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The British paraclimber Jesse Dufton said he was the first blind climber to lead an ascent of the sea stack.

A boy's experience of "school refusal" prompts others to tell their similar stories.

Pool winners Sale, Harlequins and Exeter are joined by best-placed runners-up Saracens in the Premiership Cup semi-finals.

Boss Dino Maamria is "bemused" as Oldham see two players sent off for fouls in the same passage of play and then lose 6-1.

Notts County continue their fine form in the National League with a win over Torquay at Meadow Lane.

Bennetts is to be bought out of administration but there will not be a physical store in the short-term.

Dr Balvinder Mehat circumcised a boy taken to him by a grandparent without his mother's consent.

Police vow to support children who have been lured into "county lines" gangs, in a new crackdown.

Suvekshya Burathoki, known as Fatima, suffered multiple wounds at her home in Highfields.

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

Collin Street in Nottingham city centre will be shut from 22:00 tonight until Monday morning as work continues on the Broadmarsh shopping centre revamp.

The road will be closed to allow a large tower crane to be installed for the phased demolition of the centre's main entrance to start.

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Part of Maid Marian Way southbound from the junction with Friar Lane will also be shut.

Diversions will be in place throughout the weekend.

All roads are expected to re-open at 06:00 on Monday.

Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a man who was killed in a crash on the M1.

Michael Timmons, 70, from Ilkley, West Yorkshire, died when his Volvo and a lorry crashed between junctions 28 and 29 on the northbound carriageway in Derbyshire on 4 October.

A female passenger from the car was also taken to hospital with injuries.

The inquest at Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard a post-mortem examination took place on Tuesday.

However, further tests need to be carried out to determine the cause of death of Mr Timmons, who was a retired reconstructive plastic surgeon.

Coroner Peter Nieto adjourned the inquest until 10 January.

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Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police were called to Hartopp Road in the Clarendon Park area of the city at about 12:35 today.

The teenager was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary with injuries described as "non life-threatening".

Police said inquiries to identify and locate the suspect are ongoing and a cordon is currently in place near to a shop on Hartopp Road and Howard Road.

David Blunkett takes Clare Balding for a walk across Beeley Edge in the Peak District. Joining them are his wife, Margaret, and his guide dog, Barley. Despite being blind from birth, Lord Blunkett has always been a keen rambler and is President of his local Ramblers group.

En route they encounter half a dozen cattle, which have to be navigated carefully as David once had three ribs broken by a cow which, he recalls, came towards him with a 'primeval bellow' and knocked him over. They also pass the lakes that supply the extraordinary gardens at Chatsworth House, including the Emperor Fountain built to impress a visiting Russian Czar... who didn't turn up.

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Alex Regan
BBC News

A cat has made a full recovery after badly damaging his leg when he got it stuck in his neck collar.

The RSPCA said Duncan came into the care of their Radcliffe branch in July having spent three weeks receiving emergency treatment at vets when he was found wandering the streets of Nottingham disorientated and in pain.

The cat was taken in by the RSPCA after a member of the public told the charity about his plight. Duncan had no microchip and no owner was found.

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After two operations to help heal his wound, Duncan got the all-clear and has now found "his perfect forever home".

The RSCPA has advised cat owners to provide their pets with quick-release collars, so the felines can get out of their collars if they are in trouble.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Two pensioners who managed to save their holiday when it was almost scuppered by the collapse of Thomas Cook have seen it turn into a catastrophe.

Jan and Mick Bland, from Thurnby Lodge, had to book last-minute replacement flights to Rhodes last month when their original flights were cancelled due to the travel firm's collapse.

But in the rush, the pair failed to arrange replacement travel insurance - a move they were left to rue when 74-year-old Mick fell down some steps on the Greek island earlier this week and suffered a fractured skull.

Image source, Kerry Bland

Their daughter Kerry Bland said her father had been told by doctors it was not safe to board his booked flight on Sunday, so they will have to raise money to buy a further replacement flight.

They are also facing the prospect of a hefty medical bill as Mr Bland did not have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Ms Bland, who along with her sister has taken over the full-time care of her severely disabled brother while they are away, said: "He [Mick] has had scans, stitches and will require medication.

"We just want them back. It could be the end of October before they're able to return. It's traumatic."

Alex Regan
BBC News

The family of a Leicester motorcyclist who died in Wistow have paid tribute to the "loving husband" and father.

Steven Duval, 55, died after a crash involving a motorbike and a blue Mini One at the crossroads of Kilby Road, Kibworth Road and Leicester Road on 26 September.

Leicestershire Police said the driver of the car involved was reported to have left the scene of the crash on foot.

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In a statement, his family said: "Steven was a loving husband, best friend to his wife Halina, father to wonderful sons Marty and Joseph, stolen from us too soon.

"Everyone who knew Steve will miss him dearly and cherish their memories of him."

Police want to speak to a woman who is believed to have stopped at the scene to help.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Police say a fire at a barn near the A46 Cattle Market island in Newark is being treated as a possible arson attack.

Firefighters and police officers rushed to the scene at 19:20 yesterday following reports almost £2,500 of hay had been set alight.

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

The fire caused damage to the building but there no reported injuries.

Nottinghamshire Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage, external.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Gas distributor Cadent says it has restored supplies to about 220 homes in Wirksworth after water from a burst main got into the gas network on Wednesday.

More than 700 homes remain without gas, with work to resolve the problem expected to continue into the weekend, external.

Darren Elsom, from Cadent, said last night: "It is great that we’ve been able to restore gas to around a quarter of properties affected and we’ll keep going tomorrow – and into the weekend – to get everyone safely back on.

"We are drafting in extra engineers from a wide area and just ask that you bear with us, we’ll get to you."

Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

We're waking up to a band of rain across the East Midlands, which could become heavy and persistent going into the afternoon.

Tonight there will be lows of 9C.