'I helped deliver world's first IVF baby'published at 00:30 British Summer Time 25 July 2018
A retired fertility expert speaks of helping to deliver the world's first IVF baby 40 years ago.
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PC jailed for sexually assaulting teen
Garden centre ram-raided with forklift truck
Motorcyclist killed in A52 crash
Murder charge after fatal stabbing
Boxer to receive street name honour
Government rejects MP's call for tougher laws on mamba
Wine producers enjoying hot summer
Live updates on Tuesday 24 July 2018
'I helped deliver world's first IVF baby'published at 00:30 British Summer Time 25 July 2018
Northants rally after Madsen centurypublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Wayne Madsen completes a century for Derbyshire but Northants bat well to ensure both sides still have a chance of victory.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
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Weather: Not quite as hotpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Tonight won't be as warm as last night, thankfully. There's a minimum temperature of 14°C (57°F).
Tomorrow looks set to be fine, dry and warm with a maximum temperature of 26°C (79°F).
£30m New Walk regeneration completepublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Namrata Varia
BBC Radio Leicester producerIt started in February 2015 with a bang, a big cloud of smoke and a huge pile of rubble.
But after more than three years of building work, new businesses, shops and flats have today opened around the former home of the city council on New Walk in central Leicester.
City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “This marks a new chapter for King Street, which really is another jewel in the city’s crown".
Garden centre staff 'devastated' after ram raidpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsOne of the workers at a Nottinghamshire garden centre that was ram-raided yesterday morning has said it was like having her own house burgled.
Image source, Cherry LaneThree men were seen on CCTV using a stolen forklift truck to smash a hole in the wall of a recently constructed building at Cherry Lane in Bradmore at about 06:30.
Andy Jermy, head of commercial operations, said it's been "distressing" for the staff.
"We're all upset. We're a family firm, although we're growing across the country, we're very much Nottingham-based," he said.
"One lady there said she felt devastated - she said it was the same as having your house burgled.
"They really were upset but they've done a fantastic job of keeping it open."
Dog rescued from hot trailer treated by vetpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA dog rescued from "unbearable heat" in a trailer yesterday remains with a vet and will be moved to kennels "for now", police said.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceOfficers are speaking to the owner of the spaniel after it was rescued in Long Eaton.
PCSO Matt Boyer said the RSPCA has been informed and is working with the police.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceCheapskate thief steals flowers on Valentine's Daypublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
A thief from Derby was caught stealing flowers from a supermarket - on Valentine’s Day, external.
Garden centre ram raid: New CCTV pictures releasedpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsNew images of people police want to speak to after a ram raid in Nottinghamshire have been released.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceBurglars used a forklift truck to smash a hole in the office of Cherry Lane in Bradmore and steal a safe.
Police say they want to speak to three men in the CCTV images.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceStaff were left "devastated" after the raid, months after the building was constructed.
They say it's caused £30,000 of damage.
Road closed for several hours after crashpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsTwo cars were involved in a collision on the road between Chesterfield and Matlock at about 12:00, according to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue., external
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End of twitter postOne of the cars was on its side. Three casualties were cut out and one was taken to hospital in Sheffield by air ambulance.
Two were taken to the Royal Derby Hospital by road ambulance.
The road is likely to remain closed for a while yet.
Police officer jailed for sexual assaultpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Majud Hussain told a 17-year-old girl he was a fireman before sexually assaulting her in the back of his car.
Read MoreThor the Chihuahua spared after biting delivery driverpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Thor the Chihuahua - the world’s smallest breed of dog - sank his teeth into a delivery driver’s leg as he handed over a parcel at the front door, external.
Too hot? Get naked!published at 16:37 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Sophie Cook
BBC Radio Leicester producer
A Leicestershire naturist is urging people to strip off and take a 'fig' leaf out of the latest report into the French way of life.
According to the French Federation of Naturism (FFN) growing numbers of French people are embracing the liberté of nudism, not just on beaches but also for activities from yoga, singing and gym classes. Carol Homa, Secretary of Desford Swim and member of British Naturism, says we too should be embracing our bodies.
But are we too prudish to get naked? Don't forget the sun cream in this weather if you're up for it!
Quote MessageThere are more people coming and enjoying being naked , some people have lived it for years, and some are just finding the enjoyment. With this hot weather it just makes it more sensible to be nude."
Carol Homa, Secretary of Desford Swim and member of British Naturism
Arrests after axes and knives brandishedpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsThree men and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested after reports of two men armed with axes chasing a car in Leicester.
Image source, GooglePolice were called to Windley Road and Broomfield Road at about 17:50 on 12 July.
Later that evening they were called to a report of a group of men in Windley Road carrying large knives.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on 12 July on suspicion of violent disorder.
A 21-year-old was arrested on 18 July for the same offence, as was a 23-year-old in Rothley on Friday.
The 17-year-old was arrested yesterday for the same offence and an unrelated robbery of a car and mobile phone in Goldhill, Leicester, last month.
They've all been released while police carry out further investigations.
East Coast line will not return to private ownershippublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsThe East Coast Main Line will not be returned to full private ownership as before, the Transport Secretary has confirmed.
Image source, PAChris Grayling has told MPs on the transport committee that, after being taken back into public ownership three times - the line would be treated differently in future.
The line, now known as London North Eastern Railway (LNER), passes through Retford and Newark.
It was brought back under public control last month, following the failure of the Stagecoach and Virgin Trains franchise.
Man 'touching himself' in nature reservepublished at 15:53 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsPolice have said they're investigating after a report of a man touching himself inappropriately at a Leicester nature reserve.
Image source, GoogleIt happened at Aylestone Meadows around 16:50 on Friday 6 July.
Your pictures: Scorched East Midlandspublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Parts of the region are looking more Mediterranean than Midlands at the moment.
Here's Hoveringham in Nottinghamshire.
Image source, Steve Plew NottsCheck out the cracks in the dry earth in Kegworth.
Image source, scrappyAnd here's Melbourne, Derbyshire, resembling its Australian namesake.
Image source, Julie DFormer Rams winger joins Rowett at Stokepublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
BBC SportFormer Derby County winger Tom Ince has joined Stoke City from Huddersfield Town for £10m.
The move sees the 26-year-old reunited with Potters boss Gary Rowett, who he played under at Pride Park.
Image source, Getty ImagesPC jailed for sexually assaulting teenpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Dave Wade
BBC NewsA police officer, who sexually assaulted a teenage girl, has been jailed for seven years.
Majud Hussain finished his shift with Leicestershire Police at 00:00 on 16 July last year and drove to Long Eaton, where he picked up two girls walking through the town centre, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceThe 41-year-old told them he was a firefighter and took them to McDonald's before dropping the youngest, aged 14, home.
He then took the 17-year-old to a street in Stapleford where he sexually assaulted her in the back of the car, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
Hussain, of Wilford, Nottingham, who denied the charges, was found guilty of two counts of assault by penetration on a female over the age of 13 and two counts of sexual assault on a female after a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
Today, he was sentenced to seven years in prison and will now be the subject of a gross misconduct hearing.
Leicestershire’s assistant chief constable, Julia Debenham, said: “Hussain has committed very serious criminal offences. Such behaviour has no place in our organisation.”
The doorstep attractions you're missingpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 24 July 2018
Nigel Bell
BBC Radio NottinghamPeople living in Nottinghamshire are ignoring the beauty spots in their county with some unable to name places like Newstead Abbey and Clumber Park.
Researchers are encouraging residents to make the most of their backyard and be as adventurous as they would on their holidays.
Quote MessageWe need to become more childlike. We can all be explorers."
Alastair Humphreys, Adventurer
