Iheanacho rescues Leicester at Burnleypublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho steps up superbly in the absence of a number of injured team-mates to earn Leicester a potentially important draw at Burnley.
Read MoreIheanacho rescues Leicester at Burnleypublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Starved man's family loses benefits casepublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Errol Graham was found dead in his flat eight months after his benefits were withdrawn.
Read MoreSchools suspend online learning after 'cyber attack'published at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsMultiple schools in the East Midlands have suspended online learning today following what's been described as a "cyber attack".
The schools, which include The Suthers School in Newark, Kirk Hallam Community Academy, Birklands Primary School in Market Warsop and The Garibaldi School in Mansfield, are all run by the Nova Education Trust.
Image source, GoogleThe trust told the Nottingham Post, external it had been subject to a "sophisticated cyber attack which has resulted in unauthorised access to the trust's IT infrastructure".
It said they had reported the attack to the Department for Education, the Information Commissioner's Office and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Actor brings Hollywood to vaccination centrepublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterDame Kristin Scott Thomas brought some Hollywood glamour to Leicester Royal Infirmary when she turned up for her Covid vaccine.
The actor, best known for roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, The English Patient and TV comedy Fleabag, was at the hospital on Tuesday to get her first dose of the jab.
Image source, Kristen Scott Thomas/InstagramMs Scott Thomas, 60, who lives in nearby Rutland, posted the moment on Instagram.
She wrote: “Vaccinated by the fantastic people at Leicester Hospital.
"It was really easy. No waiting, no fuss, no stress."
At the last official count, more than 287,000 first doses had been given across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Freeport announced for East Midlands Airportpublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA freeport is set to open at East Midlands Airport, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced in this afternoon's budget.
He said eight freeports he announced could help economic recovery by making it easier and cheaper to do business in regions, as well as creating jobs.
The freeports, usually located around shipping ports and airports, mean goods which arrive into them from abroad are not subject to the tariffs normally paid to the government.
These taxes only become payable when the goods leave the freeport and are moved somewhere else in the UK.
Critics say they increase the risk of tax dodging and lower employment standards.
Find out more about freeports here.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe airport, near Castle Donington, is one of eight UK locations.
Airport managing director, Claire James, said the news will "shine a spotlight on a part of the country which has so much to offer investors, existing businesses that wish to grow, and the supply chains that are linked to them".
She added the airport will play "a significant role in the government's ambitions for a 'global Britain'".
Maria Machancoses, director of Midlands Connect, called it "fantastic news" and said they would work with local authorities to make sure the site is well connected to trade locally, nationally and internationally.
Covid fines for 'rumpy pumpy' car couplepublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA couple were handed fines after officers found them enjoying an intimate moment in their car while parked in a country lay-by.
Derbyshire Police said the amorous couple were discovered by officers in Morley, Derby, at about 23:50 on Monday.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThe pair, both in their 20s and from Derby, were given £200 fines for breaking Covid-19 rules on non-essential travel. The woman was also given a warning for possession of cannabis.
The local policing team said in a tweet, external: "Nothing ruins a bit of late night rumpy pumpy quite like a couple of covid tickets and a cannabis warning."
Eastmond returns to league with Leedspublished at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Leeds sign Kyle Eastmond on a two-year contract as he returns to rugby league after nine years playing rugby union.
Read MoreWigglesworth 'would coach' at Leicesterpublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Leicester's Richard Wigglesworth reflects on the end of his time at Saracens, the Barbarians' Covid-19 breach and his desire to coach.
Read MorePeregrine falcon found dead was illegally poisonedpublished at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA bird of prey found dead on a driven grouse moor in the Peak District was illegally poisoned, police have said.
The adult male peregrine falcon was found on top of the remains of a wood pigeon by a fell runner in the Upper Derwent Valley on 31 May 2020.
The RSPB said it believes the pigeon was used as poison bait, laid with the intention of killing any bird of prey or raven which fed on it.
The peregrine's body was submitted for government toxicology testing and the Health and Safety Executive has now published the results, external confirming it was illegally poisoned with a chemical called bendiocarb.
Image source, Mike PriceMark Thomas, from the RSPB, said this added to an "appallingly long and growing list of crimes against birds of prey which took place during the first national Covid lockdown in 2020".
Derbyshire Police said its inquiries were ongoing and appealed for information.
Covid fine issued after car stops near airportpublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsOne person has been fined £200 for breaching Covid regulations after officers found a car parked near the perimeter fence at East Midlands Airport.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceLeicestershire Police said officers came across the vehicle, with occupants from different households, at about 20:45 on Tuesday.
The force said the group told them they had travelled from Nottinghamshire and stopped at the airport on their way to Leicester.
Leicester's Worth joins Rebels on loanpublished at 11:30 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Leicester Tigers full-back George Worth joins Super Rugby side Melbourne Rebels on loan for their 2021 season.
Read MoreCapt Sir Tom Moore card to be auctioned for museumpublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA card sent by Captain Sir Tom Moore to The Florence Nightingale Museum in London is to be sold to help safeguard the venue's future, a Derbyshire-based auction firm has said.
The greeting features of a photo of the charity fundraiser, who died last month, along with his famous quote "tomorrow will be a good day".
Hansons will take charge of the online sale, due to take place on 9 March.
The card has a guide price of £100 to £200.
Image source, HansonsMuseum director David Green said: "Last summer we teamed up with Hansons to hold an online auction to raise much-needed funds for our Save The Nightingale Museum campaign.
"We were delighted and grateful to receive a signed card from Captain Tom, recognising the special link between Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and military personnel, who she cared for.
“Captain Tom was clearly extremely busy in his last months, so his card sadly arrived too late for the auction.
"However, his family have given us their blessing to use the card now to help us raise funds which we desperately need."
Image source, HansonsVirtual sing-song for 108-year-old's birthdaypublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineMembers of a singing group have virtually come together to sing Happy Birthday to a 108-year-old woman.
Rushcliffe Borough Council's singing group first met Jeanie Richardson when they visited Leawood Manor Care Home, in West Bridgford, to perform carols in 2018.
Image source, Rushcliffe Borough CouncilWhen they heard the care home was appealing for people to help celebrate her big day, the group organised the rendition, which was then recorded and played to her via YouTube.
The council also dropped off flowers and a card for Mrs Richardson's birthday on Saturday.
Image source, Rushcliffe Borough CouncilKath Marriott, the council's chief executive, said: "I’m delighted that our teams have been able to help celebrate such an incredible milestone for Jeanie as she reaches her 108th birthday.
“The team have fond memories of Jeanie dancing at our Christmas performance a few years ago and I’m so pleased that we’re able to be a part of her special day."
Mrs Richardson said she was "delighted" by the gesture.
Covid: Two charged and eight fined over gatheringpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsTwo people will appear in court after being charged with obstructing officers as they broke up a gathering.
Derbyshire Police said officers visited a house in Bradwell on Saturday and found a group of people they believed were not all from the same household.
Eight people were issued with fixed penalty notices for breaking Covid-19 regulations.
Image source, PA MediaAs well as facing a charge of obstructing a police officer, a 63-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman will appear before magistrates in Chesterfield later this month for "participating in a gathering of two or more people in a private dwelling" during the lockdown.
Two arrests after group attacked with pepper spraypublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsTwo people are in custody after a group of people were attacked with pepper spray in a park in Bulwell.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Southglade Fields at about 18:20 on Monday after a man was reported to have sprayed a substance in the eyes of three people.
The spray is not believed to have caused any serious harm to the victims, a force spokesman said, but police arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of actual bodily harm.
A 35-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assault.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 3 March 2021
A rainy and windy Wednesday is on the cards for many, with cool temperatures topping out at about 7C.
Today's BBC Weather Watchers picture comes from zannamac in Ashby de la Zouch.
Image source, zannamacSubstation fire causes power cut for residentspublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA small explosion and fire caused a power cut affecting dozens of homes in Nottingham on Tuesday.
Fire crews were called to Lace Street in the Dunkirk area shortly after 09:00.
Image source, GoogleThe flames were linked to a power cable and nearby electricity substation but the fire was out by the time an emergency crew arrived.
The site was handed over to Western Power Distribution which said supplies were restored by 11:30.
Another power cut in the area was reported later in the day but it is not clear if this was connected to the same substation.
Smart motorway death widow in police HQ protestpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2021
Claire Mercer stages a protest outside a police headquarters on her late husband's birthday.
Read MoreFire pit and music system prompts police visitpublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA police community support officer rushed to a house in Leicester after spotting rising smoke - only to discover it was coming from a fire pit set up outside.
A music speaker had also been placed outside the property in Central Avenue, Clarendon Park, at about 20:45 yesterday, Leicestershire Police said.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceThe force said three people from two households were advised to put out the fire and switch off the music by the officer. No fines were issued.
Vaccine-hesitant patients phoned by doctorspublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 2 March 2021
A pilot scheme sees more than half of patients agreeing to have jabs after talking to a GP.
Read More
