Bridge traffic chaos to continue for rest of yearpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Closing the A52 over the River Trent saw Nottingham become the most congested city in the world.
Read MoreBridge traffic chaos to continue for rest of yearpublished at 13:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Man admits manslaughter over student deathpublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
The Nottingham Trent University student died a day after being injured in the Long Row area of the city.
Read MoreEx-farmer 'died after combine harvester fall'published at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA retired farmer suffered a "traumatic" brain injury after falling from a combine harvester, an inquest heard.
Arthur Widdowson, of Nether Handley, died at home in Belle Vue Farm, near Sheffield, on 20 September 2018.
The 88-year-old also suffered broken ribs after the fall, and also fell while being treated in hospital.
Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard a post-mortem examination gave a medical cause of death as pneumonia, with the brain injury and the fall from the combine harvester also recorded as factors.
Adjourning the inquest until 1 April, assistant coroner for Derbyshire Sarah Huntbach said Mr Widdowson's death "may have been due to circumstances other than natural causes".
Flooding forces families out of homes for monthspublished at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsPeople living in 22 cottages that flooded last October are still unable to return home.
The ground floor of Beth Moore's home in Stoney Stanton was "completely destroyed" by flood water.
She said: "We just couldn't believe what we could see in front of us - it was just like a torrent.
"There was water running over the hedges and there was water all in the road."
Along with her family, she's now living in a caravan in her back garden that's been provided by her insurance company.
A flood action group has also been set up in the area.
Ann Jackson, who is part of the group, said: "Our role is to establish what caused the flood and how it can be remedied so that this never happens again.
"It's also to help people be supported with insurance companies."
Road closed signs 'thrown in a hedge'published at 12:58 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsRoad signs warning drivers of closed or flooded roads have been "thrown in a hedge" and found "broken in a ditch", according to a flood warden.
Robert Butler, who was worked in Leicestershire for eight years, noticed some of the signs being removed over the weekend.
"I went out on Sunday evening and they weren't where they were supposed to be," he said.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceOn Syston Road in Cossington, he said the signs warning of flooding were "thrown in a hedge" and "broken in a ditch".
At Mountsorrel Lane in Sileby, Mr Butler found signs in a nearby churchyard on the other side of a stone wall.
He said: "There's no way that could have happened from the wind - they were thrown."
He said he has reported this to Leicestershire County Council "several times".
A spokesman for the authority said: "Our highways team worked 24/7 during Storm Dennis and we monitor flooding sites to ensure that warning signs are in place.
"Unfortunately we are aware that these signs are regularly moved by members of the public, endangering road users."
MPs 'to work together' over Clifton Bridgepublished at 12:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsQuestions about the A52 Clifton Bridge closure must be answered, Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood has said.
Traffic disruption across the city is set to continue after Highways England announced repairs are being drawn up that will keep the road partially shut for the remainder of the year.
The Labour MP said, external she and the city's other representatives, including the city council, will do "everything we can" on the matter.
Stolen dog 'dramatically underweight' but happy to be homepublished at 11:57 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA miniature dachshund stolen from a pub garden in Leicestershire has been reunited with her owner and puppies.
A campaign to find Lola began when she went missing in Stanton Under Bardon three weeks after giving birth.
Lisa Dean, from Beauty's Legacy - which helps find lost and stolen animals - said she received a phone call from a "brave member of the public" on Monday afternoon.
Image source, Lisa DeanShe contacted police and Lola was later recovered from a property in Whitwick.
"Lola is dramatically underweight and was filthy, dirty and exhausted," Ms Dean said.
"She has some superficial wounds to her face and tail.
"She was delighted to be home, very anxious and exhausted, but glad to be back with her puppies."
Leicestershire Police said no arrests have been made.
Image source, Lisa DeanHighways England: Clifton Bridge closure 'hurts us too'published at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsIt's not only put-upon motorists and commuters who are feeling the strain of the Clifton Bridge closure, those working to fix the issue are also under pressure.
Catherine Brookes, regional director for Highways England, said inspectors will "continue to work round the clock" to assess the damage and reopen as many lanes "as soon as we can".
With a programme of repairs being drawn up that is set to last for the remainder of this year, she said workers were "grateful" for the patience and "continued understanding" shown while the bridge has been shut.
Image source, Highways EnglandQuote MessageWe feel the pain as well and we have family and friends living and working in Nottingham who have also been disrupted."
Catherine Brookes, Highways England regional director
Drone shots show flooded fields in Nottinghamshirepublished at 11:34 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News Online
Image source, Environment AgencyDrone pictures have revealed the extent of flooding in rural Nottinghamshire following Storm Dennis.
The Environment Agency's photographs show huge volumes of water covering fields between Carlton-on-Trent and Newark-on-Trent.
The government body said drones allow officers to inspect large areas quickly.
Operations manager Kelly Golds said it has been a "relentless" autumn and winter for rain.
She added workers have continued to give up their "out-of-hours time with friends and family" to lessen the impact of the storms.
Image source, Environment AgencyA52 to remain partially shut 'for remainder of year'published at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThe A52 is unlikely to fully reopen until next year, Highways England has confirmed.
Clifton Bridge, which is part of the road, has been shut while engineers assess corrosion damage, discovered two weeks ago.
The A52 was completely shut eastbound and one lane westbound - one eastbound lane has since reopened but there has been continuing travel disruption across Nottingham.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England said it was "working round the clock".
In a statement, a spokesman added: "A programme of repair work is being drawn up which is likely to see limited lanes running in the eastbound direction for the remainder of this year."
Image source, Highways EnglandBurst water main in Worksop town centrepublished at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA burst water main has damaged the surface of a town centre road.
There are still a "small number of properties" without water following the damage to Bridge Place in Worksop, Bassetlaw District Council said.
The road is shut between Newcastle Avenue and Ryton Street, the council added.
Four traders at the local market will not be able to trade and a further four have been relocated.
Image source, Bassetlaw District CouncilFlood water receding in Gunthorpepublished at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThe two-way traffic lights on the A6097 in Gunthorpe have been taken down as water levels continue to recede, Nottinghamshire County Council has said.
The road reopened earlier this morning but Main Street remains shut after being closed since about midnight.
Flooding in the village is still causing some disruption to public transport.
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End of twitter postAerial photos show extent of River Trent floodingpublished at 10:05 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAn ambulance crew snapped some striking aerial shots that show the extent of the floods in the Trent valley yesterday.
Image source, @WNDLRAirAmbThe photos, taken by the crew of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland air ambulance, shows the river and flood water around the A50 corridor near Barrow Upon Trent.
Image source, @WNDLRAirAmbFour officers injured on the way to shootingpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Two police armed response vehicles were involved in a crash on the way to the scene of a shooting.
Read MoreM1 northbound traffic held due to accidentpublished at 08:57 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAll lanes of traffic on the M1 northbound have been held because of an accident.
It happened between junctions 27 and 28, near Mansfield.
According to Highways England, there are delays of 30 minutes but they hope to have it cleared within an hour.
Image source, Highways EnglandQuarantined man says flood victims 'worse off'published at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAn Eastwood man quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan has said watching reports on the flooding has given him some perspective on his situation.
Alan and his wife Vanessa have not left their room for 15 days because of a coronavirus outbreak on board.
They have now been told they will be flown back to the UK by the government but they do not know when and face at least another two weeks in quarantine.
Image source, Family handoutHe told BBC Radio Nottingham their situation is "inconvenient and depressing", but they have been watching reports on the floods and that has shown him "there are people worse off than [him]".
Woman, 87, hit by car in Leicesterpublished at 08:42 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineOfficers are appealing for witnesses after an 87-year-old woman was hit by a car in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police said the woman was struck by a black Toyota Aygo as she was crossing Ambassador Road in Rowlatts Hill on 28 January just after 11:00.
The force said the car remained at the scene and no-one was arrested.
Det Sgt Paul Hawkins said the injuries the woman sustained "have had a massive impact on her life".
Anyone with any information is urged to contact 101.
Image source, GoogleCCTV appeal after hair salon robberypublished at 08:17 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlinePolice have released an image of two men they want to speak to about a robbery at a hair salon in Alfreton.
Derbyshire Police said at about 18:15 on 11 February, two men entered the salon on High Street and demanded money from a staff member. They left with "a quantity of cash".
Police have asked anyone who recognises the men, or has any other information, to get in touch.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceSeries of flood warnings for the River Trentpublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineThere is still a risk of flooding along the River Trent this morning as water levels remain high.
The good news is the Environment Agency said levels across the Trent should fall through today.
But continuing downpours means they will stay high for the next few days and the authority is still warning people in the red-marked areas to prepare a grab bag and move valuables off the ground.
Image source, Environment AgencyFlooding leaves village's main road shutpublished at 07:37 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineContinued flooding means the main road through a Nottinghamshire village has had to stay shut this morning.
Main Street, in Gunthorpe, has been closed in both directions since about midnight.
The A6097, a bridge over the River Trent, was closed last night as well but reopened before 07:00 as water levels had dropped.
