtain factory to make medical gowns for NHS workers.

The business said it is working with the NHS to re-purpose its curtain production site in Leicester.

The business said it will not be using curtain material to make the gowns.

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