Summary

  • Updates for Friday 1 April 2016

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday

  1. Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    That's all from Local Live this week. Join us again on Monday.

  2. Weather: Isolated showers possiblepublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Alexandra Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    It’ll remain fairly overcast for the rest of this afternoon with a few isolated showers possible. Highs of 12C (54F).

    A band of rain will affect the north of the region overnight before clearing in the early hours.

    Elsewhere will remain mostly dry with variable amounts of cloud. Lows of 7C (45F) in towns and cities - expect cooler conditions in rural spots which could see a patchy frost.

  3. Nottingham Forest v Brentfordpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    BBC Sport

    Looking ahead to Forest's game against Brentford tomorrow, the Reds hope to welcome back striker Britt Assombalonga (pictured), following 13 months out with a knee injury.

    Captain Henri Lansbury could also be back after a bad ankle injury.

    Britt AssombalongaImage source, Getty Images
  4. Meet the soldier of the future...published at 17:34 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    SoldierImage source, Crown copyright

    The 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment, which recruits in Nottinghamshire, have been road testing hi-tech body armour.

    The MoD says, external the armour increases agility and makes it easier to carry heavy kit, while conducting exercises to prepare them for fighting in urban areas.  

  5. Trent Bridge 'fifth best cricket ground'published at 17:14 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    The Daily Telegraph has ranked Trent Bridge in the top ten best stadiums in world cricket., external

    Nick Hoult called it "a model for every other ground wanting to upgrade its facilities."

    But fifth just doesn't cut it for Nottinghamshire Cricket Club...

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  6. Wrongful rape conviction: Force 'learning'published at 16:59 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Alex Smith
    BBC News Online

    An Independent Police Complaints Commission report into the original investigation - seen by the BBC - had initially recommended two senior Nottinghamshire Police detectives, who looked into this case, face misconduct proceedings. 

    But the IPCC and the force agreed the pair will face no formal sanctions, and instead were "given management action relating to performance development."

    Notts police

    A Nottinghamshire Police spokeswoman said it acknowledges the report, from July 2015, and has "recognised there is some learning for the force". 

    She continued: "While the report initially recommended that two officers had a case to answer for misconduct, the IPCC was jointly in agreement that the officers were given management action relating to performance development." 

    The IPCC said it is "considering" making the report public.

  7. Travel: Ravenshead delayspublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    BBC Travel

    There's slow traffic on Main Road northbound in Ravenshead at the Mansfield Road junction.

  8. Wrongful rape conviction officer 'bitter'published at 16:34 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Alex Smith
    BBC News Online

    More now on Trevor Gray, the Notts Police detective sergeant wrongly convicted of rape who's been granted a judicial review into his dismissal from the force.

    Trevor Gray and wife Allison

    Mr Gray, who had 25 years' experience with the force, said he still felt "an element of bitterness" over spending 14 months in prison. 

    "It shouldn't have happened," he said. "I look forward to having the perverse decision of the force in dismissing me overturned."

  9. Travel: Hucknall delayspublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    BBC Travel

    Roadworks are causing delays on Wighay Road, Hucknall, at the Annesley Road junction.

  10. Your photos: Sunrise in Trowellpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Weather Watcher Harrylonglegs was up early in Trowell this morning as the sun tried to break through the clouds.

    Trowell sunriseImage source, Harrylonglegs
  11. Travel: Long Eaton roadworkspublished at 15:46 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    BBC Travel

    Just over the Derbyshire border, there are delays caused by roadworks on Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, at the Thoresby Road junction.

  12. Hospitals plan for strike dayspublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    All you need to know if you've got an operation booked at the QMC or City Hospital during strike action next week.

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  13. 'Fight' at comedy clubpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Nottingham Post

    A brawl broke out, external at Nottingham's Glee Club – after a heckler slammed a comedian for telling jokes about paedophiles and ISIS.

  14. High Court review granted into detective's dismissalpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Alex Smith
    BBC News Online

    A detective sergeant from Nottinghamshire who was wrongly convicted of rape has been granted a judicial review into his dismissal. 

    After Trevor Gray was jailed in May 2012, his wife traced a witness, whose evidence led to his conviction being quashed on appeal in 2013. 

    Trevor Gray

    When he returned to work, Mr Gray, from Watnall, was suspended and then sacked following an internal investigation - a decision which was upheld by a tribunal. 

    The review will take place on a date to be fixed between 25 April and 27 May.

  15. Some taken in by our lions stuntpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    Seems like our April Fool lions had some you going.

    Sue Patterson wrote on Facebook, external: "Well done. You got me I posted a protest on Facebook until I realised the dste"

    And over on Twitter..., external

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    Mind you not everyone was convinced.

    "It's clearly an April fool. What is wrong with you people?!" wrote Matt Wilson.

  16. Bulwell kidnapping: Four arrestedpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    Four people have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a man was allegedly forced into a car in Bulwell and driven to Leicester, where police found him.

    The alleged incident happened in Broad Eadow Road on Wednesday afternoon. The man was found in the early hours of yesterday.

    Broad Eadow RoadImage source, Google

    A 22-year-old woman, and three men, aged 22, 23, and 26 were arrested in Leicester , externalthis morning and remain in police custody.

    The 20-year-old victim was treated at hospital for minor injuries, police said.

  17. Fire service reveals green enginepublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Can't quite decide if this is an April Fools or not but a green coloured fire engine??

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  18. Weather: Showers possiblepublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Charlie Slater
    BBC Weather presenter

    Things stay very much as they are throughout the afternoon with lots of cloud and only occasional brightness.

    A couple of showers possible this afternoon too. Highs of 12C (54F).

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  19. Homelessness on the risepublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Mansfield Chad

    The number of people sleeping rough in Mansfield has increased in the last six years, reports the Mansfield Chad., external

  20. Police reveal 'new fleet' on 1 Aprilpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 1 April 2016

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    Come on now.

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