David Pittam
BBC News Online
A man has been seriously injured after police spent hours negotiating with him outside a Nottingham hospital.
Officers were called to Highbury Hospital at about 8:20 because of concerns for the man's safety. They said some hours later he was admitted to a hospital with injuries.
Nottinghamshire Police said: "There was no wider risk to the public."
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A primary school has held a socially-distanced VE Day tea party for the children of key workers.
Breadsall Primary School, in Derby, celebrated the event a little early with Union flag bunting, music from World War Two and cupcakes.
Image source, PA MediaThe party, which was attended by just eight children and four members of staff, had to be smaller than the school's usual VE Day celebrations due to social-distancing guidelines.
Image source, PA MediaHeadteacher Rachel Payne said: "We decided that we needed to carry it on because it is important to recognise these people who have fought in the war."
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BBC News Online
Nottingham's Splendour Festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus.
The organisers said they had been "cautiously optimistic" the event, scheduled for 18 July and featuring bands such as Supergrass, The Vamps and Rick Astley at Wollaton Hall, would go ahead.
But today they said it was "now clear" this would not be happening.
They promised this year's tickets will still be valid for next year.
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Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Image source, Leicestershire PolicePolice have been reminding people to stay away from Thornton Reservoir in Leicestershire.
The site, which is owned by Severn Trent Water, has been shut since the start of the lockdown in March.
However, police said many people had continued to walk or cycle around the site, ignoring signs and padlocked gates.
Officers from the Market Bosworth team wrote on Facebook, external one person had turned up on a stolen motorcycle, which has since been recovered.
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Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Firefighters in Derbyshire have delivered more than 8,000 urgent prescriptions to people in the county.
The service has been providing help to 50 pharmacies plus the Royal Derby Hospital and the Chesterfield Royal Hospital over the past few weeks.
The organisation has also supplied 12 volunteers to assist East Midlands Ambulance Service with its response to Covid-19.
Derbyshire County Council leader Barry Lewis said the fire service had shown "true Derbyshire spirit" by helping out.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Passengers using East Midlands Airport are being encouraged to wear gloves and cover their faces from today to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Owner MAG - which is also introducing the policy at Manchester and London Stansted Airports - said it wanted to enhance safety for staff and the small number of people currently flying.
Passengers will be asked to either use masks or their own clothing to cover their faces when departing or arriving at the airport.
The group is also conducting tests on temperature screening to examine its viability as a future policy.
Chief executive Charlie Cornish said: "It's clear that social distancing will not work on any form of public transport.
"But we're confident that when the time is right, people will be able to travel safely."
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Liam Barnes
BBC News
Two men will appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court today after being charged in connection with a suspected hit-and-run crash in Coalville.
Leicestershire Police said a man received "life-changing injuries" after being hit on Belvoir Road on 13 April. He has now been discharged from hospital.
The pair have both been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
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Neil Heath
BBC News Online
A cannabis grow with about 100 plants along with a large quantity of "bagged drugs" have been seized in Nottinghamshire after concerns from residents.
The grow was found at a property in Springwell Road, Huthwaite, at about 13:30 on Wednesday.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceA 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.
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