Corbyn forced to take car to bus cuts talkpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
The Labour leader planned to use a bus service reduced by funding, but it failed to show up.
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Rescue boat docks at Sicilian port
Murder arrests over 'assault' death
Man behind ibuprofen drug dies
Corbyn visit over bus cuts
'Significant doubt' over future of Nottingham trams
Derby to showcase low-emission transport
Foxes draw against league leaders
Updates for Thursday 31 January
Corbyn forced to take car to bus cuts talkpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Nottingham's rough sleepers 'turning down hotel rooms'published at 16:52 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
East Midlands TodayIt's been revealed more than 600 people were found sleeping rough in Nottingham last year.
However, a charity that organises accommodation to get them off the streets has told us not everyone takes them up on their offer - despite the current freezing conditions.
Framework offers rough sleepers accommodation at shelters - as well as arranging more than 20 rooms at local hotels.
Kim Pike-Hoe, from the charity, said: "Some of those hotel rooms haven't been used. It feels very strange for them to go into that kind of environment.
"They might feel trapped or they might use drugs or smoke in the room - and then we get banned from being able to use that particular hotel again."
Canaries sign non-league teenager from Nottspublished at 16:46 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA non-league footballer from Nottinghamshire has been snapped up by Championship side Norwich City, external.
Striker Kole Lambert, 18, has signed for the Canaries from Northern Premier League side Basford United.
Image source, Norwich CityThe teenager, who has previously been part of the Notts County and Nottingham Forest academy set-ups, impressed during a recent trial at Carrow Road.
He said: "It’s a big step for me and I want to prove myself to everyone."
Man jailed for raping girl, 11, in carpublished at 16:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Shamol Miah took his victim to a secluded spot and raped her in his vehicle.
Read MoreSwans glide through ice on reservoirpublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
The four swans were caught on camera by a wildlife trust.
Read MoreLunchtime kick-off for Rams FA Cup tiepublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
BBC Derby SportDerby County's FA Cup fifth round tie away at West Brom or Brighton has a confirmed date.
It'll take place on Saturday 16 February with a 12:30 kick-off.
The replay between West Brom and Brighton is scheduled for Wednesday.
Image source, PA'Hostage' migrants and crew leave boatpublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Four British rescuers were on the rescue ship barred from docking by Italian officials for two weeks.
Read MoreYour photos: Snow in the East Midlandspublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Lots of nice snow photos being uploaded today. Here are a few of our favourites - taken in Winster, Beeley, Bestwood and Buxton.
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Image source, AnnanDelays after M1 breakdownpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
This little situation is currently causing delays on the M1 southbound.
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End of twitter postMan jailed for raping 11-year-old girl in carpublished at 15:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsA 33-year-old man has been jailed for nine years, external for raping an 11-year-old girl in Mansfield.
Nottinghamshire Police said Shamol Miah exchanged phone numbers with his victim after approaching her in the town centre in May.
After chatting that evening, he arranged to pick her up from her house at 04:00. He then took her to a secluded spot and raped her in his car before driving her back to town.
He told the victim he was called Adam but police tracked him down through phone work, CCTV enquiries and DNA evidence.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceMiah, of Little Carter Lane, Mansfield, pleaded guilty at Nottingham Crown Court to raping a child under the age of 13.
In addition to his nine-year sentence, he was given a ten-year Sexual Harm Protection Order and placed on the Sex Offenders' register for life.
Det Insp Jamie Hill said: "Miah preyed on a very young and vulnerable girl and we are glad that he has been given a considerable prison sentence."
Tribute to Dr Adams: 'We can change the world'published at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsThe University of Nottingham has said it's "proud" to be associated with Dr Stewart Adams and his "extraordinary contribution to patients".
It comes the day after the death of the 95-year-old who helped discover ibuprofen.
Image source, Boots UKProfessor Kevin Shakesheff said: "His life is a reminder to everyone in Nottingham that we can change the world through the work we do in our local companies, hospitals and universities."
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for science at the university added: "He is remembered for his successes in creating one of the most important painkillers in world but, as with many inspirational people, he had to bounce back from failures in earlier clinical trials before he and his team created ibuprofen.
"His generosity with his time allowed many generations of students and scientists to learn from his career."
Corbyn left stranded at bus stoppublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsLabour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was forced to take a car to Derbyshire to speak about cuts to bus services - after the one he was waiting on failed to show up.
Mr Corbyn had arranged to meet residents and community leaders in Ilkeston and planned to travel there on a service that had suffered from a reduction in funding.
Despite saying he was "stoic" and would "see it through", he ended up accepting a lift to the Kirk Hallam Community Centre from Nottingham to ensure he was not late.
Image source, PASpeaking at the bus stop in Nottingham, Mr Corbyn told the Press Association: "We've been waiting 25 minutes for the bus - it was due at 42 [past the hour] and I look over there and it says 11.07am - and it has even disappeared off the information board.
"So I don't know what has happened to this bus but we're stoic, we'll wait, we'll see it through.
"But I think this kind of proves our point about private operators running buses and not doing it terribly well."
A spokesman for bus operator Trent Barton told BBC Radio Derby freezing temperatures had been causing mechanical issues across the fleet but the firm was "doing our best to keep folks moving".
University to stop unconditional offerspublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsThe University of Nottingham is going to stop offering unconditional offers to prospective students from September.
The widespread practice was criticised last summer when it emerged nearly a quarter of applicants nationally received this type of offer.
Image source, The University of NottinghamThe university said unconditional offers are "no longer relevant" and only students that already have their qualifications will get one.
It said there were also concerns at the variation between predicted grades and actual results for some students with unconditional offers. There were indications that some pupils lost their motivation.
Notts County sign defender on loanpublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsNotts County have signed Middlesbrough defender Sam Stubbs on loan until the end of the season, external.
The 20-year-old is a product of Everton's youth academy and was made captain of the Teesiders' U23 side.
He will wear squad number 38 for the Magpies.
Image source, Notts CountyIcebreaker swans go for a swimpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsThese swans at Attenborough Nature Reserve didn't let a bit of ice get in the way of a swim.
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End of twitter postGrimsby sign striker Dennis on loanpublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Bottom club Notts County loan out striker Kristian Dennis to fellow League Two side Grimsby Town.
Read MoreCCTV appeal after armed robbery at jewellerspublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsPolice are looking for this man following an armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Beeston yesterday.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceStaff told officers a man entered the Onyx Goldsmith store in High Road at about 15:00 holding what's believed to be a small handgun and demanded jewellery.
He left the store with several gold bangles and bracelets. No shots were fired and no-one was injured.
Police are now reviewing CCTV in the area and have asked anyone who recognises the man to contact them urgently, external.
Man charged with 18 counts of petrol station fuel theftpublished at 13:36 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA 42-year-old man has been charged with 18 counts of stealing fuel from petrol stations in the High Peak Area.
Derbyshire Police said the suspect, from Tameside, is accused of carrying out the thefts over the past six months, external.
Derby's clean air plans showcased to transport secretarypublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
East Midlands TodayTransport Secretary Chris Grayling has been in Derby today to see how the city council is tackling air pollution.
Derby has been ordered to produce proposals to tackle the problem after being identified as having some of the worst pollution outside London.
Mr Grayling was shown Derby's new electric taxis, bikes and buses as he met city council leader Chris Poulter to discuss the issue.
Rams goalkeeper loaned to League One sidepublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 31 January 2019
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BBC NewsDerby County goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell has joined Shrewsbury Town on loan, external.
The 24-year-old, who recently spent time on loan at Oxford United, will be with the League One side for the rest of the season.
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