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  1. Driver put three-year-old daughter on friend's lap in car

    Jennifer Harby
    BBC News

    Police have made a safeguarding referral after finding a three-year-old girl sitting on the lap of another passenger in a car being driven by her father in Shirebrook.

    A picture of the incident, which was tweeted earlier by Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit, shows the little girl sitting on the lap of a man in a five-seater car that already contained five passengers.

    The force said: "Driver taking four friends to work. Where to put the sixth passenger, his 3 year old daughter?

    "The lap of one of his friends... unbelievable. Ticket and safeguarding referral made."

    The car of peopleDerbyshire Police

    UK law dictates children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135cm tall.

  2. Rutland and Melton election candidate dies

    Melton Times

    A man who intended to run as an independent candidate in Rutland and Melton has passed away.

    Anthony Watchorn was 69 years old, and had been campaigning in the area. He was due to attend a hustings on Monday.

    His sister Rosalind told the Melton Times: "Anthony was taken to hospital yesterday afternoon and his condition got worse.

    "He sadly passed away this morning at Peterborough Hospital."

    Anthony WatchornMelton Times

  3. City centre buildings evacuated after suspected gas leak

    Alex Regan
    BBC News

    A police cordon is in place in Talbot Street, Nottingham, after reports of a gas leak.

    Nottinghamshire Police said the reports were "in relation to maintenance work".

    Police said the evacuation was a precaution, and there are a number of road closures.

    Talbot Street@edaboud_

  4. Rooney set to start Derby coaching role

    Wayne Rooney is set to make his first appearance as a Derby coach in Saturday's Championship game against QPR at Pride Park.

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  5. Mayor sparks fury with 'Santa's not coming' remark

    The mayor is branded a "Grinch" for telling children "mummy and daddy" would be helping Santa.

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  6. M1 southbound closed after two-lorry crash

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    The M1 has been closed southbound between junctions 22 and 21 following a serious crash involving two lorries.

    Highways England said the crash had left one person trapped.

    M1 trafficHighways England

  7. School closes after car park sinkhole opens up

    The hole at Middleton Community Primary School is about 3ft (1m) wide and found to be at least 10ft (3m) deep.

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  8. Latest photo of A46 bus crash

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Highways England has issued a new photo of the bus and car crash that has led to the partial closure of the A46 near Leicester.

    It happened between Groby and Beaumont Leys just before 07:00 but there were no serious injuries.

    A46 bus crashHighways England

  9. Bus and car involved in 'serious' A46 crash

    Alex Regan
    BBC News

    A bus has crashed with a car and hit the central reservation of the A46 near Leicester, closing the road.

    The crash initially saw the dual carriageway closed in both directions between the A50 at Groby and the A5630 at Beaumont Leys. One lane has now reopened northbound.

    Leicestershire Police said the crash happened at 06:57.

    A spokesman added: "No serious injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made."

    Highways England said drivers should expect long delays around Leicester.

    Bus crash on A46Highways England

  10. Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands

    Rich Davis
    BBC Weather presenter

    Persistent rain will sweep across the region for much of the next 24 hours.

    Temperatures are a little lower but still relatively mild for the time of year.

    Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands

  11. Police 'victim blame' women about walking alone

    A police Facebook post said going out at night alone was not one of things women should be doing.

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  12. Chesterfield 1-5 Hartlepool United

    Gus Mafuta and Gime Toure both score twice as Hartlepool claim a crushing victory at Chesterfield.

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  13. Mitrovic's 13th of season in Fulham win

    The Championship's leading scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic takes his goal tally for the season to 13 as Fulham outclass Derby.

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  14. Father of dead boys 'asked for cuddle'

    The video was the last record of the children's lives, taken just hours before they were found dead.

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  15. Candidate faces criticism over 'fake door knock'

    Lee Anderson was seemingly caught on a TV microphone arranging to call at a supporter's house.

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  16. Police officer sprayed with 'unknown liquid'

    The suspect also let off a smoke bomb in a bid to escape, a force spokesman says.

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  17. What do you want to know about the general election?

    The election campaign is well and truly under way and on 12 December the UK will go to the polls.

    The BBC wants to know about the issues which matter to you and affect your village, town or city.

    Whether it's polling, policies, or a local issue, send your questions to us and we'll do our best to answer them.

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  18. Appeal over 'sexually abused' kitten

    Benny the kitten suffered "severe damage" during the "horrific ordeal" in Nottingham, the RSPCA says.

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  19. 'Happy to move' badges to help disabled bus users

    The scheme will let those with disabilities know they can request a fellow passenger's seat.

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  20. Inquiry into police force after woman stabbed

    Derbyshire Police handling of "abuse" by Aaron Booth towards a woman he later stabbed is investigated.

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