Pub's baked scones in phone box for villagerspublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Clare Highton says her partner had become known as the "beer man" after delivering pints door-to-door.
Read MorePub's baked scones in phone box for villagerspublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
'At least there’s no bullets flying around'published at 12:19 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
A video of George Lee, 97, playing You Are My Sunshine has been watched by thousands on Facebook.
Read MoreCoronavirus: University joins fitness drivepublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsStaff and students from the University of Nottingham are working with four other European universities on a project to help people keep fit during the coronavirus lockdown.
QuaranTrain, external, which launched today, is led by physiotherapy students, and provides videos, blogs and information on staying healthy during self-isolation.
Image source, University of NottinghamQuote MessageOur main aim is to promote physical activity, which has known benefits for many physical and mental health conditions, in terms of prevention and rehabilitation. Beyond this, we want to make people feel connected, and recognise that although we may all be physically isolated, we can still connect."
Dr Roger Kerry, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the University of Nottingham
Coronavirus: Science goggles donated to hospitalspublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
BBC Radio LeicesterManor High School in Oadby has donated 260 pairs of science goggles and other cleaning products to Leicester's hospitals.
Headteacher Liam Powell is appealing to other schools to donate goggles, gloves and sanitisers, and said other institutions have leapt at the chance to help.
Record office to archive coronavirus materialpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLeaflets, photographs and newspaper cuttings relating to the coronavirus outbreak are being collected to "tell the story of this pandemic".
The Record Office for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is gathering material for a new archive showing the local impact of Covid-19 and is appealing for the community to contribute.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe record office said: "We would like to ask you to begin to record life where you are and especially the changes you notice in your community.
"When you take your daily exercise, please think of photographing anything which you think might tell the story of this pandemic.
"Anything which will tell future generations what we went through in 2020 is worth keeping."
It asks anyone that collects material of interest to make a note of when and where it came from and arrangements for depositing it at the record office will be made "when life returns to normal".
Free range chicken farm forced to closepublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA Derbyshire free range chicken farm and shop has been forced to close for good due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Emma and Simon Ruff, the owners of Betty's Farm and Shop, in Willington, had been trying to stay open due to a "social responsibility" but decided to shut for family and staff safety.
Image source, Getty ImagesOn Facebook, Mrs Ruff said: "We’ve spoken to staff and feel our only option is to close. We are absolutely devastated.
"Our birds are due out in April as many of you know, so returning will be difficult therefore we believe this is the end for Betty’s.
"Simon and I have brought up both our boys here and ploughed 10 years into the place.
"We want to thank you all for your custom but the time has come to say 'goodbye'."
They added that along with their flock of hens leaving, the other animals will soon be relocated.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:53 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
It's a mixed picture for the day, with light cloud and a moderate breeze but also the change of sunnier spells and some light rain.
Coronavirus: Stars join live-streaming festivalpublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsJake Bugg and Sheku Kanneh-Mason are among the names taking part in a live-streaming music festival this weekend.
Light Hustle will feature more than 20 artists performing from 15:00 on Saturday, and is raising money for members of Nottingham's creative industries, external whose livelihoods have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The event - which comes from a collaboration between Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle - had been set to take place in Nottingham this weekend, but will now be streamed through Circle of Light and Hockley Hustle's respective Facebook pages.
Quote MessageI'm happy to be supporting local musicians in these very difficult times. The creative and performing arts are incredibly important for all of us and we need to come together to celebrate and ensure their survival."
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Man charged over 13 shop thefts in Ashfieldpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man is due in court charged over 13 shop thefts in the Ashfield area of Nottinghamshire.
The 34-year-old man, from Huthwaite, is accused of stealing more than £1,400 of alcohol and chocolate between 23 February and 30 March.
Image source, GoogleThe charges include a theft from a petrol station in Sutton Road, Huthwaite.
He has also been charged with the theft of a bicycle from outside the Cost Cutters store in Sutton Road on 28 March.
The man is due to appear at court via video link later.
East Midlands Airport cargo flight increase to help suppliespublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineEast Midlands Airport (EMA) has increased its cargo flights to help bring goods into the UK during the coronavirus pandemic.
The airport said across the two weeks to 29 March, cargo aircraft movements increased by an average of 7.4% per day.
These flight increases are helping to meet the demand for medical and PPE, and goods ordered for home delivery.
The airport, which has the UK's largest dedicated air cargo operation, said it is also taking on flights from other airports which are now closed at night.
Image source, East Midlands AirportKaren Smart, from EMA, said: "It is at times like these when EMA really demonstrates its national value and shows how important air freight is to keeping Britain moving.
"The airport is a vital lifeline for businesses that need to get products to market quickly, the NHS frontline, and those R&D companies that are working flat out to develop new medicines which can help combat crippling viruses such as Covid-19.
"Our location means that we're perfectly placed to serve a huge population, some of whom are in urgent need of rapid deliveries."
Great-grandfather 'astonished' by video responsepublished at 00:05 British Summer Time 2 April 2020
A singalong video originally intended for family members has now had more than a million page views.
Read More'Lock-in' pub closed down under new lawspublished at 20:20 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
The Blue Bell in Sutton-in-Ashfield has also had its stock removed after the licensee served drinks.
Read MoreGovernment's badger cull decision 'irrational'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
The NFU is challenging a government ruling not to allow badger culling in Derbyshire.
Read MoreBody of 6ft snake found in Leicestershire fieldpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsA dead boa constrictor has been found in a field near Ashby Magna.
The RSPCA believes the pet was abandoned by its owners and "sadly perished" when it was left out in the cold.
The snake's body, measuring about 6ft, was discovered on Sunday 22 March.
Image source, RSPCAAnimal collection officer Jack Curran said: "Sadly this is not unusual for us to be called to collect abandoned snakes.
"We believe people are unaware of how much of a commitment these animals are, and once they grow in size they can no longer cope."
Appeal over 'appalling' badger sett tamperingpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPolice investigating a suspected badger sett tampering have released an image of a man they were looking to contact.
The sett, near Old Dalby, was filled in at some point on 9 December, officers believe.
PC Joe Lloyd, of Leicestershire Police, said: "Filling in a badger sett is not only an act of appalling cruelty it is also a criminal offence and we are determined to find who was responsible"
Image source, Leicestershire Police'England's oldest pub' boarded up after coronavirus closurepublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsNottingham pub Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem has had its doors and windows boarded up while temporarily closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The pub, believed to be England's oldest, is said to have been built in 1189.
Last week the UK Government decided to close all pubs and restaurants in an attempt to control the spread of coronavirus.
A spokesperson for Greene King, the brewery which owns the pub, said: "Although no stock or cash is left on site, it is still of vital importance that we do all we can to protect these much-loved pubs so they are there for the people of Nottingham to enjoy when we are able to reopen."
Firefighters' Art Attack-style coronavirus messagepublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA fire crew in Derbyshire has been getting creative with its kit to remind people to stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe crew based in Staveley made the Art Attack-style design using just the equipment inside their fire engine including hoses and salvage sheets.
The service said: "It’s a fitting tribute and reminder that we should all stay home [to] save lives."
Police update coronavirus poster imagepublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC News
Image source, Derbyshire PolicePolice in Glossop have been putting up posters on cars in the area in response to the coronavirus lockdown.
The safer neighbourhood policing team for the town said on Facebook it was putting the posters "on vehicles in various locations in our area".
Derbyshire Police have since updated the image that was published on social media by the Glossop account earlier.
The image above asking motorists to "consider if you need to make your trip" is the new version, with an older copy telling drivers they have been "instructed to avoid all unnecessary travel" (below) not being used.
Image source, Derbyshire PolicePostie dons fancy dress to battle 'doom and gloom'published at 14:59 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
Glen Walton, from Nottinghamshire, says he wanted to "see people smiling again" amid the lockdown.
Read MoreSelf-isolating bus driver death prompts safety rowpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 1 April 2020
A Nottingham bus firm is accused of a "lack of care" towards staff and passengers.
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