Forum publishes plan to 'combat football racism'published at 12:35 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
The Football Association (FA) says it will consider the proposals outlined in the plan.
Read MoreForum publishes plan to 'combat football racism'published at 12:35 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
'Frustration' as outdoor pools told to stay closedpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
The manager of Hathersage outdoor pool says he cannot understand why they are not allowed to open.
Read MoreDerby City Council pledges support for Intupublished at 11:27 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe leader of Derby City Council has pledged the authority's support for Intu as the shopping centre giant looks set to go into administration today.
Their shopping centre in Derby is part-owned with investor Cale Street Investments, who purchased their 50% stake in the centre in April last year.
Chris Poulter said the council will "offer our assistance to help Intu's local team at this challenging time and to the administrators, if they are appointed, to ensure a strong future for the Derby centre".
Image source, GoogleMr Poulter said they had been in regular talks with Intu Derby's management team in recent weeks.
"We will now be seeking fresh talks to understand what any move into administration might mean for Derby and to offer help wherever we can," he said in a statement.
"Intu's Derby centre is, of course, in a different position to many of the rest of the group's businesses in that it is jointly-owned. It is also worth noting that the Derby centre has very strong management and a good track record of success."
Flood alerts issued for region ahead of stormy daypublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
PA MediaStorms are set to hit the East Midlands today and could cause flooding in some areas.
The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - for the waterways around Loughborough and the River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire.
Image source, AppegioNot everyone will experience storms and it will be a warm and humid day for the most part.
But where they do occur, frequent lightning and torrential downpours are possible.
Image source, Environment AgencyMet Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: "Not everyone will see a storm, but if you catch one, you will certainly know about it."
Future of Broadmarsh 'unclear' after Intu announcementpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Hugh Casswell
Political reporter, BBC Radio NottinghamIntu already had massive debts, but the impact of coronavirus means they're now in a more precarious position than ever.
The company has warned it could mean sites like the Victoria Centre having to close, but there's even more uncertainty for what it could mean for the redevelopment of the Broadmarsh, which is currently on hold.
I've asked the city council, which owns the land, what contingency plans there are if the company goes bust – they've simply said they remain committed to seeing the site developed and they're in ongoing dialogue with Intu.
Geoff Williams, from Nottingham BID, says it's still unclear what impact it will have on the Broadmarsh centre but suggested Nottingham residents could crowdfund to buy it.
"I imagine when a receiver gets hold of it, it isn't actually a great deal of money," he said.
Likely Intu administration 'not a surprise'published at 10:40 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe likely administration of the owners of shopping centres in Nottingham and Derby is "not a huge surprise", a retail expert has said.
Nelson Blackley, from Nottingham Trent University, told BBC Radio Nottingham the situation was "not a huge surprise" but would be a "messy restructuring process" for Intu.
He said the company had a very complicated structure with different lenders holding the upper hand on individual shopping centres.
"I think it will take some time before the impact on shopping centres is truly known," he added.
Image source, GoogleThree Sainsbury's workers test positive for coronaviruspublished at 10:35 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineSainsbury's has confirmed three of its staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 at a branch in Leicester.
A spokesman said the staff, who work at the Melton Road store, were sent home as soon as they showed symptoms and there had since been a deep clean.
Image source, GoogleLeicester has been under renewed focus since a rise in cases was highlighted during a government daily briefing.
Boy, 17, charged over double shootingpublished at 08:39 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
The boy has appeared in front of magistrates after two men were shot earlier this month.
Read MoreLionel Richie announces outdoor show in Nottinghampublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News Online
US singer Lionel Richie has announced he is coming to Nottingham to play an outdoor show.
The concert, at Victoria Embankment, will be one of the "largest headline shows the city has seen in decades", according to promoters.
The songwriter, famed for hits including Endless Love, All Night Long, Easy, Stuck on You, Hello and Dancing on the Ceiling, will perform on 11 June 2021.
There will be an 18,000 capacity at the venue, which is located beside the River Trent. Tickets go sale on 3 July.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:05 British Summer Time 26 June 2020
Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenterIt's going to be very warm and humid today, but with a period of heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Many places will miss the storms, but where they do occur, frequent lightning and torrential downpours are possible.
Image source, ScrappyTemperatures yesterday were even warmer than Wednesday with 30.1C recorded in Coton-in-the-Elms, Derbyshire, the highest in the region.
Gaddesby, Leicestershire, recorded 30C and in Nottinghamshire, the highest temperature recorded was in Watnall at 28.9C.
Boy taken to hospital after struggling in waterpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA boy has been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty in water at Bosworth Water Park.
Leicestershire Police said they were called at about 15:45 by East Midlands Ambulance Service, who reported they had attended the scene.
The boy was conscious and taken out of the water, a force spokesman said, and was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary as a precaution.
Leicester to sign Montoya for 2021-22published at 17:27 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Premiership side Leicester Tigers are poised to sign Argentina hooker Julian Montoya for the 2021-22 season.
Read More'Frustration' over outdoor pool closurepublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
David Pittam
BBC News OnlineAn outdoor pool manager has said it "beggars belief" his facility cannot open while people can swim in lakes and go to pubs.
Michael Wellington runs the Hathersage Swimming Pool in Derbyshire and was hoping to welcome swimmers back on 4 July.
He said he had planned a way he thought they could open safely, but the government announced all pools will stay shut until further notice.
Image source, Michael WellingtonHe said: "[Boris Johnson] didn't give any reason... and it doesn't make any sense to us.
"He's opened bars and pubs and you can go swim in a lake, a river or the sea but not in a chlorinated pool with life guards? It beggars belief."
Olympic champion Adam Peaty has joined calls for pools to be reopened.
A government spokeswoman said they hope pools will be able to open in mid-July but they have to manage all risks.
Memorial bench 'mindlessly vandalised' in village parkpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Neil Heath
BBC News OnlineA memorial bench marking the 100th anniversary of World War One has been "mindlessly vandalised" with graffiti at a village park in Leicestershire.
It was installed to dedicate an open space in Countesthorpe known as a "Centenary Field" - a project launched by the Duke of Cambridge in 2014.
Image source, Countesthorpe Parish CouncilThe space, which is adjacent to the graveyard of St Andrew's Church and the village's war memorial, is used for fetes and fun days.
Countesthorpe Parish Council said: "The disrespect that this act of vandalism has shown to those who lost their lives in World War One and our war heroes, makes this incident even more saddening."
It added that repairs would be made and Leicestershire Police said the incident was being investigated.
River crash cyclist called for help for 30 minutespublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA cyclist who fell down a Derbyshire river embankment was only rescued after shouting for help for 30 minutes.
The rider was heading to work in Old Whittington, near Chesterfield, just after 09:00 when he hit a rock and came off the path.
He fell into the River Rother and landed on his back among the boulders in the shallows.
Image source, Edale Mountain RescueAfter more than half an hour, he was seen by a passer-by who called the emergency services.
Edale Mountain Rescue, paramedics and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance attended the scene.
Using ropes, the casualty was brought out of the river and treated. The extent of his injuries has not been confirmed.
Big cat enclosure given permission to remainpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Showjumper Reece Oliver says the big cats are "like his children", a council meeting hears.
Read MoreMan, 22, shot in leg in Leicesterpublished at 15:36 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA man has been shot in the leg in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police said officers were called just after 01:00 to a property in Victoria Road East.
The man, 22, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
A police spokesman said the shooting was thought to be an "isolated incident".
Image source, Leicester Media OnlineMess after 'large gathering and fight' at Chatsworth estatepublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA huge mess was left on the grounds of the Chatsworth estate yesterday after reports a large group of young people gathered and a fight broke out.
Derbyshire Police said they were called just after 16:30 on Wednesday to reports "a large group of youths were gathered by the River Derwent and a fight had broken out".
A spokeswoman said when officers arrived, the group had "moved on".
The force said it is aware of a video being circulated on social media of the fight between two people and asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.
Image source, Guy BuckleyA nearby resident who found the mess this morning said the rubbish was not just by the main road and river, but over the whole estate.
Guy Buckley said: "We didn't realise just how bad it was down by the river until we got down to it."
He said staff from the estate and volunteers spent almost two hours clearing the litter.
A Chatsworth spokesman confirmed it had "experienced some anti-social behaviour and illegal parking by a minority of visitors" to Chatsworth Park.
He said patrols and security staff had been increased and thanked police for their assistance.
Image source, Guy BuckleyCoronavirus: Megabus to restart city routespublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
PA MediaMegabus is restarting some of its services - including ones to Nottingham and Leicester - as England's leisure and hospitality sector prepares to reopen following the coronavirus lockdown.
Part of the coach operator's network will run again on 3 July, a day before tourist attractions are allowed to welcome back holidaymakers.
Due to social distancing measures there will be reduced capacity, while enhanced cleaning and anti-bacterial stations on board will all be part of the new service.
Image source, EPAArrest after man stabbed in arm in Lentonpublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 25 June 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent after a man was stabbed in the arm in Lenton.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to a property in Cobden Street on Saturday morning after receiving reports a man had been stabbed following an argument inside.
One man was taken the Queen's Medical Centre with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, a spokesman said, while a 36-year-old arrested on Wednesday remains in police custody.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageIt was reported that a man was stabbed in the arm at a house gathering where there were a number of other people present. We're still keen to speak to anyone who hasn't already come forward and who may have vital information that could aid us in our investigation."
Det Sgt Ian Holmes, Nottinghamshire Police