Hugh Grant reprises baddie role to surprise boypublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
The actor filmed a video for a four-year-old boy who is seriously ill with cancer.
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Starved man 'pulled out own teeth with pliers'
Care home nurse saves 13 dementia patients
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Live updates for Friday 1 May
Hugh Grant reprises baddie role to surprise boypublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Man 'coughed at officer' following street disturbancepublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker after allegedly coughing in a police officer’s face.
Derbyshire Police were called to Warner Street, Derby, in the early hours of Friday following reports of two men causing a disturbance in the road.
The attack on the officer happened after two men were stopped about the incident.
A 23-year-old man, from Derby, was arrested and later charged.
He is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on 22 June.
Image source, GoogleMan arrested after elderly woman targetedpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man has been arrested after an elderly woman was the victim of a distraction burglary on her doorstep.
Nottinghamshire Police said a man posing as a cleaning product salesman approached the door of the woman's house on Redbourne Drive in Nottingham at about 14:15 on Tuesday.
A force spokesman said the man was turned away but later came back and walked straight into the house and took jewellery.
The 33-year-old is currently being held in custody.
Image source, GooglePolice appeal after Derby skate park 'stabbing'published at 11:42 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPolice are asking for help tracing a man they're looking to speak to in connection with an alleged stabbing in Derby.
An 18-year-old boy was taken to hospital with "a small stab wound to his stomach", Derbyshire Police said, after he was attacked by four teenagers at the skate park at the Bass' Recreation Ground at about 16:10 on 8 March.
Three boys - two aged 18 and one 15-year-old - have been released on bail, and officers are looking to speak to the man pictured below over the incident.
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceRSPCA deal with thousands of region rescues since lockdownpublished at 11:41 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsRSPCA rescuers say they have dealt with 1,192 incidents in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire in the month since the start of the lockdown.
There were 428 incidents, which include alleged cruelty and abandoned animals, in Leicestershire, 383 were recorded in Nottinghamshire and 381 in Derbyshire.
Image source, RSPCAThese include two orphaned eight-week-old baby badgers, found at an industrial estate in Ilkeston earlier this month.
A couple of days after the lockdown was announced on 23 March, four four-week-old fox cubs were found separated from their mother in a garden, also in Ilkeston.
The RSPCA said both sets of cubs would be released back into the wild once they were independent and strong enough.
Image source, RSPCAThe charity has released regional and national figures as part of an emergency appeal to fund its rescue teams during the coronavirus outbreak across England and Wales.
Dermot Murphy, chief inspectorate officer, said: "The coronavirus crisis hasn't put a stop to animal suffering and these figures show there are still many animals out there that need rescuing."
Man 'fell from upstairs window during intruder attack'published at 11:34 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man fell out of a first-floor window during an aggravated burglary at his home in Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire Police said the man's home on Watford Road, Aspley, was broken into on Tuesday while he was asleep in an upstairs bedroom.
Image source, GoogleHe reported he was being attacked with a pole when he moved backwards and fell.
The force added he sustained cuts, bruises and a broken arm but has since been discharged from hospital.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information on the attack.
Man 'coughed at officer claiming he had coronavirus'published at 11:20 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA man is due in court after allegedly coughing in the face of a police officer while claiming he had coronavirus.
A member of the neighbourhood police team for central Leicester said on Facebook a man "deliberately" coughed in their face "whilst claiming to have the virus".
They said it followed his arrest over the alleged theft of a bicycle at the Leicester Royal Infirmary on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with the theft of a pedal cycle and common assault of an emergency worker.
He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court later.
Ex-evacuee evokes wartime spirit over coronaviruspublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
PA MediaA former evacuee said she is looking forward to the country winning a "victory" over coronavirus as the 75th anniversary of VE Day approaches.
Betty Price was 10 when World War Two broke out, which led to her evacuation from her home in Birmingham to Oakthorpe in Leicestershire.
She returned seven months later after "hating every minute" of what she said was an "utterly miserable" experience, and later married veteran Albert Price.
Last year Mr Price, 93, showed his wife the beach where he had landed on D-Day during a visit with the Royal British Legion to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord.
The couple, who have been married for 68 years, are now isolating at their home in Solihull due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Ms Price is feeling optimistic the current difficulties will be over soon.
Image source, PA MediaQuote MessageIt's different to wartime, the wartime was very noisy with the planes droning overhead and the sirens going but it's so quiet here now. We're just looking forward to VE Day now because I'm sure we're all going to celebrate and think what a lovely time it was to have victory in Europe and it'll be lovely to have victory over coronavirus."
Betty Price
Charges over football ground violent disorderpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Police are trying to trace four more men over the trouble during a Leeds v Birmingham game.
Read MoreStudio backed by Prince Harry set to expandpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterA recording studio backed by the Duke of Sussex will be expanded to help more young people in Nottingham.
The Community Recording Studio in St Ann's - which has developed a relationship with Prince Harry since he visited in 2013 - is based in part of the Russell Youth Club, and is now set to extend into the rest of the building.
Nottingham City Council, which owns the building, has agreed to sell it to the studio.
The centre is also due to have a revamp courtesy of TV programme DIY SOS in September.
Image source, PA MediaQuote MessageThis arrangement allows the studio to expand into the building, while youth and other community activities can continue to take place on the premises under the ownership and management of the Community Recording Studio. Not only that, but it allows the studio to improve the building, so it really is a win-win."
David Mellen, Leader, Nottingham City Council
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:29 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
A mostly cloudy and dry start will give way to bands of rain which will arrive by late morning - sunny skies will follow in the afternoon.
Image source, EllaCloud will gradually build this evening with bands of rain returning after sunset. A few isolated rumbles of thunder are also possible.
Stranded Brits 'feel forgotten' in Indiapublished at 01:24 British Summer Time 29 April 2020
Authorities say they are working "around the clock" to get people home but thousands are still waiting.
Read MorePolice force tries out Covid-19 home testingpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
Officers, PCSOs, and staff's households will also be eligible for the coronavirus test.
Read MoreFridge-freezers dumped in woodlandpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineA dozen fridge freezers have been found dumped in woodland near Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield District Council said it is believed the fly-tipping happened overnight on Monday, off Peafield Lane, near the Redbrick House Hotel.
Image source, Mansfield District CouncilA spokeswoman said: "There is never any excuse for fly-tipping. We’d ask people to hold on to their unwanted items until charity shops and recycling centres reopen.
"We’d also urge people to check anyone who is removing their waste has a waste carriers licence."
The council is investigating the incident and appealing to the public for help.
The authority will also be contacting the landowner, who will be responsible for clearing it up as it is on privately-owned land.
Image source, Mansfield District CouncilFire crews fighting six-day moorland fire 'hopeful for rain'published at 17:59 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
Samantha Noble
BBC News OnlineFirefighters who have been fighting a moorland fire for a sixth day are hoping for rain.
The fire at Rakes Moss, near Crowden in Derbyshire's Peak District, is still burning having started on Thursday.
Station manager Marc Redford said: “Over the last few days crews have had to work in extremely hot, dry and challenging conditions, fighting a fire that is deep seated in the peat of the moorland. Today that firefighting continues.
"We are hopeful that tomorrow we will get some rain that will help and support our firefighting operations and allow us to scale the incident back."
Image source, Shirebrook Fire StationDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is working with firefighters from Greater Manchester, Peak Park Rangers, land owners United Utilities and the RSPB to extinguish the fire and protect the ecosystem and wildlife.
The Salvation Army has been providing food and drinks to everyone working there.
A fire investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Image source, Shirebrook Fire StationCrash leaves pasties strewn over main roadpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
A van shed its load of pastry products across the A50 when a lorry crashed into it, police say
Read MorePeregrine falcons locked in cathedral battlepublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
The fight between two females lasts about two hours and is captured on film.
Read MoreNewark MP: Council tips should reopen 'in coming weeks'published at 15:22 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsCommunities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said he is telling councils across England to plan the "organised reopening" of household waste collection sites.
The Newark MP told the House of Commons he expects this to happen "in the coming weeks".
Many waste facilities closed in March, which some MPs said led to a rise in fly-tipping during the lockdown.
Amended guidance for English councils would be published "shortly", Mr Jenrick added.
Image source, ReutersTribute to 'hero' consultant as UK falls silentpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA minute's silence was held across the UK earlier to commemorate the key workers who have died with coronavirus.
The brother of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton consultant Amged El-Hawrani - who was one of the first senior medics to die after contracting the virus - described him as a "hero".
Image source, University Hospitals of Derby and BurtonMr El-Hawrani worked for the trust at Queen's Hospital Burton but died at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester last month.
More than 100 NHS and care staff have now died with the virus.
Talking about his brother, Amal El-Hawrani said: "Is he a hero? Of course, just like every doctor, every nurse and every worker at the NHS.
"My heart goes out to anyone who has also lost someone because of this virus."
Couple hold virtual ceremony on wedding daypublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 28 April 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineA couple held a ceremony over Zoom using Haribo rings on the day they should have been married.
Sophie Spong, 33, and her fiance Terry Compton, 34, from Leicester, were due to be married on Saturday but had to postpone because of the lockdown.
But, rather than dwell on the "horrible" situation, the pair decided to go ahead with a virtual "wedding warm-up" from their front room.
Image source, Sophie SpongMore than 50 guests, dressed in wedding gear paired with shorts or pyjama bottoms, tuned in to watch the couple make vows and to take part in a singalong to All You Need Is Love.
Miss Spong told the BBC: "I'm really glad we did it. People say your wedding day is the best day of your life and I felt so high on life after it. It made what would have been a negative day into a special one.
"Plus, we're going to get to do it again."
Miss Spong wore a white dress - but not the white dress - and the pair exchanged Haribo rings.
Image source, Sophie SpongMr Compton added: "It will make the next time it comes around extra special. And I think we will do a bit of a celebration to mark it every year."
The actual wedding will now take place in January.
Image source, Sophie Spong
