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. 

Image source, Tom 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. 

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.

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.

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Rushcliffe Borough Council tweets... 

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

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. 

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. 

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). 

Image source, University of Nottingham

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

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

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

Nottingham Post writer Leigh Curtis tweets... 

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

Here is my weather forecast for Wednesday... 

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...

Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live

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

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

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.  

Image source, Rex Features

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

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.

Image source, Dix 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." 

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.  

Image source, Dix 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, external  with a guide price of £8,000-£10,000.  

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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