Exeter sign Forest's Richardson on loanpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Exeter City sign Nottingham Forest's teenage right-back Jayden Richardson on a season-long loan.
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Boxing couple thwart robbery while on holiday
Whaley Bridge: Firefighters warn explorers to stay away
Ken Clarke 'prepared to lead emergency government'
WI 'ban' on baking cakes for hospice lifted
Derbyshire County Council legal spending increases
Live updates for Friday 16 August
Exeter sign Forest's Richardson on loanpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Boxing couple on holiday stop Majorca muggingpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Iman Barlow and her boyfriend Stan Stannard intervened when thieves robbed a man of his watch.
Read MoreRisk of more flooding as heavy rain continuespublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Press AssociationHeavy downpours have started to lash parts of the UK on a day where almost a month's worth of rain is forecast to fall in some areas.
The Environment Agency (EA) has warned flooding is possible in several places across England and Wales.
Up to 80mm of rain could hit some areas, according to Met Office spokeswoman Jo McLellan.
The UK-wide average rainfall for the whole of August is 89.5mm.
The EA has also warned areas near to the River Trent in Derbyshire could flood.
The heavy rain is "clearing eastwards as the evening goes on" and Saturday is expected to be clearer, Ms McLellan added.
Driver caught going wrong way at roundaboutpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Alex Thorp
BBC NewsDashcam footage has shown the moment a motorist drove the wrong way on a busy city roundabout.
It happened on the Pentagon Island in Derby on Monday.
It is unknown if the incident has been reported to Derbyshire Police.
Force flags at half mast to 'respect' killed officerpublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe flags outside Derbyshire Police's headquarters are flying at half mast out of "respect" to PC Andrew Harper.
The 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer was killed when he was "dragged along by a vehicle" while attending a reported burglary.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceForest fans queue for rival clash ticketspublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
BBC Nottingham SportFootball fans have been queuing up outside Nottingham Forest's City Ground to get tickets for their Carabao Cup match against rivals Derby County.
Tickets were on sale to Nottingham Forest supporters with season tickets until 13:00.
The tie will take place on 27 August.
Derby County have requested the full 3,300 allocation available to them.
Music event cancelled over wet weatherpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsBad weather conditions have forced De Montfort Hall to cancel tonight's Gigs in the Garden event.
Bugzy Malone, Yxng Bane and Wretch 32 (below) were all due to perform at the Leicester venue.
In making the announcement, De Montfort Hall said: "Unfortunately we can’t reschedule the concert this summer, but we will try our best to agree dates for these artists in the not too distant future."
Those with tickets have been advised to contact De Montfort Hall or the ticket agent they were purchased from for refund information.
The rest of the Gigs in the Garden event is still expected to go ahead over the weekend.
Police pay tribute to killed officerpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPolice in the East Midlands have been paying tribute to a Thames Valley Police officer who was killed while attending a reported burglary in Berkshire.
Derbyshire Police said in a tweet, external: "Hearing the dreadful news from Thames Valley Police about the death of officer PC Harper.
"Our thoughts are with the force and the officer's family and friends at this extremely difficult time."
Leicestershire Police chief constable Simon Cole called it "dreadful news" on Twitter and said the force's thoughts were with their colleagues in Thames Valley.
Three arrested after man taken to hospitalpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsThree people have been arrested on suspicion of affray after a man was taken to hospital.
A 27-year-old was treated for minor injuries, Nottinghamshire Police said, after officers responded to a call about an "altercation" on Minvers Crescent in Aspley at about 12:00 BST yesterday.
A 26-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were all arrested, with the man bailed and both women released under investigation.
Police said they're also looking to speak to a 52-year-old man.
Image source, GoogleKen Clarke 'prepared to lead emergency government'published at 12:37 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
BBC PoliticsRushcliffe Tory MP Ken Clarke is prepared to lead an emergency government to avoid a no-deal Brexit, according to the Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson.
Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme, Ms Swinson said she had spoken to Mr Clarke and Labour's Harriet Harman as potential caretaker prime ministers, if there is a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson's government.
She said: "I have been in touch with them because obviously you don't just mention people's names without checking that they're OK with that.
"They put public duty first and they don't want to see a no-deal Brexit."
Image source, UK ParliamentTwo men arrested over Mansfield assaultpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA 25-year-old man and a 28-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of assault after two men were injured in Mansfield.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to the scene at Leeming Street at about 04:00 BST on Friday.
One man was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, the force said, while another was treated for minor injuries.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Image source, GoogleAle's well that ends well in Whaley Bridgepublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsResidents forced to evacuate their homes when a reservoir threatened to collapse probably didn't need an excuse for a restorative pint, but now they've got another reason to nip into their local pub.
The Goyt Inn in Whaley Bridge will be selling a beer as a tribute to the RAF and volunteers who helped in securing Toddbrook Reservoir.
Chinook is brewed by Yorkshire-based Elland Brewery, and is also the name of the craft that carried tonnes of aggregate to buttress the dam wall.
The ale went on sale last night, and all proceeds will go to the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team.
Image source, PA MediaQuote MessageWe had this Chinook chopping across us all day every day and it was a really reassuring sound. The RAF were absolutely fantastic - as was everybody who helped save the dam."
Tony Gunner, Landlord, Goyt Inn
Shotguns and crossbow surrendered to policepublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsEight shotguns, a crossbow and a spear gun were among the weapons surrendered to Nottinghamshire Police during a recent firearms amnesty.
In total 61 items, including ammunition, were handed in during a national two-week window.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Police
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Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceWI 'ban' on baking cakes for hospice liftedpublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Loros hospice said there had been "confusion" surrounding council rules about home-baked cakes.
Read MoreWhaley Bridge: Firefighters warn explorers to stay awaypublished at 08:54 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsFirefighters have warned against people exploring the damaged dam at Whaley Bridge - saying they risk injury and may become trapped.
More than 1,500 people were evacuated from the town on 1 August when the Toddbrook Reservoir dam wall partially collapsed.
The reservoir was heavily drained to help stop the dam collapsing. Police said stability of the dam wall had been achieved on August 7 and people could return to their homes.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said they are aware of people exploring the reservoir and have recommended visitors stay out.
The fire service added the presence of mud, silt and debris meant people should avoid the reservoir.
Watch: Today’s weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC weather presenterThere's some wet and windy weather on the way.
It's started off dry but rain will start to creep in from the west and then it will become heavy and persistent later on this afternoon - particularly with the odd rumble of thunder here and there.
Legal bills double at dozens of councilspublished at 01:05 British Summer Time 16 August 2019
Campaigners fighting council cuts label the amount spent on outside law firms "ridiculous".
Read MoreSurrey end Sussex's unbeaten Blast runpublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 15 August 2019
Sussex Sharks lose their unbeaten run in this season's T20 Blast while Worcestershire and Leicestershire pick up crucial wins.
Read MoreStudent gets A-level results after dad's cancer ordealpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 15 August 2019
East Midlands TodayNatasha Groocock's dad was going through cancer treatment while she was studying for her A-levels.
But the 18-year-old Loughborough College student has done him proud, achieving two Bs and a C.
She's off to Nottingham Trent University to study law.
Emergency services display Whaley Bridge artpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 15 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsAnother piece of art, celebrating the work of the emergency services in Whaley Bridge, has gone on public display.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceThis picture by Hannah Webb joins others at the joint police and fire building in Ripley.
People living in the Derbyshire village were evacuated earlier this month while emergency services prevented a reservoir dam from collapsing.