What to expect now hairdressers have reopenedpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 30 June 2020
Prepare for a quick in and out with masks, screens and hand gel - don't expect magazines or coffee.
Read MoreWhat to expect now hairdressers have reopenedpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 30 June 2020
New £6m bridge lifted into place in citypublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 31 May 2020
One of the largest cranes in the country was used to put the footbridge in position.
Read More'Vintage radios have an unexplained charm'published at 01:42 British Summer Time 31 May 2020
Diogo Martins says he finds the history behind the machines "endearing".
Read MoreOsprey project grows online audience in lockdownpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 30 May 2020
The Rutland Osprey Project has seen a higher level of engagement with its work following lockdown.
Read MoreFirefighters give ill boy birthday surprisepublished at 01:57 British Summer Time 30 May 2020
When Henry - who is being treated for cancer - could not go to visit a fire station, it went to him.
Read MoreArtist to paint 20 portraits for 'NHS heroes'published at 01:48 British Summer Time 30 May 2020
Lisa Timmerman says she decided to paint 20 to reflect the year 2020 of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More'I'm over 100 years old and survived coronavirus'published at 01:36 British Summer Time 30 May 2020
Three centenarians who were discharged from hospital after treatment for Covid-19 tell their stories.
Read MoreWoman's isolation ends in time for 104th birthdaypublished at 20:46 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Kathleen Perry tested positive for coronavirus and had to isolate in her care home for 14 days.
Read More'Urgent' Peak District plea as wild fire risk 'high'published at 18:00 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
People who plan on going to the countryside this weekend are being asked to leave barbecues at home in a bid to avoid wild fires.
Image source, Tom MarshallThe Peak District National Park says it urgently needs help spreading the message to people who might be venturing out this weekend.
It said: "The risk of wild fire is increasingly high across our many National Parks, including the Peak District, due to the current weather conditions.
"Any incident can put huge pressure on key workers, local rangers and landowners, and take services away from areas where they might otherwise be needed.
"So please, if you are looking to enjoy the good weather and have a BBQ, keep it for the backyard at home and don’t bring them into national parks or open countryside."
Vandals drain canal five times in as many weekspublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
The Canal & River Trust says the damage had harmed wildlife and caused distress to nesting birds.
Read MoreCounty official rejects government school restart datepublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA highly-critical letter of government plans to reopen schools to more pupils next week has been sent to headteachers in Nottinghamshire.
The message, sent by Colin Pettigrew, Nottinghamshire County Council's corporate director of children, says official advice has been "too nuanced" to be helpful.
He describes "an avalanche" of repetitive advice from the Department for Education since last weekend that is "often too late to support meaningful planning".
Image source, PA MediaWriting before yesterday's press briefing by the Prime Minister, Mr Pettigrew said "regardless" as to what Boris Johnson would say "more children can only return when headteachers can accommodate them."
In that briefing Mr Johnson said the most disadvantaged pupils were being hit hard by school closures and Monday would start "to put that right".
But asked today, Downing Street said there would be a “cautious and phased return, in a safe way".
Teenager arrested over firearm kidnap of 15-year-oldpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA 17-year-old has been arrested after another teenager was reported to have been kidnapped and threatened with a firearm in Nottinghamshire.
The alleged attack, which saw a 15-year-old boy being held in a car against his will, happened on Orion Drive, Bilborough, on 29 December.
Image source, GoogleAfter seizing a vehicle on 29 December, police said they recovered items including a firearm and an imitation firearm.
Officers said the male suspect was arrested during the early hours on suspicion of kidnap and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He remains in police custody.
Measures to stop tourists at toxic blue lagoonpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsMeasures are being put into place to deter people from visiting a former quarry in Harpur Hill, known locally as the Blue Lagoon.
High Peak Borough Council said it follows issues with parking, littering and anti-social behaviour last weekend when people travelled to the area to spend leisure time at the former quarry.
The authority said: “Far from being a visitor attraction, the water is toxic and contains other hazards such as abandoned vehicles.
“The quarry is also on privately-owned land and members of the public should not access the site.”
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceCones have been placed along roads around Harpur Hill to deter parking in the area.
Derbyshire Police said officers would be on patrol.
The water has also been dyed black to make it less attractive.
New signs are also due to be put up next week, warning visitors of the dangers of the water.
Paul Hawker, from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, said: "The quarry is not a place to swim and it is certainly not a tourist attraction anyone should be visiting. Our message is quite clear: stay away and stay safe."
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceCoronavirus disease left Brendan Rodgers 'breathless'published at 15:36 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsBrendan Rodgers has confirmed he has had, and recovered from, coronavirus.
The Leicester City manager told the BBC: “Me and my wife had it just after [the season] broke up. A week later I really started to struggle. I had no smell and no taste.
"I had no strength and I really struggled and my wife was the same as well. I got tested and we both had it. I could hardly walk.”
He compared having the illness to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. “As you climb higher, you get more breathless,” he said.
The Foxes have returned to training ahead of the return of the Premier League next month.
Image source, Getty ImagesMan jailed for spitting at ambulance couplepublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Matthew and Paula Page were responding to a call when Dale Pickering began acting aggressively.
Read MoreArnhem war veteran dies after contracting coronaviruspublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Eddie Bisknell
Local Democracy ReporterAn Arnhem war veteran from Derbyshire "with a twinkle in his eye" has died after contracting Covid-19.
Pete Watkins, aged 97, tested positive for the virus on Victory in Europe Day – 8 May – and passed away just over three weeks later at Beechcroft Care Home in West Hallam.
His stepdaughter Lynne Thornley said the veteran, who frequently sported the trademark maroon beret of the Parachute Regiment, had a "twinkle in his eye" and was a "thoughtful" and "caring" man.
She said despite his dementia, his memories of his time in the armed forces continued and he recalled them fondly.
Image source, Family handoutMr Watkins is entitled to a full military funeral but this is not possible under current coronavirus restrictions.
Ms Thornley and the Derby branch of the Parachute Regimental Association hope to arrange an alternative memorial service at a later date.
Primary school fire 'started accidentally'published at 14:13 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Staff at Harrington Junior School say they are "devastated" the building could not be saved.
Read MoreTwo arrested after pedestrian hit by carpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA 30-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man have been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire Police were called at 23:45 on Thursday to a report of a crash in Sneinton Dale.
The male pedestrian was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged.
The two arrested have been held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following the collision.
The road has been shut by police between Holborn Avenue and Shrewsbury Road while officers investigate.
Image source, GoogleMan's throat cut in 'broken bottle attack'published at 13:50 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man suffered a small cut to his throat after being attacked with a broken bottle in Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to a disturbance between two men at Hyson Green Market just after 23:00 on Wednesday.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-altering.
The force added officers identified a suspect and arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has since been released on conditional bail.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101.
Image source, GoogleMan arrested after car damages property and vehiclepublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 29 May 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man has been arrested and another injured after a car damaged a property and another vehicle in Countesthorpe.
Leicestershire Police were called shortly after midnight on Friday to reports of a man "driving erratically" in the Elizabeth Close area.
The force added when officers arrived, a car had hit a property and caused damage to another vehicle.
A 44-year-old pedestrian sustained an injury to his shoulder and was taken to hospital, while a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and drug driving.
He remains in police custody.
