1. Georgian hotel opens 17 years after work beginspublished at 06:14 British Summer Time 1 October 2020

    The redevelopment of Buxton Crescent started in 2003 but has been plagued with issues.

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  2. Bristol stay in play-off hunt with Tigers winpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Bristol move level on points with fourth-placed Sale and leave themselves in play-off contention after a bonus-point victory against Leicester.

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  3. Baby with breathing problems helped in new trialpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    A Leicestershire mum said she was "proud" her baby was among the first to undergo the trial.

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  4. Walkers 'stunned' by Lancaster bomber flypastpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Alex Thorp
    BBC News

    Two walkers were given a surprise when a Lancaster bomber roared past them four times in Derbyshire.

    Graham Whitehouse said he was walking by Ladybower Reservoir with his wife on Monday afternoon when he heard the sound of "big engines coming our way".

    "We looked round and saw the Lancaster flying over - we were stunned," he said.

    "Luckily they went round to have another pass - the next time we were in a better position and had the phone ready for video."

    A spokeswoman for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight said the flight was a "training navigation exercise" which was also being filmed for a documentary, due for release next year.

  5. Car meet broken up at McDonald'spublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Police were called to a McDonald's car park in Thurmaston last night following reports several drivers had assembled and were racing cars.

    Leicestershire Police said they encountered about 20 cars with people sat in them when they arrived in Barkby Thorpe Lane at about 20:40.

    Police car in ThurmastonImage source, Leicestershire Police

    A number of people left the scene after being spoken to by officers and two people were handed warnings for antisocial use of a vehicle.

  6. Woman who stabbed partner in heart jailedpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Tonia Crabtree pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her partner at Derby Crown Court.

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  7. Former England footballer launches hospital gardenpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Joe and Carly Cole said they had been inspired to help after seeing the work of NHS staff.

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  8. Kitten with broken leg dumped on doorstep inside gift bagpublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Samantha Noble
    BBC News Online

    The RSPCA has appealed for information after a seven-week-old kitten with a "badly" broken back leg was left on a doorstep inside a gift bag.

    Andy Sowden went to collect the kitten - named Drew - after she was dumped on Friday in Chesterfield.

    He said a woman had heard a loud knock on her door and found the silver taped-up bag containing Drew, who was inside a pillow bag.

    The kitten, who was limping, was taken to the RSPCA's Chesterfield and North Derbyshire branch where she'll stay until she is old and strong enough for her leg to be amputated.

    DrewImage source, RSPCA

    Branch manager Rachel Gray said she expects the kitten was dumped because of the expensive treatment needed for her leg, but she's otherwise in a "good condition and is a happy, sweet kitten".

    She said: "When she's recovered from her operation, we'll be looking to find her a loving new home. However, Drew isn't yet available so we won't be accepting applications."

    She asked people not to contact the centre about Drew but their website and social media will be updated when Drew is ready for rehoming.

    Anyone with information about who may have abandoned the kitten should contact the RSPCA's appeal line on 0300 123 8018.

  9. Boy injured after being hit by van in Hucknallpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Neil Heath
    BBC News Online

    A boy has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after he was hit by a van in Hucknall.

    Two roads were closed following the collision in Nabbs Lane at about 08:15 this morning.

    The boy's injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening, Nottinghamshire Police said.

    Seymour Road is closed at the junction of Nabbs Lane and Nabbs Lane is closed at the junction with Rushcliffe Road.

    Police have appealed for witnesses.

    Nabbs LaneImage source, Google
  10. Cornwall uni student chooses home over campuspublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    BBC Radio Cornwall

    A university student who was studying in Derby says she decided it would be better to come home to Saltash in Cornwall than stay in her student accommodation and risk having to go into lockdown.

    Molly Banks, who is studying in her second year of forensic science with criminology, said she had not "actually been on campus yet".

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    It's all online which is a bit annoying because last year we could use microscopes and we could touch the physical bones and see disease or whatever on them. But this year it's all online, so you can't get a good feel for it."

    Molly Banks, University Student

  11. Boohoo profit soars despite factory conditions rowpublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Half-year profits rise 51% as the firm pledges to address issues over pay and working conditions.

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  12. Cockbain stars as Glos beat Bears in T20published at 10:11 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Ian Cockbain bludgeons an unbeaten 84 as Gloucestershire beat Birmingham on a rain-affected night of T20 Blast action.

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  13. Warning after bar fined £1,000 for Covid-19 rule breachespublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Greig Watson
    Reporter, BBC News Online

    Hospitality businesses in part of Nottinghamshire are being reminded to follow Covid-19 guidance after one bar was fined £1,000.

    Zinc, on Central Avenue, West Bridgford, was fined on 25 September for failing to put measures in place to record customer details.

    Zinc bar

    Rushcliffe Borough Council said it knew times were "incredibly tough" but insisted they "will not tolerate complacency when it comes to regulations that are designed to protect the health of our residents".

    In May Zinc was fined for serving drinks to seated customers when bars were restricted to takeaway service.

    The owners said they had traded happily for years and felt like they were being "picked on".

  14. Midlands-wide travel card plans announcedpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Politicians in the East and West Midlands ask for £20m from the government to fund the initiative.

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  15. Man held after £175k cannabis grow discoveredpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Sonia Kataria
    BBC News

    A man has been arrested after a cannabis grow with an estimated value of £175,000 was discovered in Kimberley.

    A total of 177 plants were found at a property in Eastwood Road after a warrant was executed by Nottinghamshire Police yesterday afternoon.

    The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of production of cannabis and remains in custody.

    A cannabis grow with an estimated value of £175,000 was discovered in Kimberley, NottinghamshireImage source, Nottinghamshire Police
  16. Driver 'shaken up' after stone breaks windscreenpublished at 08:27 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Greig Watson
    Reporter, BBC News Online

    A driver has been left "shaken up" after a large stone was thrown at her windscreen, Nottinghamshire Police said.

    The woman was on the A57 in Worksop at about 15:50 on Sunday and had just passed under the footbridge between Cavendish Road and Windmill Lane, heading east.

    Damaged carImage source, Nottinghamshire Police

    PC Ty Foers said: "The stone struck the windscreen, causing it to smash.

    "Luckily the stone did not injure the driver and she did amazingly well to keep calm and stop the vehicle safely."

    The offender is described as a white man, aged in his mid-teens with a medium build and short blonde hair. He was wearing a navy blue-zipped hooded top.

  17. New spot for Nottingham Goose Fair mascotpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Goosey - the mascot of Nottingham's Goose Fair - has migrated to a new position in the city's Old Market Square.

    The 8ft figure is usually placed near to the Goose Fair site on The Forest Recreation Ground but this year's event has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Goosey

    In the early hours of this morning, Goosey was taken to the Old Market Square from her regular home at the council's Woolsthorpe depot.

    She will be in position there until Sunday, external.

  18. Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    BBC Weather

    It will be a dry but cloudy start today, with winds strengthening this afternoon and bringing with it lengthy spells of rain.

    Temperatures are expected to reach 15C during the day, and we can expect lows of 8C overnight.

    BBC weather East Midlands 30 September
  19. Circus theatre and sitcom pub 'at risk of ruin'published at 00:01 British Summer Time 30 September 2020

    The Victorian Society releases its annual list of 10 important buildings most at risk of being lost.

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  20. Visits to prison stopped as Covid cases 'surge'published at 21:28 British Summer Time 29 September 2020

    There are 53 cases of coronavirus at the Nottinghamshire prison HMP Lowdham Grange.

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