Wealdstone P-P Chesterfieldpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 3 October 2020
Saturday's National League game between Wealdstone and Chesterfield is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Read MoreWealdstone P-P Chesterfieldpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 3 October 2020
Large fire at primary schoolpublished at 10:12 British Summer Time 3 October 2020
East Midlands Today
About 60 firefighters are dealing with a large fire at St Mary's School in Darley Abbey this morning.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at about 05:25, and arrived to find "a well-developed" fire progressing.
Road closures are in place on Broadway and Duffield Road, and nearby residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed because of the smoke.
Local resident Carlie Grogan said families are "devastated" by the fire, with children already having had six months off school due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Quote MessageThey've only been back at school for the last couple of weeks, and then for the whole school to be burned down it's a really big shock to the community. There's several parents from St Mary's at the top of the hill crying up there.
Carlie Grogan, Darley Abbey resident
Primary school creates Covid-safe funfairpublished at 01:31 British Summer Time 3 October 2020
To spare pupils' disappointment, the school decided to create its own version of the event.
Read MoreArgyle loan for Forest midfielder Fornahpublished at 20:34 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Nottingham Forest loan midfielder Tyrese Fornah to League One side Plymouth Argyle on a season-long basis.
Read MoreStudents' hall conditions 'like a prison'published at 18:55 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
The Nottingham students cite unreliable food deliveries, lack of communication and "oppressive" security.
Read MoreRain poses threat to T20 Finals Daypublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Surrey, Gloucestershire, Lancashire and Notts Outlaws are hoping bad weather stays away as they bid to win the T20 Blast.
Read MoreLeicester sign Fofana from Saint-Etiennepublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Leicester City sign defender Wesley Fofana from Saint-Etienne on a five-year contract.
Read MoreCoronavirus: Party organisers could face £10,000 finepublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe organisers of a party in Leicester are facing a fine of up to £10,000 after more than 40 people attended.
Police issued two fixed penalty notices at the property in Colton Street on Saturday after a warning to shut the gathering down was ignored.
Image source, GoogleLeicestershire Police said the final penalty would depend on a number of factors, including how quickly it is paid.
The force said it handed out 14 fines last weekend for breaching the latest Covid-19 rules and has urged the public to adhere to regulations.
Pub ordered to close 'for breaking curfew'published at 15:32 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA pub has been barred from opening after a council said it failed to close by 22:00 in line with coronavirus laws.
The Bounty, in Market Place, Hinckley, was served a closure notice by Leicestershire County Council in partnership with Leicestershire Police.
It comes into force immediately and will be reviewed on a weekly basis.
Image source, GoogleGary Connors, head of regulatory services at Leicestershire County Council, said: "The pub failed to ensure it followed the order for all hospitality venues in England to close by 10pm.
"There were also concerns about non-compliance with social distancing in how the venue managed a reduced number of people on the premises.
"These concerns constitute a serious and imminent threat to public health and left us with no alternative but to use our new powers."
The pub's owners have denied any wrongdoing and say they plan to appeal.
Inmates stuck in cells as Covid cases risepublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Inmates at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire can only leave their cells for 30 minutes a day.
Read MoreVan and lorries caught up in M1 crashpublished at 14:22 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsWreckage is being removed from the M1 northbound in Leicester following a crash involving two lorries and a van this morning.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said a lorry driver was checked over after being extracted from his cab but there were no other injuries, external.
Image source, Highways EnglandThe crash happened shortly before 10:45 and led to the road being closed in both directions between junctions 20 and 21 due to concerns about a gas cylinder in the van.
Two lanes of the northbound carriageway remain closed and traffic is heavy.
Northampton sign Stags striker Rosepublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Northampton Town sign Mansfield striker Danny Rose for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
Read MoreBorthwick aiming to end Tigers 'decline'published at 12:55 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Steve Borthwick sees signs of progress from Leicester but says much more work is needed to end a "period of decline".
Read MoreFather and son 'devastated' by bike theftspublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA father and son from Farndon are asking for help after their "pride and joy" mountain bikes were stolen from a shed.
Jared Birchley, 53, said he went out on Saturday morning to find the locks on a wooden outhouse had been torn off during the night, with the bikes used by him and his 17-year-old son James no longer inside.
He said the theft has left him "waking up in the night feeling very anxious".
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating the burglary, and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
PC Scott Chambers said one of the bikes has "very distinctive" colouring and should be "noticeable" if anyone came across it on an online sale.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceQuote MessageWhen we found the door open and the bikes gone, my heart sank and my first thought was for James, who I knew would be devastated. He also often rides the bike to see his granddad in the village who has dementia to visit him and cook for him and do the odd job for him. It's his main mode of transport really."
Jared Birchley
Passing cyclist 'saves home from fire'published at 12:22 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsFirefighters have praised a young cyclist after he came to the aid of a grandmother and her granddaughter when a chip pan caught fire.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Welbeck Street in Kirkby-in-Ashfield on 30 September after the occupants fled when they noticed "a lot of smoke" coming from the kitchen.
The man was passing on his bike when he stopped, entered the property and removed the chip pan before the fire could spread further, with crews arriving shortly after to extinguish the flames.
The granddaughter was taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation, while the grandmother was treated at the scene by paramedics.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageA thank you goes out to the bravery of the young man who risked his own life to save the home of the two women. If you were the heroic bystander please get in touch with the service so we can pass on our gratitude."
Damien West, Area manager for prevention and protection, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Heavy rain warning for the East Midlandspublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain across the East Midlands this weekend.
The alert is in place from 03:00 on Saturday to 18:00 on Sunday.
Image source, JuneeThe Met Office said there was the potential for flooding and road closures.
It added: "The unusual wind direction associated with the rainfall will mean that the peak rainfall totals are likely to occur in some areas that are usually well-sheltered and drier during unsettled spells of weather."
Confusion over David Jason 'shrine' amid break-inpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
English Heritage, which manages the site, says it is "flummoxed".
Read MoreM1 closed in both directions after crashpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThe M1 has been closed in both directions, external between junctions 21 and 20 following a crash.
Highways England said diversions have been put in place and drivers are being urged to plan ahead.
Image source, Highways EnglandThree arrested after report of man with handgunpublished at 08:33 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsThree people have been arrested in Nottingham after reports of a man with a handgun "tucked in the waistband of his trousers".
Two men and a woman were detained on Thursday night on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in St Ann's.
Nottinghamshire Police said it had recovered an "imitation firearm".
The three suspects remain in police custody.
Image source, GoogleToday's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:29 British Summer Time 2 October 2020
Today is expected to be mainly cloudy and windy with occasional rain in places, turning very wet tomorrow.
We can expect highs of 15C and overnight lows of 10C.
There will be a yellow warning for rain in place between 03:00 on Saturday and 18:00 on Sunday.
