Residents plagued by fly infestationpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Residents living near a waste plant say the number of flies has increased
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Murderer absconds from open prison
Neglect 'contributed to' student's suicide
Woman arrested over stabbing bailed
Homes hit by 'nightmare' fly infestation
Smart motorway upgrade cost £125m
Lords question cost of HS2
Trust to sell nature reserve to raise funds
Rams are going to Wembley
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Residents plagued by fly infestationpublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Peregrine chicks hatch at cathedralpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsEgg-citing peregrine news - two baby chicks have hatched at Derby Cathedral.
This footage, by the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project, shows a glimpse of the first chick.
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End of youtube videoThe falcon is still incubating at least two more eggs but Nick Moyes, who writes a blog about the project, external, said it "seems unlikely" these will ever hatch.
Council to distribute fly papers to infested homespublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe city council has described fly infestations at some homes in Derby as "very concerning".
The authority has said it's working closely with the Environment Agency to try to identify the source of problem affecting homes in the Sinfin and Normanton areas.
Image source, Samsia AloyDerby City Council has said: "Our Environmental Health team were alerted to the issue yesterday, and since then have been working to order fly papers, which will be distributed to the homes affected.
“In the meantime we will continue to aid the Environment Agency in their investigations.
"There has been speculation that flies may be coming from the Waste Treatment Plant in Sinfin, however no evidence has been found to suggest that the facility is the source at this time."
McDonald's plan to open first Rutland restaurantpublished at 13:52 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
BBC Radio LeicesterRutland is England's only county not to have a McDonald's, Burger King or KFC.
This could all be about to change as McDonald's is holding an event in Oakham next week, promoting plans to open a branch on Hawksmead Business Estate.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe news has divided the people of Oakham.
One person said: "I can't see it affecting anything in the town. I don't believe it's going to bring anything into the town either, therefore I've not got an issue with it."
Another said: "I think it will take business away from the town and I also think where it's going to be built, on Lands End Way, there's already enough traffic on there. There's also the rubbish issue."
Residents plagued by fly infestationpublished at 13:48 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
One neighbour caught 150 flies in a day while others are keeping windows and doors closed.
Read More'Life changing' drug made availablepublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA revolutionary medicine will now be made available to children with a rare spinal condition.
It'll help children like Aardi Wilson from Leicestershire who has spinal muscular atrophy. It causes muscle weakness and breathing difficulties.
His parents had long been campaigning for the treatment to be made available to patients in England.
Their MP, Harborough's Neil O'Brien, said it's the "breakthrough" families have been hoping for.
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End of twitter postLGBT lessons protests spreadingpublished at 13:28 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Protests began at schools in Birmingham where the No Outsiders programme was being taught.
Read MoreHomes hit by 'nightmare' fly infestationpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA "horrendous" infestation of flies has affected dozens of homes in Sinfin.
It's not clear where the flies are coming from, but some residents think the waste treatment plant on Sinfin Lane could be responsible.
Michaela Sadler is one of the people affected. She told the BBC: "We have to clean down the surfaces all the time - it's just horrendous.
"Sitting at the table eating your dinner, you're like guarding your dinner just in case a fly comes down and sits straight on it. It's just a nightmare."
Image source, Michaela SadlerRenewi, who are responsible for the waste treatment plant, said: "We are aware of some local resident concerns about flies near our Derby Waste Treatment Centre.
"We take complaints of this nature very seriously. So far we have not found any evidence to suggest that these flies are originating from the facility. We will continue to monitor this."
The Environment Agency is investigating.
Teens arrested over park arsonpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineTwo 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a children's playground was set on fire.
The fire is believed to have started on Monday evening in the recently refurbished Arnot Hill Park in Arnold.
Image source, Arnot Hill ParkIt's thought the main tower of the slide has been damaged "beyond repair", police said. The arrests were made after police viewed CCTV.
Image source, Arnot Hill ParkRams gain police dog supporterpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsIt looks like everyone has Rams-mania after their play-off semi-final win against Leeds.
This is Derbyshire Police Dog Zane.
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End of twitter postEpileptic chihuahua stolen in distraction burglarypublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThe owner of an epileptic chihuahua says he is concerned for the dog's safety after he was stolen and driven away in a white van.
Eric's owner, who regularly brings him to work in a lorry yard in Alfreton, Derbyshire, said thieves distracted him.
Image source, Dog LostAs he is epileptic the appeal is urgent because he needs his medication.
Image source, Dog LostWI in cake bake 'ban' over safety fearspublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Cakes must be made in a registered kitchen amid food hygiene rules, Women's Institute members are told.
Read MoreStudent suicide 'contributed to by neglect'published at 11:19 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
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BBC NewsA university student took her own life partly as a result of neglect, an inquest has ruled.
Natasha Abrahart, 20, from West Bridgford, who was studying physics at the University of Bristol, was found hanged on 30 April last year.
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) "significantly underestimated" her condition and there was a "gross failure" to provide care.
AWP has admitted there were missed opportunities to provide appropriate care and has apologised.
Image source, ABRAHART FAMILY'Rainbow coalition' takes charge of Broxtowepublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineTwo weeks after voters went to the polling booths, Broxtowe's borough councillors have formed a coalition of all the parties except the Conservatives.
The Tories are still the largest single party with 20 councillors but lost five seats to the other three parties in May 2nd's local elections, meaning they could not maintain overall control.
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End of twitter postEast Mids invaded by American Skunk Cabbagepublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsAmerican Skunk Cabbage, an invasive non-native species that threatens Britain’s native plants and animals, has been found in the East Midlands area for the first time.
The plant is native to north-western America and was originally introduced to the UK at the start of the 20th Century as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Since then it has spread and established large populations across the country - and has now been found at Thulston Brook in Derby.
Image source, Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency officers have started removing the flower heads to prevent them seeding and spreading.
Biodiversity officer Louise Hill said: “We are working to eradicate the American Skunk Cabbage from Thulston Brook before it becomes too established."
'Most hated guest ever' reveals Jeremy Kyle nightmarepublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
BBC NewsA man labelled "the most hated guest ever" after he went on the Jeremy Kyle show to find out if his girlfriend was cheating on him says it led to a suicide attempt.
Dwayne Davison, from Nottingham, was "a silly 21-year-old" when he went on the show in 2014, saying he was enticed by the prospect of a lie detector test.
It's unbelievable what they've done to my life," he told the BBC. "I keep hearing about this myth about the aftercare team. I've never had a phone call off them.
Image source, ITV/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK"When I tried a suicide attempt, I nearly took my own life, no-one was there to help me. They put me in the limelight but I didn't understand what was happening."
The show has been axed by ITV following the death of a man who had appeared on it. In a statement before this decision the broadcaster said they had a thorough duty of care process in place.
Woman arrested over stabbing bailedpublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA woman arrested, after a man was stabbed in Leicestershire, has been bailed.
The victim, in his 50s, is in a stable condition in hospital after he was admitted with a single stab wound yesterday morning.
Police were called to a property on Liberty Road in Glenfield by paramedics at about 4:45 and arrested a 41-year-old woman.
Image source, GoogleDerby win 'up there' in career - Lampardpublished at 09:16 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Manager Frank Lampard says guiding Derby to the Championship play-off final is a comparable feeling to anything he achieved as a player.
Read MoreTrust to sell nature reserve to raise cashpublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has confirmed it's selling a nature reserve in Lambley to raise money.
But the Trust says the Reed Pond reserve - donated to it nearly 30 years ago - will not go to developers and it's in talks to protect the wildlife there.
Image source, GoogleRams celebrate victory over Leedspublished at 09:09 British Summer Time 16 May 2019
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineLast night the Rams booked their place at Wembley to play for a spot in the Premier League after pulling off a comeback against Leeds.
There were some pretty ecstatic scenes in the changing rooms, where the team mocked the other side by singing 'Stop crying Frank Lampard' - a song Leeds fans came up with in the wake of 'Spygate'.
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