Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust says it is saddened by the government's decision to extend the badger cull in its efforts to prevent the spread of Bovine TB.

The trust has already vaccinated 100 badgers in the county this year.

Culls have been given the go-ahead in places including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire and Cheshire.

Steve Trotter, director of the trust. said: “We work closely with many farmers... we recognise the pain and hardship of those whose cattle herds have been devastated by bovine tuberculosis, but killing badgers will not solve the problem."

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A cyber officer has been recruited by Derbyshire Police to advise small and medium businesses.

Natasha Sagar will support the force in helping prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks.

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She will offer advice on understanding the risks of cybercrime, help develop a disaster recovery plan for businesses or review what businesses already have in place.

Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local radio commentary of Leicester Tigers against Gloucester.

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A 77-year-old Guinness World Record holder is taking part in another charity walk.

Anthony Allsop from Mansfield holds the record for being the oldest person to walk from Land's End to John O'Groats.

It took him 50 days to complete the challenge in 2015, which he has done twice.

He is taking part in the Mansfield 10k on Sunday, which raises money for Reach Learning Disability - a Nottinghamshire-based charity.

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Anthony said: "I usually do longer walks but I have been practicing power walking for this event.

"I don’t use walking sticks but I always take an umbrella with me whenever I go for a walk.”

BBC Sport

Former Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor has been released from his contract with Nottinghamshire with immediate effect.

The 31-year-old played a key part in Notts' T20 Blast and One-Day Cup trophy wins this season.

He is leaving Trent Bridge and heading home "for family reasons".

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A 70-year-old woman was woken by a burglar breaking into her house in Boulton, according to police.

The woman was asleep in her armchair at home in Border Crescent when the man broke in.

A wooden octagon-shaped jewellery box with several pieces of antique jewellery, including a gold ladies' watch and a necklace with a Madonna pendant, were stolen, along with her handbag.

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It happened on 7 September at about 18:15.

Craig Shakespeare tells Gary Lineker his first press conference as Leicester boss was the toughest moment of his career

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Police have said a man who spent a vulnerable person's money on drugs has been jailed for six years.

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Nor Uddin, of no fixed address, forced his 56-year-old victim to withdraw money from his bank account a number of times and give it to him to spend.

The 31-year-old had been due to stand trial this week at Leicester Crown Court but instead admitted robbery.

Nottinghamshire agree to end batsman Brendan Taylor's contract early to allow him to return to Zimbabwe for family reasons.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

Cloud will increase over the course of the day before showers return in the afternoon.

Some showers could be heavy or thundery in places - highs of 16C (61F).

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

Officers investigating a two-vehicle crash have reopened Wollaton Road.

It was closed between the Crown Island and Brendon Road following the crash which happened at about 23:30 yesterday.

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Police in Derby have been granted more time to question six people as park of a human trafficking investigation.

The three men and three women were arrested early on Tuesday after police executed warrants at five houses in Derby.

Officers found ten men believed to have been trafficked into the UK from Latvia.

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A campaign to raise £15,000 has been launched by Nottingham's Television Workshop - which has helped launch the careers of stars like Samantha Morton and Vicky McClure, and director Shane Meadows.

The organisation has recently moved into Richmond House in Nottingham, but wants to finish renovating the space.

Money raised will be used to create a space used for workshops and stage productions.

Director Nic Harvey said: "It is really nice to be in a central place - we are right next to the station which is really great if agencies are coming down to run sessions or casting workshops."

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

Maryam Qaiser
BBC Local Live

A Derby woman who was honoured last month for her bravery during World War Two has died.

In 1940, at the age of just 12, Ala Starza was sent to a gulag in Siberia, where she endured six years of hunger and deprivation.

The 89-year-old was awarded the Siberian Cross at a ceremony in Derby.

Her grandson Dan Starza said the timing of the ceremony meant a lot to the family.

He said: "It was unbelievable timing... it really was the pinnacle of her life and to have that in the last couple of weeks before she died meant a lot to her."

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Was it fair to fine the driver who ran out of fuel on the A38? You've been sharing your thoughts on our Facebook page, external.

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Joanne Yeoman said: "For goodness sake - really? Can't anyone make a mistake without having to pay some fine?"

Karen O'Donnell said: "Silly error to make. They deserved the fine and I would have thought it common sense to keep and eye on fuel tank."

Erica Thomas Batten said: "He will always make sure he's got petrol now then."

Amy Woodfield
BBC Local Live

Imagine moving into your brand new home - then a few weeks later finding out it was going to be demolished to make way for a new high speed railway line.

That's what has happened to Anna Holt and her husband in Measham.

Not long after moving in the couple received a letter telling them their house would need to be purchased by the government in order to build HS2.

This was down to a decision announced in July to scrap the re-aligned route suggested in November 2016. Instead the government is reverting back to a similar route suggested in 2013.

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Conrad Jones from HS2 told the BBC the number of homes that will be affected still isn't set in stone but they will have a clearer picture next year. He said they are trying to "minimise the impact of the railway".

In the meantime houses on the estate in Measham are still being built even though no one might ever get to live in them.

The low sun was a probable factor in a mid-air crash that killed a glider pilot, investigators find.

Kevin Stanley
Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

A pub in Newark has been shortlisted as one of the best in the UK.

Just Beer is one of 16 finalists competing for Pub of the Year in a contest run by the Campaign for Real Ale.

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It coincides with the launch of the 2018 Good Beer Guide - which features four new microbreweries in Nottinghamshire.

Angel Microbrewery, Brewhouse and Kitchen, Good Stuff Brewing at the Abdication and Linear Brewery have been included in the guide.

BBC Sport

Brett D'Oliveira will resume on 121 this morning as Worcestershire look to get closer to Leicestershire's first innings scored of 404 on day three at New Road.

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The home side had put on 119 before losing their first wicket and then recovering from a slight wobble at 161-3 to reach 270-4 at stumps.

Worcestershire will go above Division Two leaders Nottinghamshire, who they beat at Trent Bridge in their previous match, with a win.

There's full commentary on BBC Hereford & Worcester's 738AM frequency and online.