Biker killed in crash with another motorbikepublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 8 September 2021
A second man is in hospital with serious injuries following the crash near Betws-y-Coed.
Read MoreBiker killed in crash with another motorbikepublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 8 September 2021
Trust admits liability over botched hysterectomypublished at 09:53 British Summer Time 8 September 2021
The procedure on the Derby woman was performed by under-review surgeon Daniel Hay.
Read MoreMan arrested after thousands 'stashed in car boot'published at 08:06 British Summer Time 8 September 2021
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man has been arrested after thousands of pounds were found in a car boot.
Nottinghamshire Police said they stopped the vehicle in Alfreton Road in the Canning Circus area of Nottingham at about 19:15 on Monday "after becoming suspicious of its movements".
Image source, GoogleOfficers found the money "stashed in the boot", and a 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property before being released under investigation.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2021
The warm weather continues across the region, with top temperatures reaching 29C in some parts.
Today's BBC Weather Watchers picture comes courtesy of LindafromBelper.
Image source, LindafromBelperLancs chasing massive 444 to beat Nottspublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Lancashire make a good start in their pursuit of 444 to beat Nottinghamshire as they close day three on 115-1.
Read MoreMiddlesex set new record as Essex winpublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Middlesex post their highest-ever first-class total while there is an innings victory for Essex in the County Championship.
Read MoreWigglesworth joins Tigers coaching teampublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Leicester Tigers add former England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth to their backroom team as player-coach.
Read MoreHomecoming for canoeist who won gold at Paralympicspublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineResidents gave Holme Pierrepont-based paracanoeist Emma Wiggs a rapturous reception as she returned to her home village after winning gold and silver at the Paralympic Games.
Wiggs was greeted by a crowd of people in Diseworth, near East Midlands Airport, this afternoon following her success in Tokyo.
She secured gold in the VL2 canoe sprint and silver in the KL2 kayak event.
Her gold medal win was cheered by her wife Gemma, who told BBC Radio Nottingham she watched with a small party, complete with a cardboard cut-out of Emma.
Covid app pings caused tram service suspensionpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA surge of Covid "pings" among employees meant Nottingham's tram network had to be temporarily suspended during the summer, it has been revealed.
Documents show tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET) struggled with a rise in staff being contacted through the government's test and trace app.
Absent employees reached a peak of 53, 30 of which were drivers, and at one point, 12 of the 23 control room staff were also asked to self-isolate.
Some staff were alerted during their shifts and had to go home immediately, with "limited opportunities" to find replacements at short notice.
There was a brief suspension of services on 9 July.
Image source, Getty ImagesNottingham City Council is set to hear about NET's performance and progress between June and July at a meeting due to be held on 14 September.
NET said in the report, prepared for the meeting, that "Covid-safe working practices introduced during the pandemic helped to mitigate against more severe disruptions" to the service.
Doctor jailed after paedophile hunter stingpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Jamil Rehman was caught by paedophile hunters after travelling to meet a 15-year-old girl.
Read MoreTour of Britain set for Nottinghamshire returnpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe Tour of Britain cycle race is set to return to Nottinghamshire in 2022.
Nottinghamshire County Council said it had agreed in principle to operate a stage after discussions with organisers.
The county hosted a stage of the event in both 2017 and 2018.
County council officials said that in 2018, the stage attracted 250,000 spectators, making it the largest sporting event in Nottinghamshire's history.
Image source, PA MediaThey estimated about £3.9m was spent by participants and spectators in 2018 on accommodation, food and drink and shopping.
The eight-stage 2022 tour will start in Aberdeenshire and finish in the Isle of Wight.
The council's communities committee is set to meet on 15 September to give the event the green light.
Full details of a Nottinghamshire stage, including a route and timings, will likely be confirmed early next year.
Town to celebrate market's 800th anniversarypublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Market Harborough's market has been held in the town since the 13th Century.
Read MoreBest actress award for Nottingham's Vicky McClurepublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsReaders of television listings magazine TV Choice have voted Nottingham's Vicky McClure their favourite actress.
The Line of Duty star took the honour ahead of Olivia Colman (The Crown), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Nicola Walker (Unforgotten) at the awards show, which was hosted by comedian Rob Beckett.
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End of twitter postAccepting the award, McClure said: "It's a real honour knowing it's been voted for by the fans.
"You've been so supportive to the show over the years."
East Midlands features prominently in Covid hotspot listpublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsMore than a quarter of England's top 20 Covid hotspots are in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, new figures have shown.
Mansfield has the second highest infection rate in the country with 523 cases per 100,000 people for the week to 2 September.
However, this is down from 592 the previous week.
Image source, Mansfield District CouncilAlso in the top 20 are Erewash (489), High Peak (465), Ashfield (448), North West Leicestershire (434) and Gedling (430).
The national average in England is 315.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 7 September 2021
Another warm day ahead, with sunny skies and temperatures topping out at about 29C.
Today's BBC Weather Watchers picture comes from Maggie T Howlett in East Leake.
Image source, Maggie T HowlettNotts on front foot against Lancashirepublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 6 September 2021
Brett Hutton takes 5-62 as Notts reach 127-5 in their second innings to build a lead of 231 runs against Lancashire.
Read MoreEx-England pair set Middlesex recordpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 6 September 2021
Sam Robson and Mark Stoneman share an opening stand of 376 against Sussex, while Essex retain control against Gloucestershire.
Read MoreRoad closed after grenade found at Derby housepublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 6 September 2021
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA grenade has been found at a house in Derby.
Derbyshire Police said officers were called to Haven Baulk Lane in Littleover at about 16:30 BST today.
A cordon has been put in place and officers are waiting for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, the force added.
Drivers will be directed to alternative routes and police have asked the public to stay away from the area.
Image source, Littleover, Sunnyhill, Mickleover and Abbey SNTYoung footballer who died was loved and talentedpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 6 September 2021
Dylan Rich, 17, is suspected to have had a cardiac arrest during a game in Nottinghamshire.
Read MoreTributes paid to hospital worker after 'tragic accident'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 6 September 2021
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA hospital trust has paid tribute to one of its employees who died last week following a "tragic accident".
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust said Tina Leek, a healthcare assistant on Ward 303 at the Royal Derby Hospital, joined the team in 2014.
Trust chief executive Gavin Boyle said Ms Leek was "known by all as a bubbly, kind, hard-working colleague and a real character that was never stressed".
Image source, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust"Many of the team looked up to Tina within the department and for the team she will be irreplaceable," Mr Boyle said.
"Tina's close colleagues say she was a brilliant friend to so many and such a hard-working healthcare assistant."
He said Ms Leek, a grandmother, had chosen to support organ donation and her "wishes were respected with her organs going to help others".
