Three in court over Leicester explosion
Police hunt 'cycle-by' sex abuser
Murder arrest after body found in house
Third arrest over Melton stabbing
Staffie puppy 'dumped like rubbish' near bin
Warning after increase in tram crashes
Four Tigers in autumn international squad
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Staying dry and mainly clear through this evening and overnight. With winds remaining light, patchy mist and fog will likely form through the early hours. Chilly again.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Mountain rescuers borrowed a tractor, external to find a 72-year-old woman who'd gone missing last night.
While searching farmland in the Sutton-on-the-Hill area, members of the Derby Mountain Rescue Team encountered a farmer and - after spotting it had powerful lights - asked if they could borrow his tractor.
The farmer agreed and two minutes later the woman was found near the boundary of the field.
Derby MRT said the woman was treated for hypothermia and taken to the Royal Derby Hospital for further help.
Image source, Derby Mountain Rescue TeamGavin Bevis
BBC News
Police are still looking for a 16-year-old girl who's been missing for more than two days.
Lisa Eastwood disappeared from the Whaley Bridge area at about 13:20 on Tuesday and is thought to have links to Essex and London.
It's thought the teenager was wearing a grey hoodie when she vanished. Derbyshire Police have asked anyone who's seen her to get in touch, external.
Image source, Derbyshire Police
Nick Smith
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Nick Smith
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A man was threatened with a knife during a robbery in Enderby yesterday.
The victim, in his 40s, was walking along Mill Lane at 17:00 yesterday when he was approached by two men on a motorbike, police said.
A third man on a bicycle blocked him from getting away and the man with the knife demanded the man's phone and stole cash from his wallet.
The three men left the scene heading towards the area of Bantlam Lane.
Image source, GoogleThousands of apprenticeships were halted when a firm, since referred to police, folded.
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BBC News
Bin collectors in Derby say they got a shock yesterday when a man approached them to ask if he could throw an unwanted kitten into their truck, external.
The crew said no and arranged for the fluffy feline to be collected by a colleague so it could be looked after back at base.
The kitten - nicknamed Giuseppe by office staff - has now been taken to Cats Protection for rehoming.
Image source, Derby City CouncilLeigh, one of the three-man refuse collection team, said: "We had to do something. He’s only a little thing, and we weren’t going to have him thrown away like that.
"To be honest, you don’t think people would do this sort of thing. If you don’t want your pet anymore, you don’t throw them away."
The team said it would be submitting CCTV footage of the encounter to the RSPCA.
BBC Sport
Leicester manager Claude Puel has been taking questions at a news conference ahead of his side's trip to Arsenal on Monday.
Asked about Wes Morgan's suspension, he said: "When we look at the video, some yellow cards are not.
"He's been unlucky with the decision last time, and the game against Bournemouth the second yellow card was not a foul. But he needs to manage the situation better."
Image source, ReutersOn Foxes defenders Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire representing England, he said: "Of course, it’s a good memory for Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire.
"Winning away against Spain is fantastic. I am happy for both of them."
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
Organisers says two events due to be held at Leicestershire County Showground have had to be cancelled after about 80 horses unexpectedly appeared on the field used for car parking.
The land on Gallow Field Road in Market Harborough is owned by property developer William Davis but is the responsibility of Leicestershire Agricultural Society.
James Webb from the society told the BBC he fears faeces left by the animals could cause problems for the Leicestershire County Show next summer.
The owner of the horses has told the society they will be removed by next Thursday.
Leicestershire Police have confirmed they were called to the Gallow Field Road area on Monday 15 October with a report of between 40 and 60 horses in the road. The following day they were called to a report of damaged security fencing around the field.
The body of a man, who has not been identified, was found inside the car on a residential street.
Read MoreThree men accused of murder have been charged with trying to benefit from an insurance claim.
Read MoreNick Smith
BBC News Online
A man who was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Melton Mowbray has been arrested.
The 32-year-old man, from Nottingham, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
He suffered what police describe as "life-changing" injuries and remains in hospital.
An 33-year-old man, of Melton Mowbray, and an 18-year-old man, of Nottingham, have also been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remain in police custody.
Police cordons remain in place in Bentley Street.
Image source, GoogleRanby was described as "in crisis" in 2014 and "still not safe" in 2015, with the use of drugs highlighted.
Read MoreThere have been about 40 crashes in the past year, say Nottingham Express Transit (NET).
Read MoreGavin Bevis
BBC News
Little Mix have announced two shows at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena - but fans will have to wait more than a year.
The bestselling girl group will bring their 21-date UK tour to the venue on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 November 2019.
Image source, Little MixGavin Bevis
BBC News
A children's dance group from Nottingham are to perform at Disneyland Paris later this month after passing a video audition.
The famous attraction regularly invites amateur groups from across the world to apply to appear as "Disney performers" for the day.
The Dance Studios, based in Hockley, submitted a video audition featuring three routines and were given the good news they had made the cut.
Image source, The Dance StudiosOver the past few weeks, the children - aged between five and 16 - have raised more than £1,000 to pay for special costumes for the performance by holding cake sales and fundraising events.
The group's director, Maxine Loydall said: "This is a wonderful opportunity - our children have been really excited."
