Judge 'wrong to ban mum seeing children'published at 13:35 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
When lockdown restrictions eased, she was not able to return to regularly visiting her children.
Read MoreJudge 'wrong to ban mum seeing children'published at 13:35 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Book exchange theft 'a sad sign of the times'published at 12:26 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA woman who runs a book exchange from her driveway in Leicestershire has said she was "a bit put out" when the whole thing was stolen.
Sherree Westley, from Glenfield, started putting out a selection of reading material during lockdown.
Image source, Sherree WestleyShe said: "It had gone down really well, some books have been and come back six times.
"One lady even gave me some roses, saying the books had kept her going through lockdown."
But on Tuesday evening the books, in a weatherproof crate but clearly marked, vanished from outside her house.
Ms Westley said: "Why would someone take them - and the box? It must be a sad sign of the times.
"But I've started again with a few from my collection put in an old drawer - I won't be defeated."
Coronavirus cases confirmed at dessert factorypublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA "small number of colleagues" at a dessert factory in Newark have tested positive for Covid-19.
Bakkavor Group would not confirm how many of its staff were affected but said it employs more than 1,600 people at its Jessop Way site.
Image source, GoogleIn a statement, it said: "In the event of a positive confirmation, we have an immediate and clear plan to follow and we are working closely with PHE [Public Health England]."
The company, which is continuing production, said staff are given a daily temperature test and anyone returning from illness must follow a "robust return to work policy".
Boohoo inquiry sets up website for anonymous evidencepublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineThe inquiry into working conditions at factories used by fashion brand Boohoo has set up a website to help witnesses give evidence.
The business was at the centre of allegations workers in Leicester were paid just £3.50 an hour and were offered no coronavirus protection.
In response, it set up an independent review led by Alison Levitt QC.
Image source, Getty ImagesShe has now appealed for those who worked in the factories, along with those in the wider supply chain, to give evidence.
A website to submit information - anonymously and in languages other than English if they wish - has been set up, external.
The review team said neither Boohoo nor its suppliers has access to the website or its material.
Deadline for submissions is 26 August, with the report due by 15 September.
Sainsbury's sign harassment pledge after rape threat rulingpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
PA MediaSainsbury's has become the latest company to sign a legally-binding document with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) after being found liable for sexual harassment against a member of staff in Leicester.
The supermarket chain was ordered to pay £9,585 in damages to a former sales assistant in August last year, after a tribunal ruled a male colleague threatened to rape her.
The equality watchdog said Sainsbury's signed an agreement under Section 23 of the Equality Act 2006, requiring it to take all reasonable steps to prevent employees from committing harassment, including preparing a discrimination guide for line managers and employees, establishing workforce training and providing regular reports to the EHRC.
Image source, PA MediaRebecca Hilsenrath, chief executive of the EHRC, said: "Everyone deserves a safe working environment and today we all recognise that front-line workers, like those who kept supermarkets open during lockdown, fully deserve our respect and protection."
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "Safety is our highest priority and we do not tolerate harassment or abuse of any kind."
Cyclist killed in crash named by policepublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA cyclist who died after a crash with a van in a Leicestershire village at the weekend has been named by police, external.
Virgil Tanase, 31, died at the scene following a collision with a Vauxhall Vivaro in Thurlaston Lane, Croft, at about 19:45 on Sunday.
Image source, GoogleThe road was closed for several hours following the crash and reopened early on Monday.
Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
We're expecting a cloudy day with a few showers or patchy rain, some of which could be heavier for a time in the afternoon.
In Ilkeston, Wednesday started with a double rainbow looking west.
Image source, EddThe UK's virus status may be better than we thinkpublished at 04:43 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
The negative headlines come thick-and-fast, but there are also signs the UK is on top of the virus.
Read More‘Why I run with a car tyre on my back’published at 00:08 British Summer Time 5 August 2020
Ben runs in the Peak District to boost his mental health after a suicide attempt two years ago.
Read MoreCharity and university victims of Blackbaud hackpublished at 19:59 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Loughborough University's alumni database was hacked, as well as charity Loros's supporter database.
Read MoreLeics race to win against Lancashirepublished at 19:20 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Colin Ackermann smashes 73 not out as Leicestershire reach a target of 150 in 15.4 overs to beat Lancashire by seven wickets.
Read MoreDerbyshire beat Notts in record chasepublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Derbyshire score 365-7 in a club record run-chase to beat Notts by three wickets with one ball to spare.
Read MoreThousands back manager sacked for accepting cashpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Megan Metcalfe used her own card to help customers at the bakery, breaching Covid-19 policies.
Read MoreFirearm charge after police stand-offpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA man has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after a stand-off with armed police in Nottingham.
Officers were called to Bagnall Road, Basford, on Sunday following a report of concern for a man's safety.
Image source, GoogleThe Nottinghamshire force said it closed the road and nearby properties were evacuated while negotiators spoke to a man. No-one was injured.
A 55-year-old man has been remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
'Brazen' sisters jailed for stolen receipts fraudpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Lyndsey, Emmiline and Sarah Burdon used card numbers taken from receipts to spend more than £62,000.
Read MoreNorthampton sign Derby keeper Mitchellpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Northampton sign goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell on a season-long loan from Championship side Derby County.
Read MoreCow rescued from brook like a 'hippo in a mud pool'published at 15:13 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsA large cow was moo-ved to safety after it got stuck in a stream in Rutland following a swim.
Firefighters from Uppingham Fire Station said the adventurous bovine had ended up in someone's garden after falling in the Eye Brook in Caldecott.
The team spent 90 minutes rescuing it to a nearby farm using a telehandler on Monday.
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceMike Thorne, from Rutland Veterinary Centre, who was on hand to sedate the cow before the rescue, said it was "quite bizarre" when he arrived at the scene.
"It was like seeing a hippo in a mud pool," he said.
"She was a bit drowsy after, but walked off happy and healthy with a feeling of relief towards the rest of the herd."
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceFirefighter Stephen Ball said: "The large cow was in someone's back garden after it had fallen in the water and swam down the river.
"However, it was a relatively smooth and successful rescue with a compliant sedated cow - if it was a horse it might have been different."
Image source, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceLottery winners swap world tour for UK tripspublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Andrew and Paula Hancock had planned trips to Tokyo, Australia and Bali after winning £1m.
Read MoreMelton 'to get test centre' after rise in coronavirus casespublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterA testing centre is to be set up in Melton later this week following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.
The town has the eighth highest seven-day infection rate in the UK after 19 new cases were confirmed in the week to 30 July.
Local MP Alicia Kearns said there were no plans for a lockdown but a testing centre would soon be up and running.
"Preventative action is being taken to make sure we identify and isolate the virus, and prevent it from spreading any further in our communities," she said on Twitter.
"From Thursday there will be a new testing site established in Melton, and anyone with any symptoms should immediately self-isolate and book a test."
She did not say where in the town the new test centre would be located.
Man suffers broken ankle at Padley Gorgepublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsA walker suffered a painful end to a Sunday stroll in the Peak District when he slipped on a rock and broke his ankle.
Members of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team rushed to Padley Gorge to give him pain relief and put his leg in a splint before carrying him to an ambulance back on the road.
Image source, Edale MRT
