Craig Keogh jailed for rape and murder of Jane Hings
Keogh will serve at least 32 years for killing 72-year-old woman
Mariam Moustafa: Italian authorities offer help
Labour councillors defect to Conservatives
Student demands compensation over strike action
Apology to motorists after long delays in Nottingham
Updates on Tuesday 20 March 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Police are investigating the theft of bird eggs from a nest at a quarry near Bakewell.
A bird was seen sitting on a nest of eggs on 6 March but eight days later the nest was empty.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceDerbyshire Police have not said what the bird is - only that it was not a raptor - but would like to speak to the man seen in these photos.
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
A war memorial will be built in Nottingham to remember those who died during the First World War.
Four designs have been put forward for the monument planned for the Victoria Embankment.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County CouncilThey will carry the names of all those from Nottinghamshire who died during the war.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County CouncilThe monument will be part of the 100 year centenary commemorations of the war which ended in 1918.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County CouncilIt is due to be formally launched on Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30 June.
Image source, Nottinghamshire County CouncilNorth captain Steven Mullaney hopes to inspire a fightback when the ECB's North v South series resumes in Barbados.
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Political Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham
Two Labour councillors from Ashfield District Council have defected to the Conservatives - Lee Anderson and former council leader Chris Baron.
We will update you when we have more information.
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BBC News
Craig Keogh is expected to be sentenced for the rape and murder of a 72-year-old woman in Fleckney later today after being found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday.
Image source, Facebook/Craig KeoghPolice have revealed how they linked the 26-year-old to the crime with items found at Jane Hings' home.
A metal tongue bar was found at the house - this was taken for DNA testing and the results matched that of Keogh on the National DNA Database.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceAnother item found was a Gucci cap wedged between the head of the bed and wall.
This was also tested and showed DNA matching Keogh.
Image source, Leicestershire PoliceKeogh’s DNA was also found on Jane’s stolen wedding ring, which he had sold to a pawnbrokers in Leicester just hours after the murder.
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
There has been a rise in hate crimes against children in the East Midlands according to police figures.
The NSPCC charity obtained figures from Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire police forces, which showed there were 243 incidents recorded last year - compared to 152 the year before.
The charity said hate crimes reported had a racial, religious or faith-based element.
Here is a breakdown of the figures for the East Midlands:
Shirley Maginley, from the NSPCC, says some parents need to better educate their children on diversity.
She said: "Adults of course have a very important role to play in terms of being role models for children.
"But sadly that is not always the case as we know. This is why it is so important that young people have other means of reaching out and get that help, whether that is in schools or through our childline service."
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
A man from Derbyshire is calling for Duffield Parish Council to "respect their wishes" when it comes to decorating his sister's grave.
Toby Sturgess' said his sister Anna had a "bright personality" and decorating her grave at Duffield Cemetery reflected that.
But he said the fact that the parish council is considering enforcing a "two items only" rule on graves was causing a burden and an "extra stress" for the family.
Image source, GoogleCath Gruber from the council said the rules have been in place for "many years" but recently haven't been enforced.
During a council review of the cemetery this was noted and the council has decided to tighten up on these rules and make them better known to the relatives of those buried there.
She apologised to the Sturgess family over the poor communication about what is and isn't allowed at the cemetery.
Nottinghamshire all-rounder Paul Coughlin will have an operation to repair his damaged right shoulder.
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BBC News
The A52 westbound between the A60 and A453 in Nottingham has reopened following resurfacing work.
There are still some delays.
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Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
Three towns and villages in the East Midlands have been named in the top ten areas to live by The Sunday Times.
Fiskerton-cum-Morton in Nottinghamshire, Buxton in Derbyshire and Market Harborough in Leicestershire were all included in the Midlands list.
Image source, GoogleFiskerton-cum-Morton was chosen for its "community spirit".
The newspaper said: "The residents, fed up with their poor reception, raised £100,000 and dug 12 miles of trenches to launch their own 1,000mbps broadband service."
Buxton was recognised for hosting films, concerts, plays and comedy as well as its countryside.
Market Harborough was acknowledged for its independent shops and its close location to London.
The newspaper said: "It’s not too close to London, but it’s near enough — an hour by train, or more than two by car — to suit the irregular (or dedicated) commuter."
Image source, GoogleFigures obtained by the NSPCC from Leicestershire Police show there were 100 hate crimes against children recorded across the county in the space of a year.
That's a 64% rise on the year before.
The NSPCC has described the increase in offences as 'heartbreaking'.
BBC Radio Leicester
More than 1,000 children are taking part in a joint litter pick across Leicester.
Fifteen schools have signed up to the Great British Spring Clean.
The litter pick is thought to be the biggest event of its kind in Great Britain.
At 14:00, the collected rubbish will be taken to Abbey Park to be sorted.
Quote MessageThis litter pick is important because that means we're saving the environment and helping everyone."
Ella, Year 5 student at Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
Officers are concerned for the safety of Gibou Darboe who has been reported missing from Clifton.
Nottinghamshire Police said the 15-year-old has been missing since about 16:00 on 11 March.
He was last seen wearing a black and red jumper, grey jacket and black trousers.
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BBC News
There are still "long delays" near the A52 in Nottingham because of resurfacing work.
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The East Midlands is a haven for food lovers - and there are dozens of festivals which revere everything from apples to chocolate, all celebrated in this feature.
Image source, Lionel HeapMelton Mowbray features prominently thanks to its four annual food festivals, including events dedicated entirely to cheese, pies and chocolate.
The Artisan Cheese Festival features more than 300 cheeses from 70 cheese makers from Britain and Ireland.
Image source, Lionel HeapMeanwhile the Bramley Apple Festival in Southwell is about to mark its 25th anniversary.
Sadly the tree is dying from a fungal infection but that won't stop fans of the fruit from travelling across the globe to celebrate.
And they're off...
Crowds in Sheffield gave BBC Look North presenters Harry, Amy and Paul a cheer as they set off on day six of their Big 50 Sofa Challenge.
The trio will push and pull their famous red sofa from Sheffield to Hathersage today, totalling more than 11 miles on foot.
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Nikki Bednall says she takes cannabis oil through "desperation not recreation" after her breast cancer.
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BBC News
This is why there are so many problems with traffic in Nottingham this morning...
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BBC Weather presenter
A cold start to the day with the occasional spot of rain during the morning.
Maryam Qaiser
BBC News
More than 3,000 people have signed a University of Nottingham student's petition calling for compensation for lectures cancelled by national strike action.
Many lecturers across the country have walked out at universities in a dispute over pensions.
Philosophy student Joanna Moss from the University of Nottingham started the online campaign.
Ms Moss said: "We are being treated like consumers as and when it is fancied.
"The price of university is the highest it has ever been and we are not getting the product and for some reason we are not entitled to compensation. I think it is just unfair.
"All these students are saying how frustrated they are with the situation and we are still being ignored."
The University of Nottingham said they will remain open and expect the majority of teaching to continue as normal.
They said students should go to lectures as expected unless told otherwise and are making every effort to avoid disruption during the strikes.