1. Teen cancer survivor 'signed' by rugby clubpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2021

    Alexander Goodwin, 13, will join Wasps RFC in a warm-up thanks to body-worn cameras on the players.

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  2. Derby shopping centre changes namepublished at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2021

    BBC Radio Derby

    The former Intu Derby shopping centre has confirmed it's changed its name and will now be known as Derbion.

    Its owners said the name is "reflecting pride in the city and its future potential", with general manager Adam Tamsett adding he is "really excited" to unveil the name after "months of customer engagement".

    The name change comes after the centre's previous owners fell into administration last year.

    DerbionImage source, Derbion
    Quote Message

    The retail landscape is continually evolving, which has never been truer than over the last few months. We want to take this opportunity to build on our existing offer, creating new and exciting experiences for visitors to enjoy, with Derbion offering people everything they need."

    Adam Tamsett, General manager, Derbion

  3. Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January 2021

    BBC Weather

    It will be mainly dry and fine with spells of sunshine this morning.

    Any sunshine will turn quite hazy this afternoon.

    Much warmer today too, with a maximum temperature of 8C.

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  4. Covid outbreak at HMP Ranby contributes to Bassetlaw spikepublished at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Hugh Casswell
    Political reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

    A Covid-19 outbreak at HMP Ranby has contributed to a spike in infection rates in Bassetlaw, a public health expert has said.

    The Prison Service confirmed more positive cases had been recorded at the prison, but would not confirm how many people, staff or inmates, had become infected.

    But Dawn Jenkin, consultant in public health for Nottinghamshire, said: "There has been a marked increase in the number of cases in Bassetlaw, with over a third related to an outbreak at HMP Ranby."

    HMP RanbyImage source, Google

    The latest figures show 361 per 100,000 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the seven days up to 21 January, a 43% increase in the infection rate compared to the same rate a week earlier.

    Ms Jenkin said despite the high number, the infection rates within the community were "in line with what we are seeing in the rest of the county".

    A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Our priority is to limit the spread of the virus and protect the lives of those who live and work in our prisons.

    "In line with health guidance, we have taken precautionary measures at HMP Ranby following positive cases and will continue to monitor the situation."

    Ms Jenkins confirmed that the issue was "being managed through an outbreak control team".

  5. Baby death 'could and should have been avoided'published at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    A request for a Caesarean section and a number of danger signs were overlooked, the inquest found.

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  6. Arrest after 'illegal immigrant confession' at centrepublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a man told staff he was an illegal immigrant at a Lutterworth medical centre.

    Leicestershire Police said officers were called to the centre on Gilmorton Road just before 14:00 yesterday.

    Medical centre on Gilmorton RoadImage source, Google

    The force said: "A man presented himself to staff and claimed he had entered the country illegally."

    He was arrested on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant and referred to Immigration Services for further inquiries.

  7. Killer used victim's cash on girlfriend's shoppingpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Jack Tebbutt had cared for Howard Staff before stealing "hundreds of pounds" from him, a court hears.

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  8. Vandals damage Creswell Crags stones with firespublished at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    Vandals have damaged rocks around Creswell Crags by starting fires at the ancient site, police said.

    Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said the fires, started outside the Dog Hole cave at some point between 1 and 24 January, were small but have caused some of the rocks to split and break.

    The centre is closed during the national lockdown, although the public can still walk through the gorge.

    Stones at cragsImage source, Derbyshire Police

    A spokeswoman for Creswell Crags said the "important heritage" was still safe but "it is painful to see any damage done, however small".

    She added there had been reports of this kind of anti-social behaviour at the site throughout lockdown.

    Stones at cragsImage source, Derbyshire Police

    Police said the site was protected by law and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

  9. Mother 'unknowingly started dating a murderer'published at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Janet Scott did not know Simon Mellors was a convicted murderer when they met, an inquest hears.

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  10. 'Ridiculous' hat and scarf excuse for Covid rule breachpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    A driver who told officers he was out the house at 02:00 to pick up a hat and scarf his friend borrowed has been fined for breaking lockdown restrictions.

    Leicestershire Police said, external it was a "ridiculous" excuse and handed him a £200 fine.

    They had originally stopped him early this morning on Glenfrith Way in Leicester because a number plate search found the car's tax ran out in April 2020.

    The car has been seized.

    CarImage source, Leicestershire Police
  11. Watch: Man, 84, rides sledge in Nottinghampublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Chris Waring
    BBC News

    This was the moment Arthur Blair, 84, rode his sledge head-first down a hill in Clifton, Nottingham, during the snowy conditions this week.

    His daughter Alison said he made the sledge 35 years ago and takes it out whenever it snows.

    The adventurous former University of Nottingham lecturer climbed Mount Snowdon for his 80th birthday.

  12. Gas leak closes main roadpublished at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Sonia Kataria
    BBC News

    Drivers have been warned of delays after a gas leak forced the closure of a main road in Nottinghamshire.

    Police said the Arnold Lane and Plains Road junction outbound on to Mapperley Plains was currently shut while urgent work was being carried out.

    Police road closed sign

    Sgt Iain Blackstock said: "We're aware that traffic is building up in the area due to the closure and officers are assisting with directing and helping the flow of traffic.

    "Anyone travelling in the area, which I would remind people should only be essential journeys, should be aware that the closure is in place and should plan their route accordingly whilst work is ongoing to make the road safe."

  13. Milk 'poured on mum and daughter' in break-inpublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Police say the victims were attacked with a metal stick and had food and liquids poured on them.

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  14. Woman fears court over dog foul fine disputepublished at 12:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Sonia Kataria
    BBC News

    A Leicestershire woman who says she was wrongly fined for not picking up dog mess has said she fears a court order.

    Sophie Hutton, from Littlethorpe, said Blaby District Council had received a photograph, which did not show her pet dog fouling on Warwick Road on 4 January.

    "Someone had taken a photo of me and my 10-year-old son walking our West Highland terrier on the street - no photo or video of my dog pooing or us walking away from it,” she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

    “I can honestly say that I always clear up after my dog. I know I didn’t do it.

    “I’ve been in tears over it, the threat of court is serious. I very nearly just paid to put an end to it. I’m sure there will be people, who have done that out of fear of being called to court.”

    Dog fouling sign

    Last year, the authority urged residents to report dog walkers who failed to pick up after their animal.

    The district council said a £100 fixed penalty notice (FPN) was issued based on a witness statement.

    A council spokesperson said: “Witness statements are an important part of ensuring the council can issue FPNs to offenders.

    "If a FPN is not paid the matter will proceed to court, where the alleged offender will have the opportunity to put their defence forward."

  15. Watch: Kindness and new life at King's Mill Hospitalpublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    Sandish Shoker
    BBC News

    Despite the strains on the system, there is still kindness and new life in NHS hospitals.

    The BBC's Hugh Pym went to King's Mill Hospital, part of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, to meet the patients and staff.

  16. Passers-by dig deep to help bus stuck in snow 'for hours'published at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    David Pittam
    BBC News Online

    A bus that was stuck "for hours" at a junction on a snowy hill was rescued with the help of locals with shovels.

    A number 2 bus got stuck on its way through Melbourne, in Derbyshire, at about 15:00 on Sunday, according to Arriva.

    The depot sent for recovery but this was "severely delayed" and so Derbyshire County Council staff and some passers-by stepped in to help dig it out.

    Stuck busImage source, Spotted Melbourne take two

    One eyewitness said they saw the "very relieved" driver thanking the helpers after being freed at about 19:30 - four-and-a-half hours after first getting into trouble.

    "The driver jumped back in, the guys pushed and the driver drove very slowly up on to the main road," the witness said.

    Simon Mathieson, from Arriva, said: "I would like to thank everyone involved in helping getting the bus moving again in what were very difficult conditions."

    Freed busImage source, Spotted Melbourne take two

    Disruption remains across the bus network in the East Midlands today after freezing overnight temperatures.

    Trent Barton, Arriva, Nottingham City Transport and Kinchbus have all reported delayed or cancelled services due to the poor weather conditions.

  17. Watch: From DIY store to coronavirus vaccination centrepublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    BBC News

    A time-lapse video has shown how a disused warehouse in Mansfield was transformed into a vaccination centre in three weeks.

    The centre opened in Chesterfield Road South on Monday and joined 31 other new sites opening across England this week.

  18. Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2021

    BBC Weather

    It will be a largely dry morning, but with thickening cloud, outbreaks of rain will spread by the afternoon.

    This rain could be heavy for a time. The maximum temperature today is set to be about 3C (37F) with another chilly night ahead.

    Weather forecast
  19. Couple fined after drive 'to experience the snow'published at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2021

    Eight emergency vehicles attended the scene after the vehicle came off the A50 in Derbyshire.

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  20. Wimbledon secure loan deal for Johnsonpublished at 18:39 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2021

    AFC Wimbledon agree a loan deal for Leicester City defender Darnell Johnson until the end of the season.

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