Sandish Shoker
BBC News

Officers investigating the theft of three dogs from a kennels in Spondon, Derby, have appealed for help tracing a car seen in the area at the time.

Derbyshire Police said the dark-coloured car with foreign number plates - possibly a Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe or Honda CRV - was caught on CCTV at Asda in Spondon at about 18:00 on Tuesday 3 August.

It has appealed for anyone who saw this car in the area to get in touch.

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The dogs - two cockapoos named Elvis and Tony, and a cocker spaniel called Remi - were taken from Brookfield Farm, in West Road at some time between 19:00 that day and 07:00 the following day.

Det Sgt Scott McDermott said: “Thank you to all those people who have so far come forward. We are now particularly keen to trace the driver of this car, and anyone else in the area as they may have further information which could help with our inquiries.

“This is understandably a very distressing time for the dog’s owners and those who cared for them, who are anxious to get them back to their loving homes.”

Image source, Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance

BBC Weather

It will be a dry and bright start to the day with plenty of sunny spells. The sunshine will continue into the afternoon but cloud will move in from the west later on.

It will be mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of a few spots of rain.

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Simon Hare
BBC East Midlands Today

Twins from the Peak District were among 2,000 16 and 17-year-olds who took advantage of Derby Arena's walk-in sessions at the weekend.

Amy and Megan, from Eyam, said they were keen to get the jab to protect others and themselves when they return to school next term.

Officials said those who turned up on Sunday included a 17-year-old boy who had cycled from Cambridge.

The Arena is holding another walk-in session for 16 and 17-year-olds on Saturday.

Erica Whittingham met prisoner Michael Seddon after her marriage broke down, a court hears.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

An 18-year-old student, who is registered blind, said he was "relieved" and "elated" when he got the grades to study at Oxford University.

Declan Webster achieved A*s in history, English literature and sociology at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby and is set to study history in September.

"I’m so pleased, it’s been such a long road to get here," he said.

"I've always wanted to go to Oxford as I want to go into politics. It always seemed like a far off dream but I thought I would apply and see what happens.

"Then the pandemic hit and there was a lot of home schooling. It was tough when I was suddenly having to learn on my own at home."

Image source, Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy

Head teacher Kevin Gritton said: "We are very proud of our sixth form students who have achieved an outstanding set of results despite all of the challenges of the past 18 months."

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Nottinghamshire Police has confirmed it's investigating the theft of a roadside library in Beeston on Monday night.

The free book scheme, which was based on Chilwell Road and launched in April, was discovered missing by residents, who are holding a fundraising tea on 5 September in order to replace the stolen items.

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The body of 23-year-old Megan Newborough was discovered in Leicestershire on Sunday.

Steve Ward, previously recognised as the world's oldest male boxer, secures his fairy tale ending.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A young girl has been left with "significant injuries" after she was hit by an e-scooter.

Nottinghamshire Police said the girl, aged five, suffered a serious leg injury and a head wound in the collision in Foxhill Road West, Carlton just after 16:20 yesterday.

She remains in hospital but her injuries are not life-threatening.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit through drugs and driving without insurance. He remains in police custody.

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The force said the privately-owned scooter, which was not permitted to be ridden on the road, has been seized.

Sgt Elizabeth Johnson said: "This was a serious collision that has left a young girl in hospital with some very significant injuries."

Privately-owned e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the landowner. It is illegal to ride them on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements.

In Nottingham, only the bright yellow e-scooters leased from the city council can be legally ridden in public spaces.

Jeremy Ball
Social affairs correspondent, BBC East Midlands Today

A mother and son have achieved the grades they need to go to university, and they will both be on the same course.

Bilal Batous, 18, and his mum, Manal Raweah, picked up their grades today and are starting at Nottingham Trent University to study biomedical sciences.

"I think we will make a great team and we can help each other in the areas we struggle with," said Bilal.

"We have achieved what we have always aimed for."

Mrs Raweah was a lab technician in Syria before the bombing began and said she was looking forward to the "challenges" of university life.

The family were resettled in the UK as Syrian refugees five years ago.

"It is the first time we have experienced anything like this so it will be challenging but it will be fun," added Bilal.

"I can't wait to see ourselves succeeding together and I want to see my mum smiling and I think it will be good."

Dave Wade
BBC News

Students across the country have been getting their A-level results today.

These students at Bradgate Sixth Form at Wreake Valley Academy in Leicestershire were pleasantly surprised this morning.

Top grades for A-level results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have reached a record high this year with 44.8% getting A* or A grades.

It's a second year of replacement results after exams were cancelled because of the pandemic.

The bronze key handle found in Leicester shows a "Barbarian" grappling with a lion.

Dave Wade
BBC News

A burst water main in Nottinghamshire sent a huge jet of water into the air this morning.

Residents believe it is the second time in a week the pipe has ruptured on Station Road in Keyworth.

Severn Trent said it had managed to repair it, adding the company is moving water slowly through the pipes to ensure it does not burst again.

It said water supply issues were affecting LE12, LE11, NG12 and NG14 postcodes.

The water firm apologised and said it hoped to have everyone back on supply by 12:00.

Zainab Fadhal, who moved to the UK from Iraq, will join the University of Leeds in September.

BBC Weather

Today will be mostly dry with sunny spells and patchy cloud. It will turn increasingly sunny into the afternoon, but there is still a very small risk of showers in some places.

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A judge orders the authority to pay the man £3,478, due to its "flawed" disciplinary process.