Councils invest millions to support airportspublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Local authorities across Greater Manchester agree a financial package for Manchester Airports Group.
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Man 'critical' after stabbing in city centrepublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed at a property in Leicester city centre.
Police were called to an address in Belgrave Gate at about 11:00 BST after a man in his 30s was found injured.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
A 29-year-old man was arrested at a different property in Belgrave Gate and remains in custody while inquiries continue.
Image source, GoogleMen jailed after firearms stolen in burglarypublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsTwo men have been jailed after five shotguns, two rifles and ammunition was stolen from a house in Cossington.
Matthew Moore (left), 40, and Brian Kemp, 53, appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday.
Moore, of Wanlip Lane, Birstall, was sentenced to nine years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and four counts of possessing a firearm without a certificate.
Kemp, of Marwood Road, Leicester, was sentenced to 29 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to burglary.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceLeicestershire Police said the firearms were stolen from a house on Humble Lane in July last year while the owners were on holiday.
Two of the shotguns and ammunition were later found by officers searching a field in Birstall.
Police said a fingerprint on a rubber glove found at the scene linked Kemp the break-in.
Det Con Clare Moore - the investigating officer - said: "The glove he left at the scene gave us an excellent starting point by placing him at the scene and featured heavily in building our case against him and linking Moore to the crime."
Arrest after man stabbed in the backpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA teenager has been arrested after a man was stabbed in the back in a village in north Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Police said the victim suffered a "puncture wound" in Doncaster Road, Langold, near Worksop, at about 01:15 this morning.
Image source, GoogleHe was taken to Doncaster A&E for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-altering.
Officers believe it was an isolated incident and that both men were known to each other.
The arrested man, 19, held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, remains in police custody.
Teacher volunteers at A&E during pandemicpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA primary school teacher will be volunteering in a hospital A&E during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosie Drabble, who teaches at Glenbrook Primary School, in Bilborough, Nottingham, will be working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital with other St John's Ambulance first-aiders.
She is starting a week of late shifts today and will set work for her pupils from home in the morning, check on them later, and her colleague will look at the children's work when Miss Drabble heads to hospital.
"I will still be teaching remotely. My children will be the priority," she said.
Image source, Rosie DrabbleIt's hoped by carrying out general observations and supporting patients in the emergency department she will free-up NHS staff to work on wards.
She said while the doctors and nurses are so busy, she hopes volunteers will help "put the patients at ease because it is a very worrying time".
Miss Drabble will spend two weeks in Chesterfield before moving to King's MIll Hospital, in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
She added that the school and Spencer Academies Trust have been very supportive of her doing this community work.
Pizza and ice cream stolen after delivery driver 'punched'published at 14:02 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA man has been arrested on suspicion of punching a takeaway delivery driver in the face before stealing a mobile phone, pizza and ice cream.
Nottinghamshire Police said it happened in the Plantagenet Street area of St Ann's shortly before 19:20 yesterday.
Image source, GoogleThe driver suffered a sore jaw and ripped shirt but was otherwise unharmed.
The 36-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after the assault and remains in police custody, external.
Det Sgt Jon Kerry said: “To target key workers who are just doing their job in delivering food is a disgraceful act."
'Significant number' of street signs stolenpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPolice in Derby are appealing for information after "a significant number" of street signs were stolen in the Chester Green area of the city.
The thefts have taken place over the last few days, Derbyshire Police said, with Camp Street, Key Street, Kirk Street, Milford Street, Old Chester Road and Otter Street all affected.
The force added witnesses have reported seeing two men take the signs - sometimes one or both of them are on bicycles.
Resident Andy Denness-Hulland - who tried to chase a suspect after hearing a "really strange sound" while watching TV - told BBC Radio Derby some of the signs were more than 100 years old.
Image source, GoogleRedevelopment plans for former bus station site unveiledpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPlans for the £12m redevelopment of Mansfield's former bus station have been revealed.
The Stockwell Gateway project would see a six-storey hotel built with three restaurants, 52 car parking spaces and pedestrian access to the Four Seasons Shopping Centre.
Image source, ARBADeveloper ARBA Group has submitted its plans, external to Mansfield District Council in the hope the application will be approved by August for work to commence in Spring 2021.
It is claimed the development will create 140 jobs and inject £5m into Mansfield's economy every year.
Image source, ARBAAndy Abrahams - the mayor of Mansfield - said the development was "key" to creating a more vibrant and thriving place to stay and visit.
"We consider this to be a game-changing redevelopment to help lead Mansfield out of these challenging economic times,” he added.
Man jailed for offensive graffiti across city centrepublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA man has been jailed for 52 weeks after scrawling offensive graffiti across Leicester city centre.
Amit Divecha, 41, of no fixed abode, admitted being responsible for the graffiti, some of which was deemed to be racially or religiously aggravated.
Leicestershire Police said the graffiti - written in black marker pen - was found on walls outside the Boer War Memorial in Town Hall Square, outside a Hindu temple, and on other businesses and premises.
At Leicester Magistrates' Court on 23 April, Divecha pleaded guilty to eight counts of racially or religious aggravated criminal damage, 12 counts of criminal damage, one count of racially or religious aggravated harassment, possession of class A drugs, and possession of class B drugs.
Image source, GooglePC Sam Burton said: "The damage caused in the city centre was extremely offensive.
"Thankfully Divecha was identified and arrested quickly before he could cause further offence to others.
"We will not tolerate any form of hate against our communities."
Railway workers to play 'socially distanced' charity gigpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA band made up of staff from East Midlands Railway are to play a "socially distanced" online gig to raise money for charity.
People watching the concert - dubbed "Grifftonbury" after bassist Paul Griffin - on Saturday evening will be encouraged to donate money to Hospice UK.
Image source, East Midlands RailwayThe band - named Cut and Run - formed in 2018 and features workers from several departments.
Mr Griffin said he hoped the gig - due to be streamed on the company's social media accounts - would help to cheer people up.
Thompstone exits as Tigers rebuildpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Winger Adam Thompstone is one of eight more players who will be leaving Leicester Tigers as they look to rebuild for next season.
Read MoreGirl's joy as PM highlights get well soon cardpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Five-year-old Sophia Blyth made a card for Boris Johnson after he was taken to hospital.
Read MoreThree arrested after 'vulnerable' man attackedpublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsThree men have been arrested after a "vulnerable" man was attacked in the street and robbed in Bulwell.
Nottinghamshire Police said witnesses saw a man being "punched and kicked" by a group of men at about 22:30 on Golf Close last night, with money and keys being taken from him in the incident.
The victim suffered "minor injuries", and police patrols have been increased in the area to reassure residents.
A police spokesman said three men - aged 31, 18 and 17 - were arrested nearby shortly afterwards and remain in custody.
Any other witnesses have been asked to get in touch with the force on 101.
Image source, GoogleEx-doctor makes laundry bags for hospital staffpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA former consultant has made laundry bags for hospital staff so they can safely wash their uniforms.
Pam Loughna, who worked as a consultant obstetrician at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust until 2017, is leading a group of volunteers to make the bags, which can be put straight into the washing machine and avoid contaminating any other items at their homes.
More than 1,000 bags have already been made by villagers in Alverton and Kilvington, with furloughed staff from Nottinghamshire clothing company Clothing Manufacturing Technology Ltd and local Women's Institute groups also volunteering to help.
Katie Moore, head of patient public involvement at the trust, said staff are "so grateful" for the "really useful" donations.
Image source, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustCommunity group moves online to help beat isolationpublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
BBC Radio DerbyThe Derby County Community Trust has moved its over 55s Extra Time Hub online.
The move is designed to stop vulnerable groups becoming lonely during isolation.
They normally meet at Pride Park once a week, but trust member Tony Ward said he realised the importance of helping people after he lived on his own when in his early 60s.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageYou sometimes have to reach out - you can sit there just looking at a wall if you like, but you need to do things to make things happen."
Tony Ward, Derby County Community Trust
Rolls-Royce job losses 'could affect UK aviation'published at 11:15 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
BBC Radio DerbyAny plans for job cuts at Rolls-Royce could have a large impact on the aviation industry in the UK, the chief executive of Midlands Aerospace Alliance has said.
Over the weekend it was announced the company could cut 8,000 jobs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Andrew Mair said the number of flights grounded and airports deserted as a result of the crisis was always likely to have a "knock-on effect" on manufacturers and the industry, especially for companies like Rolls-Royce that make a lot of money from making engines and servicing aircraft.
He said airlines and the aviation industry could be facing the biggest crisis it's ever had, with smaller companies reliant on the likes of Rolls-Royce also likely to be heavily affected, and said aviation business figures are asking the government for long-term loans to help companies cope.
Image source, Getty ImagesNational Space Centre 'facing uncertain future'published at 11:13 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
BBC Radio LeicesterThe head of Leicester's National Space Centre is relying on cash reserves and the government's furlough scheme to stay afloat.
Chief executive Chas Bishop said they should have enough funding to see them through lockdown, even though it is losing £600,000 a month and has no income at the moment.
Image source, Leicester City CouncilQuote MessageWe feel like the Apollo 13 crew - we've had a problem here, Leicester, and we need to work out how we're going to do the equivalent of slingshotting round the moon and getting back to Earth again. They knew how far they had to go and how much fuel they had left, and we don't have that information."
Chas Bishop, Chief executive, National Space Centre
Mother with cancer warns people not to ignore symptomspublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA mother recovering from breast cancer surgery is urging people not to put off contacting their GP if they're concerned about their health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Claire Knee, from Beeston, was diagnosed with breast cancer about a week before the national lockdown measures were introduced.
After surgeons successfully removed a tumour from her right breast, the 45-year-old has urged anyone who has symptoms of cancer to get it checked before it's too late.
Last month a leading cancer expert warned delays in diagnosing and treating cancer could cost more lives than the current pandemic if left unchecked.
Quote MessageI'd been feeling off for a while then noticed hard lumps in my breast. When I told my husband he encouraged me to call the surgery straight away, and it was the right choice."
Claire Knee
Image source, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA sunnier day on the cards for most of the region, as captured brilliantly by Weather Watcher Kitty Ket in Derbyshire, but it could be a bit breezy, with top temperatures still in the area of 14C.
Image source, Kitty KetStudy of NHS staff to understand who catches viruspublished at 00:00 British Summer Time 5 May 2020
NHS workers are donating blood samples to find out why some of them contract Covid-19 when others don't.
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