Summary

  • Updates for Wednesday 1 March 2017

  • Investigation into death of boy, 13, in Bramcote

  • Man found dead at block of flats

  • Three companies set to bid to run rail franchise

  • Funeral of Sir Peter Mansfield takes place

  • Evans beaten by Monfils in Dubai

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Thursday

Live Reporting

Calum McKenzie

  1. Evans set for Monfils test in Dubai

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Nottingham-based Dan Evans is back in action at the Dubai Tennis Championships later when he takes on world number 12 Gael Monfils. 

    Dan EvansTom Dulat/Getty Images

    Evans, 26, who trains at the Nottingham Tennis Centre, beat Dustin Brown on Tuesday to book his place in the last 16.

    A win for Evans over Monfils would see him play either Roberto Bautista Agut or Fernando Verdasco in the quarter finals. 

  2. Stab victims 'being stitched back up by vets,' youth worker says

    Jeremy Ball
    BBC East Midlands Today social affairs correspondent

    Some stabbing victims are paying veterinarians to treat their injuries, according to youth workers in Nottingham.

    Marcellus Baz

    The victims are reluctant to go to hospital because they do not want to the police to know they were stabbed.

    Nottingham boxing coach Marcellus Baz (pictured), who also runs knife crime workshops, said he knows of several victims locally who have been "stitched up" by vets.

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons said it could not confirm if it had complaints about vets treating stab wounds due to confidentiality.

  3. Have you registered to vote?

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

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    ...I don't want you turning up at the ballot booth on 4 May and being disappointed. 

  4. Three companies set to bid for East Midlands rail franchise

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Three companies have qualified for the chance to bid to run the East Midlands rail franchise, the Department for Transport has announced. 

    East Midlands train

    Arriva Rail East Midlands, First Trenitalia East Midlands Rail and Stagecoach East Midlands Trains are the three companies looking to run the services from November 2018. 

    Each company will soon be invited to bid and they will then be assessed for what passenger benefits they offer and whether they represent value for money. 

  5. Final farewell for Sir Peter Mansfield

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    The funeral of MRI "pioneer" Sir Peter Mansfield will take place at St. John's Church in Beeston later (12:00). 

    Sir Peter MansfieldUniversity of Nottingham

    The cortege  will pass through the University of Nottingham's park between 11:15-12:00.

    The 83-year-old spent his whole career at the university and has had a building named after him on the campus. 

  6. Magpies supporters bus still travelling back at 03:30am

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    BBC Local Live

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  7. Watch: East Midlands weather outlook

    Sara Blizzard
    BBC Weather

    Here is my weather forecast for Wednesday... 

  8. Region's sides return from lengthy trips

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    I suspect there'll be a few bleary eyes in offices this morning after what were 500 and 400-mile round trips for Notts County and Mansfield last night...

  9. Evans' Stags held by Yeovil

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Elsewhere - Mansfield are a point outside the play-off places following a goalless draw at Yeovil Town.

    Steve Evans

    Steve Evans' side are on the road again on Saturday, when they face Cheltenham Town. 

  10. Magpies topple promoting chasing Argyle

    BBC Sport

    Notts County moved eight points clear of the League Two relegation places with a 1-0 win at second placed Plymouth last night.

    Jorge GrantRex Features

    Jorge Grant's goal means County are now unbeaten in five matches.  

  11. Auction medals reveal soldier's Great War bravery

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Oliver Pepys, the auctioneer who will be putting William Peniston's medals under the hammer, has said that the soldier's back story makes this lot interesting.

    MedalsDix Noonan

    "It is a very exciting group," Mr Pepys said. 

    "He is one of only a few recipients to receive four gallantry awards during the Great War and what is nice is three of them were awarded over three weeks." 

  12. Medals of 'remarkable' WWI soldier set for auction

    Greig Watson
    BBC News Online reporter

    The medals of a WWI soldier who was decorated for gallantry three times in three weeks - probably without firing a shot - are set to be auctioned.

    William PenistonDix Noonan

    Nottinghamshire miner William Peniston joined the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and became a stretcher bearer.

    The "remarkable" collection is set to go under  the hammer in London  with a guide price of £8,000-£10,000.  

  13. Good morning: Welcome to today's live updates

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    Good morning and welcome along to Wednesday across Nottinghamshire. I'll be with you until later with the region's news, sport, weather and travel. 

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