Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Erin McDaid, from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, said news that the birds were frequenting gardens in Mansfield came as "something of a surprise".

"They are more likely to be seen in orchards, parks and large gardens where there is a reliable food supply, and it seems that these birds have taken a shine to Berry Hill."

Image source, Helen Worsley

Having first been recorded as breeding in this country in 1969 in Kent, they've now been spotted as far north as the Scottish borders.

Mr McDaid said if it's true that the parakeets have been spotted for a year, it could mean they're breeding here in Nottinghamshire, which would be a first.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

A nice flash of colour on this grey autumn day - three ring-necked parakeets have been visiting gardens in Berry Hill, Mansfield, it's been revealed.

The beautiful birds, more used to tropical climes in Asia, have been recorded in Notts just 40 times since 1980.

Image source, Helen Worsley

Image source, Helen Worsley

These pictures were snapped by Helen Worsley in Berry Hill - she said they've been visiting for nearly a year.

Permission for exploratory shale gas drilling in Misson will be subject to 37 planning conditions, the county council has said, external.

Councillors voted 7-4 in favour of the plans.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Greenpeace campaigner called the county council's decision to allow exploratory shale gas drilling in Misson in Notts "a deep shame".

She said: “Fracking makes little economic and environmental sense. It will cause disruption to local communities, industrialise our countryside and hold back efforts to bring down climate-warming emissions."

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

"After 400,000 days on Earth, this magnificent oak is still full of life..."

Nottinghamshire's most famous tree, the Major Oak, made the Guardian's Country Diary, external today.

Image source, Emma Lee

Lucy Martin
BBC Weather

After a cloudy and drizzly start to the day, it will be drier and brighter into the afternoon with some sunny spells before dusk.

Feeling mild for the time of year with highs of 14C (57F).

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Councillors have approved the plans for exploratory shale gas drilling at Misson, subject to conditions on monitoring.

Here's another picture of the protests outside County Hall ahead of the vote.

Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North

Councillors vote 7-4 in favour of application to "test" for shale gas in Misson, north Notts.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Local campaign group tweets...

BBC Nottingham Sport

Former Forest caretaker-boss Paul Williams is set for a Premier League role.

Swansea City manager Bob Bradley's set to add him to his coaching staff.

Image source, Getty Images

Phil Bodmer
Journalist, BBC Look North

Protestors fighting plans to "test" for shale gas in North Notts gathering outside County Hall in West Bridgford...

The council's meeting to decide on the drilling of exploratory boreholes in Misson, north Notts.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

HS2 will bring 74,000 new jobs to the East Midlands and boost the economy by £4bn, according to Nottinghamshire County Council.

Leader Alan Rhodes said he was "delighted" with the news that Toton (pictured) will be the East Midlands stop on the route and that it will "significantly" reduce journey times.

"Currently, the fastest rail journey time from Nottingham to Birmingham is 73 minutes, an average of around 41mph for a journey of just 50 miles, which is woefully inadequate," he said.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

The Broxtowe MP tweets...

Tony Roe
BBC East Midlands political editor

Here's the HS2 changes for the East Midlands with no tunnel under the airport and changes for Long Eaton and Measham in Leicestershire too.

And it now goes through Chesterfield

Image source, Department for Transport

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

When you see the yellow bear, you know what time of year it is...

But did you see Pudsey behind the wheel of a Nottingham bus this morning?

Image source, Nottingham City Transport

A special Children in Need bus was in the city this morning - on the yellow route from Nottingham to Basford and Bulwell. 

Nottingham City Transport have decorated it with Pudsey spots to raise money for the charity.

Image source, Nottingham City Transport

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Not a lot of love for HS2 on social media following the news today that the northern route has been confirmed...

Yvonne Wright wrote on our Facebook page, external: "...how many politicians have ever been living in the direct path of one of their extremely expensive (to us) schemes?"

Ian Filby simply said: "Hs2 is a waste of money time and effort."

And on Twitter, external...

BBC Travel

There's been an accident on the B6325 Great North Road southbound in North Muskham.

It's causing congestion on the A616 Great North Road back to the A617 junction.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Here are today's top stories...

• HS2 northern route, including stop at Toton, confirmed, external
• Supermoon visible across Notts last night
• Mansfield Town begin search for new manager after Murray's departure