Ethan Connolly-Forster
BBC News

A group of men wearing balaclavas broke into a house and assaulted two men with a baseball bat and knife before stealing money and jewellery, police have said.

Nottinghamshire Police were called to Park Avenue in Mansfield at about 23:00 last night.

The two men were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-altering.

Police remain at the scene while inquiries continue.

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Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

Bonfire and firework displays across the East Midlands have been cancelled due to bad weather.

The displays at West Park in Long Eaton, High Lea Park in New Mills, Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy in Market Harborough and Newark Rugby Club are among the events which have been cancelled or rescheduled.

Talking about the Long Eaton display, which was due to take place tomorrow, Erewash borough councillor Mike Wallis said: "West Park is not going to be in a fit state for such a big event that attracts thousands of people. So we have, reluctantly, made the decision to cancel."

Meanwhile, organisers of the New Mills bonfire said it had been rescheduled from Saturday to 9 November due to "uncertainty over weather and wind conditions this weekend".

Club officials at Newark Rugby Club said after the pitches were flooded earlier this week, they have moved the display from 5 November to 10 November to allow the pitches to recover.

Organisers of the Market Harborough display said Saturday's event has been cancelled due to the school playing field being waterlogged and the bad weather forecast for tomorrow.

Undercover officers were supplied with heroin by street dealers in Skegness.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A husband and wife in Beeston fear the reputation of their small business could have been damaged after their contact number was changed on Google.

Paul Allen, a plumber, was recently contacted by a women who had emergency work carried out on her home.

She said she'd called the number listed on Google for Paul Allen Plumbing, and the person that came out to her claimed to be working on behalf of the company.

Paul's wife Teresa Allen said the man had "not done a proper job" and charged a lot of money.

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The couple, who admit to not being very tech-savvy, checked the number and realised it had been changed.

In an attempt to get the bottom of the number change, they called the number listed and were told they must have sold the number - something the Allens say is not true.

Mrs Allen said one of their customers helped them by contacting Google and getting their number relisted.

"I'm upset about it because it doesn't look good for our name," she said.

She also said it was "frightening" because they don't know how long the wrong number was listed on Google and if more of their potential customers had similar experiences.

The couple said they did not report the incident to the police.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A man has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after police were called to Brunel Avenue in Eastwood on Wednesday.

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The man, 30, of the same street, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court this morning.

BBC Weather

There's good news and bad news on the weather front.

The good news is that it will be noticeably milder today with highs of 15C (59F).

The bad news is it's going to be pretty wet and windy - and that will continue into the weekend.

Carl Marshall, 89, left his house in Glossop a year ago over fears it was bad for his health.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Anna Soubry has been sharing examples of death threats sent to her and her relatives on Twitter.

A letter addressed to the Broxtowe MP said: "Cox was first, you are next" - referring the MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in 2016.

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In an interview with BBC Newsnight yesterday Ms Soubry said: “It’s not just the abuse… it’s the actual threats to your safety and to your family.”

A sympathy card has been sent to Soubry's partner and a threatening letter to her mother.

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The threats are not just reaching the The Change UK leader by post - she said most are sent to her MP email account and they need to be taken seriously.

Earlier this year a man who called Ms Soubry a Nazi near Parliament was given a suspended jail sentence.

Darren Capewell died two days after he had been brought into the prison from court, an inquest hears.

Chris Waring
BBC News

Once a week in a village hall, a group of women gather to get fit through dance.

But the people who enjoy a disco in the dark in Nottinghamshire's Car Colston say it is a "safe place" that helps their mental as well as their physical health.

Organiser Paige Davis said she suffered with her mental health but said "exercise has helped me in a lot of ways".

This week they met for a Halloween-themed dance.

Richard Keogh's role as captain and the added responsibility the position brings was a factor in Derby's decision to sack him.

Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

A group of residents say they fear a planned takeaway van will attract rats, drunks, anti-social behaviour and give off a "smell".

But the man who wants to run it says there is “very high demand” for the food it will cook and sell in the Thurnby Lodge area.

Ismail Motara said the van will reduce pollution as people will no longer need to travel out of the area to fetch similar meals.

An application for a licence to run the van has been made to Leicester City Council but four people living near Gervas Road, where Mr Motara wants to run a Ziims Foods van, have written to the council opposing the plans.

One resident of nearby Ocean Road, who is in his 70s, said: “I don’t want to sit in my house on a hot day with the windows closed due to the noise and smell of a takeaway van.

"There will be an increase in rubbish. There will be an increase in kids/drunks hanging around. This will prevent many of the local elderly residents using the shops and will make them feel vulnerable."

Other letters raised concerns about rats, traffic and anti-social behaviour in what one complainant described as a “generally quiet elderly person's area”.

In his street trade licence application Mr Motara says the van will sell “all halal food, chips, burgers, hot dogs, healthy Indian food and drinks”.

He said: “There is not a business like the one we are offering."

Customers will be able to buy food from the truck or make telephone orders for collection or delivery.

A decision will be made on Tuesday morning.

Sian Ellis, 15, died after being struck by a bus near a school in Leicestershire.

A watchdog found the MP "disregarded" the law by offering to obtain cocaine for male prostitutes.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said at about 13:00, the man was found injured in Appleton Avenue.

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A cordon remains in place while officers carry out inquiries.

Gary and Lesley Harris love Halloween so much they have made it their wedding anniversary.

Residents say the last time the band played in the area, revellers urinated in gardens and damaged cars.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A restaurant in Loughborough was ordered to close after inspectors found dirty cloths, mould and mouse droppings in the kitchen.

Mugal-E-Shahi, in The Rushes, was issued with a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday following a council inspection the previous week.

Image source, Charnwood Borough Council

The order prevents the restaurant reopening until the condition of its kitchen is no longer considered dangerous.

Charnwood Borough Council said the owners, who were also ordered to pay £1,000 in court costs, had agreed to carry out improvement works.

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Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence after police were called to a report of concerns for a man's safety in Eastwood.

Nottinghamshire Police said it is thought a firearm was discharged during the incident on Brunel Avenue at about 20:15 on Wednesday.

The force added this report is still being investigated. There are no reports of any injuries.

The arrested man, 30, is being held on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a man and a woman were hit by a car last night.

Maid Marian Way, in Nottingham, was closed for about five hours after police were called at about 22:45.

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Nottinghamshire Police said the woman has "significant" leg and head injuries but they are not believed to be life-threatening, while the man suffered an arm injury. Both are in hospital.