Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Hundreds of schoolchildren have marched through the streets of Leicester as part of a project helping pupils connect with their local heritage - in this case the Leicester suffragettes.

They gathered by the statue of Alice Hawkins, the boot and shoe machinist who lived in the West End of Leicester - she was imprisoned many times in her fight to get the vote.

Leicester councillor Elaine Pantling, who dressed as Alice Hawkins for the day, was moved by the children's enthusiasm.

She said: "The speeches that the children gave were absolutely amazing. Alice Hawkins would have been so amazed by it all.

"I've got goosebumps thinking about all the things they said and they wrote those speeches themselves - very heartfelt."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon campaign today against world number 119 Veronica Cepede Royg.

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The 21-year-old from Woodhouse Eaves is one of several British wildcards that have been selected to play at Wimbledon.

She played in the tournament last year but was knocked out in the opening round.

Last month she secured the biggest win of her career when she beat former US Open champion Sam Stosur in Nottingham.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Today's BBC Sport football gossip column features newspaper speculation a couple of Leicester City first team players could be on their way out.

Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is being linked with a move to Chelsea or Roma while Huddersfield are reportedly keen on signing Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa.

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

One of the UK's most threatened birds, the hen harrier, has bred on the High Peak Moors for the first time in four years., external

The four chicks are said to be in a "healthy condition" after hatching a few days ago on land managed by the National Trust.

Hen harriers are famed for the adult’s mesmerising and dramatic "sky dance", which the male performs as it seeks to attract a female.

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Jon Stewart, the National Trust's Peak District manager said: “We’re delighted to learn of this nest. The hen harrier has been one of the most illegally persecuted birds of prey in Britain for many years.

“It is critical the birds are now given the space and security to rear their young without the threat of disturbance or worse.

"The trust will be working with its partners and tenants to give the birds the best chance of success."

Swann Security acknowledges it sent clips from inside a family's home to the wrong person's app.

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Derby County forward Andreas Weimann is believed to have had a medical at Ashton Gate ahead of a move to Bristol City.

The 26-year-old Austrian is expected to cost the Robins more than £2m.

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

There's another warning about starting fires during the hot weather after a barbecue caused damage to a park in Derby.

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Not a lot of support on social media, external for the organisers of a sky lantern festival due to take part in Buxton later this month.

Hilary Grey wrote: "Completely ridiculous. Even if you ignore the environmental impact of the lanterns (and I can't), it would be scandalously reckless to let this event take place."

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Referring to fires still burning in Saddleworth, Winter Hill and the nearby Staffordshire Moorlands, Gini Camp commented: "Yes they are lovely to look at but considering recent events I think it's time to put a stop to these lanterns."

And Robert Taylor sarcastically posted: "No rain for weeks, moorlands on fire, dry grass everywhere....sure relasing burning items seems like a sound idea."

The event organiser has said the lanterns it uses do not pose a fire hazard.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A two-storey building is on fire on Waterford Street in Nottingham.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Robin Hood Energy says it is operating at a surplus for the first time since it started.

Nottingham City Council borrowed £20m in capital funding to help set up the company three years ago.

The firm made a £200,000 profit after tax in the last financial year - money that will be spent on offering the Warm Home Discount for older people and those on low incomes.

However, the surplus comes at a cost. During the same year the authority invested £7.5m into the energy company.

Councillor Steve Battlemuch, chair of the company, said it was "legitimate business practice" and that the money will be paid back at no cost to Nottingham's tax payers.

Only 14% of the 115,000 Robin Hood Energy customers are actually from Nottingham.

Dave Wade
BBC News

Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation has been named in national newspapers as having provided the team which found a young Thai football team and their coach after nine days underground.

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Although the Buxton-based team sent radio and diving equipment for the rescue mission, the rescuers are actually believed to be from the South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team (pictured below).

The DCRO said on its Facebook page, external: "The British Cave Rescue Council organised the British cave divers to support the Thai operations - not us personally.

"However we are members of the BCRC and as they do not have a Facebook page we will be sure to pass along all your thanks and good wishes!"

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

There's a warning that three fires in Bunny woods may have been set deliberately.

Chris Terrel-Nield from the Wildlife trust said: "You don't get fires like this in the middle of a wood that start naturally".

He said it's "well known" that the fires are happening and he's asking visitors to "keep an eye open" for them.

It comes at a time when dozens of firefighters are tackling moorland fires in Derbyshire and Lancashire.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is asking those using barbecues and cigarettes to take extra care in the heat.

Dave Wade
BBC News

A cave rescuer has been talking about the incredible operation to find 12 young Thai footballers and their coach after nine days trapped underground.

Mr Whitehouse is the deputy equipment officer for Buxton-based Derbyshire Cave Rescue, which provided radios for the operation.

He said the rescuers, from the British Cave Rescue Council (BCRC) had described the dive as "gnarly", meaning there were complications and problems.

On hearing the boys had been found, Mr Whitehouse, who's also BCRC vice chairman, said: "It was really quite a moment, I can tell you."

However, he said that "moment of euphoria" for the divers and the boys would have been followed by: "Now what?"

He said there would be planning meetings taking place to look at the options - either to get food and supplies to them so they can sit it out for longer or to consider how to bring them out.

"It is the monsoon season - they'll be lucky to have a few more days without rain.

"Diving them out is the last resort but might be the only possibility," he added.

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The parents of a Derby woman who took her own life are petitioning to change the law around patient confidentiality.

Sarah Moore had been a patient at the Radbourne mental health unit. She died in February this year, after being discharged.

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Patient confidentiality meant her parents didn't know she'd left the ward.

Robert and Diane Moore, from Oakwood, told the BBC: "We feel that the mental health act needs to be changed - that people sectioned under the mental health act, their next of kin should have the right to know everything that is happening to that person.

"If we had known Sarah had been released that day, 17 hours were lost, there's a good chance we could have found Sarah and she'd still be alive today."

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has said it strives to involve family members in the care and treatment of its service users wherever possible. The trust also said it has a duty to respect the wishes of those who use its services, including discussions around their discharge from hospital.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Derbyshire's Haddon Hall is set to feature in a new film about the life of Henry V.

A message on the Bakewell hall's website explained there would be some temporary differences while filming took place.

It's not the first time the house and grounds have attracted film makers. Elizabeth, Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Princess Bride and three versions of Jane Eyre were shot there.

Organisers of the Peak District festival are being urged to cancel following the Lancashire fires.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

We could see Leicester City's Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy in England action tonight.

The national side are playing Columbia in their first knock-out match of the World Cup tournament. A win will see them face either Sweden or Switzerland in the quarter finals.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Derbyshire Police have thanked everyone who sent them messages of condolence following the death of a retired police dog.

PD Tex died at home two days ago. His owner said his legs could no longer carry his "massive heart".

Dave Wade
BBC News

Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a man died from stabbing injuries in Bulwell.

Lee Marshall, 38, died in hospital after he was found by officers in Commercial Road in the early hours of Friday.

Calvin Turner, of Bulwell, and Adam Ward, of Aspley, both 18, and a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named, will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.

Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather

Another sunny day in store.