Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Flooding is yet again causing some problems on the roads.

Slash lane and Mountsorrel Lane in Sileby are both impassable and closed.

In Medbourne the brook has overflowed onto Hallaton Road.

There are reports that flooding has closed one lane of the A46 near Six Hills.

The A6 in Hathern is also looking worrying.

Image source, Andy Povey

Environment Agency flood alerts are in place for parts of the River Soar, River Trent, River Wreake, River Sence and Rothley Brook.

At least 20 residents said they had received a delivery confirmation but no parcels.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A 53-year-old who killed a man by putting him in a headlock during an argument has been found guilty of murder.

Ricky Simon, of Mere Road, Leicester, assaulted Constantine Papathanasiou, 51, at a property in St Peter's Road, Leicester, in May.

Image source, Leicestershire Police

Police said a post-mortem showed damage to the victim's neck and DNA linked Simon to Mr Papathanasiou.

Simon, who denied murder during the trial at Leicester Crown Court, will be sentenced later.

He was also found guilty of perverting the course of justice but cleared of witness intimidation.

Dominic Cork remains as Derbyshire's T20 head coach for the T20 Blast competition in 2020 after signing a new deal.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A graffiti artist, who wanted to make Derby feel "more Christmassy", has painted characters from an iconic festive film on a city wall.

The street art shows Kevin McAllister, played by Macaulay Culkin, with the two robbers - known as "the Wet Bandits" - who break into his house.

It has been painted on a wall belonging to a garage on Monk Street.

Image source, Darrell Wynne

Darrell Wynne, who also goes by the name Soap, said: "In Derby there's not much culture like in other cities.

"I wanted to put smiles on faces and make the city feel more Christmassy."

The mural, which features a quote from the film - "ya filthy animal" - has already been damaged once, he said, but Soap has returned to touch it up.

He said: "If it lasts till Christmas I'll be happy."

Neil Heath
BBC News Online

A school where a nine-year-old girl was injured after parts of a wall fell on her has been forced to close to allow for a structural investigation.

It happened at St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary School in Sutton-in-Ashfield at about 12:20 GMT on Thursday.

A spokesperson for the school: "There was an incident where some brickwork fell from an external wall at St Mary’s [on Thursday].

"A child was taken to hospital and has since been released.

"We apologise unreservedly for the distress caused by this and are taking every precaution following the incident.

"Therefore we have decided to close the school today when a structural engineer will review the situation. We will act on the advice given going forward."

Nottinghamshire Police said the girl suffered "minor injuries" and they were treating it as an "industrial accident".

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A video released by anti-hunt campaigners shows the animal being attacked by the pack of dogs.

The Border Force tipped off police about a man attempting to leave the country.

Hospital inspectors have concerns about the number of "competent and experienced" staff.

Nottinghamshire sign former Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego on a two-year contract.

East Midlands Today

A police cordon remains in place three days after a body was discovered in Botcheston in Leicestershire.

Officers were called to Markfield Lane on Tuesday after a body was found nearby.

Leicestershire Police believe it had been there for some time, and the lane is still closed at the junction with Reservoir Road while inquiries take place.

Liam Barnes
BBC News

Tributes have been paid in the House of Commons to Dennis Skinner after the veteran politician lost his seat at the general election.

Affectionately known by many as the Beast of Bolsover, the Labour stalwart had represented the Derbyshire constituency for almost half a century before being beaten by Conservative Mark Fletcher.

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Leader of the Commons, told the House that even though his party had won, it was still a sad loss.

Image source, Getty Images

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

A driver has been arrested after two lorries crashed in Nottingham last night - with one going into a garden wall.

The crash happened at about 18:00 on Radcliffe Road, Lady Bay.

Police one of the drivers was treated at the scene for minor injuries before he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Image source, Simon

There were no other injuries reported.

Radcliffe Road, between Mable Grove and Rutland Road, was closed for several hours after the crash.

BBC Weather

A damp end to the week for most of the region, with most places seeing showers, but it will be a milder and breezier night.

Across the weekend there will be some sunshine and clear spells amid the patches of rain.

Isabelle Elce said she "nearly didn't have a mummy anymore" after a man chose to drink and drive.

Nottinghamshire Police said they are treating the incident as an "industrial accident".

Neil Heath
BBC News Online

Officers are appealing following a burglary in which Asian gold jewellery was stolen from a Nottinghamshire village.

The theft happened at a home in Homeleigh Lane, Hoveringham, on 3 December between 12:00 and 22:30.

Police are asking people to get in touch if they have been offered these items for sale, or have any more information.

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

Edgars Grisulis was jailed for killing Annette Booth when his car reversed into her at a bus stop.

The tree, from a Woolworths in Dundee, was the centre of one family's celebrations for 58 years.

Jack Meldrum decided he wanted to do something "meaningful" while Christmas shopping in Leicester.