Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Today's updates have finished and will resume at 08:00 on Monday.
Summary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have greeted crowds in Nottingham
It was the couple's first public engagement
They visited a charity fair and met students at Nottingham Academy
Sir Alan Duncan intervenes to stop doggy death sentence
Council u-turn over Christmas tree cordon
Plans submitted for new Moorways swimming pool
Live updates for Friday 1 December 2017
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Meghan says goodbye to Nottingham - for nowpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsHere's one more photo of Meghan Markle - taken as she was leaving the East Midlands following this afternoon's visit to Nottingham Academy.
Fingers crossed it won't be too long before the happy couple are back in the region.
Image source, Getty ImagesWeather: Milder night expectedpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Anna Church
Weather Presenter, BBC East Midlands TodayA dry end to the day but cloud will increase overnight with the potential for one or two spots of rain. Not as cold as recent nights. Lows of 2C (36F).
Suicide pact victim's family 'heartbroken'published at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
The parents of Matthew Birkinshaw said their son's death has left a "space no-one else can ever fill".
It follows the conviction of Natasha Gordon for encouraging his suicide in a car park at Rutland Water.
Image source, Birkinshaw familyThey said: "It is impossible to put into words the effect the loss of Matthew has had on our family.
"He was everything to us and he has left a space no-one else can ever fill."
They added: "It has become clear to us during this process how many people consider suicide without ever displaying any signs even to those closest to them. It has been heartbreaking to hear how when Matt needed kindness and support, he met someone who wanted to do him harm."
Armed gang raid couple's homepublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Ben Truslove
BBC News OnlineAn axe wielding gang threatened a couple before holding them down and searching their home, police said.
The three men - one brandishing the weapon - burst into a home in Pear Tree Crescent in Derby on Tuesday evening.
One man threatened the pair with an axe while the other two held down the homeowners.
The trio fled when one of the victims escaped and ran for help.
Derbyshire police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened at about 19:00 on Tuesday.
Image source, GoogleRoyal visit a 'knock out'published at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Ben Truslove
BBC News OnlineThat's quite the right hook...
Image source, Getty ImagesPrince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle visited Nottingham Academy earlier where they met teachers and students who are part of the Full Effect programme.
The charity is supported by the prince and aims to reduce youth crime and violence in the St Ann's area of the city.
Minister calls for army dog reprievepublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
The Ministry of Defence plans to destroy the dogs because it says they are too aggressive to rehome.
Read MorePC sacked for 'flirty messages' to crime victimspublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Ben Truslove
BBC News OnlineA police officer who sent "suggestive and flirtatious messages" to vulnerable victims of crime has been sacked.
Ben Bradshaw, a 37-year-old PC for Nottinghamshire Police, admitted gross misconduct and misconduct which breached the standards expected of him between June 2012 and April 2016.
A hearing this morning at force headquarters, pictured, found he sent the messages to women he came into contact with through his work as an officer based in Watnall.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “Reputationally the conduct is thoroughly discreditable and undermines all the hard work which dedicated and professional officers and staff undertake in supporting vulnerable victims on a daily basis."
The UK's dodgy Christmas displayspublished at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
These UK Christmas decorations are definitely not lit.
Read MoreBreakdown leads to M1 delayspublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsThis rather fuzzy photo from Highways England can only mean one thing - traffic delays.
It's a broken down car and has led to a lane being closed on the M1 southbound between junctions 25 and 24a.
Image source, Highways EnglandSir Alan Duncan intervenes to stop doggy death sentencepublished at 16:47 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsTwo retired army dogs who face being put down because they cannot be rehomed must be reprieved, a minister has said.
Rutland and Melton MP Sir Alan Duncan has intervened in a bid to save Kevin and Dazz - reported to have served in Afghanistan locating explosives - by writing to Ministry of Defence ministerial colleagues.
The Belgian shepherds are due to face lethal injections next week, but former soldiers and handlers have written to the Defence Animal Centre in Melton Mowbray for the decision to be reversed.
Image source, Corporal Luisa Scott RLC/Crown copyrightSir Alan said: "These are hero dogs who have fought fearlessly alongside our soldiers.
"Let us now be the ones to fight for them and give them a chance to live happy lives where they can thrive. It is the least they deserve."
An MOD spokesman said: "Wherever possible, we endeavour to re-home them [dogs] at the end of their service life. Sadly, there are some occasions where this is not possible."
'Suicide pact' trial: Natasha Gordon found guiltypublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA woman has been found guilty of encouraging the suicide of a man she met online.
Natasha Gordon, 44, from Peterborough, had denied encouraging or assisting in the death of Matthew Birkinshaw.
The 31-year-old postman, from Walsall, was found dead in his car at Rutland Water in December 2015.
Gordon was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court. Sentencing has been adjourned to a later date.
Man helps release mental health singlepublished at 16:13 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Pete Hirst has bipolar disorder and was sectioned after a spell of psychosis.
Read MoreRoads reopen after royal visitpublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
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End of twitter postCrowds share couple's 'fairytale' momentpublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Hundreds brave icy weather to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan's first official outing.
Read More'Laughing policeman' rememberedpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsA memorial to "England's heaviest police officer", who is thought to be the inspiration behind the Laughing Policeman song, has been unveiled.
Image source, UnknownPC John "Tubby" Stephens, who weighed 24 stone 3lbs (154kg), served as an officer in Leicester for 22 years during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
He was known for having a "larger-than-life" character and crowds of people would follow him around while on duty.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceDespite his popularity, Stephens was buried in an unmarked grave, as experts believe the plot belonged to the Barker family, who were his neighbours.
Following 12 months of research, Leicestershire's Police Federation has paid for a stone at Stephens' grave to properly recognise his legacy.
Football: Puel wary of 'confident' Burnleypublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsLeicester City manager Claude Puel has warned his players to expect "good football" and not just "physicality" from tomorrow's visitors Burnley.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Clarets, who have defied expectations so far this season, lie sixth in the table, three places above Puel's Foxes.
Puel said: "We have to be careful. If we watch Burnley, the table doesn't lie. I think they are sixth, it is a fantastic season for them. They have confidence and are a strong team.
"They are not just physical, they start with the ball and try to play good football and have had good results away from home. It's a big challenge for us but also for them."
Christmas tree 'exclusion zone' U-turnpublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Caroline Lowbridge
BBC NewsA council has admitted it was "over cautious" when it installed a widely-ridiculed cordon around a Christmas tree for public safety.
Derby City Council said it created the "exclusion zone" in Market Place to "enable people to view the tree at a safe distance".
People complained it was "a disgusting mess" and "not festive at all".
Most of the metal fencing has now been removed but a smaller barrier (pictured above) remains around the tree.
End of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle coveragepublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Calum McKenzie
BBC NewsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Nottingham is now over - we hope you have enjoyed our coverage of this memorable day.
There's a comprehensive round up of the couple's visit here.
East Midlands Live, the news service for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland will now resume on this page until 18:00.
Day to remember for Nottingham and royal couplepublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 December 2017
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsHere are a few more cracking pics of a memorable day in Nottingham.
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