Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

A man who absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire 22 years ago is back behind bars after being arrested in France.

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Michael John Ashworth was arrested while trying to board the Eurotunnel yesterday.

Today, magistrates in Medway, Kent, told the 57-year-old, who's been living in Holland, he must serve the rest of his sentence.

He had been accused of escaping from lawful custody, but the case was withdrawn by magistrates who heard he was on temporary licence and should not have been charged with the offence.

The court heard Ashworth should have been charged with being "unlawfully at large following expiration of temporary licence".

Ashworth said he had told police he wanted to hand himself in.

Listen to live BBC local radio coverage of Nottinghamshire v Northamptonshire in the County Championship.

Nottingham City Council said it wanted "assurances about the safety of NCP's other car parks" in the city.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

A man accused of murdering a woman in Newark has appeared in court.

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Nottinghamshire Police were called to an address in Mill Gate on Wednesday.

Karen Jacquet, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Yousuf Mohammed, 65, of Mill Gate, was remanded in custody and is due back at Nottingham Crown Court in November.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

NCP is starting a "thorough internal investigation" into the partial collapse of a car park in Nottingham city centre this weekend.

A spokesman said they "have informed the landlord, and will co-operate with any investigation conducted by the regulatory authorities".

The car park will remain closed until further notice, with customers advised to use the nearby St James Street car park.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

A man has been found guilty of murdering another man following a party in Leicester.

Lauric Lebato, 22, died in hospital after being found with a stab wound in Albion Street at about 04:00 BST on 11 February.

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Sulaiman Sillah, 20, from Bateman Road in Leicester, has been found guilty of murder, wounding with intent and violent disorder by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court.

His co-defendant, Sheriff Oluwa, was convicted of violent disorder.

Both will be sentenced later this afternoon.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

One of two men arrested at Leicester City's clash against Brighton has been charged with chanting indecently under Section 3 of the Football Offences Act.

A 44-year-old Leicester man is accused of making homophobic comments during the match at the King Power Stadium.

A second man, who was arrested on suspicion of making homophobic comments, has been given a conditional caution.

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In total, Leicestershire Police said, external three people were removed from the ground for "disorderly behaviour". Two were Brighton fans and one was a Leicester City fan.

Their details are being passed on to their clubs for them to consider their attendance at future matches, the force added.

Derbyshire batsman Wayne Madsen hopes the county's home form can see them through to their first T20 Blast Finals Day.

Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political Reporter

This is what happened when I tried to do some filming near this mighty beast near Bennerley Viaduct...

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

It will be dull, cloudy and overcast throughout the afternoon with some light rain possible at times, particularly in northern parts of the region.

Highs of 19C (66F)

Sue Nicholson
BBC News

A man accused of absconding from prison 22 years ago has been arrested by Kent Police at the Channel Tunnel in France.

Michael John Ashworth, 57, was held in Coquelles on Sunday while trying to board a Eurotunnel shuttle to the UK.

He is alleged to have absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire in 1995, where he was serving a five-year sentence for drug offences.

He has been charged with escaping from lawful custody and is due before Medway magistrates later.

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Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Another update from police about the alleged assault in Nottingham's Arboretum.

The police cordon was taken down at about 11:00.

Police added a woman, who was believed to have been punched in the face, suffered minor injuries and didn't require hospital treatment.

Amy Harris
Reporter, BBC East Midlands Today

I'm at Nottingham Crown Court, where the trial of Rajesh Khunti is due to start.

The 30-year-old denies the murder of Dilovan Mohammed, who was found stabbed outside Leicester railway station in March.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Forget style and colour - this winter you can choose your woolly jumper by sheep.

An animal sanctuary in Bilsthorpe is ensuring a flock of sheep named "The Hooligans" earn their keep by selling their wool.

You can chose a new woolly number made from a ball of Edward, Hilda or Dumpy. All have heartwarming tales of rescue.

Billy Root and Luke Fletcher sign new two-year contracts with Division Two leaders Nottinghamshire.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

Police have now told us a woman was believed to have been punched in the face in Nottingham's Arboretum last night.

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Officers were called to Addison Street yesterday at about 16:30.

A cordon was in place this morning at the park entrance.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after an alleged assault in Worksop in the early hours of Friday.

Nottinghamshire Police said, external the incident took place in Bridge Place at about 02:10 BST.

The 22-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield.

A 19-year-old man was arrested and has now been released under investigation, the force added.

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With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.

Dave Wade
BBC Local Live

A computer hacker shut down the website of one of Europe's largest retailers in the hope of gaining employment with them.

Jason Polyik had hoped his actions would result in Sports Direct employing him, Derbyshire Police said, external.

The force added Polyik, of Shirebrook, targeted a second firm in the cyber attacks between July and September last year.

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Polyik left his contact details with both firms in the hope that they may employ him but instead, they contacted the police.

At Derby Crown Court on Thursday, the 27-year-old was given a suspended sentence after admitting three counts of causing a computer to perform a function with the intent to secure unauthorised access.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

These photos of armed police in the Braunstone area of Leicester were sent to the BBC over the weekend.

They were taken on Aylmer Road on Saturday morning.

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Police have just confirmed a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of offensive weapon in a public place. He has since been charged.

Police added armed officers were deployed as a matter of "public and officer safety".