Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
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Nottingham - 18 February 2016
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Weather: Another cold nightpublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands Todayit's going to be a cold night with clear spells.
A few wintry showers are possible over higher ground but for most it will be a dry night with a widespread frost.
There is a risk of ice on untreated surfaces. Min 0C (32F)
Hamilton to fight to get back on tourpublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
BBC SportNottingham-born Anthony Hamilton says he is hoping to get back into the top 64 and retain his snooker tour status after slipping in form.
Image source, Getty ImagesLatest headlines for Nottinghamshirepublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News Online- People have been paying their last respects to Mansfield busker Ray Froggatt today who recently died from cancer
- Hundreds of patients in Top Valley have been told to go elsewhere after their GP surgery was suddenly closed
- Anthony Hamilton says he will fight to get back on the snooker tour if he loses his place at the end of the season
'Always more we can do' says forcepublished at 17:09 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
We told you earlier today that Nottinghamshire Police has been criticised by government inspectors for not giving the right support to vulnerable victims of crime.
Deputy chief constable Sue Fish has told BBC Radio Nottingham the force are taking the issues very seriously.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceDCC Fish said: "There's always more we can do.
"I understand how complex many of these areas are. They are complex, difficult and emotive areas to investigate."
Gritters out tonightpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
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End of twitter postPolice search Beeston addresspublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineWe have had an email from someone alerting us to police activity in Beeston this afternoon.
Officers closed off part of East Crescent at 13:30 where they have been searching a house.
A force spokesman said it was part of an "on-going investigation" but they cannot tell us any more at this stage.
Funeral procession passes by Ray's spotpublished at 16:41 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineA procession has gone through Mansfield town centre this afternoon in honour of busker Ray Froggatt who died of cancer earlier this year.
The cortege, which carried his specially designed guitar coffin, passed by the Primark store where he used to perform.
Travel: Accident in Worksoppublished at 16:22 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
BBC TravelGateford Road in Worksop is blocked in both directions because of an accident near the Claylands Avenue junction.
Pearce to head off on survival expeditionpublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Steve Beech
Reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamLooking for a new challenge, former Nottingham Forest defender and manager Stuart Pearce is to compete in a new reality TV show with adventurer Bear Grylls.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe footballer, nicknamed by Reds fans as Psycho, will join six other celebrities who'll battle through the wilds of Africa on a 12-day survival expedition.
The programme, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, will air on ITV next month.
Man admits burglaries at eight mosquespublished at 15:51 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineA man who appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court earlier has admitted burglaries at eight different mosques in the city., external
Hussain Barak, 35, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody after entering the guilty pleas and will be sentenced next month.
Ray was 'genuine wonderful human being'published at 15:35 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Jared Stubbings took this photo of Ray Froggatt, who could often be seen singing in the town outside Primark.
On his photography website, Mr Stubbings wrote: "This man has given more to the town and people of Mansfield than anyone I know."
Image source, Jared StubbingsHe said Ray always had a smile and kind word for people and described him as a "genuine, kind, wonderful human being".
Man detained on historical sex chargespublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Police investigating allegations of historical child abuse at care facilities in Nottinghamshire have arrested a 73-year-old man on suspicion of rape.
The man has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Ball named in MCC squadpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
BBC SportNottinghamshire's Jake Ball has been named in the Marylebone Cricket Club's squad for the season's annual curtain-raiser against Yorkshire in March.
Final touches on Crown Island workspublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineTalking of the Crown Island roadworks there's some good news...
The work to widen the road and change the layout, which has been going on since September 2014, is nearing to an end.
The bad news though is there will be one last week of full evening closures , externalfor resurfacing.
Hundreds to pay respects to buskerpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineHe serenaded people in Mansfield for more than 30 years but earlier this year Ray Froggatt lost his battle with cancer.
This afternoon, hundreds of people are expected to gather in the town to say a final farewell to the popular busker.
Image source, Ray FroggattHodge: Burke 'needs to learn what's needed in situations'published at 14:14 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
David Jackson
BBC Radio Nottingham SportHow good can 18-year-old Nottingham Forest winger Oliver Burke be?
He's signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal this week and former Forest and England midfielder Steve Hodge, who has known him since he was 13, says he's always had "genuine pace and he's direct".
Image source, PAHodge said: "Against Cardiff he was superb (but) then against Leeds a couple of weeks ago he came on in the last 15 minutes when they were winning 1-0 and he gave the ball away in poor areas, so... He now needs to learn what is needed in certain game situations."
Beckhampton closure 'sensitive issue'published at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineThe city council says it understands the closure of the Beckhampton Centre has been "a sensitive issue for many" but points out it has consulted people on the plans and listened to their views.
A petition against plans to close the centre gathered 1,210 signatures at the end of last year.
The final decision on what happens to the centre lies with the executive board next Tuesday.
Travel: Slow traffic at Crown Islandpublished at 13:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
BBC TravelTraffic is moving slowly along Western Boulevard near the Crown Island due to roadworks.
New signings land in UKpublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 18 February 2016
BBC Nottingham SportNottingham Panthers have confirmed that new signings Franklin MacDonald and Kevin Quick are in the UK.
The pair were signed on deadline day but their flights were both delayed because of bad weather.
Image source, Nottingham Panthers