Samantha Noble
BBC News Online

Police are appealing for information after reports of two people having sex in a churchyard.

It is believed to have happened at about 17:30 on Thursday in St Mary Magdalene's churchyard in Church Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Insp Mark Dickson said: "Nottinghamshire Police will not tolerate behaviour like this.

"I would urge anyone with information that will help identify those involved to contact us. We are especially keen to speak with anyone who directly witnessed the incident."

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BBC Weather Watchers

BBC Weather Watcher Mike P sent in this shot of a bright start at Linacre Reservoir this morning, but it will be a mild day across the region.

Temperatures are expected to peak at 9C or 10C, with a chance of rain in some areas.

Image source, Mike P

Tom and Stacy Shaw say they are "coping well" while stuck at home with 12 of their children.

First worn 40 years ago, why was England's red, white and blue kit given a kicking by the pundits?

Neil Heath
BBC News Online

Derbyshire County Council has said its nine household waste recycling centres will re-open but only for "essential visits".

The authority said they would open on Monday with "strict safety measures" and "restrictions" in place.

It said to visit only if waste cannot be stored safely at home or by collected normally at the kerbside.

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A traffic control system will also be in place based on odd and even number plates and vehicle numbers will be limited.

Visitors also asked to wear protective gloves.

Sonia Kataria
BBC News

A bakery says it delivered more than 9,000 loaves of bread per week last month to NHS staff working at hospitals in Leicester amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Geary's Bakery, based in Loughborough, sent the bread to Glenfield, Leicester Royal and Leicester General hospitals in April.

Image source, Geary's Bakery

Baker and managing director Jason Geary said: "It's a small thank you for all the work they are putting in to keep our friends, family, and community as safe as possible.

"I'm not sure my words do our gratitude justice, but we are beyond thankful."

Gareth Aston, head of fundraising at Leicester Hospitals charity, said the bread "brought so many smiles to the staff's faces".

Neil Heath
BBC News Online

A man has been arrested and a gun recovered following an armed operation in Newark.

Nottinghamshire Police said they were called an address in Chatham Court in the early hours of this morning following a report a man had been in possession of a firearm in the Beaumond Cross area of the town on Monday afternoon.

A man, who was seen near to the Baptist Church before walking down Albert Street, was reportedly aiming a firearm at passing vehicles, the force added.

The detained man, 25, is being held on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and remains in police custody.

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Sonia Kataria
BBC News

A mother duck and her ducklings stopped traffic on the M1 motorway this afternoon.

The family were spotted on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 and 26.

Image source, Highways England

Highways England said it had to hold traffic as officers dealt with the ducks.

Thankfully it's had a quacky ending.

A spokesman said: "The ducks have been saved and traffic has been released. Thank you for your patience."

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

Police in Derbyshire are reminding people of the importance of keeping an eye on vulnerable people after they came across an elderly woman "needing help".

Officers in Clay Cross said she was "safe" inside a property but "had nothing in the cupboards".

Image source, Derbyshire Police

They said they got her some help and bought her some food but fear she could have "slipped through the net" if it wasn't for a neighbour reporting something was "just not right".

In a post on Facebook, the local Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Please keep an eye on those neighbours or family who are vulnerable and if it doesn’t seem right then it most probably isn't."

Amy Orton
Local Democracy Reporter

Parks across Leicestershire will be open by the weekend, according to county council leader Nick Rushton.

The county council took the decision to close its parks after people flocked to the sites during lockdown ignoring the stay at home message.

But after rules about driving to outdoor spaces for leisure were lifted by Boris Johnson on Sunday night, Nick Rushton, council leader and chairman of Bradgate Park Trust, says he aims to "definitely" have all parks open by the weekend.

Image source, Getty Images

Mr Rushton said: "People are desperate to get out, they are desperate to visit the parks. They are the people's parks, they pay for them, it's time to get them open.

"It's good news but doesn't come without the need for people to apply common sense.

"People have been told what's expected of them, we can't have a piece of paper listing every thing you can or can't do. It's about being sensible."

Cafes, toilet blocks and shops will remain closed for now but car parks will reopen, allowing the parks and Bradgate Park in particular, to start generating revenue again from the car park.

Florence Nightingale's birthday coincides with International Nurses Day.

Sima Kotecha faced "racist and abusive behaviour" while preparing for interviews in Leicester.

Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News Online

A man is in hospital with "life-threatening injuries" after a "serious collision" with a lorry this morning.

Derbyshire Police said the 25-year-old pedestrian was involved in the crash on Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, at 01:45 this morning.

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Police investigations meant the road was closed for a number of hours but it has now reopened.

Officers have appealed for any witnesses, especially those with dashcams, in the area at the time to get in touch.

Heather Burman
BBC News

A retired headteacher has run a marathon in her garden - watched by her three pet sheep.

Dr Cheryle Berry, from Clay Cross, did 210 laps of her garden and paddock to complete 26.2 miles (42km) in six hours and four minutes.

The 71-year-old, who has run 15 London marathons, has so far raised more than £1,400 for St John Ambulance.

Image source, Dr Cheryle Berry

She said her sheep seemed a "bit bemused" as they watched the challenge but "were good company".

She said she had initially aimed to raise £200 and was "totally delighted" to have surpassed that.

"It's a special year for me, I joined St John Ambulance in 1970, so it's 50 years that I've been a volunteer and they're doing tremendous work supporting the NHS in London and throughout the country," she said.

Derbyshire's police commissioner says people could flock to the area once restrictions are relaxed.

Amy Woodfield
BBC News

A tip in Derby is due to reopen soon - but in order to use it, you'll need to book a slot online.

Derby City Council said Raynesway Household Waste and Recycling Centre will reopen on a date yet to be announced, adding a free booking system will be in place through MiPermit.

Image source, Google

The authority warned anyone that turns up without a pre-booked slot will be turned away.

Those without internet access will be able to make a booking over the phone.

Additional measures set to be in place include allowing just one adult from each household on the site at a time, and staff on-site will be unable to help unload items from vehicles.

Safety concerns and warnings against public transport will affect the industry, it says.

Joey Higham completes the same gruelling run in Loughborough on five consecutive days.

PA Media

An MP appeared to turn the air blue after experiencing difficulties with her video link to the House of Commons.

Heather Wheeler, Conservative MP for South Derbyshire, was speaking during a debate on Covid-19 when an apparent fault with her feed emerged.

Deputy Speaker of the House, Nigel Evans, told Mrs Wheeler to "please carry on", as her comments were picked up during the feed being broadcast to the Commons Chamber.

Image source, UK Parliament

MPs have had to adapt to the hybrid-Commons system since returning from the Easter recess.

Television screens were added in the House, with a number of MPs making their contributions virtually while a small number are present in the Chamber.

BBC Weather Watchers

There will be sunny patches and a gentle breeze throughout the region today, with highs of 12C.

Today's BBC Weather Watchers picture comes from Scrappy in Kegworth.

Image source, Scrappy