Greig Watson
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A "substantial" operation to dismantle a network allegedly involved in the supply of illegal substances in Derby has seen 25 people arrested, police have said.

Nineteen men and six women were arrested between 16 and 23 June.

Officers executed warrants at houses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

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Of those arrested, 19 have now been charged with numerous drugs offences including conspiracy to supply class A drugs, conspiracy to supply class B drugs and allowing a premises to be used for the supply of class A and class B drugs.

The others have been released on bail while inquiries continue.

Det Insp David Stocks, of the force's Specialist Crime Unit, said: "These warrants are part of a substantial operation we have been planning for many months.

"As well as making 25 arrests, we have also recovered a large amount of drugs."

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A heat-health alert has been issued as the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far.

The Met Office raised the level today as health authorities encouraged those most vulnerable - many of whom have been shielding during the lockdown - to take extra care.

The amber level three - which is in place for the West and East Midlands - requires social and healthcare services to target specific actions at high-risk groups.

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People have been advised to keep cool and stay hydrated where possible and take precautions against "exceptionally high" UV levels.

Shoppers have also been advised to be aware they could be forced to spend extra time in the sun as a result of social distancing measures.

CCTV shows men armed with a handgun and an axe threatening a customer and the shopkeeper.

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BBC News

A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Mansfield.

Officers were called to Kitchener Drive at about 17:40 on 14 June after a 30-year-old man was stabbed in the neck. He was treated in hospital and has since been discharged.

The suspect, from Nottingham, was initially arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but has now been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

A 20-year-old man also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on conditional bail.

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Peter Clarke was stung an estimated 500 times while removing the bees from a bricked-up fireplace.

About 100 workers are in a dispute with bosses over pay and conditions, a trade union says.

Leicester Tigers sign Australia international lock Blake Enever and Melbourne Rebels back Harry Potter.

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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a double shooting in Nottingham.

Two men were taken to hospital for treatment to leg wounds after reports of shootings in Bulwell and Top Valley at about midnight on 16 June.

The attack is believed to have happened inside a black Audi A8, which was recovered at the scene.

Neither set of injuries was life-threatening or life-altering.

A 17-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after a warrant was executed at an address in Ranskill Gardens, Top Valley.

Officers also arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender after a second warrant was carried out at a property in Mulberry Gardens, Bulwell.

Both are currently in custody.

Pupils were asked if Roman Catholics think purgatory is "a special hell" for paedophiles.

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BBC News

A man wanted for more than five years by Polish authorities in connection with violent robberies has been found hiding under a bed in Nottingham.

The 28-year-old was arrested at a house in Wollaton Road, Aspley on Tuesday in connection with offences in Poland dating back to 2013.

Nottinghamshire Police said forces across the UK "had worked tirelessly to locate the man".

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Sgt Timothy Cuthbert said: “A massive amount of effort has gone in to locating the man, with dozens of enquiries and multiple forces involved in finding him.

“The offences the man is wanted in connection with are violent robberies, one of which included weapons, and we are pleased that we have been able to help Polish authorities in detaining him.”

The man will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court today for an extradition hearing.

Striker Chris Martin and defenders Craig Forsyth and Curtis Davies extend their contracts with Derby County.

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Cannabis plants have been found growing in woods in Nottinghamshire, police have said.

Police made the discovery after searching for children, who were believed to be inhaling laughing gas, in Watnall Wood on 12 June.

A "strong smell" led them to nine large and 11 small cannabis plants with labels tied to them with the word "Candy".

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PCSO Lara Holbrook said it was a "highly potent" strain of cannabis known as "Kandy Kush", which can be grown outdoors without hydroponics.

“I believe the plants had been there for some time as they were waist high on me," she said.

“A drainage system had been dug out for the plants which had chicken wire around them.”

The plants were "dismantled" and a note was left in the area informing whoever grew them that patrols would continue, the force said. No arrests have been made.

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The lack of local data for areas affected by a spike in coronavirus cases has shown up faults in the government's testing and tracing system, Leicester South MP Jonathan Ashworth said.

The Shadow Health Secretary labelled Health Secretary Matt Hancock the "Eric Morecambe of the Commons" before describing the test, trace and isolate strategy as "more like a wing and a prayer".

Speaking during Commons health and social care questions, Mr Ashworth said GPs in Leicester "still can't refer people for testing" despite a recent rise in cases in the area, with NHS staff "still not tested regularly".

Mr Hancock accused his Labour counterpart of presenting "opposition for opposition's sake", adding the government is "making sure that we use technology to its best possible effect".

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It will be another dry and fine day today, with near-perfect sunshine throughout the day.

Temperatures will peak into the high 20s across the region.

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Could the trend for working from home mean being on location in London becomes less relevant?

East Midlands Airport welcomes back passengers after three months of lockdown.

Daughter Shannon has just returned from Spain after what was meant to be a two-week holiday.

League Two side Mansfield Town sign Torquay striker Jamie Reid on a two-year contract.

Police investigating the death of Andrew Jackson are also looking to identify another man.

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BBC News

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in a "targeted attack" in Nottinghamshire.

Officers were called to Tolney Lane, in Newark, on Wednesday after a report a man had been shot and assaulted with a bladed weapon.

Nottinghamshire Police said the victim, in his 30s, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged.

The 15-year-old boy, who has been bailed, is the third person to be arrested in the investigation.

A 50-year-old man, of Tolney Lane, who was charged with attempted murder, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court at a date yet to be fixed.

A 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assisting an offender and witness witness intimidation, has since been released on bail.

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