Duke of Cambridge to visit Leicestershire
Man admits 'brutal' killing
Further death at prison confirmed
Snow-covered car permit fine cancelled
Bus stop murderer's sentence cut
Mahrez to return to Leicester training
Updates on Friday 9 February 2018
A fire at a house in Fradley Close, Bulwell, is out, emergency services have confirmed.
No injuries have been reported.
Fire officers said crews had "done well to stop it spreading" through the row of houses.
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Parents with children at a primary school in Braunstone Town could face getting fined if they drive to drop off or pick up their child.
From April Leicestershire County Council will enforce a "school clear zone" at Millfield L.E.A.D Academy - this means there will be parking restrictions in place on roads around the school.
These roads will be patrolled by civil enforcement officers issuing fines of £70 or £35 if paid within 14 days.
Image source, GoogleIt follows a "catalogue of parking issues" on surrounding residential roads, including one incident where parked vehicles hindered an ambulance's access to the school.
Quote MessageThe school receives regular calls from both residents and parents and carers raising concerns about the parking of vehicles on the roads surrounding the school. We have regularly requested that vehicles are parked safely, but the situation seems to have deteriorated, so we support any actions which improve things.”
Pete Wood, Head teacher
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Riyad Mahrez has released a statement about his recent absence from the Leicester City squad.
The Foxes player has trained with the club for the first time since his request to move to Manchester City last month was rejected.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageOver the past 10 days many people claiming to be my friend have spoken about me and things they know nothing about. Leicester City Football Club were always aware of my whereabouts and had knowledge of my thinking either directly or via my advisors. My goals have always been the same and I have always given my full 100% when I play for the club, the fans and my teammates. Those goals remain the same today and in the future and when I am asked to be a part of the Leicester team, rest assured I will continue to give my all"
Riyad Mahrez, Leicester City
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Firefighters are tackling a blaze on Fradley Close in Bulwell - more to follow.
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A man with cancer, who cares for his wife and 91-year-old mother, has been left without a means of transport after his car was stolen in Newark.
When Michael Dawson popped into his mother's house to pick up her shopping list yesterday he left the car keys in the ignition.
The keys were gone and the car was locked when he came out. Thieves came back later, took the car and drove it into a wall.
Nottinghamshire Police believe two men fled the scene of the crash. The force is appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Police release CCTV of people they want to speak to regarding a stabbing investigation.
Read MoreRiyad Mahrez defends himself from "untrue assumptions" about his absence from Leicester following a failed move to Manchester City.
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Police are appealing for help to identify the men in this CCTV footage following a burglary at a cosmetic store in Oadby.
The shop on Mandervell Road was broken into between 23:00 and 23:30 on 29 January.
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It looks like Hinckley is about to get a royal visitor...
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A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to six months in a young offenders' institute after being caught carrying a 2ft (0.6m) machete through a Nottingham shopping centre.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceGiovanni Campbell, from Stock Well in Bulwell, took the weapon inside the Victoria Centre on Wednesday afternoon following a fight in the car park outside.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceAt Nottingham Magistrates' Court this morning the teenager admitted possession of a bladed article.
He claimed the machete was for "self-defence" as he had previously been a victim of knife crime.
A street cordon in city centre Derby has been reduced following earlier concerns over a suspected gas leak.
Emergency services evacuated shops on East Street but gas company Cadent said the pipe was "fine" and it has now passed the matter on to electricity workers.
Western Power Distribution confirmed a fault on an underground cable had caused a "loud bang" and raised a paving slab.
"No properties have lost power and we have engineers on site carrying out repairs," the company said.
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The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for Nottingham prison has said it is "shocked and saddened" to hear of the death of Darren Capewell.
The 37-year-old inmate died at HMP Nottingham on Wednesday.
Image source, PAThe IMB is made up of members of the public that visit the prison to monitor standards of care.
In a statement, the board said: "Darren was well-known to many prisoners, staff and board members, and his death will affect many people in the prison community."
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A man has received an indeterminate hospital order after admitting killing a man at his Derby home.
Glenn Bullock, 52, of Meynell Street, Normanton, admitted the manslaughter of Murrey Paulson on July 19 last year at Derby Crown Court.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyDet Ch Insp Gareth Meadows, from Derbyshire Police, said: "This was a particularly brutal attack. My thoughts are again with Murrey’s family at this time."
Mr Paulson’s brother said: "Our lives have to continue without our wonderful brother, son, uncle and friend."
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Police have found a man who failed to return to an open prison following a work placement on Wednesday.
Image source, Derbyshire ConstabularyMathias Lescott absconded from HMP Sudbury, in Derbyshire, after being given temporary leave.
He has now been arrested and detained in Stoke-on-Trent, external.
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A South Korean woman who now lives in Nottinghamshire has said she is "thrilled" about a show of unity between her homeland and their neighbours North Korea.
During the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from North Korea and the South Korean host nation paraded beneath the same flag.
Image source, BBC SportInkyung Chung, who now lives in Lady Bay, West Bridgford, said the joint march was a "positive step".
She said: "We're always hoping that, one day, we will become one country."
Callum Molloy from Derbyshire was disqualified from driving following the pursuit in Somerset.
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A woman in Melton Mowbray has made it her mission to reunite lost pets with their owners.
In the past three years Wendy Grey claims to have tracked down between 200-300 cats and dogs. She's also helped locate lost horses, pigs and even a tortoise.
Wendy is a volunteer for the charity Harvey's Army which has recruits all over the UK.
When she is notified about a lost creature she heads out with a scanner that can read pet microchips.
Wendy said helping people to get their animals back means "everything" to her.
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Expect to see extra police patrols in this area of Stapleford over the weekend.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceNottinghamshire Police said they would be enforcing a dispersal order after a disturbance at Hicklings Lane Recreation Ground, external last Saturday.
As well as more patrols, officers will use powers to disperse anyone in the area they feel is likely to cause crime or disorder.
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Part of East Street in Derby has been cordoned off and nearby shops have been evacuated after a suspected gas leak was discovered under a phone box.
The leak was discovered at 12:30 and emergency services and a gas company are on site.
It is unclear when the street might reopen.