Doctor treated for Covid in own wardpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
The BBC follows the journey of an A&E doctor who recently recovered from Covid-19.
Read MoreDoctor treated for Covid in own wardpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Cyclist dies after crash with vanpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsPolice in Leicestershire are appealing for information after a cyclist was killed following a crash with a van.
The man, who was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in Thurlaston Lane at about 19:45 on Sunday.
No arrests have been made, and Leicestershire Police said officers are looking to speak to any witnesses who saw the crash or a blue Vauxhall Vivaro van in and around Croft or Thurlaston at the time.
Image source, GoogleMelton's Covid-19 infection rate 'higher than Manchester'published at 11:51 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Amy Orton
Local Democracy ReporterMelton in Leicestershire has a higher coronavirus infection rate than Manchester, new figures have shown.
The borough's 19 new cases in the week to 30 July saw its rate jump from 17.6 cases per 100,000 people to 37.2 - the eighth highest rate in the UK. Manchester's rate for the same period was 34.3.
It comes after Greater Manchester became one of a number of areas in northern England to be subject to new lockdown measures.
Image source, PeteThe figures also showed the coronavirus infection rate is continuing to fall in Leicester and the borough of Oadby and Wigston - the last suburb outside of the city area to be released from the Leicester lockdown zone on Saturday.
In the city, the rate fell from 66.2 to 52.6, while Oadby and Wigston's rate dropped to 12.3, down from 42.1 the previous week.
Millions invested in sustainable food factorypublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
The plan for 4,500 jobs at the Derby site is described by leaders as a "massive boost" for the city.
Read More'Mindless vandalism' of town centre planterspublished at 09:20 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsPolice are appealing for information after planters were vandalised in Newark.
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceFlowers and soil were found strewn over Bridge Street and Carter Gate in the town centre on Monday morning.
Nottinghamshire Police said residents and businesses were "shocked to wake up to this scene".
It added the planters were placed for "enjoyment... and mindless vandalism will not be tolerated".
'No need for concern' as river turns orangepublished at 08:54 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsThere is "no need for concern" after the River Wye in Buxton turned orange, the Environment Agency has said.
The water running through the town turned a shade of orange over the weekend.
Image source, Terry HaywardPaul Reeves, from the agency, said there was "no need for any concern", adding it was an "occasional phenomena".
He explained it was caused by the release of iron oxides from abandoned mine workings due to changes in groundwater levels.
Black Lives Matter: Council holds street name reviewpublished at 08:41 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA council in Nottinghamshire has carried out a review into whether any street names need to be changed in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Gedling Borough Council checked a list of 1,716 street names to make sure they "meet the expectations of our multicultural society".
Staff also checked statues and signs across the borough.
The review did not identify any that needed amending but the authority said it would investigate if any specific concerns were raised.
Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 4 August 2020
We're looking at a fine and dry start with plenty of sunny spells.
As the day progresses, patches of cloud are expected to sweep in, with a chance of the odd shower in places.
Here's a shot of some early birds in Belper first thing this morning.
Image source, LindaFromBelperMurder charge after woman dies in car parkpublished at 20:46 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Deborah Jones was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics on Saturday evening.
Read MoreSlater career-best boosts Leicestershirepublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Ben Slater's career-best 172 gives Leicestershire a first-innings lead against Lancashire, who end day three on 96-3.
Read MorePatel raises hopes of Notts victorypublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Samit Patel's 80 raises Nottinghamshire's hopes of a first-class victory for the first time in more than two years against Derbyshire.
Read MoreWorcester prop Bower returns to Leicesterpublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Leicester Tigers re-sign loosehead prop Ryan Bower from Worcester Warriors on a one-year contract.
Read MoreLockdown mother and daughter with cancer reunitedpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Marian Thomas, 85, had not seen Michelle Teale since March due to Leicester's local lockdown.
Read MoreFunnel cloud captured in Beeston and Kegworthpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsThis was the moment a funnel cloud was captured in Nottinghamshire this morning.
Thomas Daxer said he filmed it at 11:50 near the Boots headquarters car park, in Beeston.
The 38-year-old said: "This is the second funnel cloud I've seen. The first one was in Sawley, in Long Eaton, about 20 years ago."
Funnel clouds are spinning fingers of cloud that reach towards the ground, but never touch it. If the cloud were to touch the ground, it would be a tornado.
Postal worker Sandra Hawksworth said she took a picture of it about the same time while she was working in Kegworth, Leicestershire.
The 56-year-old said: "I was on Langley Drive and thought is it going to get any bigger as it was coming my way.
"It looked a little worrying for a few minutes, but it got thinner and thinner and just disappeared."
Image source, Sandra HawksworthMusical instruments taken from coronavirus victim's homepublished at 15:39 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsA family says they are "devastated" after an antique flute and piccolo were stolen from their late mother's home following her death from coronavirus in May.
Mike Gleaden and his brother discovered a number of sentimental items had been stolen from the house in Ordsall Road, Retford, while moving furniture ahead of the property being sold.
He said the items, which belonged to his late parents, also included two silver watches, a silver cigarette case, silver napkin rings and a silver christening mug.
"I'm absolutely devastated," said the 61-year-old.
"We've obviously had a really difficult year and this just adds to the misery."
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceMr Gleaden say the items had been handed down to his parents from his grandparents.
"The flute and piccolo originally belonged to my grandfather, who was a bandsman and stretcher-bearer with the Sherwood Foresters in the First World War and took the instruments with him to France in the trenches," he added.
"They are at least 100 years old and could be quite valuable. They were left to my father as a five-year-old when my grandfather died as an indirect result of being gassed. The cigarette case came back from China from my other grandfather, who was out there with the British Army, so again [it] could be of decent value."
He said they had been shocked to discover the items had been taken from their 88-year-old mother's home as it looked like nothing had been disturbed but they later spotted some keys in the garden.
They believe the burglary happened some time between 22 and 24 July.
PC Poppy Macky said the flute has the serial number 7516 inscribed on it, while the piccolo has 7122 printed on it. The silver tankard is also inscribed "Simon James 12th February 1964".
Image source, Nottinghamshire PolicePeak District parking row bus route restoredpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
A travel firm had announced its buses would no longer serve Cressbrook due to parking problems.
Read MoreBroadmarsh walkway 'to reopen this month'published at 12:32 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Kit Sandeman
Local Democracy ReporterThe Broadmarsh Centre walkway is expected to be back open by the end of August after a £343,500 rescue package was agreed.
The partially-demolished shopping centre has lain dormant since the start of lockdown, with the site now owned by Nottingham City Council after previous occupiers Intu went into administration.
Intu previously closed the walkway for health and safety reasons, with the authority saying its reopening was the council's "first priority".
Maintenance work to allow pedestrians to go through the centre is set to begin this week, and will be carried out by construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine.
Quote MessageThe Lister Gate walkway is an important through route for the city and its closure has been inconvenient for a lot of people. We have had to balance making sure the walkway is safe with the need to get this public right of way reopen and we are now in a position where we can begin work to do that."
Councillor David Mellen, Leader, Nottingham City Council
Motorcyclist sought after 'alarm and distress caused'published at 12:21 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Sonia Kataria
BBC NewsPolice have asked for help in identifying a motorcyclist as they bid to crack down on "irresponsible and dangerous" riding in Nottinghamshire.
Officers said they were called at 15:00 on Saturday following reports of a motorcycle being ridden along Southchurch Drive, Clifton, in a "manner that was causing alarm and distress for pedestrians and other road users".
Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceAnyone with information about the identity of the rider pictured has been asked to contact the force on 101.
Download 2021 headliners announcedpublished at 09:31 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsKiss, Biffy Clyro and System of a Down have been announced as the headline acts for next year's Download Festival at Donington Park.
This year's event was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak but the festival is due to return on 4 to 6 June.
The line-up also includes Deftones, Korn, The Darkness, A Day To Remember, Killswitch Engage, Sepultura and Funeral For A Friend.
Following the cancellation of this year's event, organisers set up a 12-hour "virtual festival" over three nights in June.
Man due in court over death of sheeppublished at 09:11 British Summer Time 3 August 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA man will appear in court in connection with the death of three sheep at a Nottinghamshire farm.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to Oxton Road in Calverton on 6 April after a farmer found a number of his sheep had been attacked in a field.
Two of the animals had their throats slashed and another died of shock, while two others found tied by their horns survived.
A force spokesman said a local gamekeeper helped to track down a car, and a 41-year-old is due at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.
